Blog – Ranger's Blog
When the Buffalo was wallowing in the mud
“That was a cool sighting with a buffalo bull busy having a mud wallow.” This is what Willem tells us at the end of a great game drive, which once again offered a show you can not see every day.
Read moreLife of a Ranger: Spotted Hyena Clan
Did you know that spotted hyenas often move together in a “clan” and are successful hunters? Rhulani’s ranger Alasdair tells us about a recent sighting where seven hyenas appeared out of nowhere and surrounded us, making us feel like part of the clan.
Read moreA very relaxed Black Mamba on safari
It’s not a secret that there are snakes in the African bush and we also know that our experienced rangers have seen quite a few. But this sighting, which happened a few days ago and which Willem tells us about, was the first of its kind for him. It has to do with a black mamba.
Read moreWild dog barks at the lions
We have left the wild dogs for a while and find here in the bushes, lying and sleeping comfortably, the lions. Two great sightings, so close together. “That’s cool,” says Ranger Alasdair. But suddenly the peaceful lions behave quite strangely, weird. They get up. “What the hell is going on there?” Alasdair turns around, reverses a bit.
Read moreA magical moment with the cheetah brothers
It was an afternoon when all three Rhulani rangers set out in their vehicles with the sole purpose of finding the cheetahs. The team eventually succeeded, and as Willem tells us, meeting the cats was quite magical.
Read moreWhy is the Snake Eagle actually called Snake Eagle?
Our funny ranger Alasdair, also known as “Captain Redbeard”, tells us another of his recent funny anecdotes. That afternoon he was roaming through nature, and the conversation with his bird-interested guests turned to the “Brown Snake Eagle”. Why is this bird called that? Not even once in his life our experienced Alasdair has seen this bird with a snake in its.
Read moreLife of a Ranger: Biting Zebras
Did you know that male zebras often fight and bite each other? Rhulani’s ranger Willem tells us more about male zebra behaviours and how to tell if a zebra is male or female.
Read moreCheetah collaring: A magical moment and a new technology
On fairly short notice we were informed by Parks Management that a collar was due to be replaced by one of the Cheetah females and we could give support. Of course, we said “yes”. So the safari routine was converted into a long, exciting and magical day for all of us, with a lot of new things to learn about conservation and the touch of a fascinating wild cat.
Read moreLife of a Ranger: Lesser spotted genet
Did you know that in the Madikwe Reserve, with a bit of luck, you can see both the greater spotted genet and, as it is the case today, the lesser spotted genet? Rhulani’s manager Sean tells us more about this little animal, which belongs to the group of highly nocturnal cats.
Read moreLife of a Ranger: Rock Python at night
Did you know that there are snakes in the Madikwe Reserve, which can sometimes also be spotted on game drives? Rhulani’s ranger Alasdair tells us about a recent sighting in the dark where he was actually looking for a leopard and then to his amazement came across a rock python. Truly amazing!
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