A nyala ewe peeks out of the bushes near the lodge 🌿 Large species of antelope are referred to as cows (females) and bulls (males), whereas small species of antelope are referred to as ewes (females) and rams (males). The nyala separates these two groups. Female nyalas are called ewes, but male nyalas are called bulls, not rams. For antelope species smaller than female nyalas, the terms ewes and rams are used. For antelope species bigger than male nyalas, the terms cows and bulls are used. #wildlife #wilderness #wildlifephotography #jabulani #safari #jabulanisafari

“Rest is not idleness, and to lie sometimes on the grass under trees on a summer's day, listening to the murmur of the water, or watching the clouds float across the sky, is by no means a waste of time.” ~ John Lubbock We hope you have a calm and restful week 🍃 #mondaymotivation #jabulani #jabulanisafari #wilderness #nature #southafrica

SAFARI BIRTHDAY SPOILS 🧁 Celebrate your special moments with us and our chefs. #jabulani #jabulanisafari #relaischateaux #relaischateauxafrica #southafrica #desserttable #picnic #birthdaycake

LION & LEOPARD PHOTOGRAPHY TIPS 📷 Read our latest blog post, a Q&A with Jabulani Guide Nathan, that has excellent advice on how to photograph lions and leopards. Link in bio. We have also added some extra information on Nathan's photographic journey so far. Do you have any of your own tips to share with us on photographing wildlife like lions and leopards? 📷 Guide Nathan @newman.guide32 #jabulani #jabulanisafari #wildlife #wildlifephotography #lionphotography #leopardphotography

Peaceful Somopane 💦 Watch as this gentle bull elephant enjoys a splash in the puddles around one of the dams in the reserve. Somopane is fourth in dominance in the rescued herd, very docile, but not afraid to accept a challenge from other bulls, like Jabulani, nor to discipline young bulls like Mambo and Zindoga who need a little “talking to” once in a while. #elephants #herdsouthafrica #rescuedanimals #everyelephantneedsaherd #southafrica #SomopaneHERD #jabulanisafari

DINNER UNDER THE STARS ✨ The wilderness comes alive at night in many ways. Be a witness to its nocturnal magic while dining outdoors in our boma. #jabulanisafari #southafrica #relaischateauxafrica #relaischateaux #jabulani #hoedspruit

THE BOLD AND THE BEAUTIFUL 💦 Female elephant in the rescued Jabulani herd, Bubi makes herself comfortable in the dam with little albino calf, Khanyisa as she babysits the young elephant. Captured by the @herd_elephants Carers! #elephants #elephantlove #everyelephantneedsaherd #jabulani #jabulanisafari #southafrica #hoedspruit

GUESSING GAME Spotted in one of the dams in our reserve! Can you guess what this is?

“Freedom is meaningless if people cannot put food in their stomachs, if they can have no shelter, if illiteracy and disease continue to dog them.” ~ Nelson Mandela There are many sides to the @unitednations mission of “zero hunger” and it certainly is a sustainability development goal that seems hard to reach when looking at countries such as South Africa, where there is extensive poverty and unemployment. Each of us can do our bit, for our communities and our greater sphere. It might start in the kitchen but the ways of combating hunger extend much further. By creating more opportunities for our local community, for example through our JabuLadies entrepreneurship programme and employing local staff to join the team and grow with us, we can enable greater economic development and abundance to enable issues like poverty and hunger to be combated sustainably. Find out the other ways Jabulani is addressing sustainable food management in our blog — jabulanisafari.com/blog ✨ #sustainableliving #sustainability #zerowaste #relaischateauxafrica #relaischateaux #southafrica #jabulani #jabulanisafari

PEACEFUL INTENTIONS ✨ Join our wellness retreat from 17-20 October to reconnect with nature, each other and your own body, mind and spirit. Enquire here: [email protected] #soulful_moments #peacefulplace #jabulani #joy #relaischateauxafrica #wilderness #intothewild #relaischateaux #southafrica #weareafrica #yogainspiration

A SPA IN THE WILD ✨ Volume down, heat up. Enjoy a peaceful moment in our sauna, before or after a massage, and let the sounds of the bush soften your body. #spaday #safarispa #wilderness #spainthewild #jabulani #relaischateaux #relaischateauxafrica #southafrica

Mating Leopards, Giraffe Journeys, Lion Naps… More Wildlife Wonders on the Ranger Cam! 🎥 Wildlife sightings captured on our Ranger Cam by Senior Guide Reece & Guide Nathan! Watch as a large group of giraffes notice a lion walking nearby. Interestingly, a group of stationary giraffes is called a tower, but a group of moving giraffes is called a journey. Share a peaceful moment with a group of young lions, have a look at a buffalo and an elephant foraging near each other, and watch as two leopard cubs walk near a Jabulani vehicle during a nighttime safari drive. We also get some insight into the mating habits of leopards. Senior Guide Jason explains: "The mating behaviour of leopards is certainly unique compared to the other big cats, for the fact that females are actually the ones that seek out the males for mating and not the other way around. She will potentially try and mate with him for around 5-7 days, but in most cases it will be for a few days and then she will leave him in search of another territorial male nearby. The reason for this is to mate with him too and the purpose of this behaviour is for the safety of her unborn cubs. You could think of it as a ‘mind game’… She mates with all the males in the area, they all recognise her scent and know they have mated with her, so when she eventually has cubs and crosses between territories, if the male sees them he will believe that they are his and won’t attempt to attack and kill them. Absolutely ingenious of her to think and operate in such a manner!" Lastly, watch as two elephant calves play with each other, until an elephant cow comes rushing and separates the two.