The gate of the boma was opened for the three cheetah females one week before Christmas. Now we are curious how these magnificent animals will live their lives in the Madikwe Game Reserve, in freedom. We show you the first photos right after the release.

see quite often in Madikwe a coalition of Zebra, Impala and Blue Wildebeest. It is said that these animals do not only like to spend time together, but also have complementary characteristics regarding eating habits (no food competition) and also complementary visual and hearing skills to protect themselves from predators.

Have you ever dreamed of becoming a ranger? In Episode 10 of Rhulani Safari Lodge series Looking fro the Big 5 Field Guide Alasdair recommends you a book that you will use a lot when tracking animals.

We arrive just in time when a big elephant family is approaching the waterhole and enjoying a mud bath. The mother and leader of the herd does not give the family much time. A short time later they all have to leave the water, and the journey continues.

Three days ago was the World Cheetah Day. This is an ideal moment to visit our three female cheetahs. They are located in the north of Madikwe Reserve in a boma and will soon be released. How is the adaptation process going, and what are the chances of a successful life for them in freedom?

Often we find lone bulls or small bachelor groups of buffalo. These males have adopted the nickname of “dagga boys”. Here we find three of them on our way back to the lodge, at night. Just on the road. Because of the missing light not a great video, but for us on the vehicle a special experience.

The monthly statistics about animal sightings remained very stable last November. Many beautiful encounters offered our guests a memorable safari. An absolute highlight was the lion couple on honeymoon, right next to our vehicles. Here is our November update from the bush.

Have you ever dreamed of becoming a ranger? In Episode 9 Rhulani Safari Lodge Field Guide Alasdair tells us more about the impala rutting season.

South Africa is generally known for its large ostrich farms. In the north-west, in the Big 5 Reserve of Madikwe, there is also a small number of ostriches living and resisting the threats of dangerous predators. Watch an ostrich male wandering through the savannah.

There is no doubt that the rangers of Rhulani Safari Lodge are very knowledgable, qualified and experienced. But did you know that they are also very funny? Watch and have fun with this video, as our ranger Alasdair roars like a lion.