madhens
October 2, 2024
Rhulani is located in the heart of the Madikwe Game Reserve, in North West province of South Africa, and close to the Botswana border. Madikwe is non-malarial, and has the full spectrum of the animals, including the Big 5, countless species of birds and eclectic range of trees, bushes and grasses. The Rhulani team led by Tom-Hendrik are extremely personable, engaging and accommodating of any dietary needs (chef made an unbelievable gluten free, dairy free chocolate cake that was moist and delicious). The watering hole, frequented by numerous elephants throughout the day, can be viewed from a unique hide that allows you to be just a few metres from the elephants. We were so very fortunate to have Dylan Mitchell as our guide. His knowledge of the reserve, experience with the mammals, along with his encyclopaedic avian wisdom, meant that we all learned and appreciated so much more. His tracking skills led us to many special sightings, including a cheetah on the Northern boundary, and a crash of white rhinos (with tusks in Madikwe) on the Southern boundary. Dylan is the GOAT of Reserve Guiding. Words cannot cover the enormous joy we have experienced on this family adventure, to celebrate a milestone birthday. But a picture tells a thousands words…..