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Rhulani made her first kill

  • May 14, 2015 | Rhulani Safari Lodge | Category: News, Community & Conservation, Wildlife

A week has passed since our amazing cheetah female called “Rhulani” has left its protective boma. We have recorded a few moments of the process. But more importantly, Rhulani has made her first kill!

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“Rhulani” is free!

  • May 10, 2015 | “Rhulani” is free! | Category: News, Community & Conservation, Wildlife

After 176 days in a protective Boma, the gate was opened for the female cheetah. Now she is free and will spend her life in the 75,000 hectares that is Madikwe Game Reserve. The exhilarating project moves into its next phase.

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“An unfortunate incident with an even more unfortunate outcome”

  • March 01, 2015 | Rhulani Safari Lodge | Category: News, Community & Conservation

It has been exactly one month since the collaring of the two cheetah females and the unfortunate death of one of the two animals one day later. A medical post mortem report gives us some insight into the circumstances.

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Cheetah project: It was, is and will always be a challenge

  • February 14, 2015 | Rhulani Safari Lodge | Category: News, Community & Conservation, Wildlife

After the loss of one of the two female cheetahs we were in a sad way reminded of how difficult this project is, was and will be at all stages. A reflection on the challenges around these beautiful, but seriously endangered big cats.

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Cheetah collaring: an exciting event and sad news

  • February 08, 2015 | Rhulani Safari Lodge | Category: News, Community & Conservation, Wildlife

At the end of January the two female cheetahs of Madikwe received their collars. Rhulani, as a major sponsor, was present.

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Rhulani Insights Special - Cheetah collaring with Rhulani

  • February 08, 2015 | Rhulani Safari Lodge | Category: Community & Conservation, Rhulani insights

Learn more in today’s episode about the ambitious cheetah project, which is supported by Rhulani. Today, the two cheetah females get a satellite collar.

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Rhulani Safari Lodge cheetah photo contest (EXPIRED)

  • January 29, 2015 | Rhulani Safari Lodge | Category: News, Accommodation, Community & Conservation

Share your best cheetah shot for a chance to win a 2 night stay at Rhulani. Upload your photo today!

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Collaring of cheetahs: possibility for our guests to join

  • January 21, 2015 | Rhulani Safari Lodge | Category: News, Community & Conservation, Wildlife

In little more than a week, the first step for the release of two cheetah females in Madikwe will take place. The big cats will receive a satellite-collar. Are you interested in joining?

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The release of the cheetahs will proceed in two steps

  • January 08, 2015 | Rhulani Safari Lodge | Category: Community & Conservation, Wildlife

In this 1st quarter of 2015, we’ll be expecting the release of the two female cheetahs. The question is, how will this happen?

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Female cheetahs: Christmas in the boma

  • December 27, 2014 | Rhulani Safari Lodge | Category: News, Community & Conservation, Wildlife

45 days have passed since our two young, beautiful, female cheetahs have made the move to Madikwe. A status update on this exciting project.

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