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To the heart of ZIMBABWE [S5 – Eps. 77]
EDITORIAL SUMMARY
This Season 5 episode follows a motorcycle ride from Victoria Falls to Bulawayo, heading towards the heart of Zimbabwe. A stop at an African wild dog conservation centre adds a wildlife encounter to the long-distance journey.
About this film
Part of Itchy Boots’ Southern Africa series, the film combines overland riding with a visit to conservation work. The centre focuses on African wild dogs, and the episode records the rider’s first encounter with the animals. That stop gives the journey a second focus: not only the distance between two Zimbabwean cities, but also the opportunity to see the conservation effort firsthand. A small, everyday detail rounds out the ride, as the rider stocks up on carrots along the way. At 18 minutes and 46 seconds, the episode was published on 13 September 2021.
The journey
The ride begins at Victoria Falls and continues towards Bulawayo on a route described as long. Along the way, the journey pauses at a conservation centre for African wild dogs. The stop is a significant moment in the episode: it is the first time the rider has seen these animals, and the visit offers a chance to observe the centre’s conservation work. The route and its incidental carrot stop keep the film grounded in the practical details of a day spent travelling by motorcycle, while the wildlife visit provides a distinct interlude before the onward ride towards Bulawayo.
What to expect
- A motorcycle journey from Victoria Falls towards Bulawayo.
- A visit to an African wild dog conservation centre and a first wildlife encounter.
- A brief, down-to-earth stop to stock up on carrots during the ride.
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