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Rhulani Minute Safari - Lion awakens with a roar

  • September 18, 2019 | Rolf Steiner | Category: Wildlife

A pride of lions is currently resting in the open field. The day begins with a loud roar of their boss, who then immediately goes back to sleep.

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Rhulani Minute Safari - A grazing blue wildebeest

  • September 11, 2019 | Rolf Steiner | Category: Wildlife

We come very close to this actually rather shy blue wildebeest, and we can watch it grazing and walking through the savannah. This species of antelope is very common in #Madikwe, and this animal is unjustly one of the “ugly five”.

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Life of a Ranger: Rock python

  • September 08, 2019 | Rhulani Safari Lodge | Category: Ranger's Blog, Wildlife

Did you know that there are many snakes in Madikwe? And did you know that our Ranger Martin is a true snake lover? Martin tells us about his passion and how he relocate different snake species to a safer and suitable habitat.

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A successful relocation from eight wild dogs with Rhulani

  • September 07, 2019 | Rhulani Safari Lodge | Category: News, Activities, Community & Conservation, Wildlife

An unusual activity in connection with Madikwe’s extensive wild dog project provided an unforgettable day for Rhulani’s guests. Three female and five male wild dogs have been relocated to a larger boma. The capture of the animals, the move, the medical care and the release at the new place took the whole day.

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August update: Notable changes in the wild dog population

  • September 04, 2019 | Rhulani Safari Lodge | Category: News, Activities, Ranger's Blog, Wildlife

The beautiful month of August showed a lot of sunshine and thus a wonderful safari experience for all our guests. But the end of the winter season brought us also dry and dusty days. The highlight: We make a sensational announcement regarding the wild dogs, known as the characteristic animal for Madikwe. Welcome to our monthly report from the bush.

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Rhulani Minute Safari - A genet in the spotlight

  • September 04, 2019 | Rolf Steiner | Category: Wildlife

Up on the tree we discover a beautiful, small-spotted genet in the dark. Challenging to find, and even more difficult to observe this shy animal in the spotlight. But here we succeeded.

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Rhulani Minute Safari - Cheetah rolling in the grass

  • August 28, 2019 | Rolf Steiner | Category: Wildlife

We meet this cheetah, who lies down in the grass and shows us some nice rolls.

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When will we see cheetah cubs in Madikwe?

  • August 27, 2019 | Rhulani Safari Lodge | Category: News, Ranger's Blog, Wildlife

The question of when we will see small, cute cheetah cubs for the very first time in our park seems to be more justified than ever. For many years, with Rhulani Safari Lodge’s support, the reserve has been investing considerable financial resources and efforts in the ambitious project of reproducing this susceptible animal in the wild, so far with no success. But now the hopes are great.

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Life of a Ranger: Klipspringer kisses

  • August 25, 2019 | Rhulani Safari Lodge | Category: Ranger's Blog, Wildlife

Did you know that klipspringers are loyal to their partner for a lifetime and they always stay together? Rhulani’s Head Ranger Sean tells us more about this interesting, small antelope species, which is sometimes found in rocky areas but also in our lodge.

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Rhulani Minute Safari - White rhino walking on the road

  • August 21, 2019 | Rolf Steiner | Category: Wildlife

Quite comfortably and slowly, this big, white rhino walks on the road in front of us. Let’s just follow this wonderful, prehistoric looking mammal and watch it on its walk.

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