How do we get this guy out as quickly as possible?

After an early wake-up call and a quick coffee, the guests and their rangers are already out in the bush. The sun is peeking out on the horizon. Night guard Michael is clearing away the coffee station. A few go-away birds are sitting in the bushes, like every morning, waiting for Michael to get a few leftover crumbs. Morning idyll. But not quite. Today we are once again worried about a bull elephant who is on his morning walk through the camp.

"Somewhere back there by Room 1 the elephant has discovered a favorite spot where he breaks the electric fence and comes in," says Rhulani's manager Tom-Hendrik Basson.

The electric fence is actually supposed to keep the elephants out. But especially in the dry winter months, when these large animals look for water everywhere, they remain relatively unimpressed by the 20,000 volt voltage.

When earlier this morning the Swiss guests in Room 1 opened the curtains, they were amazed to see a huge elephant in front of them, with its trunk hanging in the plunge pool on the terrace. This made for a great holiday photo, but caused more of a headache for Tom-Hendrik and his team.

While maintenance expert Cross sets off to repair the broken wire fence for the umpteenth time, we ask ourselves: How do we get this guy out again as quickly as possible?

For Rhulani's team starts the familiar morning fitness program. They approach the unwanted visitor from different sides in order to move him towards the official exit, making noise, shouting and throwing stones. Even head chef Marlin tries to scare the elephant with a pan and ladle.

Almost there, the bull suddenly changes his mind, turns around and starts trumpeting, so that we all freeze. And then he storms towards us with his ears flapping. Just get out of here.

"We have to be careful and always be sure that everyone can quickly reach a safe place," says Tom-Hendrik. Nevertheless, the mission is not without danger. Uneven ground, thorny bushes ... when running away you have to be not only quick but also skilful.

This morning, too, the mission causes a stir, but no significant damage. As we sprint back to the lodge building, with the elephant chasing after us, the bull approaches Tom-Hendrik to within about ten meters. "That was really close," Tom-Hendrik breathed a sigh of relief.

And then this bull is standing in the middle of the entrance circle. Welcome to Rhulani Safari Lodge! What can we do now?

Finally, the elephant returns to his usual route, walks across the pathway to the family suite and then down towards the watering hole, where he finds his own way out.

The guests return from the safari. A rich morning buffet is ready. A place in the sun, with an omelette, maybe a muesli, with a coffee and orange juice. And with a view of the watering hole, where a few elephants are having fun. Our daily guest is there, too, very peaceful.