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When Alasdair roared like a lion

  • November 25, 2017 | Rhulani Safari Lodge | Category: Activities, Ranger's Blog, Wildlife

There is no doubt that the rangers of Rhulani Safari Lodge are very knowledgable, qualified and experienced. But did you know that they are also very funny? Watch and have fun with this video, as our ranger Alasdair roars like a lion.

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What makes the difference between a good and a spectacular safari

  • November 19, 2017 | Rhulani Safari Lodge | Category: Activities, Ranger's Blog, Wildlife

What makes a game drive really special? Is it the feeling of finding oneself in the endless expanse of nature? Is it the silence? Is it the possibility to see wild animals up close? Is it the constant tension, what you will see next?

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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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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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Highlight of the year: A Leopard kill next to our vehicle

  • October 22, 2017 | Rhulani Safari Lodge | Category: News, Activities, Ranger's Blog, Wildlife

Last Thursday, the biggest safari highlight of the year happened, just in front of our eyes. After a long time we discovered the wonderful leopard “Munye”. We followed him for a short time when he was walking through the savannah. Then we saw how he killed a warthog right next to our vehicle. Our guests followed the spectacle and were blown away by this once in a lifetime experience.

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Looking for the Big5 - E6: Spotting baby elephants

  • October 19, 2017 | Rhulani Safari Lodge | Category: News, Activities, Ranger's Blog, Wildlife

Have you ever dreamed of becoming a ranger? In Episode 6 Rhulani Safari Lodge Field Guide Alasdair finds us a heard of elephants with little babies, and a mother protecting them. Hold your breath!

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Looking for the Big5 - E5: A coalition or a pride of lions?

  • October 05, 2017 | Rhulani Safari Lodge | Category: News, Activities, Ranger's Blog, Wildlife

Have you ever dreamed of becoming a ranger? In Episode 5 Rhulani Safari Lodge Field Guide Alasdair shows us a female lion, which we are following and learn more about pride (or coalition?) of lions.

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September update: one highlight after the other

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

Every day there are new surprises and unique animal sightings in Rhulani as our statistics show. The September, which had just ended, was full of special events, so that one highlight after another followed. Here is our monthly summary.

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