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Rhulani Minute Safari - Running rhino
Rhulani Minute Safari - Running rhino
| Rhulani Safari Lodge
White rhinos are surprisingly fast and agile for their massive size. When white rhinos run, they use a galloping motion similar to that of horses — all four feet leave the ground briefly at once durin...
Rhulani bush stories: Honey badger during the day
Rhulani bush stories: Honey badger during the day
| Rhulani Safari Lodge
Not the best photos, but given the uniqueness of this sighting, it is definitely justified that we share it with you and listen to our Willem as he suddenly discovered two honey badgers in the tall gr...
Life of a Ranger: The many muscles of the elephant’s trunk
Life of a Ranger: The many muscles of the elephant’s trunk
| Rhulani Safari Lodge
Did you know that an elephant’s trunk contains over 40,000 muscles, organized into longitudinal and radial groups that allow for remarkable flexibility and precision? Rhulani’s ranger Willem tells us ...
Rhulani Minute Safari - The shiny fur of the springbok
Rhulani Minute Safari - The shiny fur of the springbok
| Rhulani Safari Lodge
Springboks have very fine, smooth hairs with a natural gloss. Each hair shaft has a keratin surface that reflects light efficiently, especially when the sun is low and warm in color (like in the after...
Rhulani bush stories: Hyenas taking a bath
Rhulani bush stories: Hyenas taking a bath
| Rhulani Safari Lodge
Let's hear today's story from our ranger Willem, who encountered spotted hyenas very close to the lodge at Inkwe pan. They met in the middle of the pond and then enjoyed themselves in the water....
Rhulani Insights 268 – Rhulani’s rifles
Rhulani Insights 268 – Rhulani’s rifles
| Rhulani Safari Lodge
It's not surprising that out here in the bush, surrounded by many potentially dangerous animals, we carry rifles for safety. As guests, you might occasionally see these rifles, for example, if they're...
Rhulani bush stories: Little ninjas
Rhulani bush stories: Little ninjas
| Rhulani Safari Lodge
It's often the little things that fascinate you on a safari. Rhulani's ranger Willem encountered these two small, adorable ground squirrels performing a captivating dance or fight on the ground, just ...
A brighter future ... protected
A brighter future ... protected
| Rhulani Safari Lodge
At Rhulani Safari Lodge, we are pleased to share a positive update on our recent community fundraising initiative for Supingstad Primary School. Following the successful installation of a new generato...
Late Summer SPECIAL – February & March  2026
Late Summer SPECIAL – February & March 2026
| Rhulani Safari Lodge
At Rhulani Safari Lodge, we have stepped into the heart of the hot African summer, refreshed by generous seasonal rains that have transformed the bush into a vibrant, emerald landscape. This is one of...
Rhulani Minute Safari - Giraffes are classic browsers
Rhulani Minute Safari - Giraffes are classic browsers
| Rhulani Safari Lodge
Even if, as here, giraffes are found in a rather open field where there are no trees, one cannot say that these long-necked animals then feed on the grass on the ground. Giraffes are classic browsers,...
Life of a Ranger: Preorbital gland of a klipspringer
Life of a Ranger: Preorbital gland of a klipspringer
| Rhulani Safari Lodge
Did you know that klipspringer have a small scent gland, called the “preorbital gland”, located in front of each eye, which is used to mark territory and communicate with other individuals? Rhulani’s ...
Rhulani Minute Safari – Wildebeest happy to go to the water
Rhulani Minute Safari – Wildebeest happy to go to the water
| Rhulani Safari Lodge
After a long march through the dry savanna, this herd of blue wildebeest seems genuinely delighted to have finally reached a large watering hole. They happily run towards their destination, and we wat...