2017 seems to be a great year. I have been at Rhulani Lodge in Madikwe for about 6 weeks, went on about 7 Game Drives (in 2016), which were all great, just did not include any Leopards – as these beautiful creatures are very elusive. Mid of January 2017 I went on Game Drives with Sean again – and he found us a Leopard – twice in 3 days!

Is it a fight, or is it just a game? Today we observe two male impalas that want to find out who is the stronger. For the beautiful horns this is quite a dangerous game!

Let’s take a closer look today at the elephant’s trunk. Isn’t it fascinating, how agile it is, and how skillfully this big mammal uses its trunk for quite different things?

Zebras and Wildebeests (Gnus) love to hang out together in the African savanna. You see them together at the Great Migration in Kenya and Tanzania and also here in Madikwe Game Reserve in South Africa.

Madikwe has the reputation of being a home for the wild dogs. However, as the statistics prove, it is a perfect reserve to spot elephants. Here is the animal sighting report from December.

You might wonder why Zebras and Wildebeests (Gnus) love to hang out together in the African savanna. You see them together at the Great Migration in Kenya and Tanzania and also here in Madikwe Game Reserve in South Africa. Find out why Zebra and Wildebeest are best buddies.

On this beautiful afternoon we waited a long time until we approached this male lion. We hoped that as soon as the sun disappeared on the horizon, this impressive predator begins to roar. We were lucky. The roar was heard in the whole area, and our vehicle was trembling.

An Evening Game Drive at Rhulani Safari Lodge – this is what everyone’s waiting for. After some hours of relaxing at the lodge you can grab some snacks, tea, coffe, cake or fruit at High Tea – before heading out on your evening safari in Madikwe Game Reserve, South Africa.

A large elephant herd with many young animals and babies is approaching the waterhole with a determined step. Under the hot sun they go for a drink, and then they enjoy themselves in the mud.

Your Morning Game Drive at Rhulani Safari Lodge starts with a Wake-Up call around 5am in summer (6am in winter). Enjoy some snacks and coffee/tea at the lodge before heading out. Hop onto your seat and enjoy the ride –an amazing sunrise over Madikwe is waiting for you – as well as fascinating wildlife, interesting facts about animals and plants as well as snacks and coffee/tea in the bush.