4-6 September 2023 After Vumba, Chimanimani was going to take some doing to win my heart. We were not sure where we were going to camp in Chimanimani – options are limited, and we had mixed reviews to go on…so we wung it! Chimanimani is a far more populated area, with farms and plantations. It …
Seldom Seen – An African Birding Paradise 1 – 4 September 2023 The road to Mutare, where we stocked up on gas, refuelled and bought some braai meat, was beautiful – some plantations, more grasslands, and after Mutare we headed east. Oh my – the road winds up over and around hills, along mountain sides, …
30 October – 1 September 2023 Feeling the change in temperature that comes with being at around 1 700m above sea level! We arrived at Nyanga National Park Campsite around 17h30, lit the braai fire, the camp attendant lit the massive donkey with a bonfire of note, and we enjoyed another amazing Zimbabwe hot camp shower! …
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The next part of the adventure involved exploring the northern and eastern mountainous areas of Zimbabwe – I chose these areas as they are known for their birdlife, and beautiful hiking opportunities. We left the Zambezi Valley and headed back on to Zimbabwe’s main “highway” – the A1 – many trucks, and the road is …
23-27 August 2023 Nyamoumba is a privately owned “concession” approximately 40 km below the Kariba Dam Wall, within the Zambezi National Park. The land is sandwiched between the Lower Zambezi River, just at the mouth of the Kariba Gorge, and the escarpment of the surrounding mountains. In order to get to Nyamoumba by road, one …
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