Isn’t it just wonderful to see how, after a disastrous fire and the destruction of all plants, nature recovers and new, succulent, green plants begin to sprout? Herbivores such as impala, springbok, wildebeest and warthog are the first visitors to the new terrain.

Did you know that despite our desire for all animals to be well, in Madikwe Game Reserve we do not interfere with the natural course of nature and leave the animals to their fate? Rhulani’s Ranger Dean recently saw a small, injured zebra, which we don’t know if it will recover on its own or become easy prey for predators.

It rises slowly, almost like an airplane, and given its size, weight and slow wing beats, you get the impression that it is struggling to stay aloft. We’re talking about the Kori Bustard, a real eye-catcher when you watch this large bird all alone on its way through the savannah. And then this thing also flies, and that’s what we’re talking about today.

Four cheetahs are greedily eating the prey they recently took. They eat quickly and are always looking around for possible dangers. The recordings were taken by Rhulani’s Ranger Willem.

As you can see, on sunny days, like today, you will be spoiled by our spa therapy Hloni on the deck of your own luxury private chalet. However, the reason for today’s blog is the launch of Rhulani’s new massage special, which we have developed together with our product supplier and partner Africology: “Soul of Africa Treatment”.

A short stop on the way because three giraffes are about to cross the road, while they don’t miss the opportunity (as usual) to eat the leaves from the trees on the way.

Did you know that the Klipspringers stay together as a couple for their entire lives, but that it can happen that their own son returns to his parents’ territory and drives his father away? Rhulani’s ranger Willem tells us more about this in an unusual sighting where he spotted three Klipspringers together.

This news made us all happy today: “We are pleased to confirm that Rhulani Safari Lodge is an official participant in the 2024 World Luxury Hotel Awards!” These were the lines of this prestigious organization, also known as the “Oscar” in the luxury hotel industry.

It is pitch black as we slowly make our way home on the road. It is also the time when the nocturnal animals come out of hiding and there is a good chance of seeing them. That’s what happens here, where two spotted hyenas cross our paths, very close to the vehicle and easy to observe!

We welcome you to the first blog with our ranger Thato, where we meet out in the bush and discover a so-called “Rhino Midden”. That means it’s a kind of toilet that rhinos use. Why do they do that?