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Rhulani Insights 133 – A Rock Orchid in Madikwe

  • January 19, 2020 | Rhulani Safari Lodge

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In the rainy season we find not only animals but also beautiful plants in the Madikwe Game Reserve. Today we show you a very rare flower which we have just found on our safari: a "Rock Orchid”.

If you are familiar with the pictures of the extremely dry Madikwe Game Reserve, you can hardly imagine what will start to bloom here once we have just a little bit of rain.

Right next to the road Rhulani’s ranger Alasdair has spotted a beautiful "Rock Orchid", which is rather rare here and only blooms for a short time. So let's step out the vehicle and take a closer look at this plant.

“I love - oh God, I shouldn't say this - I'm really good at bringing orchids back from the dead.” – Stephen Moyer, English Actor

Stay tuned for the next episode on Sunday 2 February when Rolf shows you our recently renovated breakfast room.