The Menzi Ridge route: end of the ridge and descent

The end of the ridge is a mix of tree types. Minus any major pines as the loggers had been here in the last 12 months or so.

 

View back up of the end of the Menzi ridge

 

Ant hills overlooking Chirwe and Gairezi

 

View down the descent spur to the south. Visible terracing.

Now moving down on the southern spur towards the end of the Chirwe valley.

 

Menzi ridge descent southern spur

 

Menzi ridge descent southern spur overlooking Gairezi

 

Menzi ridge descent southern spur overlooking Gairezi

 

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View back up of the end of the Menzi ridge
Impressive rrees at the end of the Menzi ridge
Ant hills overlooking Chirwe and Gairezi
Approaching the end of the ridge
View down the descent spur to the south. Visible terracing.
Menzi ridge descent southern spur
Menzi ridge descent southern spur overlooking Gairezi
Menzi ridge descent southern spur overlooking Gairezi
Menzi ridge descent southern spur overlooking Gairezi valley
Menzi ridge descent southern spur close to saddle and path to the north for the return journey
Menzi ridge descent southern spur close to saddle looking south
Menzi ridge descent southern spur close to saddle looking south