Chimanimani's Bridal Veil Falls

After this lovely hike (including a visit from a tarantula!!), we came to Bridal Veil Falls.

The falls are in the hills six kilometers outside the Chimanimani village in the Eastern Highlands of Zimbabwe.

Our winter visit meant cold, cold crystal clear water.

A serene reminder of the beauty tucked into all of Africa's corners.

The falls' clear pool.

Chimanimani is one of the beautiful spots in Zimbabwe,

so different than what most think Africa 'should' look like.

Just beautiful.

The falls were named for its resemblance at rainy season to a bride's veil.

So different from the last waterfall (Victoria Falls!!) I visited in Zimbabwe.

So different from the last hike I took to a waterfall in Chimanimani.

The hike into the Chimanimani Park and up to the falls is well worth the effort-- and it's a relatively easy hike.

A Return to the Eastern Highlands

Recently I returned to the lovely Eastern Highlands of Zimbabwe.

Wouldn't you just love to have this view?

While (re)visiting the cozy Frog and Fern Cottages, we hiked into Chimanimani once again.

The Chimanimani Mountains are just so stunning and form part of the boundary between Zimbabwe and Mozambique.

We may have paused in our beautiful hike to freak out at THIS exact point. 

Um, seriously, a tarantula crossing the path? Holy moly, freak out!

Here's another shot of the guy. Definitely do not like spiders, definitely do not like large, dangerous, hairy ones...

We hiked up toward Bridal Veil Falls and the scenery was just so lovely.

Reaching the falls area.

Sneak peek of the next post: the Bridal Veils Falls!