The almost completely dried out Thlou Dam looks almost apocalyptic, but the atmosphere with the setting sun and the lonely elephant looking for water are simply unique and magical.

Every year: Well coordinated with the global “Rhino Day”, an event with lots of activities and information about endangered rhinos took place in the Madikwe Game Reserve. No question that Rhulani was present this time too, and that some of our guests were also fascinated by this important topic.

Not often do we see such a large herd of buffalo roaming peacefully through the flat savannah, which is very dry in winter. Let’s take a look.

Did you know that male impala have their own territory and repeatedly mark it by urinating in a so-called “midden”? Today Rhulani’s ranger Ralf tells us more about these beautiful little antelopes and how they get the females’ attention.

So small and so well camouflaged. Don’t ask how Rhulani’s ranger found this tiny little chameleon. It’s a baby flap-necked chameleon. Let’s take a look and then put it back in the bush.

In the dark, there the leopard sits in the grass, with the prey, a small Warthog. Suddenly there is action. Quickly and nimbly, the dangerous cat pulls the prey up the tree. There he is safe. But just a bit later the leopard comes down again. He is thirsty and goes to drink water. He will come back soon.

Did you know that when lions meet to mate, they stay together for a while and travel through the bush as if on a kind of honeymoon? Rhulani’s Ranger Ralf presents us with a lion’s couple today, and we see a special behavior of the male lion: he is grimacing when smelling something. This grimacing gesture is called “Flehmen”.

Spread out in the grass we spot a pride of lions. Most lie on the grass and cool down their bodies in the shade. However, one of the females is injured and limping. A male lion cuddles with the female. Nice to look at!

Another cheetah has quietly and inconspicuously made its way to the Madikwe Game Reserve and will now delight our guests as well. The beautiful cat is a male, we call him “Felix”. The journey to his new home was quite amazing.

Just look at this old buffalo. With the frayed horns, ragged ears and skin covered in dried mud, this guy looks like a worn warrior. Definitely the result of a long and not always peaceful life.