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Rhulani Insights 166 - Ralf’s favorite animal: the elephant

  • June 06, 2021 | Rhulani Safari Lodge | Category: Activities, Ranger's Blog, Rhulani insights, Wildlife

Here on the road we stop and watch an elephant eating a bush next to us. As we learn from our ranger Ralf, this elephant bull is completely relaxed.

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We expected everything but not that!

  • April 21, 2021 | Rhulani Safari Lodge | Category: News, Activities, Ranger's Blog, Wildlife

Rhulani’s Ranger Ralf tells us about one of those magical moments that can be admired again and again in the African bush. A few days ago he drove out with our guests in the direction of Tau Dam because, according to information, he expected to find a pride of lions there. But then everything turned out differently.

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Life of a Ranger: Male Giraffe

  • December 27, 2020 | Rhulani Safari Lodge | Category: Activities, Ranger's Blog, Wildlife

Did you know that every giraffe (similar to zebras) has a unique, distinctive pattern on the skin? Rhulani’s Ranger Alasdair presents his favorite animal to us today, and in particular describes the male giraffe, which, unlike the females, has no hair on its horns.

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Monomogolo on the elephant

  • October 10, 2020 | Rhulani Safari Lodge | Category: News, Activities, Ranger's Blog, Wildlife

After the long lockdown break we look at the beautiful nature with new, curious and fascinated eyes. Like yesterday, when our funny ranger Alasdair, also known as “Captain Redbeard”, found the dangerous male lions – Monomogolo and Kwandwe - which dominate the territory close to Rhulani. The two boys had previously killed a baby elephant, which is a rather unusual sighting.

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Life of a Ranger: Buffalo Herd

  • August 09, 2020 | Rhulani Safari Lodge | Category: Activities, Ranger's Blog, Wildlife

Did you know that there are big herds of buffalo you can find in Madikwe Game Reserve? Rhulani’s head ranger Sean tells us more about this fascinating animal and why for him the buffalo is the most dangerous of the Big 5.

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Rhulani Insights 147 – The roof of the game drive vehicle

  • August 02, 2020 | Rhulani Safari Lodge | Category: Activities, Rhulani insights

The vehicle with which you go on the daily safari is open. So you always enjoy the fresh air of the African bush and an open, wide view of the savannah to watch the animals. The vehicle also has a roof, but not always. Rolf tells us more about this today.

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Life of a Ranger: Sandy Elephant

  • July 26, 2020 | Rhulani Safari Lodge | Category: Activities, Ranger's Blog, Wildlife

Did you know that baby elephants have a very short trunk, and so the adult animals are making sure that the little ones get rid of ticks and flies? Rhulani’s ranger Alasdair tells us more about the protective behaviour of these big mammals, and see our funny guide acting with all his passion.

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Observation hide: Rhulani’s biggest project ever is finished

  • July 24, 2020 | Rhulani Safari Lodge | Category: News, Accommodation, Activities

Very proudly, but also a with bit of sadness, at Rhulani Safari Lodge we have completed the largest, most expensive and most fantastic construction project in our history: The underground observation hide directly at the water hole. We are proud because we are so excited and satisfied about the result. Sad, however, because we haven’t had the opportunity to show the hide to our guests because of the corona crisis. The day that we can hardly wait for will come with the reopening. Here is a review of this project.

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Life of a Ranger: White rhinos playing

  • July 12, 2020 | Rhulani Safari Lodge | Category: Activities, Ranger's Blog, Wildlife

Did you know that the rhinos love to pass the time in the wet mud? Watch three white rhinos with Rhulani’s Ranger Martin and learn more about these interesting mammals.

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Life of a Ranger: Kori Bustard

  • June 28, 2020 | Rhulani Safari Lodge | Category: Activities, Ranger's Blog, Wildlife

Did you know that Kori Bustard is Africa’s heaviest flying bird? Rhulani’s Head Ranger Sean tells us more about this special bird. Sean also shows us what it looks like when this bird takes off. Almost like an airplane!

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