Review: An Adventurous Safari Along Zimbabwe’s Back Roads
Have you ever dreamed of going on a safari through an African country? What does that safari look like and entail? Originally, I viewed a safari as one out in the wilderness; where I am riding in a beige or camouflaged jeep with the tire in the back and a camera in my hand as I am trying to spot the various wildlife that roam the African continent. Peter Browne has a different definition of safari that lures me into reading further into his safari through Zimbabwe in his article, “An Adventurous Safari Along Zimbabwe’s Back Roads.” A native of Zimbabwe, Browne embarks on a safari that he defines as “a journey of discovery” through his homeland. Despite returning numerous times to the country in the 30 years since he moved away, this trip was going to be a different experience for him due to it being the post-Robert Mugabe – former Prime Minister of Zimbabwe – era of leadership. From the capital, Harare, to Mutare, Browne, along with private driver and guide Dean Dewdney – The Safari Butler – embark on the 169.1 miles (272.2 km) journey. Combining descriptive and narrative styles with a descriptive and a, somewhat, sequence structure, Browne took me on a vivid expedition near the Bvumba Mountains and Sir Stephen’s botanical and woodland gardens from British Colonial rule. I was introduced to his world already trekking through Zimbabwe, joining Browne and Dewdney as they “climbed slowly through the forest on a steep path cut through dense ferns, wild figs and dragon trees. Read the full article
