Rhulani Safari Lodge | Madikwe

Rates inclusive of 15% VAT • South African Rands • Subject to availability
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 Daily Rates – Flat Room Rates for max. 3 adults or 2 adults and 2 children < 16years	R21 670	R26 005
Luxury Family Suite Daily Rates – Flat Room Rate for max. 4 adults and 2 children < 16 years	R36 120	R43 345
Exclusive use Daily Rates for max. 18 adults and 2 children (up to 15 years)	R110 525	R132 630
Pilot Room - 1 person in room	R1 445	R1 445
Pilot Room - 2 person in room	R2 165	R2 165
per person game drive charge	R 420	R 420
Details	7 Jan 2023 to 16 Dec 2023	17 Dec 2023 to 5 Jan 2024
Luxury Private Chalet  - Per Person Per Night Sharing	R7 946	R9 535
Luxury Private Chalet PREMIUM Daily Rates – Flat Room Rates for max. 3 adults or 2 adults and 2 children < 16years	R23 840	R28 605
Luxury Family Suite Daily Rates – Flat Room Rate for max. 4 adults and 2 children < 16 years	R39 730	R47 680
Exclusive use Daily Rates for max. 18 adults and 2 children (up to 15 years)	R121 580	R145 896
Pilot Room - 1 person in room	R1 590	R1 590
Pilot Room - 2 person in room	R2 385	R2 385
per person game drive charge	R 460	R 460

Group discounts

A discount is applied on the total value of booking in case of a Group Booking:

• 7 or less adult guests: none
• 8 – 9 adult guests: 5.0%
• 10 – 11 adult guests: 7.5%
• 12 or more adult guests: 10.0%

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 + Terrace 60 sqm

• 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 adults
Room Size: 95 sqm + Terrace 80 sqm

• 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
Room Size: 140 sqm + Terrace 120 sqm

• Children sleep on a roll-away stretcher bed

Exclusive use

In the case of an "exclusive use" booking there will be no other guests in camp and the daily program (for example safari times) and meals can be adapted to the wishes of the guests.

Pilot Room
The pilot room can only be booked for drivers, guides or pilots who are accompanying paying guests.

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 &amp; 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 &amp; cigarettes
• Massages, bushwalks, laundry, curios, excursions, private vehicle
• Gratuities

All excluded items not prepaid by the guest can be paid at check-out.

RATES 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 &amp; 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 EXCLUSIONS  

• 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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

RESERVATION CHANGES

You have the right to reschedule the date of your booking up to 60 days before arrival once, free of cancellation charges. However, a surcharge will apply if a higher fare applies on the postponement date.
There is no guarantee that there will be availability for the postponement date.
All other changes of confirmed bookings, such as partial cancellation, shortening the journey or date shift, are subject to the cancellation policy. In such cases, however, we try to find a solution within our possibilities.
If Rhulani Safari Lodge allows a reservation change and thereby waives the cancellation penalty, please note that in the event of cancellation of the changed booking, the cancellation penalty of the original booking may be charged. 

NO SHOWS 

Guaranteed reservations that fail to arrive are subject to a 100% ‘no-show’ fee on the booked value.

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.

RESERVATION CHANGES DUE TO COVID-19

Special conditions apply for travel cancellations or postponements requested from 16 November 2020 caused by coronavirus COVID-19:

	Situation	Cancellation penalty	Postponement penalty
1.	Rhulani Safari Lodge is closed due to a COVID-19 incident	waived	waived
2.	Rhulani Safari Lodge is inaccessible for you due to a travel ban or lockdown	10%	waived
3.	Your trip has been declined by the South African authorities because you did not meet the COVID-19 entry requirements	10%	waived
4.	Your transport was canceled and no reasonable alternative is available	20%	waived
5.	Your trip was made impossible by the requirement of self- isolation or quarantine	20%	waived
6.	You no longer want to travel because of a self-quarantine requirement upon returning to your home	20%	10%
7.	It is difficult to assess the COVID-19 situation for the day of your travel, and you don't want to take any risk 14 days less before arrival 15 to 30 days before arrival 31 to 90 days before arrival 91 days or more before arrival	no change no change no change no change	50% 20% 10% 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.

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

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.

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

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

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

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&#39;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.

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.

• 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).

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.