Exactly one month ago, “Rhulani”, the first female cheetah in Madikwe, was released into the wild and as started to explore the 75,000 hectares of the reserve.

The red hartebeest is the most colorful hartebeest, with black markings contrasting against its white abdomen and behind. It has a longer face than other subspecies, with complex curving horns joined at the base.

It happens frequently that elephants are blocking the way. These big animals use the road, because walking is easier for them here. Female elephants instinctively protect their babies, and elephant bulls just show their dominance and strength.‬

An impressive female white rhino was hurt by a too narrow foot collar. Rhulani sponsored the removal of the collar during the visit of private safaris from Switzerland.

The oxpecker stands guard while living and feeding on the rhinoceros, watching for danger.

A week has passed since our amazing cheetah female called “Rhulani” has left its protective boma. We have recorded a few moments of the process. But more importantly, Rhulani has made her first kill!

Antelopes often form coalitions, and especially blue wildebeests and impalas join up quite frequently to spend time together. Today we meet them at a waterhole in beautiful light.

After 176 days in a protective Boma, the gate was opened for the female cheetah. Now she is free and will spend her life in the 75,000 hectares that is Madikwe Game Reserve. The exhilarating project moves into its next phase.

Another beautiful meeting of a big herd of elephants. In dry winter, they are enjoying themselves at Thlodam, and are drinking from the fresh water.

Another beautiful encounter with necking giraffe’s. They come to stand facing in the same direction, body next to body.