The almost completely dried out Thlou Dam looks almost apocalyptic, but the atmosphere with the setting sun and the lonely elephant looking for water are simply unique and magical.
Related articles
Rhulani Minute Safari - Elephants walking towards sunset
| Rhulani Safari LodgeAn elephant parade in front of our ranger Willem's vehicle at the most beautiful time of day. The smallest elephant tries to impress us, but in the end the herd moves on towards the setting sun....Rhulani Minute Safari - Buffalo herd at the water
| Rhulani Safari LodgeIt's impressive to see a whole and really big herd of buffalo moving through the savannah and taking a drink break on the other side of the dam that is filled with sparse water....Life of a Ranger: The giraffe stands up
| Rhulani Safari LodgeDid you know that giraffes also sometimes take a break, but instead of lying down, they sit in a very special way? Rhulani's head guide Alasdair shows us this sitting position of his favorite animal t...Rhulani Insights 240 – Elephants go for the fresh water
| Rhulani Safari LodgeThere is no better place in Rhulani than here in the underground hide, very close to the waterhole, where you can relax and unwind and watch the elephants. These large mammals sometimes stay here for ...Rhulani Minute Safari - The smile of the lioness
| Rhulani Safari LodgeThe lioness has picked up something in the bush and is showing us a typical grimace, also known in technical jargon as the "Flehmen response". This is a reaction when a lion encounters a scent of inte...Life of a Ranger: The Zebra's cooling system
| Rhulani Safari LodgeDid you know that while antelopes usually seek shade on sunny days, zebras are often found in the blazing sun? Rhulani's ranger Willem shows us a zebra stallion today, standing motionless in the sun o...
