Okay, so I may have this thing about falling off the side of a mountain. Specifically, I don't want to.
The Chimanimani National Park on the border of Zim and Mozambique left me thinking about this a lot. Situated in the very south-eastern corner of Zimbabwe, the Chimanimani Mountain Range holds a number of amazing views for the hearty hiker.
Though it may have been ironic bringing our two vegetarian relatives to a place called Pork Pie Mountain, the views more than made up for the strange name.
The most famous view, a waterfall called Bridal Veil Falls, is well worth the drive alone. Had it not been for the picnic tables and garbage cans, I would have thought I was on a deserted island of paradise or a movie set.
Like most places in Zim, the vegetation is an interesting mix of tropical and deciduous plants.
I love that no matter where one is in Zimbabwe, one is always reminded about male circumcision...
Like a number of places in the Eastern Highlands of Zim, Chimanimani is known for its hiking, which is usually safe from most of Africa's large predators.
The famous African and Music Arts Festival is held yearly in Chimanimani, giving visitors a taste of the arts amidst intense natural surroundings.
Chimanimani was created for the nature lover, whether they are afraid of falling off mountains, or not.