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Rhulani Minute Safari -  A little injured Zebra
Rhulani Minute Safari - A little injured Zebra
| Rhulani Safari Lodge
The little zebra was injured by something, by a predator, or maybe it had an unfortunate fall. Sometimes the injury heals on its own, especially in such young animals, but sometimes it doesn't, and it...
Life of a Ranger: Off-roading for a Dagga Boy
Life of a Ranger: Off-roading for a Dagga Boy
| Rhulani Safari Lodge
Did you know that sometimes it takes a lot of driving skills to find and follow the wild animals? Today, Rhulani's Ranger Willem tells us how he found a buffalo hidden in a small quarry, and we also l...
... and then I saw this silhouette
... and then I saw this silhouette
| Rhulani Safari Lodge
It was a completely normal game drive, with new guests, the first trip into the bush, and it was an afternoon with a beautiful setting sun. Alasdair, Rhulani’s head ranger, wanted to create a "wow" ef...
Rhulani Minute Safari – Baboon family life
Rhulani Minute Safari – Baboon family life
| Rhulani Safari Lodge
Down here, on the flat plain and in the middle of loose bushes, a family of Chacma Baboon often hangs around. They are the only species of baboon that can be found in Madikwe Game Reserve. Here they ...
An aardvark in daylight and perfect visual
An aardvark in daylight and perfect visual
| Rhulani Safari Lodge
Thato, Rhulan's ranger, was on his way to a lion sighting. But then, quite unexpectedly, a radio message came in and a little later a brief but nevertheless extraordinary sighting happened that you do...
Life of a Ranger: Catfishes in the mud
Life of a Ranger: Catfishes in the mud
| Rhulani Safari Lodge
Did you know that catfish have lungs, which allow them to breathe and thus survive even in the worst conditions? Rhulani's ranger Alasdair shows us an unusual sighting today at the almost completely d...
Life of a Ranger: Giraffe drinking
Life of a Ranger: Giraffe drinking
| Rhulani Safari Lodge
Did you know that giraffes have to be in a full eight before they get into the position to drink water? Rhulani's Ranger Dean tells us more about giraffe drinking habits today, and we see the unique w...
“It's all about the quality of the experience”
“It's all about the quality of the experience”
| Rhulani Safari Lodge
With great joy, Willem sends us a "great photo" and tells us about its uniqueness. Rhulani’s 26 year old ranger suggests that this photo should definitely be shared, even though it is a bit blurry. A ...
Life of a Ranger: Dung Beetle shapes its ball
Life of a Ranger: Dung Beetle shapes its ball
| Rhulani Safari Lodge
Did you know that there are four species of dung beetles, and that not all of them form a nice dung ball, but some of them prefer to steal the balls? Rhulani's ranger Willem shows us today in detail h...
Rhulani Minute Safari - Little Elephant is stopped
Rhulani Minute Safari - Little Elephant is stopped
| Rhulani Safari Lodge
As long as the little elephant plays around with its friends within the herd, everything is fine. This changes suddenly when it breaks out of the herd and wants to run to us. It is immediately put in ...
Rhulani Minute Safari - Giraffe finds a spot to drink
Rhulani Minute Safari - Giraffe finds a spot to drink
| Rhulani Safari Lodge
It's not easy for the giraffe to find the right place at a watering hole to get into the right position for a drink. But after an initial analysis, this male giraffe finds the perfect place....
Life of a Ranger: A ruminating Impala
Life of a Ranger: A ruminating Impala
| Rhulani Safari Lodge
Did you know that impalas are so called “Ruminants”, which means they are able to acquire nutrients from plant-based food by fermenting it in a specialized stomach prior to digestion, principally thro...