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No signals: Does this mean that Iketle is dead?

  • October 21, 2016 | Rhulani Safari Lodge | Category: News, Community & Conservation, Wildlife

On 15 September we reported that we have lost the signal and traces of our female Cheetah Iketle. Now, more than a month later, Iketle remains disappeared. None of the rangers from the Madikwe reserve has ever been able to see Iketle on a game drive. Does this mean that Iketle is dead? Has the Cheetah project failed?

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Conservation activity: a benefit for both sides

  • October 18, 2016 | Rhulani Safari Lodge | Category: News, Activities, Community & Conservation, Wildlife

From time to time, Rhulani’s guests ask us about the possibility to add a “conservation activity” to their safari. This provides funds for the reserve to carry out urgent work and an unforgettable holiday highlight for the guests. Thus, a benefit for both sides, a “win-win”.

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11 questions to Rhulani’s rangers

  • October 10, 2016 | Rhulani Safari Lodge | Category: News, Accommodation, Activities, Ranger's Blog, Wildlife, Staff

Get to know those Rhulani staff members, who will look after you around the clock on your next visit, and who will show you the fantastic world of the African bush: Eleven questions to our rangers Alasdair, Sean and Riaan.

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Madikwe Rhino Walk: A day to celebrate

  • October 07, 2016 | Rhulani Safari Lodge | Category: News, Activities, Wildlife

23 September was “World Rhino Day” and 24 September was South Africa’s “Heritage Day”. For the Madikwe Reserve this was reason enough to participate in the celebrations and to raise awareness for a very important topic affecting the whole country: the protection of the rhinos.

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September update: our most beloved animals in the headlines

  • October 03, 2016 | Rhulani Safari Lodge | Category: News, Activities, Ranger's Blog, Wildlife

September was a special month for our rangers and for the animal lovers. Three of our most beloved animals were in the headlines. Here is our monthly update from the bush.

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Rhulani renews Atta membership

  • September 25, 2016 | Rhulani Safari Lodge | Category: News, Accommodation

Rhulani confirms membership with the African Travel & Tourism Association (Atta) for the period 2016/2017.

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Is Self-Drive possible in Madikwe?

  • September 22, 2016 | Rhulani Safari Lodge | Category: News, Accommodation

One question our guests ask us from time to time: “Can I use my own car and drive around in Madikwe Reserve myself, looking for the animals?

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Iketle, where are you?

  • September 15, 2016 | Rhulani Safari Lodge | Category: News, Community & Conservation, Wildlife

The ambitious “cheetah project” keeps the Madikwe Administration on their toes. We have recently lost the signals from Iketle, our hopeful cheetah-female. For the moment, we can just speculate about the reasons.

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Training with SABA: new signature services introduced

  • September 10, 2016 | Rhulani Safari Lodge | Category: News, Accommodation, Staff

From 27 to 30 August, a further training session with the South African Butler Academy (SABA) took place at Rhulani. Braam West and his assistant Shankar Jumbo from SABA conducted the course at which the entire Rhulani staff participated. New signature services were introduced.

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“Most agents knew Madikwe, but not all of them knew Rhulani”

  • September 04, 2016 | Rhulani Safari Lodge | Category: News, Accommodation

The “Africa-Academy”, organized by Gretz Communications AG, is the only tourism event in Switzerland, which is fully dedicated to the African continent. Thus, it was very important for us to be present again with a stand also this year, and to make Rhulani known to the Swiss public. The event took place on September 1, 2016 in the Technopark in Zurich Oerlikon.

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