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5-Day Madikwe Safari at Rhulani – Private Chalet & Tshembo Hide Retreat
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5-Day Madikwe Safari at Rhulani – Private Chalet & Tshembo Hide Retreat

Duration
5 days
Starts & ends
Johannesburg
Group size
1–10 guests
Transfers
Included
Cancellation
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A private chalet for four peaceful nights

Settle into Rhulani Safari Lodge in Madikwe, where a private terrace, heated plunge pool and indoor and outdoor showers bring the landscape into your stay. Air-conditioning, a fireplace, en-suite bath, Nespresso machine and minibar provide comfort between outings. Visit the Tshembo Hide for another perspective on passing wildlife, with sightings dependent on animal movements.

Four mornings and four afternoons in the bush

Your five-day itinerary includes eight ranger-led open-vehicle safaris: an afternoon drive on arrival, two outings on each of three full days, and a final morning safari. Explore malaria-free Madikwe in search of the Big Five and other wildlife. Lodge safaris are shared with other guests unless a private vehicle is separately confirmed; specific sightings cannot be guaranteed.

Unhurried days and lodge hospitality

Private return transfers connect your Johannesburg or Pretoria address with the lodge. Between drives, enjoy breakfast or brunch, lunch, high tea and time in your chalet. Arrival lunch is available upon request and should be arranged in advance. Optional bushwalks may be requested at additional cost, subject to lodge rules and availability.

Price and what is included

US$4,850 per person sharing; US$6,790 solo with the standard 40% supplement. Includes four chalet nights, eight safaris, private return transfers, itinerary meals and snacks, bottled water, selected local drinks and house wines, spirits, soft drinks, teas and coffees. Room and lodge Wi-Fi, Nespresso and minibar are included.

Premium wines and spirits, imported champagne, bushwalks, laundry, massages, personal expenses and gratuities are excluded. Entrance and conservation fee arrangements were not specified in the supplied programme and must be confirmed before booking. Flights are not included.

Itinerary

  1. Day 1: Private pickup, chalet welcome and afternoon safari

    Your private driver collects you from your Johannesburg or Pretoria address for Madikwe. Arrange arrival lunch in advance, generally served between 13:00 and 14:00. Settle into your chalet before afternoon tea at approximately 15:00 in winter or 15:30 in summer. The first safari usually departs around 15:30 in winter or 16:00 in summer, returning around 18:30–19:30 for dinner. All timings are approximate.

    Stay: Rhulani Safari Lodge. Meals: Dinner; arrival lunch upon request.

  2. Day 2: Morning tracks and plunge-pool leisure

    Expect a wake-up call around 05:00 in summer or 06:00 in winter, followed by tea or coffee and muffins before the morning safari. Return around 08:30–09:00 for breakfast, then enjoy chalet time and lunch. Afternoon tea precedes an approximately three- to three-and-a-half-hour open-vehicle drive, with dinner on return. Optional bushwalks cost extra and require advance arrangements.

    Stay: Rhulani Safari Lodge. Meals: Breakfast/brunch, lunch, high tea and dinner.

  3. Day 3: Hide-side wildlife and another bush afternoon

    Expect a wake-up call around 05:00 in summer or 06:00 in winter, followed by tea or coffee and muffins before the morning safari. Return around 08:30–09:00 for breakfast, then enjoy chalet time and lunch. Afternoon tea precedes an approximately three- to three-and-a-half-hour open-vehicle drive, with dinner on return. Optional bushwalks cost extra and require advance arrangements.

    Stay: Rhulani Safari Lodge. Meals: Breakfast/brunch, lunch, high tea and dinner.

  4. Day 4: A full day of ranger-led exploration

    Expect a wake-up call around 05:00 in summer or 06:00 in winter, followed by tea or coffee and muffins before the morning safari. Return around 08:30–09:00 for breakfast, then enjoy chalet time and lunch. Afternoon tea precedes an approximately three- to three-and-a-half-hour open-vehicle drive, with dinner on return. Optional bushwalks cost extra and require advance arrangements.

    Stay: Rhulani Safari Lodge. Meals: Breakfast/brunch, lunch, high tea and dinner.

  5. Day 5: Final morning safari and private city transfer

    Enjoy tea or coffee and muffins after your wake-up call, then depart for the final morning drive. Return around 08:30–09:00 for breakfast, pack and check out before your private transfer back to Johannesburg or Pretoria. Confirm onward travel connections in advance.

    Meals: Breakfast.

Where you'll stay

Rhulani Safari Lodge, Madikwe Game Reserve

Rhulani Safari Lodge

Madikwe Game Reserve

  • Private Johannesburg or Pretoria return road transfers
  • Four luxury chalet nights at Rhulani Safari Lodge
  • Four morning and four afternoon open-vehicle safaris
  • Itinerary meals and snacks, breakfast/brunch, high tea and dinner
  • Arrival lunch upon advance request
  • Bottled water and selected local drinks, house wines, spirits, soft drinks, teas and coffees
  • Wi-Fi in chalets and lodge areas
  • Nespresso coffee machine and minibar

Not included

  • Premium wines and spirits and imported champagne
  • Bushwalks
  • Laundry and massages
  • Personal expenses and gratuities
  • Flights

Entrance and conservation fee arrangements require confirmation before booking.

5-Day Madikwe Safari at Rhulani – Private Chalet & Tshembo Hide Retreat

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