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Luxury
5.0 star property
9.8

Exceptional

Wilderness retreat with private pools

Safari game drives reveal magical wildlife with knowledgeable guides ensuring diverse animal sightings. After exploring Madiwake park, guests enjoy private rooms with plunge pools. The African boma restaurant serves delicious meals with attentive staff catering to every need.

Popular amenities

  • Pool
  • Breakfast included
  • All inclusive
  • Spa
  • Parking included
  • Free WiFi

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A wooden deck with a hot tub, a bedroom with a canopy bed, and a view of the landscape.

Luxury Double Room, 1 Bedroom

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(2 reviews)
  • Park view
  • 45 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed OR 2 Twin Beds

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A spacious living room with a large sofa, a coffee table, and a TV. There is a view of a pool and greenery outside.

Family Chalet, 2 Bedrooms

  • Park view
  • 120 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 6
  • 2 King Beds OR 4 Twin Beds

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A thatched-roof building with a pool and outdoor seating area.

Luxury Double Room Single Use, 1 Bedroom

  • Park view
  • 45 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 King Bed

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A bedroom with a large bed, a wicker chair, a small table with candles, and a view of greenery outside.

Luxury Double or Twin Room, 1 Bedroom

  • Park view
  • 45 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed OR 2 Twin Beds

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A bedroom with a large bed, a TV, a wooden dresser, and a view of the outdoors.

Premium Room, 1 Bedroom

  • Park view
  • 80 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Queen Sofa Bed

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A thatched-roof bedroom with a bed, a small table, and a chair.

Premium Suite, 1 Bedroom

  • Park view
  • 80 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Queen Sofa Bed

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A room with a bed, a small table with a lamp, a window with curtains, and a view of the outdoors.

Luxury Double Room, 1 Bedroom

  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed

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A room with a bed, a small table with a lamp, a window with curtains, and a view of the outdoors.

Luxury Double or Twin Room, 1 Bedroom

  • Sleeps 3
  • 2 Twin Beds OR 1 Double Bed

About the neighborhood

Located in Ramotshere Moiloa, Rhulani Safari Lodge is in a provincial park. Wonderboom Gate and Gaborone Game Reserve reflect the area's natural beauty and area attractions include National Botanical Garden and Gaborone Natural History Museum. Visit our Ramotshere Moiloa travel guide
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Madikwe Game Reserve, Ramotshere Moiloa, North West, 2874

What's nearby

  • Wonderboom Gate
    10 min drive - 6.0 miles
  • Kopfontein Border Post
    23 min drive - 13.9 miles

Getting around

  • Gaborone (GBE-Sir Seretse Khama Intl.)
    51 min drive

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • In-room WiFi speed: 50+ Mbps
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Roundtrip airport shuttle (surcharge)
  • Free self parking on site
  • Free valet parking on site

Food and drink

  • Free full breakfast available daily 9:00 AM to 11:00 AM
  • A bar/lounge
  • A poolside bar
  • A restaurant
  • Couples/private dining
  • Free daily manager's reception

Restaurants on site

  • African boma

Things to do

  • Game drive
  • Game viewing
  • Library
  • Outdoor pool
  • Safari

Family friendly

  • Children's games
  • Children's toys
  • In-room babysitting (surcharge)
  • Laundry facilities
  • Outdoor pool
  • Private plunge pool

Conveniences

  • Gift shop/newsstand
  • Laundry facilities
  • Limited-hour front desk
  • Safe at front desk
  • Water dispenser

Guest services

  • Change of bedsheets (on request)
  • Change of towels on request
  • Dry cleaning/laundry service
  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Proposal/romance packages
  • Tour and ticket assistance
  • Turndown service
  • Wedding services

Business services

  • Conference center
  • Meeting room

Outdoors

  • Garden
  • In a provincial park
  • Pool loungers
  • Telescope
  • Terrace

Spa

  • Aromatherapy
  • Body scrubs
  • Deep-tissue massages
  • Hot stone massages
  • In-room massages
  • Swedish massages

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • No elevator (single-level property)
  • Tile flooring in public areas
  • Well-lit path to entrance

More

  • 1 floor
  • Banquet hall
  • Built in 2003
  • Comprehensive food waste policy
  • Designated smoking areas
  • Fireplace in lobby
  • Local culture and ecosystem education
  • Locally sourced food prioritized
  • Locally-owned and organized tours and activities
  • Mosquito nets
  • Renewable energy used
  • Traditional architecture
  • Vegan dining options
  • Vegetarian breakfast available
  • Vegetarian dining options

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Premium bedding

Bathroom

  • Bathrobes
  • Children's robes
  • Deep soaking bathtub
  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Separate bathtub and shower
  • Shampoo
  • Slippers
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • Private plunge pool

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Electric kettle
  • Free bottled water
  • Minibar
  • Room service

More

  • Air conditioning (climate-controlled)
  • Fireplace
  • Iron/ironing board on request
  • Phone
  • Safe

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 2 PM; Check-in end time: 7 PM
Contactless check-in available
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 11 AM
Contactless check-out available

Special check-in instructions

The front desk is open daily from 7:30 AM - 4:30 PM
Front desk staffed during limited hours
This property doesn't offer after-hours check-in
For any questions, please contact the property using the information on the booking confirmation
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools
This property is located within a national park, and access is restricted to official gate operating hours. Guests who arrive after the gates have closed will not be able to enter the park or reach the lodge, so it is essential to contact the property after booking and again before arrival to confirm gate times. Guests who intend to participate in scheduled afternoon game drives must confirm the latest arrival time allowed with the property.
Guests with dietary restrictions or food allergies should contact this property in advance.

Access methods

Front desk (limited hours)

Pets

No pets or service animals allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome

Property payment types

  • American Express
  • Diners Club
  • Mastercard
  • Visa

Important information

Fees

You'll be asked to pay the following charges at the property. Fees may include applicable taxes:

  • Destination fee: ZAR 520 per person, per night. This fee does not apply to children under 2 years of age.
  • Additional fees: ZAR 240 per person, per stay for adults and ZAR 150 per person, per stay for children (from 3 years old to 12 years old)
  • Resort fee: ZAR 180 per person, per stay

We have included all charges provided to us by the property.

This property is located in Madikwe Game Reserve. The additional mandatory fee covers entrance to the reserve.

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
This property accepts credit cards, debit cards, and cash
Cashless transactions are available
Some water is reused through a grey water recycling system
Safety features at this property include a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, and a first aid kit
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios, terraces which may not be suitable for children; if you have concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm they can accommodate you in a suitable room
Please note that cultural norms and guest policies may differ by country and by property; the policies listed are provided by the property

We should mention

Reservations are required for massage services; reservations can be made by contacting the property prior to arrival, using the contact information on the booking confirmation
No pets and no service animals are allowed at this property

Property class

Quality Graded by the Tourism Grading Council of South Africa (TGCSA) – South Africa's official quality assurance organization.

Frequently asked questions

Does Rhulani Safari Lodge have a pool?

Yes, this property has an outdoor pool.

Is Rhulani Safari Lodge pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking?

Self parking and valet parking are free at this property.

What time is check-in at Rhulani Safari Lodge?

Check-in start time: 2 PM; Check-in end time: 7 PM. After-hours check-in is not available.

What time is check-out at Rhulani Safari Lodge?

Check-out is at 11 AM.

Does Rhulani Safari Lodge provide a shuttle to the airport?

Yes, there's an airport shuttle.

Are there all-inclusive benefits at Rhulani Safari Lodge?

Yes, the property is all-inclusive. Food and beverages are included (with some restrictions).

Where is Rhulani Safari Lodge located?

Situated in a provincial park, this all-inclusive lodge is 4.5 mi (7.2 km) from Wonderboom Gate and 10.4 mi (16.7 km) from Kopfontein Border Post. Gaborone Game Reserve and Gaborone Natural History Museum are also within 25 mi (40 km).

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Reviews

Rhulani Safari Lodge Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

9.8

Cleanliness

10

Location

9.8

Staff & service

9.8

Property conditions & facilities
Rating 10 - Excellent. 46 out of 52 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 5 out of 52 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 52 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 52 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 52 reviews

Reviews

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10/10 Excellent

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We had an unforgettable stay and personalised experience at Rhulani Safari Lodge. The rooms were immaculate, the food was exceptional and the entire team went above and beyond to make our stay memorable. A special mention to Tom, the manager, whose kindness, compassion and genuine care made us feel very welcome. To Alasdair, who was incredibly enthusiastic and knowledgeable, and went out of his way to ensure we made the most of our time in Madikwe Game Reserve. As well as to Michael - who was attentive and caring, always making sure we were well looked after walking at night. A beautiful lodge with an exceptional team — we would happily return and highly recommend Rhulani!
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2026
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10/10 Excellent

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Had a private plunge pool at the lodge which was nice to have a dip
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2026
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10/10 Excellent

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Amazing! Very good team! Absolutely nothing to complain! Willem was an AMAZING ranger! But also Michel and Martha, amazing team! The manager, Tom, also fantastic! Better than expected for the whole experience!
Stayed 4 nights in May 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities
Really friendly staff, beautiful setting and animal spotting excellent
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025
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8/10 Good

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We had a wonderful stay at Rhulani. Everyone who worked there was so friendly and kind. Rooms are spacious and clean and the safari format was great, we saw some amazing animals. I would definitely recommend.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2026
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10/10 Excellent

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Rhulani is an absolutely magical place with amazing people and great facilities. We especially loved the hide where you can have a snack or a drink while looking at the elephants, zebras, antelopes etc by the waterhole five meters away. Very friendly and professional staff across the whole team and clean, beautiful chalets. Willem, the ranger for our six drives, is truly passionate about his work and has a seemingly unlimited knowledge of the bush and everything that lives there. He always went above and beyond to make each drive special, with incredible skill and instinct. We could not have had a better experience. 11/10 (Couple, stayed three nights)
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2026
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10/10 Excellent

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Incredible safari experience

We had an amazing time at Rhulani. The service was absolutely top-notch, the food was excellent (and plentiful), and the amenities on-site were fantastic. We had a great game drive guide who showed us all of the animals we wanted to see. Would absolutely stay again.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024
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10/10 Excellent

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they were so friendly and helpfull. we lost the way and they were supporting us. excellent service
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025
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10/10 Excellent

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Absolutely perfect!! We genuinely couldn’t fault a thing about Rhulani, staff were all great, the guides were brilliant, food was fantastic…would more than recommend for your safari experience. The game park of Madiwake has everything you could hope to see, the whole experience was magical.
Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2024
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10/10 Excellent

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Had the most incredible time - can’t speak highly enough of the entire team who work here to make this a really once in a life time experience. From delicious food (you will not go hungry trust me!) to the walking talking encyclopaedia of a guide (thanks Dean!) this is a truly special place. Everthing is done with a smile and all your needs are taken care of. Would highly recommend.
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2025
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10/10 Excellent

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Wonderful hotel — I highly recommend it to anyone who has the chance to visit! The accommodation is amazing, and we were extremely well taken care of by the whole team. Martha was always very attentive, and our game drive guide was absolutely fantastic — he gave us unforgettable experiences that will stay in our memories forever. We were initially unsure about the number of animals in the reserve, but it far exceeded our expectations! It was simply incredible — we saw all the Big Five and many other species. Compared to Kruger, this was an even more impressive and memorable experience for us — we were able to see the animals right next to us, without needing binoculars. The hotel has a lake in front of the reception area where the animals come to drink water, and we were lucky enough to watch many elephants from the hide, including baby elephants playing and taking a bath. Everything was perfect — thank you so much to the entire team for this extraordinary experience!
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025
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8/10 Good

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We had a great time at Rhulani, with the most unique feature we enjoyed being the Tsembo Hide. The Luxury Private Chalet was a good size for my husband and I and our our two children. The heated plunge pool was an hit with our kids. Our chalet did run out of hot water quite quickly, so keep this in mind if you’re hoping for a long outdoor shower! Our guide Alisdair was great and our game drives were exceptional. I appreciated that Rhulani accommodated me as a vegetarian and the food was decent (not anything to write home about but ok). My husband and children enjoyed their meat options but did have a hard time cutting the meat as no steak knives were provided. I would have liked a bit more options for food prior to the morning game drives and a more substantial snack on the morning drive (sometimes we didn’t stop at all for a snack). I found myself absolutely starving after getting up at 4am and not having breakfast until almost 9am some days. We found Rhulani to be a small lodge with not a lot of interaction between guests or with staff. This was fine for us as travellers with small kids. However, if travelling solo or as a couple/friend group you may want a slightly bigger lodge with more of a “vibe” at night (we have previously been on a similar safari prior to having kids and enjoyed the evening atmosphere at the other lodge we stayed at where guests would socialize etc ). Overall we had a great time and would go to Rhulani again!
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2026
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10/10 Excellent

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Excelente
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2026
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10/10 Excellent

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Our experience at this place was amazing. The food was top-notch. They tailored the food to my wife’s dietary restrictions. We got to see so many animals. our ranger did everything he could make sure we see everything especially the Big 5. The staff were some of the nicest most helpful people we’ve met. They pay attention to every little detail and spent time telling us wonderful stories about their lives and the reserve. Highly recommended Incredible unforgettable lifetime experience.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2026
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10/10 Excellent

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Amongst one of the best Safari's we've experienced and a truly unforgettable experience, from staff to food and the overall hospitality.
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2025
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10/10 Excellent

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Very amazing experience, beautiful property and all guides and staff were excellent!
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2023
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10/10 Excellent

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Fantastic lodge with super hospitality. Great safari.Strongly recommended.
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2024
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10/10 Excellent

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Wonderful game lodge in a wonderful place.

Absolutely amazing from start to finish.
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8/10 Good

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I like everything about the property from location to setting and privacy of the rooms, Staff were so friendly and nice . We didn’t like the selection, variety and quality of the food . The only thing would prevent me of returning to the lodge is just the food .
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2023
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10/10 Excellent

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Tolle, intime Anlage, sehr zuvorkommendes und freundliches Personal. Schöne Architektur. Große, stilvolle Zimmer. Sehr gute Game Drives and Rangers
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2026
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6/10 Okay

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Amazing game-drives, eher Probleme mit dem Service. Wir hatten im Voraus explizit gefragt, ob vegane Optionen zur Verfügung stehen, und dies wurde bestätigt. Am ersten Tag hatten wir beim Frühstuck trotzdem die Wahl zwischen Bacon oder Sausage. Unschön. Dazu werden scheinbar trotz dem doch eher hohen Preis die Brotscheiben gezählt - 5 bestellt, nur 2 erhalten. Und: es gibt nur Toastbrot oder Croissants. Jedes mal wenn wir nach Wasser oder (pflanzlicher) Milch gefragt haben, schien das Personal überfordert zu sein oder schien sich zu wundern, warum wir denn wieder Wasser wollen. Mike (Nachtdienst), Alasdair und der Koch waren mit ihrem Lächeln der Highlight unserer Reise.
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2026
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10/10 Excellent

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Absolutamente tudo no Rhulani me encantou! A equipe sempre nos recebe com muita gentileza e educação. Temos água disponível o tempo todo, assim como comidas deliciosas! O quarto é lindo, muito confortável e agradável. As refeições são excelentes e os games são bem privativos, com carros confortáveis. Nosso ranger, Ralf, foi um caso a parte! Simpático, competente, divertido e sempre disposto a nos mostrar o melhor da região. Eu voltaria sempre ao Rhulani. Foi uma experiência memorável!
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025
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10/10 Excellent

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Everything was fabulous. The staff was extremely attentive and our guide Ralf was incredible and bright his A game everyday.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2020
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10/10 Excellent

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Achei q faltou uma academia de ginastica. Mas nao tira o brilho do Lodge.
Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2020
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10/10 Excellent

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Excellent

What an amazing stay. The hospitality was incredible and there is a watering hole near the lodges. Our guide was excellent and it was a quiet safari lodge. Fed constantly :-), the rooms were comfortable and the plunge pool excellent.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2019