After your evening safari in Madikwe, the entrance at Rhulani Lodge is beautifully lit with lanterns and you are greeted with a Welcome-back drink – before you enjoy your dinner.

Enjoy birding in Madikwe Game Reserve, South Africa. There are over 350 bird species - ranging from the colourful Lilac-breasted Roller to Owls, Storks, Eagles, Guinea Fowls or the largest flying bird in the world: the Kori Bustard.

I have seen my first Baby Giraffe on my very first Game Drive with Rhulani Lodge in November 2016. On a sunny afternoon in Madikwe Game Reserve - in the warm sunlight - a Giraffe and her young one crossed the road right in front of us –to join some of their friends that were standing around a bush on the left side of the road.

Part IV of our Baby Animals in Madikwe Series: Baby Zebras. During the last weeks, I have seen lots of pregnant Zebras and little Baby Zebras – sadly, some of the Babies fell prey to Lions or Leopards.

Rhulani Safari Lodge in Madikwe has several Dining locations on offer. Guests can enjoy their 5 star dinner in the Old Boma, the Courtyard or the Indoor Dining Room. The all-time favourite is the Boma Dinner, where safari guests can indulge in delicious meals around the fireplace, underneath the African stars.

Part III of our Baby Animal Series: Little Baby Elephants are visiting us at the waterhole right in front of Rhulani Safari Lodge in Madikwe Game Reserve. You can also see them playing in the mud on your game drive. The Moms are very protective of their little ones.

For a long while, I tried to get a picture of the Warthog Mom with their little Piglets. I spotted them at Rhulani’s waterhole and also while driving from the Wonderboom Gate towards the lodge - or even at the pool area. But I either didn’t have a camera with me or they were running away too quickly. Now, I finally succeeded.

On 11 February 2017, during a beautiful Full Moon, Madikwe Game Reserve (in conjunction with Bongani Ngunduza) organized “Drumming for Madikwe Rhinos - a Fundraising Event for the Counter Poaching Unit in Madikwe who is constantly fighting against Rhino Poaching. The safari guests at Rhulani Lodge and me joined the event.

Great news for everyone who would love to combine Yoga and Safari in South Africa. You might have heard it already: We are stretching out our Yoga & Meditation offer at Rhulani Safari Lodge in Madikwe Game Reserve, South Africa. See you on your mat in February and March 2017.

It’s just a usual day in the “office” for Sean. He’ s taking Rhulani’s safari guests on a morning game drive in Madikwe Game Reserve – and besides spotting Cheetahs and other fascinating wildlife, he finds a Leopard on a Marula Tree. This time it’s “Tsala”, a female Leopard.