Blog – Wildlife
July update: Unique encounters with leopards
We are in the middle of the winter months, which means “low season” for our lodge operation and “dry season” for nature. Our guests enjoy more than ever the peace and privacy they would like to have on a trip to the African bush. Starry sky and beautiful wildlife viewing are guaranteed. Welcome to our July update of our rangers.
Read moreRhulani Minute Safari - Elephant eats a little tree
See how close we can get to this elephant bull without this animal feeling disturbed. He prefers to eat the leaves of a small tree and makes his way through the bush.
Read moreRhulani Minute Safari - Elephant trunk wraps around a tree
Trees are interesting objects for elephants. They can break off the branches, eat twigs and leaves, scratch themselves, stand in the shade, or they can just hug it with their trunk. Have fun!
Read moreRhulani Minute Safari - Lion female cleaning in the bush
Here we watch for 60 seconds a lion female as she licks and cleans under a bush in the green grass.
Read moreRhulani Minute Safari - Giraffe and Guineafowl
In this special sighting we observe two typical animals of Madikwe Game Reserve, whose names start with a “G”, which however can not be more different. In the background a big, unhurried giraffe, in the foreground a few small, lively guineafowl.
Read moreJune update: bush dating of the cheetahs as the highlight
We will remember the past month for many reasons. Winter has arrived. In the morning you have to dress now warmly for the safaris. The sunsets in Madikwe are unforgettable. And then we had an unexpected cheetah meeting. Welcome to our June review from the bush.
Read moreRhulani Minute Safari - a relaxed impala herd
In a green scenery we meet a herd of impalas, basically one male (with the horns) with many females, and we watch these elegant, shy antelopes grazing.
Read moreRhulani Minute Safari - A lion sitting on a tree
We were all looked towards the ground to discover interesting mammals. Just by chance, we saw this lion as it was sitting on the branch of a tree. A lion on a tree? You do not see that every day! But a lion is also a cat and can therefore climb well.
Read moreRhulani Minute Safari - At full speed to an elephant bull
From very far we see that there is an elephant bull on the straight road. Of course we drive there as fast as possible. The elephant is eating a few thorny bushes and passes by our vehicle.
Read moreRhulani Minute Safari - Cheetah female dating
During a recent game drive with our guests, surprisingly we found one of the cheetah females, as she was just having a rendezvous with the two males of the so called “Phinda Coalition”. “Finally,” one is tempted to say. We waited a long time for this moment!
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