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Rhulani Insights 261 – Rhulani means "relax"
Rhulani Insights 261 – Rhulani means "relax"
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What's the best thing to do during the downtime between the morning and afternoon safaris? Rolf gives the right advice today: nothing. Just enjoy the peace and quiet, the South African sun, and relax....
Rhulani Minute Safari - Spotted hyena in ambush
Rhulani Minute Safari - Spotted hyena in ambush
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It wasn't entirely by chance that we found this spotted hyena just a few meters from a lion feeding on its prey. The hyena is probably waiting for the right moment to sneak up and take a bite....
A brighter future for Supingstad Primary School
A brighter future for Supingstad Primary School
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At Rhulani Safari Lodge, our hearts are always with the community around us. This month, we are proud to share the heartwarming conclusion of a very special project: the successful installation of a n...
Life of a Ranger: Getting the young lions used to the vehicle
Life of a Ranger: Getting the young lions used to the vehicle
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Did you know that we have special rules on safari to protect the young lions and help them get used to us humans and vehicles? Rhulani's ranger Ralf is showing us four little lions today, and just loo...
Koketso, you were a shining light in our Rhulani Family
Koketso, you were a shining light in our Rhulani Family
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Koketso you were a shining light in our Rhulani Family. You lived your passion each and every day, and your radiant smile had the power to lift the hearts of everyone around you. You were the true emb...
Rhulani Minute Safari - Old buffalo off the road
Rhulani Minute Safari - Old buffalo off the road
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Older buffalo bulls usually separate from the herd and seek shelter in the bushes and tall grass, and they are extremely dangerous. Our ranger Willem showed off all his off-road driving skills to get ...
Rhulani Insights 260 – Archery
Rhulani Insights 260 – Archery
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In today's edition of Rolf's blog, we present the latest addition to our extensive list of "add-on experiences" that will make your stay in Rhulani even more exciting and active: archery....
Rhulani bush stories: a monster rock python
Rhulani bush stories: a monster rock python
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Once again, Rhulani's head ranger Alasdair was astonished when he saw what suddenly emerged from the bush during game drive through the savanna. He described it as a "monster python," approximately 4 ...
Rhulani Minute Safari - Elephants on the way to the water
Rhulani Minute Safari - Elephants on the way to the water
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During the dry winter months, the small herd of elephants is on its way to the watering hole at Thlou Dam. The animals seem visibly excited about the prospect of an imminent evening drink!...
Life of a Ranger: Bushbuck baby
Life of a Ranger: Bushbuck baby
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Did you know that a bushbuck family has been calling Rhulani home for some time now, and they're regularly having babies, much to the delight of our guests? Rhulani's head guide, Alasdair, introduces ...
Rhulani bush stories: The vultures at the feast
Rhulani bush stories: The vultures at the feast
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"Wow, that was a feast for the vultures, and look how strong and large these birds of prey are," said Rhulani's head guide Alasdair as he drove past the spot near the pan where a buffalo had died of o...
Rhulani Minute Safari - Steenboks in the high grass
Rhulani Minute Safari - Steenboks in the high grass
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Steenboks, one of the smallest antelope species, are rarely seen in the high grass, but we spotted them anyway. These animals, who live in monogamous pairs, are protected from predators and find food ...