After a lot of optimization in the technology, we are now improving the aesthetics. The bases on which the solar system stands are now painted with fresh paint. In the end, the bases should adapt well to the surrounding nature, both in the dry winter and in the summer, where green grass grows. Not an easy task.

The almost completely dried out Thlou Dam looks almost apocalyptic, but the atmosphere with the setting sun and the lonely elephant looking for water are simply unique and magical.

Every year: Well coordinated with the global “Rhino Day”, an event with lots of activities and information about endangered rhinos took place in the Madikwe Game Reserve. No question that Rhulani was present this time too, and that some of our guests were also fascinated by this important topic.

A massive bushfire recently raged in the north of the reserve, which we successfully fought. Today we visit the area and find ourselves on scorched earth. Is a bushfire just normal or an exceptional situation? Let’s talk to Sean.

Not often do we see such a large herd of buffalo roaming peacefully through the flat savannah, which is very dry in winter. Let’s take a look.

Our long-time chef Phinda has just returned from a course with a certificate. The week-long training conducted by Prue Leith Culinary Institute was on “Menu Planning Plating and Trends”. The whole Rhulani team warmly congratulates. Well done Phinda!

Did you know that male impala have their own territory and repeatedly mark it by urinating in a so-called “midden”? Today Rhulani’s ranger Ralf tells us more about these beautiful little antelopes and how they get the females’ attention.

So small and so well camouflaged. Don’t ask how Rhulani’s ranger found this tiny little chameleon. It’s a baby flap-necked chameleon. Let’s take a look and then put it back in the bush.

Something that our guests may not realize at the moment of booking is the spaciousness of the lodge area, and thus the distances between the individual guest rooms - called “Luxury Private Chalets”. Today, Rolf will illustrate this aspect in more detail, and what it means for you.

In the dark, there the leopard sits in the grass, with the prey, a small Warthog. Suddenly there is action. Quickly and nimbly, the dangerous cat pulls the prey up the tree. There he is safe. But just a bit later the leopard comes down again. He is thirsty and goes to drink water. He will come back soon.