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Rhulani Safari Lodge joins the South African Portuguese Chamber of Commerce as a Silver Corporate Member
Rhulani Safari Lodge joins the South African Portuguese Chamber of Commerce as a Silver Corporate Member
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Rhulani Safari Lodge is proud to announce its official registration as a Premium Member of the South African Portuguese Chamber of Commerce (SAPCC), further strengthening our commitment to internation...
Rhulani Minute Safari - A busy eating cheetah
Rhulani Minute Safari - A busy eating cheetah
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This solitary cheetah is busy eating, as cheetahs eat quickly and under pressure from other predators like lions and hyenas who may steal their meal. They are known for their speed, but their less pow...
Life of a ranger: an elephant calf, just born
Life of a ranger: an elephant calf, just born
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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...
Rhulani Minute Safari - The lion eats a giraffe
Rhulani Minute Safari - The lion eats a giraffe
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A male lion is feeding on the carcass of a giraffe lying beside a dirt road in a grassy, open landscape. The giraffe’s body has been heavily scavenged, exposing a large cavity where the lion is eating...
Rhulani Insights 274 – Bushwalk safety briefing
Rhulani Insights 274 – Bushwalk safety briefing
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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....
Official announcement – Promotion of Phinda to head chef
Official announcement – Promotion of Phinda to head chef
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Rhulani Safari Lodge is proud to announce the promotion of Gaobotse Hometree Monare, affectionately known as “Phinda,” to the position of Head Chef....
Rhulani Minute Safari - Big cats taking our shade
Rhulani Minute Safari - Big cats taking our shade
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Where's the best place for big cats to rest on a hot, sunny day? Why, in the shade of our vehicle, of course! We'll observe a male lion and four cheetahs, seeing these magnificent animals up close....
Rhulani Safari Lodge announces surprise oil discovery and bold step toward energy independence
Rhulani Safari Lodge announces surprise oil discovery and bold step toward energy independence
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What began as a routine effort to drill boreholes for water has taken an unexpected and rather remarkable turn. In what can only be described as a stroke of extraordinary luck, the team at Rhulani Saf...
Life of a Ranger: Female common duiker
Life of a Ranger: Female common duiker
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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...
Rhulani Minute Safari - A bushbuck baby in the lodge
Rhulani Minute Safari - A bushbuck baby in the lodge
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A bushbuck family has been living at Rhulani's camp for several years now, feeling safe and secure here and having become quite tame around us. Every now and then, we are surprised by an adorable baby...
Rhulani Insights 273 – Sundowners, and elephant approaching
Rhulani Insights 273 – Sundowners, and elephant approaching
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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 ...
Rhulani bush stories: Brown hyena and spotted hyena
Rhulani bush stories: Brown hyena and spotted hyena
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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...