We enjoy the quiet out here and watch two giraffes pass the time and eat the leaves from the trees.

Did you know that the Steenboks are among the cleanest antelope species because they bury their dung, so it looks like if they were on a toilet? Rhulani’s ranger Willem tells us more about this small, territorially fixed antelope species.

When the sun sinks below the horizon, our two Cheetah brothers, who reside in the northern savannah, get active and they set off. Let’s watch these beautiful cats for a bit before we head back to the lodge.

We actually wanted to find larger mammals such as elephants or buffaloes here at the water dam, but then a pack of wild dogs unexpectedly offered us a lively show. A real race, up and down. These hunters are always on the move!

Did you know that zebras like to be in the open field even on hot days? Rhulani’s ranger Ralf tells us more about zebras standing in the sun and and explains what the black and white stripes are for.

Rhulani’s ranger Alasdair, also known as “Captain Redbeard, is, according to our guests who have seen him, one of the funniest and most passionate field guides you can meet in South Africa. And funny things is what happens with Alasdair from time to time. But everything in the right order. Alasdair tells the story.

Today, for once, no animals on our one minute safari. But a wonderful sunrise in the Madikwe Game Reserve. That’s the first thing we get to see every morning. Just magical.

This zebra is definitely not afraid of us. It trots along the road and cannot be dissuaded from its path. So let’s follow it for a while!

It is not easy for predators to catch prey in the wild. They need a good strategy, be silent, patient, fast and they also need a bit of luck. After a successful kill the fight is not over. The prey must be protected against other predators. Rhulani’s ranger Willem tells us the story of a recent excursion with guests where he saw how difficult it is even for lions to retain a wildebeest they had hunted successfully.

Did you know that lions usually lie down and relax during the day, but you never get bored watching them when they are resting? Rhulani’s ranger Alasdair shows us today a male lion that actually wants to rest, but is disturbed by annoying flies and snaps at them.