Rhulani Minute Safari - Spotted Hyenas on the walk at night
It is pitch black as we slowly make our way home on the road. It is also the time when the nocturnal animals come out of hiding and there is a good chance of seeing them. That’s what happens here, where two spotted hyenas cross our paths, very close to the vehicle and easy to observe!
Read moreRhulani Insights 217 – Black Rhino or White Rhino Midden?
We welcome you to the first blog with our ranger Thato, where we meet out in the bush and discover a so-called “Rhino Midden”. That means it’s a kind of toilet that rhinos use. Why do they do that?
Read moreRhulani wins “Traveller Review Award” from booking.com
Rhulani Safari Lodge is proud to announce that we have once again won a “Traveller Review Award” from Booking.com this year thanks to the excellent reviews from our customers., with a score of 9.7 (out of 10). Many thanks to all of our guests who take the time to rate us after a satisfactory visit.
Read moreRhulani Minute Safari - Lion gets to the best parts
We meet the lion at exactly the right moment. Really hungry and passionate, he goes after his prey, which a short time ago was still a lively Blu Wildebeest. And as we see, the lion first of all penetrates the soft and very best parts.
Read moreLife of a Ranger: Two-spotted Ground Beetle
Did you know that the Two-spotted Ground Beetle is a very common beetle found in the Lodge that can cause blindness to birds and other animals that eat it? Today Rhulani’s ranger Thato tells us interesting things about this striking beetle, which is also a carnivore.
Read moreRhulani Minute Safari – Elephant shakes sand from the grass
Today the savannah couldn’t be drier for the elephant that wanders here and looks around for succulent food. He only finds dried grass, which he shakes well and removes dust and sand before he can finally eat.
Read moreRhulani Insights 216 - Solar Plant Structure
For a few months now, the energy supply in Rhulani has been ensured by a solar plant. Today let’s take a look at the four tables and the structure that supports the solar panels, and let’s have a chat with Kyle, the director of Blockpower.
Read moreRhulani Minute Safari - A mob of Dwarf Mongooses
The mongooses are among the small and nimble park residents who can also hide very well. The Dwarf Mongoose is one of the smallest species… and yet our ranger Willem was successful and found a few of them, which is called a “mob”, which we were able to observe for a while.
Read moreLife of a Ranger: The feathers of an Ostrich
Did you know that male ostriches have black feathers because they sit on their eggs at night and are therefore better camouflaged? Today, Rhulani’s Ranger Dean tells us exciting stories about ostrich feathers and explains why this bird often deflects its wings outwards when walking during the day.
Read moreRhulani Minute Safari – The rolling Wildebeest
You can really see how happy the Blue Wildebeest is! Rolling around in the mud, what a pleasure! The mud bath offers the antelope natural protection against parasites, and we have the best entertainment.
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