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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...

Rhulani bush stories: Little ninjas
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Rhulani Safari Lodge
It's often the little things that fascinate you on a safari. Rhulani's ranger Willem encountered these two small, adorable ground squirrels performing a captivating dance or fight on the ground, just ...

A brighter future ... protected
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Rhulani Safari Lodge
At Rhulani Safari Lodge, we are pleased to share a positive update on our recent community fundraising initiative for Supingstad Primary School. Following the successful installation of a new generato...

Late Summer SPECIAL – February & March 2026
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Rhulani Safari Lodge
At Rhulani Safari Lodge, we have stepped into the heart of the hot African summer, refreshed by generous seasonal rains that have transformed the bush into a vibrant, emerald landscape. This is one of...

Rhulani Minute Safari - Giraffes are classic browsers
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Rhulani Safari Lodge
Even if, as here, giraffes are found in a rather open field where there are no trees, one cannot say that these long-necked animals then feed on the grass on the ground. Giraffes are classic browsers,...

Life of a Ranger: Preorbital gland of a klipspringer
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Rhulani Safari Lodge
Did you know that klipspringer have a small scent gland, called the “preorbital gland”, located in front of each eye, which is used to mark territory and communicate with other individuals? Rhulani’s ...

Rhulani Minute Safari – Wildebeest happy to go to the water
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Rhulani Safari Lodge
After a long march through the dry savanna, this herd of blue wildebeest seems genuinely delighted to have finally reached a large watering hole. They happily run towards their destination, and we wat...

Rhulani Insights 267 – Producing drinking water
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Rhulani Safari Lodge
Following the construction of our own solar power system, the commissioning of a reverse osmosis (RO) water system in 2025, which will allow us to produce our own drinking water at Rhulani Safari Lodg...

Rhulani Minute Safari - Family time with the lions
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Rhulani Safari Lodge
Now everyone is together here in the lions' pride: a beautiful male lion, two females, and many lion cubs. We could stay here for hours watching the lively activity: family time with the lions!...

Life of a Ranger: Kuduzela
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Rhulani Safari Lodge
Did you know that in ancient times in South Africa, the kudu horn was used by the Bushmen as a signal horn? Rhulani's ranger Dean tells us interesting details today about how you can make a great musi...

"Captain no-beard" is Rhulani’s new head guide
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Rhulani Safari Lodge
Rhulani Safari Lodge announces that we have a new Head Guide. Known in the industry as "Captain No-Beard," he replaces his long-time predecessor, "Captain Redbeard." Both are known as "Alasdair Armstr...