The photo unexpectedly triggers a heated and quite funny debate among the rangers. A pretty common photo of a well-known and frequently seen bird at Madikwe Game Reserve. This is clearly a hornbill, and because of the red beak a so-called “Red-billed hornbill”. But is it really like that? Join the debate!

Did you know that despite their speed, cheetahs are among the more vulnerable hunters in the African wilderness? Rhulani’s Assistant Manager and Field Guide Sean tells us more about a recent sighting of a beautiful female Cheetah where we are made aware of her focused gaze and constant awareness of danger.

In the middle of the day, when it is hot and the sun is blazing, the antelopes are no longer very active. They are resting in the shade. So also a group of eland antelopes like we are seeing them today in the green nature of summer time. No special sighting, but given the rarity of these animals in Madikwe Reserve, it is actually a highlight!

There he stands, the old buffalo, peering out from between the bushes with a fierce look. The dangerous, massive animal does not get nervous at our presence. He shows himself in full size, crossing the road in front of us.

Did you know that a Warthog mother can have up to 6 piglets per litter? Rhulani’s ranger Dean tells us today about newborn, young Warthogs, which are running around at the waterhole full of life and are not yet afraid of the many dangers that lurk in nature.

Quite an impressive meeting with this male lion resting here on the water’s edge. Ranger Dean puts himself in the appropriate viewing position so his guests are at the best spot to observe the king of the bush closely. And then the spectacular choral singing begins, which goes through the heart of everyone on safari and will not soon be forgotten. But see and hear it for yourself. This was filmed by Dean’s buddy Alasdair.

Let’s go into Rhulani’s Tshembo Hide, and experience the fascination of discovering the smallest details of a huge elephant standing right in front of us by the water.

Summer time, rainy season, baby time. There is enough food for all young animals, so that they quickly grow big and strong. We’re looking at a very small impala. Really wonderful, the little animal with the oversized eyes and ears!

“That was a cool sighting with a buffalo bull busy having a mud wallow.” This is what Willem tells us at the end of a great game drive, which once again offered a show you can not see every day.

Did you know that spotted hyenas often move together in a “clan” and are successful hunters? Rhulani’s ranger Alasdair tells us about a recent sighting where seven hyenas appeared out of nowhere and surrounded us, making us feel like part of the clan.