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Rhulani Insights 274 – Bushwalk safety briefing
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Rhulani Safari Lodge
Out here in the far south of the reserve, we get out of the vehicle and prepare for an exciting bushwalk. Ralf, our guide, takes the rifle and gets ready, explaining a few important rules to us....

Official announcement – Promotion of Phinda to head chef
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Rhulani Safari Lodge
Rhulani Safari Lodge is proud to announce the promotion of Gaobotse Hometree Monare, affectionately known as “Phinda,” to the position of Head Chef....

Rhulani Minute Safari - Big cats taking our shade
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Rhulani Safari Lodge
Where's the best place for big cats to rest on a hot, sunny day? Why, in the shade of our vehicle, of course! We'll observe a male lion and four cheetahs, seeing these magnificent animals up close....

Rhulani Safari Lodge announces surprise oil discovery and bold step toward energy independence
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Rhulani Safari Lodge
What began as a routine effort to drill boreholes for water has taken an unexpected and rather remarkable turn. In what can only be described as a stroke of extraordinary luck, the team at Rhulani Saf...

Life of a Ranger: Female common duiker
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Rhulani Safari Lodge
Did you know that duikers are very shy antelopes, but that especially during the dry winter they sometimes venture into open fields in search of water or minerals? Rhulani's ranger Willem shows us a f...

Rhulani Minute Safari - A bushbuck baby in the lodge
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Rhulani Safari Lodge
A bushbuck family has been living at Rhulani's camp for several years now, feeling safe and secure here and having become quite tame around us. Every now and then, we are surprised by an adorable baby...

Rhulani Insights 273 – Sundowners, and elephant approaching
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Rhulani Safari Lodge
Time with Alasdair for a short, private chat during a break on an afternoon game drive, surrounded by peace and nature. But today, it's not about the sunset or choosing the right drink, but about the ...

Rhulani bush stories: Brown hyena and spotted hyena
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Rhulani Safari Lodge
There are two different hyena species of the African bush, which can also be seen in the Madikwe Game Reserve: the brown hyena and the spotted hyena. Usually, the two species avoid each other, but tod...

Rhulani Minute Safari - Zebras in idyllic setting at sunset
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Rhulani Safari Lodge
A minute safari for the eyes and the soul. In an idyllic setting with the setting sun in the background, here at the dam, we observe a herd of zebras as the sun dips below the horizon....

Life of a Ranger: Lively lion cubs
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Rhulani Safari Lodge
Did you know that newborn lion cubs have spotted fur so they're better camouflaged when their mother goes hunting and leaves them alone? Rhulani's ranger, Thato, shows us a rather lively group of four...

Rhulani Minute Safari - Wild dog pack tears apart an impala
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Rhulani Safari Lodge
A pack of wild dogs uses their coordination and speed to bring an impala down. Working together, they begin feeding immediately, each dog pulling at the prey as part of the natural struggle for surviv...
#FeelTheBush – Why it still defines the Rhulani experience
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Rhulani Safari Lodge
When we opened Rhulani Safari Lodge in 2013, we were looking for a simple way to express what we believed a safari should truly be about. We chose the hashtag #FeelTheBush. At the time it felt right, ...