Blog – Activities
Life of a Ranger: Go-away-bird
Did you know that you can see the gray “Go-away Bird” in Madikwe? Rhulani’s Ranger Alasdair introduces us to this special bird today and explains why he calls them the “punk rockers of the bird world”.
Read moreLife of a Ranger: Greater Kudu
Did you know that a kudu can jump easily over a car? Rhulani’s Ranger Martin tells us more about this large antelope today, especially about the male with the beautiful horns, that are also known as the “grey ghosts” of the African bush.
Read moreDecember update: black rhinos very relaxed
For the last time in 2019, let’s take a look at the activities of the animals in Madikwe Game Reserve, where there were many unique sightings to marvel at for us and our guests. Welcome to the December update from the bush and the animal statistics presented by Rhulani’s rangers.
Read moreLife of a Ranger: Following a lion
Did you know that lions define their territory by means of so-called “scent marking”? Rhulani’s Head Ranger Sean introduces us today to two lion males that live very close to our lodge and he tells us more about these impressive big cats.
Read moreLife of a ranger: White rhinos
Did you know that there are many white rhinos to be discovered in Madikwe Game Reserve and that they take the grass from the ground with their broad lips, like a vacuum cleaner? Rhulani’s Ranger Alasdair tells us more about these prehistoric-looking mammals and how they differ from the black rhinos that also exist in Madikwe.
Read moreNovember update: Almost like another reserve
If you are used to the dryness of Madikwe and the characteristic pictures of yellow-brown savannahs with arid trees then you were astonished at the change in November. The first rain brought us a real transformation of nature. The animals appreciate this, and our safaris gave impressions in quite unfamiliar colors.
Read moreLife of a Ranger: Mgogo Mika
Did you know that one of the lionesses, which can be found near #RhulaniSafariLodge, is almost incredibly 20 years old, that she has an incredible size and is often in a bad mood? Rhulani’s Ranger Martin tells us more about this magnificent wildcat, which we call “Mgogo Mika”.
Read moreLife of a Ranger: Close to elephants
Did you know that we do not have to approach the elephants at all, but that, conversely, these curious animals come to our vehicle so that we can see them up close? Rhulani’s Head Ranger Sean tells us more about these fascinating mammals, which are usually very relaxed in Madikwe.
Read moreHow I should spend my time in South Africa?
One of the frequent questions is: How should I spend my time in South Africa, including the Madikwe Reserve in my travel itinerary?
Read moreOctober update: Three different predators on a kill
Three different predators that enjoy a real feast on a zebra killed; have you ever seen this? It just confirms once again that Madikwe Game Reserve keeps surprising us and even those who are experienced bush visitors. Welcome to our update of the month October.
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