From very far we see that there is an elephant bull on the straight road. Of course we drive there as fast as possible. The elephant is eating a few thorny bushes and passes by our vehicle.

Rhulani Safari Lodge informs that the annual assessment by the “Tourism Grading Council of South Africa” brought us the expected confirmation of our 5-star grading.

During a recent game drive with our guests, surprisingly we found one of the cheetah females, as she was just having a rendezvous with the two males of the so called “Phinda Coalition”. “Finally,” one is tempted to say. We waited a long time for this moment!

Do you think that Rhulani Safari Lodge is located in a barren, dry steppe? Not at all! In our lodge we have large marula trees, which give us delicious fruits, with which our Chef Mavis prepares first-class jam for your perfect breakfast.

What spectacular news in the middle of the quiet winter time. During a recent game drive with our guests, surprisingly we found one of the cheetah females, as she was just having a rendezvous with the two males of the so called “Phinda Coalition”. “Finally,” one is tempted to say. We waited a long time for this moment!

Traditionally, May was the quietest month of the year, measured by the number of guests visiting Madikwe Game Reserve. The few visitors enjoyed a private atmosphere with unforgettable game viewing. Welcome to our monthly report from the bush.

It was quite difficult to find this big pride of lions in between the many bushes. But the occasional roars of the adults and the sounds of the playing cubs have been leading us in the right direction. See here many lionesses with their cubs, very active at night.

This little white rhino has been born recently. Instead of the horn, it has only a small stump. But it is already very active and is well protected by its mother.

A safari is a cozy, relaxing activity. Slowly you drive through the wild landscape, enjoy the peace, looking for animals. But it may be that your Ranger suddenly presses the gas pedal down and rushes away. Welcome to your «Ferrari Safari».

Our ranger Alasdair, also called “Captain Redbeard”, is widely known as a “funny guy”. Today we visit him in his home at Rhulani, and we also get to know his loyal dog Pixie.