We've spent so much time in our previous blog posts discussing the theory behind bushwalking, emphasizing the importance of enjoying the small beauties of the bush and avoiding potential dangers. And ...

Did you know that when a calf is born into an elephant herd, in addition to the mother, the aunts and other females also begin producing milk to meet the baby's high milk requirements? Rhulani's range...

Our walk through the savanna continues on tiptoe, and we unexpectedly manage to get quite close to a few giraffes, without them seeming particularly impressed by our presence. The two female giraffes ...

Did you know that even the most experienced rangers sometimes have to look twice at young birds before they're sure what species they're looking at? Rhulani's ranger Ralf recently spotted what he thou...

Our bushwalk in the southern part of the reserve has recently begun. Let's see what we discover. As Ralf explains in today's blog, the main focus is on paying attention to the little secrets of the Af...

Did you know that female elephants have one of the longest gestation periods of any animal, at 22 months, and that they usually give birth to a single calf? Rhulani's head guide Alasdair missed the bi...

Out here in the far south of the reserve, we get out of the vehicle and prepare for an exciting bushwalk. Ralf, our guide, takes the rifle and gets ready, explaining a few important rules to us....

Did you know that duikers are very shy antelopes, but that especially during the dry winter they sometimes venture into open fields in search of water or minerals? Rhulani's ranger Willem shows us a f...

Time with Alasdair for a short, private chat during a break on an afternoon game drive, surrounded by peace and nature. But today, it's not about the sunset or choosing the right drink, but about the ...

There are two different hyena species of the African bush, which can also be seen in the Madikwe Game Reserve: the brown hyena and the spotted hyena. Usually, the two species avoid each other, but tod...

Did you know that newborn lion cubs have spotted fur so they're better camouflaged when their mother goes hunting and leaves them alone? Rhulani's ranger, Thato, shows us a rather lively group of four...

Did you know that white rhinos prefer the open savannah and therefore their babies run ahead of their mothers so she can always keep an eye on them? With black rhinos, it's the opposite, as they live ...