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5-Day Luxury Safari in South Africa’s Madikwe Game Reserve

Spend four nights at Rhulani Safari Lodge inside Madikwe Game Reserve, with daily open-sided game drives and Tshembo Hide for close animal observation.

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Duration
5 days
3 stops
Stays
1 stay
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Journey overview

Experience luxury and adventure with a 5-day safari at Rhulani Safari Lodge in Madikwe Game Reserve. Relax in this 5-star lodge, enjoy stunning views from your private chalet, and cool off in the outdoor pool. Daily game drives offer thrilling encounters with the Big Five and other wildlife. Don’t miss the Tshembo Hide for close animal observation. With luxurious amenities, including a lounge, bar, and outdoor dining options, Rhulani Safari Lodge promises an unforgettable safari experience.

  • Activities: game drives
  • Game drives: open-sided 4x4 vehicle
  • Getting around: minivan International flights can be arranged A transfer from and back to the airport is included
  • Luxury tour
  • Shared tour
  • Can start any day
  • Can be customized
  • Suitable for single travelers
  • Minimum age of 6 years

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Listing last checked on 28 Aug 2026

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01Day 1

Day 1

Rhulani Arrival

Be ready for a private pick-up from any address in Pretoria or Johannesburg for the journey to Madikwe Game Reserve. On arrival at the lodge, you can enjoy lunch (served from 13:00 to 14:00) after which you will have time to unpack and unwind. At 15:00 (winter) or 15:30 (summer), have afternoon tea with something sweet and savoury, and at 16:00 (summer) or 15:30 (winter), your afternoon game drive departs. Between 18:30 and 19:30, you should be back at the lodge after the game drive, and dinner will be served.
  • Luxury lodge located inside Madikwe GR
  • Lunch & dinner (Breakfast not included)
  • Drinks not included
02Days 2–4

Days 2–4

Game Drive Exploration

In summer, you will get your morning wake-up calls at 05:00 and in winter at 06:00 to enjoy tea or coffee with muffins before your morning game drives. You should be back at the lodge around 08:30 to 09:00 from the game drive, when breakfast will be served. After breakfast, you relax until lunch with time for more relaxing or exploring of the lodge until afternoon tea, with something sweet and savory are served. During these longer stays, you can also spend time on optional activities like bush walks at an extra cost. In the afternoon, you will go on a 3- to 3.5-hour open-vehicle safari and be back at the lodge in time for dinner.
  • Luxury lodge located inside Madikwe GR
  • All meals included
  • Drinks not included
05Day 5

Day 5

Final Game Drive Farewell

After your morning wake-up call, enjoy tea or coffee with muffins before your morning game drive. You should be back at the lodge around 08:30 to 09:00 from the game drive, when breakfast will be served. After breakfast, get ready for your transfer back to the city.
  • Breakfast (Lunch & dinner not included)
  • Drinks not included

Stays

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Included in this journey

  1. Park fees (For non-residents)
  2. All activities (Unless labeled as optional)
  3. All accommodation (Unless listed as upgrade)
  4. A professional driver/guide
  5. All transportation (Unless labeled as optional)
  6. All Taxes/VAT
  7. Roundtrip airport transfer
  8. Meals (As specified in the day-by-day section)

Not included

  • International flights (From/to home)
  • Additional accommodation before and at the end of the tour
  • Tips (Tipping guideline US$10.00 pp per day)
  • Personal items (Souvenirs, travel insurance, visa fees, etc.)
  • Government imposed increase of taxes and/or park fees
  • Some meals (As specified in the day-by-day section)
  • Drinks

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Journey pace

1 stay

4 nights across 5 days, following the source itinerary.

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Source freshness

28 Aug 2026

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