Guest User
March 1, 2024
Feeling the need to connect with nature, we took a drive out to the Farmhouse having previously made a booking to spend the night at the platform. After being warmly greeted in the traditional Bulawayo manner by Kerry and Andre (the soon to be new management couple), we headed out for our adventure. We climbed the whalebacks, surveyed the view in victory and played the ‘if’ game. Once our thirst for adventure was quenched, we headed off to the platform. When we arrived, there was a young man singing to his heart content whilst sweeping the platform. He emptied the dustbin, chopped wood for us, setting all in place so that we just had to strike a match to get the braai going when we were ready. He also ensured that the ablution block was working, and when all was done, he lifted his hat and said good bye. The main road is not too far off from where we were, so the night sounds were interrupted from time to time with the sound of traffic. When the traffic sounds did stop, it was just us, the Giraffes, wildebeests, Zebras , Nightjars, Crickets and the stars! Best of all, no annoying Mosquitoes! It was more than just a pleasant stay – it was us connecting with nature. With the Farmhouse being less then 60kms (?) from Bulawayo, it has become our necessary, affordable get-away! Thank you so Much! Shaynie