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Rhulani bush stories: New kids on the block
Rhulani bush stories: New kids on the block
| Rhulani Safari Lodge
"We have our 'new kids on the block,'" head ranger Alasdair tells us today, showing us a fantastic encounter at the pan with a rather large lion pride, including a male, females, cubs, and, most impor...
Rhulani Minute Safari - Zebra resting time
Rhulani Minute Safari - Zebra resting time
| Rhulani Safari Lodge
A dazzle of zebras, in broad daylight, allows us to observe the peace and tranquility that characterizes the herd during the day, as they stand close together and rest....
Life of a Ranger: Gemsbok, a real gem of the bush
Life of a Ranger: Gemsbok, a real gem of the bush
| Rhulani Safari Lodge
Did you know that the Gemsbok is often called a "real gem of the bush" due to its majestic appearance, striking facial markings, and remarkable ability to survive in harsh, arid environments? Rhulani’...
Rhulani Minute Safari - Spotted hyena in ambush
Rhulani Minute Safari - Spotted hyena in ambush
| Rhulani Safari Lodge
It wasn't entirely by chance that we found this spotted hyena just a few meters from a lion feeding on its prey. The hyena is probably waiting for the right moment to sneak up and take a bite....
Rhulani Minute Safari - Old buffalo off the road
Rhulani Minute Safari - Old buffalo off the road
| Rhulani Safari Lodge
Older buffalo bulls usually separate from the herd and seek shelter in the bushes and tall grass, and they are extremely dangerous. Our ranger Willem showed off all his off-road driving skills to get ...
Rhulani bush stories: a monster rock python
Rhulani bush stories: a monster rock python
| Rhulani Safari Lodge
Once again, Rhulani's head ranger Alasdair was astonished when he saw what suddenly emerged from the bush during game drive through the savanna. He described it as a "monster python," approximately 4 ...
Rhulani Minute Safari - Elephants on the way to the water
Rhulani Minute Safari - Elephants on the way to the water
| Rhulani Safari Lodge
During the dry winter months, the small herd of elephants is on its way to the watering hole at Thlou Dam. The animals seem visibly excited about the prospect of an imminent evening drink!...
Life of a Ranger: Bushbuck baby
Life of a Ranger: Bushbuck baby
| Rhulani Safari Lodge
Did you know that a bushbuck family has been calling Rhulani home for some time now, and they're regularly having babies, much to the delight of our guests? Rhulani's head guide, Alasdair, introduces ...
Rhulani Minute Safari - Steenboks in the high grass
Rhulani Minute Safari - Steenboks in the high grass
| Rhulani Safari Lodge
Steenboks, one of the smallest antelope species, are rarely seen in the high grass, but we spotted them anyway. These animals, who live in monogamous pairs, are protected from predators and find food ...
Rhulani bush stories: The lions and the rock monitor
Rhulani bush stories: The lions and the rock monitor
| Rhulani Safari Lodge
"The bush always holds new surprises," says Rhulani's head ranger Alasdair, as he was actually looking at the lions and their cubs when he heard a strange hissing. This led to a hilarious encounter be...
Rhulani Minute Safari - The hump of the giraffe's neck
Rhulani Minute Safari - The hump of the giraffe's neck
| Rhulani Safari Lodge
The “hump” you see at the base of a giraffe’s neck is actually a distinct anatomical feature, not just a random bulge. It essentially acts like a “biological crane support.” It compensates for the eno...
Rhulani bush stories: A massive leopard
Rhulani bush stories: A massive leopard
| Rhulani Safari Lodge
"That was a gigantic leopard, the biggest I've ever seen, almost as big as a lion," says Rhulani's field guide Willem, upon seeing this big cat high up on the rock at Ambush Alley, which later reveale...