Now the reason for the pilot trip up Nyamakanga the week before – a trip along the top of the Nyamakanga spine / plateau (except its not) from north to south (and back). I took a steeper way up onto the east side of the spine to keep the views of Nyanga in sight. Traversed … Continue reading
Still one of the quickest, best, and most exciting walks you can do from Nyanga Town. Exciting = a tiny bit scrambling on the way up if you want it. There is a bypass on the way down It’s always going to be steep and hot on the way up until you gain the altitude, … Continue reading
Second time seeing one up here at 2200m, Troutbeck, Zimbabwe.
August 2025. Well, walking from Troutbeck to Honde has been on my bucket list for quite some time – more so since I ‘discovered’ the high pass last year, 4km further south of Nyafaru – and this trip does not disappoint – just look at the sunrise on Day 2: And later in the day, … Continue reading
Up early, pack, and a scenic walk through the trees and down from the camp site to the first houses at 1640 m. Great views west and then south to the imposing remote peak. Toyed with walking another 3 km to Sedze proper, for refreshments, but that would have meant an extra 6 km return … Continue reading
Eastern Highlander 