Rhulani Minute Safari – Elephant in musth
Be careful when you find an elephant bull in musth. The testosterone level is then relatively high and you should not get too close to the animal. You can recognize the signs of musth from the fact that the elephant permanently loses urine, an oily liquid comes out of the temple glands, and that he does other funny things.
Read moreTom-Hendrik Basson graduates from the 1st Virtual Butler Course
We congratulate Tom-Hendrik Basson, Front of House employee at Rhulani Safari Lodge, for completing the “1st Virtual Butler Course”, carried out by the “South African Butler Academy” (SABA). Tom-Hendrik is part of the first group of students that just successfully graduated. Watch the TV program on eNCA.com.
Read moreLife of a Ranger: Impala bachelor herd
Did you know that young male impala often get together to form a so-called “Bachelor herd”? Rhulani’s Ranger Martin tells us more about these elegant antelopes, which always have a shiny, clean skin.
Read moreRhulani Minute Safari – Zebras eating soil
What are these zebras doing here in the mud? You see correctly, they are eating soil, which is a natural behavior of some mammals. It provides them with the necessary minerals. This practice is called “geophagy”.
Read moreRhulani Safari Lodge - Travel with Kids South Africa Safari
See what its like to spend the day with Rhulani Safari Lodge guides finding an elusive leopard, cheetahs, lions, elephants having a mud bath, impala poop spitting contest, zebra and more in. Learn about rhinos, cheetahs, elephants and more. Go on a Virtual Safari in the TWK Series ‘That Travel Moment’ .
Read moreRhulani Insights 143 – Rhulani’s water capacity
The main resources to operate a Safari Lodge are access to electricity and water. Today, with our Assistant Manager Sean, we visit the tanks that contain the water for our daily use.
Read moreRhulani Minute Safari - A Steenbok, not shy
Steenbok is one of the smallest antelope species in Madikwe. These are very common, but since they are very shy and nimble, you have to be lucky to look at them in peace. Let’s observe a steenbok for a minute.
Read moreLife of a Ranger: Leadwood Tree
Did you know that there are many leadwood trees to be seen in Madikwe Game Reserve, which are protected in South Africa? Rhulani’s Head Ranger Sean tells us more about this slow growing tree and its importance for the ecosystem and for Rhulani.
Read moreRhulani Minute Safari – Lion licking his … tail
There he is in the grass, this beautiful lion He is resting and, formulated in somewhat nicer words, he is licking his tail. A nice close-up of the king of the bush.
Read moreRolf’s Lockdown Diary: Day 31 to 60
Read how Rhulani Safari Lodge masters the daily challenge in times of the coronavirus and how we prepare ourselves for the future. Thoughts from Rhulani’s owner Rolf who lives in Switzerland. Read here from day 31 to 60.
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