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Life of a Ranger: Giraffes
Did you know that there are many giraffes in Madikwe Game Reserve? Can you see the difference between male and female giraffes? Rhulani’s Ranger Martin tells us about a recent sighting of a journey of giraffes and gives an insight about these wonderful animals.
Read moreLife of a Ranger: Black-backed jackals
Did you know that there is one special species of jackal which you can see in the Madikwe Reserve? Rhulani’s Head Ranger Sean gives us some interesting details today on the beautiful “black-backed jackals” and tells of a recent sighting where so many of these animals have gathered as never before.
Read moreSeptember update: Elephant chases a leopard away
The lack of water pose great challenges for us and the animals at the end of winter time. On the daily safaris with our guests we still enjoyed unique game viewing, such as when an elephant chased a leopard away from the waterhole. Welcome to our monthly update from the bush.
Read moreRhulani Insights 125 – A Ranger’s break
What does a ranger do when he is not driving around with our guests in the bush, looking for wild animals? Today we visit our fantastic ranger team while they are in the backyards taking a break.
Read moreLife of a Ranger: Muddy buffalo
Have you ever watched a big buffalo herd wading through dense mud? Rhulani’s ranger Alasdair tells us today about a recent sighting, where he was able to watch this impressive and dangerous “Big5” mammal, and he tells us more about the buffaloes of Madikwe reserve.
Read moreLife of a Ranger: Rock python
Did you know that there are many snakes in Madikwe? And did you know that our Ranger Martin is a true snake lover? Martin tells us about his passion and how he relocate different snake species to a safer and suitable habitat.
Read moreAugust update: Notable changes in the wild dog population
The beautiful month of August showed a lot of sunshine and thus a wonderful safari experience for all our guests. But the end of the winter season brought us also dry and dusty days. The highlight: We make a sensational announcement regarding the wild dogs, known as the characteristic animal for Madikwe. Welcome to our monthly report from the bush.
Read moreWhen will we see cheetah cubs in Madikwe?
The question of when we will see small, cute cheetah cubs for the very first time in our park seems to be more justified than ever. For many years, with Rhulani Safari Lodge’s support, the reserve has been investing considerable financial resources and efforts in the ambitious project of reproducing this susceptible animal in the wild, so far with no success. But now the hopes are great.
Read moreLife of a Ranger: Klipspringer kisses
Did you know that klipspringers are loyal to their partner for a lifetime and they always stay together? Rhulani’s Head Ranger Sean tells us more about this interesting, small antelope species, which is sometimes found in rocky areas but also in our lodge.
Read moreLife of a Ranger: Lion roaring
Have you ever had the opportunity to listen to an impressive lion roar up close and feel how the vehicle is shaking? Rhulani’s ranger Alasdair arrives just in time for this spectacular show and tells us more about the roaring lions in Madikwe
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