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A new culinary chapter begins at Rhulani
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Rhulani Safari Lodge
At Rhulani Safari Lodge, we are committed to redefining African fine dining within the unique setting of the Madikwe Game Reserve. Our newest initiative marks a significant step forward as we welcome ...

Rhulani Minute Safari - Guineafowl flying off
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Rhulani Safari Lodge
When startled, the helmeted guineafowl bursts into the air with loud, flapping wings and harsh calls, creating a sudden commotion. Its flight is short and low, usually just enough to reach a nearby tr...
Notice to guests: New entry procedures at Madikwe Game Reserve
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Rhulani Safari Lodge
Rhulani Safari Lodge would like to inform our valued guests of newly implemented entry procedures at the gates and airstrip of Madikwe Game Reserve. These measures are being introduced by the North We...

Life of a Ranger: Almost grown-up cheetah boys
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Rhulani Safari Lodge
Did you know that cheetah cubs stay with their mother until they are almost as big as she is, and then they go their own way? With Rhulani's head guide Alasdair, we see three cheetah boys who have man...

Rhulani Minute Safari - The leopard with the impala prey
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Rhulani Safari Lodge
A leopard has skillfully carried its impala prey high into a tree, away from scavengers like hyenas. Its powerful muscles and agility allow it to balance effortlessly on the branches while guarding it...

Rhulani Insights 269 – Water saving measures
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Rhulani Safari Lodge
A key component of our sustainability goals concerns the management of increasingly scarce water resources. In Rhulani, we draw our water from the earth, from our own boreholes, but today we are with ...

Rhulani Minute Safari - Running rhino
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Rhulani Safari Lodge
White rhinos are surprisingly fast and agile for their massive size. When white rhinos run, they use a galloping motion similar to that of horses — all four feet leave the ground briefly at once durin...

Rhulani bush stories: Honey badger during the day
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Rhulani Safari Lodge
Not the best photos, but given the uniqueness of this sighting, it is definitely justified that we share it with you and listen to our Willem as he suddenly discovered two honey badgers in the tall gr...

Life of a Ranger: The many muscles of the elephant’s trunk
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Rhulani Safari Lodge
Did you know that an elephant’s trunk contains over 40,000 muscles, organized into longitudinal and radial groups that allow for remarkable flexibility and precision? Rhulani’s ranger Willem tells us ...

Rhulani Minute Safari - The shiny fur of the springbok
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Rhulani Safari Lodge
Springboks have very fine, smooth hairs with a natural gloss. Each hair shaft has a keratin surface that reflects light efficiently, especially when the sun is low and warm in color (like in the after...

Rhulani bush stories: Hyenas taking a bath
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Rhulani Safari Lodge
Let's hear today's story from our ranger Willem, who encountered spotted hyenas very close to the lodge at Inkwe pan. They met in the middle of the pond and then enjoyed themselves in the water....

Rhulani Insights 268 – Rhulani’s rifles
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Rhulani Safari Lodge
It's not surprising that out here in the bush, surrounded by many potentially dangerous animals, we carry rifles for safety. As guests, you might occasionally see these rifles, for example, if they're...