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Visiting the female cheetahs in the “Lion’s Boma”

  • December 07, 2017 | Rhulani Safari Lodge | Category: News, Community & Conservation, Ranger's Blog, Wildlife

Three days ago was the World Cheetah Day. This is an ideal moment to visit our three female cheetahs. They are located in the north of Madikwe Reserve in a boma and will soon be released. How is the adaptation process going, and what are the chances of a successful life for them in freedom?

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November update: a lion couple on honeymoon

  • December 03, 2017 | Rhulani Safari Lodge | Category: News, Activities, Ranger's Blog, Wildlife

The monthly statistics about animal sightings remained very stable last November. Many beautiful encounters offered our guests a memorable safari. An absolute highlight was the lion couple on honeymoon, right next to our vehicles. Here is our November update from the bush.

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Looking for the Big5 - E9: Impala rutting season

  • November 30, 2017 | Rhulani Safari Lodge | Category: News, Activities, Ranger's Blog, Wildlife

Have you ever dreamed of becoming a ranger? In Episode 9 Rhulani Safari Lodge Field Guide Alasdair tells us more about the impala rutting season.

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Rhulani’s “Mr. T”: Madikwe feels like home

  • November 28, 2017 | Rhulani Safari Lodge | Category: News, Ranger's Blog, Staff

Tsholofelo Moagi has recently joined Rhulani’s Field Guide team. This giant man knows Madikwe like the back of his hand. Where does Tsholofelo come from? What does he like about his new job, what are his dreams? Get to know our fourth ranger a bit better.

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Rhulani participates in the “Botswana Marketing Campaign”

  • November 23, 2017 | Rhulani Safari Lodge | Category: News, Accommodation

Rhulani Safari Lodge accepted the invitation from South African North West Tourism Board and participated in the Marketing Campaign in Gaborone, Botswana, on November 23. According to Rhulani’s owner Rolf Steiner, who was present in person, it was a complete success.

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Looking for the Big5 - E8: Alasdair tracks cheetah

  • November 16, 2017 | RhulaniSafariLodge | Category: News, Activities, Ranger's Blog, Wildlife

Have you ever dreamed of becoming a ranger? In Episode 8 Rhulani Safari Lodge Field Guide Alasdair walks with his GoPro Camera along the fence line and finds us two cheetahs.

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Rhulani is “Africa’s Best Relaxation Retreat”

  • November 14, 2017 | Rhulani Safari Lodge | Category: News, Accommodation

The 2017 World Boutique Hotel Awards were celebrated at the elegant “The Merchant Taylor’s Hall” in central London. Rhulani Safari Lodge’s owner Rolf Steiner was one of the invited guests again this year. Proudly, Rhulani won a trophy for the fourth time in a row as “Africa’s Best Relaxation Retreat”.

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October update: Fires, kills and roars

  • November 04, 2017 | Rhulani Safari Lodge | Category: News, Activities, Ranger's Blog, Wildlife

What a month! Even our hardened rangers, who hardly can be surprised, had some “once in a lifetime” experiences last October, especially with very active predators. Welcome to our monthly update from the bush.

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Looking for the Big5 - E7: Elephants love water

  • November 02, 2017 | Rhulani Safari Lodge | Category: News, Activities, Ranger's Blog, Wildlife

Have you ever dreamed of becoming a ranger? In Episode 4 Rhulani Safari Lodge Field Guide Alasdair shows us some elephants at the waterhole. Look how happy they are there!

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A wild dog kill between the conference room and reception

  • October 28, 2017 | Category: News, Accommodation, Ranger's Blog, Wildlife

What a wake up call for Rhulani’s guests on Saturday, October 28, 2017. At the lodge entrance, right between the conference room and the reception, a wild dog pack killed an impala. A sighting you will not get every day!

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