Watching anaimals is always something unique and special. Recently, Rhulani Safari Lodge’s Ranger Martin was surprised by a very sociable black rhino, that followed him for a while. You rarely see something like this.

Did you know that the Steenbok is one of the smallest antelope species, and that they life with their partner for a lifetime? Rhulani’s Ranger Alasdair tells us more about the Steenboks and about his theory of why they always run away when you see them.

Rhulani Safari Lodge gives occasional support to urgent animal conservation needs in the Madikwe Game Reserve. Early this week, in connection with the management of the wild dogs, which is the animal that is characteristic of the park, a collar from the “alpha male” had to be replaced. This was a special experience for our guests.

Slowly and slowly we are approaching the end of summer time and this with fantastic pictures from Madikwe Game Reserve. The countless, unique animal observations that our guests were able enjoy were surpassed by extraordinary news: the birth of a cheetah. This is the monthly report from February.

Today we go again to visit the impressive construction work between our camp and the waterhole. Rolf takes you for a walk through the corridor, which in the future will be an underground tunnel through which you will reach the lounge very close to the waterhole.

Did you know that when an elephant bull is in musth, his testosterone level is more than ten times higher than normal? Rhulani’s head ranger Sean tells us how you can easily recognise when an elephant is in musth and how you should behave when you find one on the road.

There is a waterhole for the animals about 50 meters in front of our lounge. Now we have a plan to build an underground “hide” to watch the animals from only a few meters away. Here’s a look at the construction work.

Did you know that there is a very specific type of zebra in Madikwe Game Reserve, namely the “Burchell’s zebra”? Rhulani’s Ranger Martin tells us more about this beautiful animal and how you can tell the difference between males and females.

Rhulani’s recent guest, Mr. John Pickering, supported one of our urgently needed conservation activities, a “Cheetah collaring”. Read the amazing article about this event, which got an unforgettable experience for John and his family.

The first month of the new year is already a thing of the past. While we enjoy this time in the most beautiful summer climate and sometimes with some welcome rain, the animal kingdom in Madikwe always gives us exciting moments. Like the one with the skinny lion and the dead giraffe. Welcome to our January update.