Heading east from Mutare into Mozambique we glide through villages and small towns on a brand new asphalt highway that is the main line to Beira. The highway was opened the day after we passed through by the president of Mozambique. Like so many other countries in Africa, the highway has been built by the …
Gorongosa revisited.
Perhaps it was the memory of being the first tourist to re-visit the park back in 2005 that was the tipping point. Or my sentimental and faded reflection of my first visit with my father and mother back in the seventies when I was just a boy. But whatever it was I was …
Zimbabwe reflection
There is a tale that apparently emanates from the wisdom of a Zimbabwean Buddhist monk. It says that Zimbabwe’s Matopo hills are the heart chakra of the African continent. And that the legendary humane gentleness, respect and patience of the Zimbabwean people manifestly demonstrates that heart chakra. For those with a love for spiritualism …
Seldom Seen in Bvumba
There are self catering cottages and a camping area at a place named Seldom Seen in the Bvumba conservatory, just south of Mutare in a part of the Zimbabwean highlands. It is a magical place. Like the kinda place that’s made to inspire fantasies of forest fairies, hobbits and gnomes. We arrived at dusk following …
Gonarezhou National Park
We arrive through the south gate of Gonarezouh National Park. Its old and worn down. We engage four-wheel drive and follow the tracks down to the Rundu River, hitting low ratio to cross the river weir. The river gushes over the axles and the Troopy creates a wake behind us as we go. My first …
Africa Overland 