Look behind the scenes of Rhulani Safari Lodge.
For quite some time now, Rhulani’s waterhole has been teeming with wildlife—and elephants are present almost all day long. There is a good reason for this, and it goes beyond the simple attraction of water during the reserve's dry season, when other sources are scarce. It is a delight for our guests, who can observe the animals at close range.
I have a memory like an elephant. In fact, elephants often consult me.
We keep our waterhole well-stocked, ensuring there is plenty of water—even for an entire herd of elephants, like the one featured in Rolf’s blog post today—to drink and even splash around in. Incidentally, elephants can smell water from several kilometers away and will travel great distances to reach us.
The underground Tshembo Hide at the waterhole is open around the clock, offering unique opportunities for close-up wildlife viewing, day and night. As a guest, you certainly can—and should—simply drop by during the day, linger for a while, and see what’s happening.
Stay tuned for the next episode on 29 November when we will see how at Rhulani we produce our own bottled water.
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