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Dean de la Rey

Alumni Ranger

Dean was a guide at Londolozi from 2018 to 2022. He grew up in Johannesburg and it was from his very first trip to the bush at the age of two that he was captivated by this environment (he claims he can remember ...

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on The World’s Smallest Rhino Calf

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Marinda Drake
Master Tracker

Incredible video.

Dean De La Rey
Alumni Ranger

Thank You, Marinda.

Vin Beni
Master Tracker

Incredible opportunity & video

Dean De La Rey
Alumni Ranger

Absolutely

Andrew and Daniel Bolnick
Digital Tracker

Dean this is so fresh. How wonderful this capture was. Thanks for the video. What a cutie

Dean De La Rey
Alumni Ranger

Glad you enjoyed.

Bruno Silva
Explorer

Simply amazing! Loved the video as well. Thanks for sharing this, Dean, made my day.

Dean De La Rey
Alumni Ranger

Glad it did, thanks Bruno.

Ian Hall
Master Tracker

The sighting of a lifetime, if I was Mr Varty I would working out how to charge the very lucky guests extra 🤔🤔🤔

Dean De La Rey
Alumni Ranger

Luck sometimes is on our side. Thanks for the comment Ian.

Michael and Terri Klauber
Master Tracker

Dean, Thanks for sharing such a beautiful experience!

Dean De La Rey
Alumni Ranger

Glad you enjoyed it guys.

Laura Eberly
Digital Ranger

Thank you Dean! This made my Day! Such a special and wonderful video!!

Dean De La Rey
Alumni Ranger

Still makes mine too.

Denise Vouri
Guest contributor

Dean, what a beautiful gift you gave us today! I’m in awe of the enormity of this moment, an addition to the rhino population we are so desperately trying to protect. This was the time to put on the ponchos, and observe. I would have loved that moment in time. Thank you for this uplifting story!

Mary Beth Wheeler
Master Tracker

Little rhinos are cute but this little, little one wins top prize for cuteness! You are so lucky!

Dean De La Rey
Alumni Ranger

We did just that. Glad I could share the moment too. Thanks Denise

Dina Petridis
Senior Digital Ranger

Lucky you to witness those tender moments

Dean De La Rey
Alumni Ranger

Very Lucky.

Jennifer Ridgewell
Senior Digital Ranger

What a perfect new little Rhino and amazing experience for you all – great new life at Londoz. . Recently, and for the first time watched a bigger baby rhino suckling and was very surprised to hear the happy noises!

Dean De La Rey
Alumni Ranger

Noises are the best.

Leonie De Young
Master Tracker

What a great blog Dean. You all had the experience of a lifetime in seeing this beautiful event. Am sure you all felt that it was worth getting drenched for – I know I would have. Sweet short video and, I also, feel very emotional just from reading and seeing the video. Thank you so much for sharing with us.

Dean De La Rey
Alumni Ranger

Glad t had that effect on you too Leonie. Thanks for the comment.

Marc Grawunder
Senior Digital Ranger

Thanks for sharing,what a cute little guy. Welcome to the world.

Dean De La Rey
Alumni Ranger

Glad you enjoyed Marc

Karen Taylor
Explorer

oh so fantastic! Booked to return to Londolozi in January and can’t wait!!!

Dean De La Rey
Alumni Ranger

We look forward to having you back, Thanks for comment Karen

Joan Schmiidt
Master Tracker

Dean, what an awesome sight! Baby rhino and mother!

Dean De La Rey
Alumni Ranger

Was incredible.

Johanna Browne
Senior Digital Ranger

Thank you for this beautiful story and video. The beauty of that baby and it’s sweet mom made me cry. Such majestic animals. Lovely!

Dean De La Rey
Alumni Ranger

Love to hear when stories that effect on people. Glad you enjoyed.

Wendy Macnicol
Digital Tracker

WHAT an amazing sighting, Dean! The question is, did you see the little one actually FIND where to suck? –
Wendy M

Dean De La Rey
Alumni Ranger

Unfortunately not Wendy, lightning came so we had to go.

Bob and Lucie Fjeldstad
Master Tracker

Priceless Dean! And the video was an emotional event. How fortunate that the calf was spotted or you might have settled for the two wild dogs!!! Congratulations!

Dean De La Rey
Alumni Ranger

Thank you guys, very lucky.

Judith Guffey
Digital Tracker

What a memorable sighting. Might that be Dad rhino in the background?

Dean De La Rey
Alumni Ranger

More than likely her older Calf Judith.

Victoria Auchincloss
Master Tracker

Wonderful news on many fronts. Even baby rhinos are so cute. Thanks for the boost to our spirits. Victoria

Dean De La Rey
Alumni Ranger

Glad you enjoyed.

Shelly Kreilick Smith
Digital Ranger

Absolutely amazing!

Darlene Knott
Master Tracker

Oh, my gosh, how exciting! Your photos and that video were spectacular and your description of the event brought tears to my eyes. So very touching!

Dean De La Rey
Alumni Ranger

Thank you Darlene, glad you enjoyed it so much.

Mary Beth Wheeler
Master Tracker

Little rhino always cute but this little, little one wins top prize for cuteness! You are so lucky!

Dean De La Rey
Alumni Ranger

Very Lucky.

Callum Evans
Master Tracker

Amazing!!

Kat Ddio
Explorer

Beautiful – thank you!

Christa Blessing
Master Tracker

How wonderful! Having been able to watch such a newborn and its mum and on top of it wild dogs is such a fantastic gift from nature. So amazing.

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