| Rates inclusive of 15% VAT • South African Rands • Subject to availability |
| Details |
9 Jan 2021 to
18 Dec 2021 |
19 Dec 2021 to
7 Jan 2022 |
| Luxury Private Chalet - Per Person Per Night Sharing |
R7 225 |
R8 670 |
| Luxury Private Chalet PREMIUM- (3 adults or 2 adults and 2 kids) |
R21 670 |
R26 005 |
| Luxury Family Suite (4 adults and 2 kids<16 years) |
R36 120 |
R43 345 |
| Exclusive use - for up to 18 adults and 2 children (up to 15 years) |
R110 525 |
R132 630 |
| Pilot Room - 1 person meals only |
R1 445 |
R1 445 |
| Pilot Room - 1 person meals & game drives |
R2 530 |
R2 530 |
| Pilot Room - 2 person meals only |
R2 165 |
R2 165 |
| Pilot Room - 2 person meals & game drives |
R3 795 |
R3 795 |
| Details |
8 Jan 2022 to
17 Dec 2022 |
18 Dec 2022 to
6 Jan 2023 |
| Luxury Private Chalet - Per Person Per Night Sharing |
R7 225 |
R8 670 |
| Luxury Private Chalet PREMIUM- (3 adults or 2 adults and 2 kids) |
R21 670 |
R26 005 |
| Luxury Family Suite (4 adults and 2 kids<16 years) |
R36 120 |
R43 345 |
| Exclusive use - for up to 18 adults and 2 children (up to 15 years) |
R110 525 |
R132 630 |
| Pilot Room - 1 person meals only |
R1 445 |
R1 445 |
| Pilot Room - 1 person meals & game drives |
R2 530 |
R2 530 |
| Pilot Room - 2 person meals only |
R2 165 |
R2 165 |
| Pilot Room - 2 person meals & game drives |
R3 795 |
R3 795 |
Rates include
- Luxury accommodation
- 2 game drives of 3 - 3.5 hours each in an open game viewer, accompanied by a qualified ranger
- All meals and snacks on a full board basis (includes breakfast / brunch, high tea, dinner, bottled water)
- Selected local drinks which includes a personal selection of house wines, spirits, soft drinks, tea’s and coffees
- Complimentary welcome drinks
- Free WiFi internet in your room and all lodge areas
- Stocked Nespresso coffee machine with complimentary tea & coffee in your room
- Well stocked minibar in your room
- Complimentary sundowners on game drive
- Lunch on your day of arrival (upon request)
- Emergency Medical Assistance
- Pick-up and drop-off at Madikwe’s Western airstrip
Rates exclude
- Madikwe Game Reserve Gate Entry fees.
- Madikwe Conservation fees.
- All premium rated wines, spirits and imported champagnes, cigars & cigarettes
- Massages, bushwalks, laundry, curios, excursions, private vehicle
- Gratuities
All excluded items not prepaid by the guest can be paid at check-out.
Winter Special
40% discount on Standard Rates
Stay 3 / Pay 2 nights
for check-in dates in July, August & September 2021
Rate Inclusions & Exclusions
Inclusions
- Luxury accommodation
- 2 game drives of 3 - 3.5 hours each in an open game viewer, accompanied by a qualified ranger
- All meals and snacks on a full board basis (includes breakfast / brunch, high tea, dinner, bottled water)
- Selected local drinks which includes a personal selection of house wines, spirits, soft drinks, tea’s and coffees
- Complimentary welcome drinks
- Free WiFi internet in your room and all lodge areas
- Stocked Nespresso coffee machine with complimentary tea & coffee in your room
- Well stocked minibar in your room
- Complimentary sundowners on game drive
- Lunch on your day of arrival (upon request)
- Emergency Medical Assistance
- Pick-up and drop-off at Madikwe’s Western airstrip
Exclusions
- Madikwe Game Reserve Gate Entry Fee: ZAR 180, Children 3-12 years ZAR 80; Fly In Fees: ZAR 240, Children 3-12 years ZAR 150; Day visiting: All visitors > 2 years: ZAR 70 - Fee is applicable per stay, VAT inclusive, subject to change without prior notice
- Madikwe Conservation Levy: ZAR 165, Children 3-12 years ZAR 82.50 - Levy is applicable per person per night, VAT inclusive, subject to change without prior notice
- All premium rated wines, spirits and imported champagnes, cigars & cigarettes
- Massages, bushwalks, laundry, babysitting, curios, excursions, private vehicle
- Gratuities
All excluded items not prepaid by the guest can be paid at check-out.
Individual Rates (incl. Last Minute - bookings within 14 days of travel) (all values in ZAR)
LUXURY PRIVATE CHALET
Room Description: The Luxury Private Chalet is a detached, spacious bungalow, which consists of a bedroom, an en-suite bathroom and a terrace with an outside shower and a plunge pool (heated) where you have uninterrupted views of Madikwe Game Reserve.
Room Equipment: King size bed or 2 single beds with mosquito net, full en-suite bathroom with inside and outside shower and oval bathtub, tea & coffee- making facilities, Nespresso coffee machine, mini bar fridge, mini safe, hangers, hairdryer, climate control air-conditioning, morso fireplace, private deck with 2 deck chairs, private plunge pool (heated), wireless internet connection, international power plug and adapters Maximum capacity: 2 adults + 1 child <16 years
Room Size: 45 sqm
Daily Rates - per person sharing |
| PERIOD |
LAST MINUTE
14 DAYS |
| 09 Jan 2021 to 07 Jan 2022 |
R5,160 |
- Single supplement: 50% of the per person sharing rate
- Extra child: One extra bed (stretcher bed) for a child up to 15 years can be added. Children under the age of 6 years stay free of charge. Children between 6 and 15 years pay 50% of the adult rate when sharing the room with two adults
Room Description:
LUXURY PRIVATE CHALET PREMIUM
Room Description: The Luxury Private Chalet PREMIUM is a detached, spacious bungalow, which consists of a bedroom, an en-suite bathroom, a separate living room with TV which can also be used as a second bedroom, and a terrace with an outside shower and a plunge pool (heated) where you have uninterrupted views of Madikwe Game Reserve.
Room Equipment: Main bedroom with king size bed or 2 single beds with mosquito net (curtain), lounge with sofa bed and TV, full en-suite bathroom with inside and outside shower and oval bathtub, tea & coffee-making facilities, Nespresso coffee machine, mini bar fridge, mini safe, hangers, hairdryer, climate control air-conditioning, morso fireplace, private deck with 3 deck chairs, private plunge pool (heated), wireless internet connection, international power plug and adapters
Maximum capacity: 3 adults or 2 adults + 2 children <16 years
Room Size: 95 sqm
Daily Rates – Flat Room Rates for max. 3 adults or 2 adults and 2 children < 16years |
| PERIOD |
LAST MINUTE
14 DAYS |
| 08 Jan 2021 to 07 Jan 2022 |
R15,480 |
NOTES
- Extra child: on request and subject to extra charge
LUXURY FAMILY SUITE
Room Description: The Luxury Family Suite consists of two separate, spacious bedrooms, both with their own access door and en-suite bathroom with outside shower. The bedrooms are connected by an interleading communal lounge, as well as by a communal terrace with outside pool (heated), from where you have an uninterrupted view of Madikwe Game Reserve.
Room Equipment: 2 separate bedrooms with king size bed or 2 single beds with mosquito net (curtain), 2 full en-suite bathroom with inside and outside shower and an oval bathtub, tea & coffee-making facilities, Nespresso coffee machine, mini bar fridge, mini safe, hangers, hairdryer, climate control air- conditioning, morso fireplace, private deck with 4 deck chairs, private plunge pool (heated), wireless internet connection, international power plug and adapters
Maximum capacity: 4 adults + 2 children <16 years
Room Size: 140 sqm
Daily Rates – Flat Room Rate for max. 4 adults and 2 children < 16 years |
| PERIOD |
LAST MINUTE
14 DAYS |
| 08 Jan 2021 to 07 Jan 2022 |
R25,800 |
NOTES
- Children sleep on a roll-away stretcher bed
Exclusive use In the case of an "exclusive use" booking, we are happy to adapt the daily program (for example safari times) and meals to the wishes of our guests. There will be no other guests in the camp.
Succumb to the peace and tranquility of this spectacular setting. Enjoy the total privacy of your own private plunge pool while you relax in the spacious luxury of your private chalet. The 7 chalets are air-conditioned for warm summer evenings and have a Morso fireplace for the cool winter nights. All rooms are fully equipped with coffee and tea stations and a fully stocked bar fridge. The en-suite bathrooms have an oval bath, twin basins; both in and outdoor showers.
The 2 bedroom luxury family suite has 2 en-suite bedrooms, with outdoor showers, all the rooms lead on to the private deck with plunge pool. The bedrooms have air-conditioning and Morso fireplaces. The extra-large bedrooms can accommodate 2 comfortable stretcher beds for children or the lounge can be converted into 2 single beds. Massage treatments in the privacy of your room or on your private deck. Wireless internet connection free of charge is available in each chalet.
Luxury Private Chalet:
Room Description: The Luxury Private Chalet is a detached, spacious bungalow, which consists of a bedroom, an en-suite bathroom and a terrace with an outside shower and a plunge pool (heated) where you have uninterrupted views of Madikwe Game Reserve.
Room Equipment: King size bed or 2 single beds with mosquito net, full en-suite bathroom with inside and outside shower and oval bathtub, tea & coffee-making facilities, Nespresso coffee machine, mini bar fridge, mini safe, hangers, hairdryer, climate control air- conditioning, morso fireplace, private deck with 2 deck chairs, private plunge pool (heated), wireless internet connection, international power plug and adapters
Maximum capacity: 2 adults + 1 child <16 years
Room size: ca. 45 sqm, Terrace ca. 60 sqm
- Rates are per person per night sharing, including VAT
- Single supplement: 50% of the per person sharing rate
- Extra child: One extra bed (stretcher bed) for a child up to 15 years can be added. Children under the age of 6 years stay free of charge. Children between 6 and 15 years pay 50% of the adult rate when sharing the room with two adults
Luxury Private Chalet PREMIUM
Room Description: The Luxury Private Chalet PREMIUM is a detached, spacious bungalow, which consists of a bedroom, an en-suite bathroom, a separate living room with TV which can also be used as a second bedroom, and a terrace with an outside shower and a plunge pool (heated) where you have uninterrupted views of Madikwe Game Reserve.
Room Equipment: Main bedroom with king size bed or 2 single beds with mosquito net (curtain), lounge with sofa bed and TV, full en- suite bathroom with inside and outside shower and oval bathtub, tea & coffee-making facilities, Nespresso coffee machine, mini bar fridge, mini safe, hangers, hairdryer, climate control air-conditioning, morso fireplace, private deck with 3 deck chairs, private plunge pool (heated), wireless internet connection, international power plug and adapters
Maximum capacity: 3 adults or 2 adult + 2 children <16 years
Room size: ca. 95 sqm, Terrace ca. 80 sqm
- Daily Rates – Flat Room Rates for max. 3 adults or 2 adults and 2 children < 16years
- Extra child: on request and subject to extra charge
Luxury Family Suite
Room Description: The Luxury Family Suite consists of two separate, spacious bedrooms, both with their own access door and en-suite bathroom with outside shower. The bedrooms are connected by an interleading communal lounge, as well as by a communal terrace with outside pool (heated), from where you have an uninterrupted view of Madikwe Game Reserve.
Room Equipment: 2 separate bedrooms with king size bed or 2 single beds with mosquito net (curtain), 2 full en-suite bathroom with inside and outside shower and an oval bathtub, tea & coffee-making facilities, Nespresso coffee machine, mini bar fridge, mini safe, hangers, hairdryer, climate control air-conditioning, morso fireplace, private deck with 4 deck chairs, private plunge pool (heated), wireless internet connection, international power plug and adapters
Maximum capacity: 4 adults + 2 children <16 years
Room size: ca. 140 sqm, Terrace ca. 120 sqm
- Daily Rates – Flat Room Rate for max. 4 adults and 2 children < 16 years
- Children sleep on a roll-away stretcher
Exclusive use
- In the case of an "exclusive use" booking, we are happy to adapt the daily program (for example safari times) and meals to the wishes of our guests. There will be no other guests in the camp.
- Daily Rates for max. 18 adults and 2 children (up to 15 years)
Pilot Room
- The pilot room can only be booked for drivers, guides or pilots who are accompanying paying guest
Activities
included during your stay
Game viewing
Experience the sensational game viewing opportunities that await you at
Rhulani, whether it is from an open Land Cruiser, on foot with your
experienced game ranger, or from the front of the lodge at the nearby
waterhole.
Game Drives
Our game drives take place in the Madikwe Game Reserve (Big 5 Reserve)
under the guidance of qualified rangers in three open land cruisers.
The allocation of the guests to the vehicles is under the
responsibility of the Ranger. We consider the customer wishes as much
as possible, in order to ensure that groups and families stay together,
and that there will be sufficient space on each vehicle. The maximum
number of guests on a vehicle is 7 (seven), so that the middle seat
will be left free, for the comfort of the guests. In order to respond
to exceptional situations such as unexpected unavailability of a
vehicle or the wish of bigger groups or families staying together, we
maintain the right of using the maximum capacity of 10 (ten) guests per
vehicle.
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Morning game drive departs from reception between 5.00am (January) and
6.30am (July).
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Afternoon game drive departs after High Tea between 3.00pm (July) and
4.30pm (January).
Birdwatching
Discover some of the 350 bird species Madikwe boasts.
Dining
Try the exquisite dining experience under the magnificent African night
sky, warmed by a roaring fire. In addition, a variety of indoor and
outdoor dining locations are also available. For those special
occasions, enjoy a romantic dinner on your own private deck.
Our traditional Southern African cuisine is complemented by a selection
of world-class South African wines.
Star gazing
Learn why mother Earth sent Scorpion to kill Orion during star gazing
session. According to World Travel Market Global Trends report 2010,
50% of the world's population can no longer see the stars so few places
remain in the world where people can enjoy the skies pollution-free. So
don’t miss this opportunity to experience the grandeur of the
heavens under a South African sky, weather permitting.
Swimming pool
Enjoy a cocktail around the swimming pool that overlooks the Madikwe
Game Reserve. Lie on loungers on our wooden sun-deck to enjoy the
warmth of Africa.
Children's activities
Let your children have fun in the playroom equipped with toys, art
supplies and DVDs. We also have babysitters who will keep an eye on
them while they are in the playroom, or while they take time off to
hunt for bugs together.
Curio shop
Treat yourself to some fine souvenirs from our well-stocked curio shop
that offers a wide range of South African artistic creations as well as
safari clothes and curios.
Activities
you can add when at Rhulani
Massages
& Treatments
Indulge in a variety of massages in the privacy of your own room or on
your private deck. See our current Massage & Treatment program
here.
Bush walks
Feel the butterflies in your stomach and experience the African bush by
going on a guided bush walk with our qualified ranger.
Excursions to Botswana
Visit the city of Gaborone, capital of Botswana, only 40km away from
Rhulani. Learn about the rich cultural traditions of the Tswana people,
or explore settings for The No. 1 Ladies' Detective Agency –
popular mystery novels by Alexander McCall Smith – now
televised.
Activities
subject to prior arrangement
Bush wedding
If you’re a bush fanatic at heart, or simply love the peace
and quiet that being in the middle of nature has to offer, then why not
choose to have your wedding with us?
Read here about the bush-wedding from Sara and Francisco
Conservation activities
Do you want to give support to Madikwe Game Reserve’s
conservation activities? Are you interested in learning more about
rhino protection measures and organise a
rhino-notching
event for your group of travelers during your stay at Rhulani? Or are
you interested in participating in lion contraception or buffalo
collaring?
Conferencing
Our beautiful conference centre accommodates up to 30 delegates around
our unique leadwood conference table. Conferences can be organised
through our Reservations department and will be designed to suit your
itinerary.
We have nine rooms available at Rhulani, however, overflow can be
arranged at our neighbouring five-star lodge.
Water cascades gently into the meandering rock pool around which you will find ample sun or shade provided by beautiful old Marula trees, an ideal spot for quiet contemplation. Indoors and outdoors merge effortlessly at Rhulani, ensuring you magnificent views of the bush.
Sit and meditate awhile; your comfort is assured as you relax surrounded by earthy rich African colour and our warm hospitality. During the day you can go on short walks with the ranger after breakfast, or lounge in the double hammocks around the swimming pool sipping your favourite drink. Alternatively, laze away the day in our spacious bush bar and deck overlooking the riverbed and watering hole. For exclusive tranquillity there is a tree house about 2.5 kms from the camp overlooking a dam, where we can leave you for an hour or two with blankets and big comfortable pillows as well as a cooler box with drinks.
In the evening you will be treated to pre dinner drinks in the traditional boma around the fire, followed by one of Umlani's award winning meals in the candle lit dining room, or out in the open riverbed surrounded by flares and cauldron fires.
Our beautiful conference centre, which accommodates up to 30 delegates around our unique leadwood conference table. Conferences can be organised from a to z through our reservations to suite your itinerary. We have nine rooms available at Rhulani however overflow can be arranged at our neighbouring 5 star lodge.
We recommend exclusivity for conferencing. 9 rooms available. Indoor / outdoor. Formal / informal. Standard equipment and Data projector available. 9 luxury suites available Inhouse conference organisation team available to help you.
Air transfers
Our supplier is Federal Airlines (Fedair). You will be welcomed on your arrival at Johannesburg OR Tambo Int'l Airport and escorted to the departure lounge. After a 45 minute flight, you will land on the Western Airstrip of Madikwe Game Reserve, where you will be greeted by Rhulani's ranger and brought to the lodge (15 minutes drive). Your first safari!
Daily scheduled flight from Johannesburg OR Tambo Int'l Airport
- From Johannesburg to Madikwe: 13:00h (arrival 14:00h); additional flight in Jan, Feb, Mar, Apr, Jul, Aug, Oct, Dec: 10:00h (arrival 11:00h)
From Madikwe to Johannesburg: 11:15h (arrival 12:15h); additional flight in Jan, Feb, Mar, Apr, Jul, Aug, Oct, Dec: 14:30h (arrival 15:30h)
Please make sure you have enough time at the terminal of Johannesburg OR Tambo Int'l Airport, if you have a flight connection.
Rhulani safari Lodge has its own helipad.
Travelling by road from Johannesburg & OR Tambo Int'l Airport to Rhulani
- From Johannesburg city: head north on the N1 (to Polokwane) towards N4 / From Johannesburg OR Tambo Int'l Airport: exit airport and take R21 on the left to Pretoria, merge with N1 (to Polokwane) towards the N4 - Distance: 58 km
- Take N4 West (to Rustenburg) and pass Rustenburg, Swartruggens to Zeerust - Distance 237 km
- In Zeerust, at the "STOP 3" sign turn right at President Street, merge immediately with R49
- Follow the R49 towards Gaborone; when arriving at Madikwe Game Reserve pass the first gate (Abjaterskop Gate} and turn right at the second gate (Wonderboom Gate) exactly 7km from the first gate - Distance: 97 km
- Drive inside the reserve and follow the sign "Lodges" Distance 7 km
- Welcome to Rhulani Safari Lodge!
- Total travelling time: approximately four-and-a-half to five hours
Travelling by road from Rhulani to Johannesburg & OR Tambo Int'l Airport
- Exit Madikwe Reserve at Wonderboom Gate, turn left and drive to Zeerust
- In Zeerust turn left onto the N4, keep driving on the N4 until you reach Rustenburg and then Pretoria (towards N1)
- Once in Pretoria, take the N1 south and then later take the R21 (to OR Tambo Int'l Airport)
Travelling tips
- Keep to the speed limit, especially when it drops down from 120km to 80km and 60km. The traffic officials are often at these spots including the small villages where the speed limit is 60km.
- The best bathroom facilities en route will be at the Wimpy in Swartruggens or Zeerust.
- If your vehicle takes unleaded fuel, fill up in Zeerust (as you will have another 200km before you return) as the petrol stations between Zeerust and Madikwe are often out of unleaded fuel.
- Please enter in contact with our front of house at the day of your arrival, especially if you arrive after 2pm, so that we can organize for you the activities and meals for the remaining time of the day.
- Should you have any trouble while on the road, please contact the lodge direct on +27 82 907 9628 – our staff will do their best to assist you.
- Do you want to get a feeling of how the road looks like? Watch the second episode of Rhulani Insights video blog, in which owner Rolf is driving to Rhulani.
Rates include
- Luxury accommodation
- 2 game drives of 3 - 3.5 hours each in an open game viewer, accompanied by a qualified ranger
- All meals and snacks on a full board basis (includes breakfast / brunch, high tea, dinner, bottled water)
- Selected local drinks which includes a personal selection of house wines, spirits, soft drinks, tea’s and coffees
- Complimentary welcome drinks
- Free WiFi internet in your room and all lodge areas
- Stocked Nespresso coffee machine with complimentary tea & coffee in your room
- Well stocked minibar in your room
- Complimentary sundowners on game drive
- Lunch on your day of arrival (upon request)
- Emergency Medical Assistance
- Pick-up and drop-off at Madikwe’s Western airstrip
Rates exclude
- Madikwe Game Reserve Gate Entry fees.
- Madikwe Conservation fees.
- All premium rated wines, spirits and imported champagnes, cigars & cigarettes
- Massages, bushwalks, laundry, curios, excursions, private vehicle
- Gratuities
Notes
- Bookings for one night on Fridays or Saturdays are only permitted no more than 5 days before the stay
Information Request
- your estimated time of arrival and departure and mode of transport
- any special dietary requirements
- a contact number while traveling
- the names of all the guests in the party
- the ages of children, if any
- rooming lists (Twin, double who sharing with who)
- any specific additional request (anniversaries, birthdays, honeymoon)
Minimum stay
- A minimum stay of 2 (two) nights is required on week-ends (Friday / Saturday); a minimum stay of 3 (three) nights is required during Peak season ( 14 Dec 2018 - 1 Jan 2019)
- Bookings for one night on Fridays or Saturdays are only permitted no more than 5 days before the day
Children Policy
- Children of all ages are welcome at Rhulani Safari Lodge.
- Children under 12 are permitted on safari at the sole discretion of the field guide.
- Children under the age of 6 are not permitted on safari, except if on a private vehicle.
- Even on private vehicle safety needs to be considered and it remains the ranger’s decision whether certain sightings can be viewed whilst accompanied by small children.
- A bumble drive can be organized for smaller children not joining game drives.
- Rhulani offers a complimentary children’s kit. There is a kiddie’s corner equipped with toys and DVD’s. We offer a children’s menu option.
- Babysitting service is available at an extra cost.
Check-in & check-out times
Check-in time is 2.00 pm (gate closes at 9.00pm, no exceptions)
Check-out time is 11.00 am (gate opens at 6.00am – no exceptions)
We try as much as possible to adapt the day's program to your individual arrival and departure times. However, at high occupancy we must adhere to our strict times in the interest of all guests. Check-out times are binding. For late arrivals to participate in the afternoon game drive is no longer possible.
Please note that the departing times of game drives are subject to seasonal changes and depend on weather conditions. Exact departing times are communicated to the guest at check-in.
Departure Prior to Check out Date
Guests checking out prior to the scheduled departure date are not entitled to receive a refund for the nights not used. Exceptions can be made in case that Rhulani Safari Lodge fails to provide promised essential services, such as non-availability of confirmed room category, impossibility to conduct the scheduled game drives or cancellation of meals. The following circumstances are not considered as failure to provide essential services: Bad weather conditions, rescheduled game drives because of weather, unstable or unavailable guest internet, quality of food, dissatisfaction with room infrastructure or cleanliness, or quality of game viewing.
Game Drives
Our game drives take place in the Madikwe Game Reserve (Big 5 Reserve) under the guidance of qualified rangers in three open landcruisers. The allocation of the guests to the vehicles is under the responsibility of the Ranger. We consider the customer wishes as much as possible, in order to ensure
that groups and families stay together, and that there will be sufficient space on each vehicle. The maximum number of guests on a vehicle is 7 (seven), so that the middle seat will be left free, for the comfort of the guests. In order to respond to exceptional situations such as unexpected unavailability of
a vehicle or the wish of bigger groups or families staying together, we maintain the right of using the maximum capacity of 10 (ten) guests per vehicle.
Morning game drive departs from reception between 5.00am (January) and 6.30am (July). Afternoon game drive departs after High Tea between 3.00pm (July) and 4.30pm (January). Please note that the departing times of game drives are subject to seasonal changes and depend on weather conditions. Exact departing times are communicated to the guest at check-in.
General information
- No pets allowed
- All firearms need to be declared at the Main Gate
- Gates open at 6.00am and close at 6.00pm
- It is important to drive carefully and be aware of village pedestrians, domestic animals and children.
- Speed limit in the park is 40km per hour
Tipping recommendations
- Any gratuities are much appreciated. Cash tips are normally given in South African Rand or American dollars. We allow tipping by credit card. The figures bellow represent suggested minimum amounts -- if you receive exceptional service, a greater tip is always appreciated!
- Rangers: R125 ($10 U.S. dollars) per guest per day in a shared vehicle. Therefore, if you are with 5 people in your party and stay at the lodge for 3 nights, you would tip the individual R1,875 ($150 U.S. dollars). Please tip your ranger separately, as we have a “staff pool” for any other staff.
- Other staff: R125 ($10 U.S. dollars) per guest per day.
Deposit Policy
- For all bookings made within 30 days of travel
- Full payment Is required within 48 hours of your booking. This payment can be made via bank transfer or credit card (Master/Visa).
- For all bookings made more than 30 days of travel
- A 50% deposit Is required within 48 hours of your booking and the balance 30 days prior to arrival. This payment can be made via bank transfer or credit card (Master/Visa).
Cancellation Policy
- Only written cancellations are accepted
- If a booking is cancelled after confirmation, a 20% cancellation fee will apply.
- Cancellation between 29 and 15 days prior to arrival: 50% of the total amount will be due
- Cancellation between 14 and 0 days prior to arrival: 100% of the total amount will be due
- A 10% admin fee will be retained for cancellations made after the card has been charged.
Rhulani welcomes international guests again
South African government has announced that travelers from all over the world will be able to travel the country again, provided they submit a negative PCR -COVID-19 test result which is not older than 72 hours. There is no quarantine requirement. At Rhulani Safari Lodge we are excited about this news and warmly welcome spontaneous travelers from overseas. In order to cushion the uncertainties surrounding a trip, we are offering new, customer-friendly conditions for unforeseen travel changes due to COVID-19. Welcome to Rhulani!
Rhulani Safari Lodge has successfully resumed operation on October 1st, taking into account the necessary protective measures. We are perfectly prepared for the arrival of guests from overseas. The quality corresponds to the standards from before the beginning of the pandemic. We have just achieved the highest score ever in the annual Star Grading assessment. We still have good availability even for the upcoming Christmas Season, New Year and summer time.
We asked ourselves how we can help our guests to better manage the continuing travel risks related to COVID-19. What if the flight is suddenly canceled? What if, quite unexpectedly, a travel participant's PCR-COVID-19 test turns out positive shortly before departure? What if South Africa does tighten the entry regulations again? At Rhulani Safari Lodge we have found answers to all of these questions (and more) and thus considerably reduce the risks for customers, so that they can feel confident about making a travel booking.
Reservation changes due to COVID-19
Special conditions apply for travel cancellations or postponements requested from 16 November 2020 caused by coronavirus COVID-19:
1. Rhulani Safari Lodge is closed due to a COVID-19 incident
- Cancellation Penalty: waived
- Postponement Penalty: waived
2. Rhulani Safari Lodge is inaccessible for you due to a travel ban or lockdown
- Cancellation Penalty: 10% of the booking amount
- Postponement Penalty: waived
3. Your trip has been declined by the South African authorities because you did not meet the COVID-19 entry requirements
- Cancellation Penalty: 10% of the booking amount
- Postponement Penalty: waived
4. Your transport was canceled and no reasonable alternative is available
- Cancellation Penalty: 20% of the booking amount
- Postponement Penalty: waived
5. Your trip was made impossible by the requirement of self-isolation or quarantine before departure
- Cancellation Penalty: 20% of the booking amount
- Postponement Penalty: waived
6. You no longer want to travel because of a self-quarantine requirement upon returning to your home
- Cancellation Penalty: 20% of the booking amount
- Postponement Penalty: 10% of the booking amount
7. It is difficult to assess the COVID-19 situation for the day of your travel, you don't want to take any risks
- Cancellation Penalty: as per original policy
- Postponement Penalty: 14 days or less before arrival: 50%; 15 - 30 days before arrival: 20%, 31 - 90 days before arrival: 10%, 91 days or more before arrival: waived
Above conditions apply to your booking and to all persons traveling with you. In case of a postponement of your trip, new travel date must be within 12 months of the original travel date. The new travel date can be communicated at a later stage. Rhulani Safari Lodge cannot guarantee availability on the new travel date. In the case of a higher tariff on the new travel date, the price difference will be charged. The deposit you have paid for the original booking will be allocated to the rescheduled booking.
Please take a look at our special offers in times of COVID-19 here:
