Suddenly we saw three elephants with very different colors, including a very white one. How can that be? Of course there are no elephants with a white skin in Madikwe. It comes from the color of the dust the animal had previously thrown to itself.

Did you know that there is one special species of jackal which you can see in the Madikwe Reserve? Rhulani’s Head Ranger Sean gives us some interesting details today on the beautiful “black-backed jackals” and tells of a recent sighting where so many of these animals have gathered as never before.

The lack of water pose great challenges for us and the animals at the end of winter time. On the daily safaris with our guests we still enjoyed unique game viewing, such as when an elephant chased a leopard away from the waterhole. Welcome to our monthly update from the bush.

In the rising morning sun we discover a not very common animal, which obviously is on a mission. A brown hyena searches purposefully the way through the bush, and we can follow this predator for a while.

Rhulani Safari Lodge has just been awarded the “HotelsCombined Recognition of Excellence” for 2019 in South Africa.

What does a ranger do when he is not driving around with our guests in the bush, looking for wild animals? Today we visit our fantastic ranger team while they are in the backyards taking a break.

You have certainly seen more exciting videos of cheetahs. But still this one is very special for us. Surprisingly, we found the two Phinda brothers together with a female, so “Cheetahs on honeymoon”. That’s what we’ve been waiting for so long!

The “Madikwe Rhino Walk” took place for the fifth time last Sunday. It was a day to raise awareness of these wonderful but critically endangered animals, and to give an insight into the activities of the reserve to protect our rhinos.

Have you ever watched a big buffalo herd wading through dense mud? Rhulani’s ranger Alasdair tells us today about a recent sighting, where he was able to watch this impressive and dangerous “Big5” mammal, and he tells us more about the buffaloes of Madikwe reserve.

A pride of lions is currently resting in the open field. The day begins with a loud roar of their boss, who then immediately goes back to sleep.