These two different animals are often seen together, in fact they are actually good buddies: the Blu Wildebeest and the Zebra. Here we find the two of them taking a break.

Take a look here. New life is arising in the park. Much to the delight of Rhulani’s ranger Alasdair, better known as “Captain Redbeard. Unlike in a zoo, where births are known and observed, in a large wildlife reserve like Madikwe, newcomers just appear, and we sit our vehicle and marvel. This story is about cheetahs and leopards. But let’s tell Alasdair about it.

At the end of a glittering night and lavish celebration at the Grand Hyatt Hotel in Athens, Rolf greets all our followers in this special edition from the World Luxury Hotel Awards with the “Chairman’s Award” in his hands.

This night will go down as one of the most special in the history of Rhulani Safari Lodge. Achievements and celebrations abound. In the lodge everything is decorated and prepared for a celebration of the Springboks’ Rugby World Cup Final together with our guests. Almost 12,000 km away, at the Grand Hyatt Hotel in Athens, Greece, the gala ceremony of this year’s World Luxury Hotel Awards takes place, where Rhulani’s owners Rolf and Marisa are among the invited.

A clan of hyenas has made some good prey out here. It appears they have killed a Warthog. Now the predators are playing around with the skull. Great sighting ofv the Spotted Hyenas!

Rhulani Safari Lodge is proud to announce that we have won the award for “Best Luxury Bush Lodge - Global Winner” at the World Luxury Hotel Awards (WLHA) for the tenth year in a row. The trophy was presented to Rhulani’s owners Rolf and Marisa at the Gala Ceremony at the Grand Hyatt Hotel in Athens, Greece, last Saturday. As an even greater honor, we received recognition for our efforts in Wildlife Conservation, Community Uplift and Clean Energy, through one of the very rare and valuable “Chairman’s Award”.

What a night, what a party! Rhulani Safari Lodge was also under the spell of the spectacular Rugby World Cup final between the “Sprinboks” and the “All Blacks” on Saturday evening. In a video put together by Kyla you will get an insight into how we spent the evening and celebrated with our guests. Congratulations to the Springboks who defended their title.

Did you know that the coffee breaks on safaris are often very fun? Rhulani’s ranger Alasdair tells us about a “poo spitting game” that is very well known in South Africa and causes laughter among the guests. Try it yourself!

We drive through the park at night and use the spotlight to look for new wildlife sightings. There we find a nest in the middle of the dry branches, where three little chicks are well hidden, but also very lively. What type of bird is this? I don’t know, maybe you know?

Today we introduce you to a somewhat special activity with which you can fill the time during the day and between safaris: Gin tasting. In Rhulani we offer a special collection of “Mirari Gins”, which Barlady Nosa introduces to us in more detail.