In the new year, Rhulani’s Rangers continue to report via meticulous statistics, what we see with our guests on the daily game drives. The Big 5, a major attraction for many guests, were seen with a very high likelihood. Here is the update from the bush of January 2018.

With two game drive vehicles we find a herd of elephants and observe them for a while. There are baby elephants and the mothers protecting them.

Here is an update for all wildlife lovers, who are following our exciting “Female Cheetah Project”. The three wild cats continue to do well since the release. They are all still alive, hunt, eat, and they have even met with the males. But there are also some challenges…

It is not true that lions just lie in the shade during the day and sleep. There is always a bit of action, activity and cuddling.

During the quiet hours of the day, with bright sunlight; we find two cheetah brothers, well protected in the grass under a bush. It’s time for bonding.

One can watch elephants for hours, because they are so big and funny. Do you agree? Especially at the waterfront, they are always busy, and here we see an elephant that gets a ride.

Why not becoming a ranger? In Episode 12 of Rhulani Safari Lodge series Looking for the Big 5, Field Guide Alasdair tracks a lion close to the lodge

In Madikwe one meets the elegant, nimble but also anxious impalas several times on each game drive. A stop is definitely worth it, especially when they are not intimidated by our presence and you can get a close-up look.

The month of December is the most special one for our lodge operation. Uncertain weather, rains with the annual density test of our thatched roofs, and then the Christmas and New Year period, which demands a special effort for all of us. Above all, we have the daily safaris with unforgettable animal sightings. Welcome to the last monthly update from the bush of 2017.

In the wide, open savannah, an elephant bull approaches us. It seems that our vehicle is exactly on its planned route. So, we are basically “face to face” with this relaxed, big mammal, which has enough space to around our vehicle and continue on its path.