Thesolowanderer

Known as the Matobo National Park, the Matopos National Park , is a worthwhile destination for a day trip from the surrounding Zimbabwe hotels , and is the oldest park in Zimbabwe. The area has a long and interesting history, varied species to view and several sights of historic importance. The Matopos Hills found within Matopos National Park , are a UNESCO World Heritage Site. Formed over 2 million years ago, the Motopos Hills encompass some 3100 square kilometres of Southern Zimbabwe, close to Bulawayo , and were first inhabited by the San about 2000 years ago. Reminders of their presence such as rock paintings, clay ovens and cave dwellings have been discovered here and faithfully preserved for visitors to marvel at today. The grave of Cecil John Rhodes is also located high up amongst the rocks of the Matopos Hills, at a spot which he had chosen while out riding with friends, and proclaimed, ’the chaotic grandeur of it all….it brings home to me how very small we al...

Maun is in the Central Kalahari in Botswana. I have had to travel using public transport from Maun to Bulawayo, Zimbabwe my next country on my journey. The day starts extremely early, I had stayed up with my host and friend until 2am. I had to be at the bus station at 5am. Terrible decision this was, even if I should say so myself. 5a.m. I was at the bus station waiting for my mini bus to Francistown. There are no direct buses from Maun to Bulawayo. There's a bus that comes from Namibia (the same bus that myself, Adam and Lavernty couldn't get a seat on from Namibia). Unfortunately this bus is full when it passes Maun. 5:30a.m. the bus left Maun headed for Francistown, this bus costs P105 and it's a 5 hour drive. It has been raining the past 2 days in Maun, a very welcomed relief from the summer heat. This drive was pleasant on a cloudy Sunday morning. In Francistown I would catch another mini bus headed to the Zimbabwean border which costs P20 and you get c...