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Life of a Ranger: Territorial ground squirrel
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Rhulani Safari Lodge
Did you know that even these small, inconspicuous, and timid ground squirrels have a territory and defend it? Rhulani's ranger Willem will tell us more today about these adorable inhabitants of Madikw...

Rhulani bush stories: Lion cubs with their mighty father
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Rhulani Safari Lodge
"That was one of those sightings I'll remember for the rest of my life," says Rhulani's ranger Willem in today's bush story. It's very rare to see so many tiny lion cubs at their mighty father's side,...

Rhulani Insights 263 – Using the spotlight
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Rhulani Safari Lodge
Our daily game drives take place in the evening, continuing into the night, giving us the opportunity to spot nocturnal animals. Our ranger, Dean, will then use a spotlight to scan the bushes and surr...

Rhulani bush stories: Hyena youngsters
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Rhulani Safari Lodge
"The pictures can only partially convey how amazing an experience at a hyena den can be," says ranger Willem today, who arrived just in time as all the little hyena cubs emerged from the den, played t...
When dreams come alive: The magic of safari moments at Rhulani Safari Lodge
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Rhulani Safari Lodge
There are moments in life that stay with us forever — the ones that awaken our senses, move our hearts, and remind us how profoundly connected we are to nature. At Rhulani Safari Lodge, in the heart o...

Life of a Ranger: The leopard in the tree
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Rhulani Safari Lodge
Did you know that leopards love to climb trees and find a comfortable spot to rest? Rhulani's ranger Thato is showing us a male leopard today, which we spotted in a leadwood tree for several days, and...

Rhulani bush stories: New kids on the block
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Rhulani Safari Lodge
"We have our 'new kids on the block,'" head ranger Alasdair tells us today, showing us a fantastic encounter at the pan with a rather large lion pride, including a male, females, cubs, and, most impor...

Life of a Ranger: Gemsbok, a real gem of the bush
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Rhulani Safari Lodge
Did you know that the Gemsbok is often called a "real gem of the bush" due to its majestic appearance, striking facial markings, and remarkable ability to survive in harsh, arid environments? Rhulani’...

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 ...

Life of a Ranger: Bushbuck baby
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Rhulani Safari Lodge
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 lions and the rock monitor
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Rhulani Safari Lodge
"The bush always holds new surprises," says Rhulani's head ranger Alasdair, as he was actually looking at the lions and their cubs when he heard a strange hissing. This led to a hilarious encounter be...

Rhulani bush stories: A massive leopard
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Rhulani Safari Lodge
"That was a gigantic leopard, the biggest I've ever seen, almost as big as a lion," says Rhulani's field guide Willem, upon seeing this big cat high up on the rock at Ambush Alley, which later reveale...