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No signals: Does this mean that Iketle is dead?
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?
Read moreConservation activity: a benefit for both sides
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”.
Read more11 questions to Rhulani’s rangers
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.
Read moreMadikwe Rhino Walk: A day to celebrate
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.
Read moreSeptember update: our most beloved animals in the headlines
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.
Read moreRhulani renews Atta membership
Rhulani confirms membership with the African Travel & Tourism Association (Atta) for the period 2016/2017.
Read moreIs Self-Drive possible in Madikwe?
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?
Read moreIketle, where are you?
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.
Read moreTraining with SABA: new signature services introduced
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.
Read more“Most agents knew Madikwe, but not all of them knew Rhulani”
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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