Motorcycling the wild Chimanimani mountains in ZIMBABWE |S5 - Eps. 84|
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- Опубліковано 28 вер 2021
- In this episode I am riding around the Chimanimani mountains in Zimbabwe. I thought I was taking a main road, but as it turns out, I find myself riding the tiniest mountain roads through thick forests, getting lost on single trails.. Looking for adventure riding in Zimbabwe? THIS IS THE PLACE!
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People in Zimbabwe are so good..
I hate to admit it, but Nora is making me fall deeper in love for my own country Zimbabwe. 🇿🇼 I would love to explore just as much about these beautiful scenaries beyond the noisy cities. Thank you Itchy Boots
Birchenough Bridge is the name for a bridge across the Save River is called after Sir Henry Birchenough. It cost of £145 000.00, Birchenoughs ashes are buried beneath the structure of the bridge.[1] Ralph Freeman, the bridge's designer, was also the structural designer on the Sydney Harbour Bridge and consequently the two bridges bear a close resemblance, the Birchenough bridge is two-thirds as long as the Australian bridge. It was built by Dorman Long in Yorkshire England and shipped to South Africa, then trekked 1250 miles to the site and completed in 1935.[1] At a length of 1,080 feet (329 m) it was the third longest single-arch suspension bridge in the world at the time.
lets take a moment to appreciate how the whole country speaks good English
Not surprising considering North and South Rhodesia were British colonies and quite well developed and maintained before independence when the lights went out and the roads fell into disrepair.
@@breitie804 il
English for what??????the masses are living in poverty!!!!
@@unclebob646 Whose fault is that ?
@@breitie804 That's generally what happened right across the African continent once the 'colonialists' were forced to leave. South Africa is an exception and seems to be doing well at national and international levels. Two of my uncles lived in Rhodesia in the 1950s & 60s, I lived in Nigeria as a child. The colonial days were good, both for the settlers and natives (Belgium was the one rogue colonial power, responsible for some appalling atrocities).
Noraly should get a National Geographic sponsorship. These series are amazing!
…and then they start sending her places and do this and that theme park ride as they were offered money for it… I think it's good the way it is. :oD
And a HONDA sponsorship
Agreed.
ah just skip "terms & conditions & contracts & signed sponsorship" otherwise "the spirt of freedom" is immediately gone. Let her ride, freely on her own only this way she can stay as authentic as she is now! buy T-shirt to support her!
IMAX… can you imagine what she could do with the IMAX team?
Hi, I am Chaitanya, age 8 years old from India, last 2 to 3 months I have been seeing your journey from Namibia to Zimbabwe. Keep it up 👍 bye bye
World "Africa not safe don't go there"
Itchy Boots "we'll see about that"
When I'm traveling to places like Africa, South America, etc., I always hear, "But isn't it dangerous?". Then I tell people, "You want dangerous? Go walk around downtown Washington D.C. at two in the morning."
@@alanfoster6589 💯Facts
@@alanfoster6589
😂😂
@@alanfoster6589how come Africa is dangerous they don't even know how to invent gun to freight people
Thanks to Itchy Boots I now know more about the African continent and the people in the past few months by watching her videos than I did thru all my years of schooling. Thank you for letting us experience your travels!
Watch Sabbatical as well
Chimnanimani. Magical part of Zimbabwe
I agree Victoria. Noraly is amazing. Hope you've been with her since Season 1? Take care, stay safe and God Bless. 🖖🏼🤟🏼🇨🇦
Very True 👍
I lived there until I was 15 and there is so much I didn't see!
What an amazing ride! Zimbabwe looks breathtaking, not to mention the friendliest people.
U should visit us
@@V59971 It's too expensive when you are there compared to South Africa. Lovely country though.
Too you couldn’t reach for a free Banana 🍌 lol 🙏
Noraly, you may not realize how important is your job. You show girls they can do anything boys do. You empower girls. I'm proud of you.
She is doing better than some boys
You are right but dont take what shes doing as fantastic.
I wouldnt and most men wouldnt go down tracks in the wilderness like she is.
Agreed there are many beautiful places in Africa, i lived there for 2 years and visited Zimbabwe and South Africa among other countries. I would NOT recommend a white woman traveling alone by motorcycle in some of the places she's been, i would warn any man against doing that. Africa can be a very dangerous place, especially for a young white woman. There are some VERY dangerous criminal and guerrilla gangs leftover from recent "troubles". I love her videos and wish her well.
@@jeffchurum1431 yes
A faithful and true portrait of Africa and the Africans (Zimbabwe and the Zimbabweans), the meeting between you and Lucas was heartwarming ;-)
You are taking us on wonderful journey through Zimbabwe, beautiful people, must be a joy to be with. Thank you.
The shot of you walking toward the waterfall with your helmet and backpack still on, looked like an astronaut, exploring an alien world for the first time.
I was thinking "Storm trooper " :D
@@NormanF62 yes, trying “selfie’s” years ago, would have been called, “blurries,” lol.
Took the words right out of my head.
I too enjoyed that shot. So happy to see her enjoying the place and exploring. Quintessential Noraly.
For real I was thinking the same when I saw her ! SpaceX
That cop saying "have a safe journey my friend" to a stranger was so wholesome! I'm 1000s of kms away but my mind automatically wished him "you too my friend" 😄
That country is beautiful, thank you for making videos like this so we can all enjoy a place we may never see in real life. Also, it is so nice to see how friendly the people are. It seems like a person could live there and be in complete peace.
Absolutely. Born and raised in Zimbabwe myself I can attest to what you say. Though we hear a lot of negativity through media, actually getting that first hand experience is priceless and yet so fulfilling.
Your biography is going to be amazing. Raconteur, explorer, videographer, drone pilot extraordinaire and ambassador to the world. Thank you for sharing the journey.
Beautifully said Paul. 🖖🏼🤟🏼🇨🇦
Fascinating story it is. Likely so much more that she can tell. I would buy that for sure!
SUG PaÅ DEN!!!
there are good people everywhere.. specially in Africa. not bad as we saw in international news.. Thanks Norally for sharing your adventures in African Continent..
You'll never see a news report along the lines of "Today in Zimbabwe nothing bad happened". That doesn't garner ratings.
I think also, the african people are very friendly in comparison to some volks in east, middle east and Asia.
@@Zimmermann310 Americans don't understand how loud they talk ;).
@@alanfoster6589 Americans?
@@Zimmermann310 Yes. This was told to me numerous times in Africa, by locals. Americans talk very loudly (so, apparently, do Italians).
Waterfalls always seem to be a sacred places to me. What a wonderful drone footage. I find my self telling every one I meet about you Noraly. I have started also encouraging people that I think will watch to be sure and read the comments. I spend as much time watching as I do reading the comments. It makes me laugh and cry and just feel wonderful that their are people like you out in the world doing what you do. Lots of love, prayers, and just good energy to you from Washington state here in the US
Ditto
Very sacred indeed, l agree especially chimanimani has so many sacred places
Watching from Prineville oregon
Savanna is a trooper, she never complains about the roads Noraly takes her down
250cc Honda, particularly cross ones are built sturdy and fuel efficient. You can drive them to the end of the world, and come back, and possibly do it again.
@@dougnorz7707
How much it Cost Please?😃❗$
SHIT!!!!
5:00 Why do we find such fascination in water falling off a ledge? I'm not denying the beauty nor splendor nor magic of it, but this simple sight of the universal force of gravity acting on a fluid must be one of our planets most enjoyed spectacles. Perhaps because the world is otherwise so chaotic we find the magic and beauty in such simplicity? No matter as long as Noraly presents it so perfectly to bring smiles to her viewers.
I love the way you are presenting the African countries from a positive way! Continue this way to show your true and genuine love for all humanity equally! God bless your journey and protect you everywhere you go!
nice comment fellow Namibian thumbs uo
@@archeliusd788 Thanks dear!
Thank you for bringing some nostalgia, I was born in a small clinic on the bank of the Sabi River near the Birchnough Bridge. Summers were spent in the bushes indulging in mangoes guavas which grow wild. Travelling to Chipinge as a child I did not enjoy the mountains as tales where of people disappearing as mountains were said to be a sacred place. However your drone footage was spectacular but was a reminder of the devastation that nature can do, Cyclone Idai March 14 to 16 swept away whole villages with some bodies from Zimbabwe picked up as far as the Indian ocean in Mozambique and some never to be found. Over 1000 people died in Mozambique, Zimbabwe and Malawi.
What a beautiful african countries these , South Africa, Namibia, Botswana, Zimbabwe are? Great V logs. Thanks Norally.
That waterfall was right out of The Garden of Eden. Amazingly beautiful.
What an absolutely stunning country.
Wait till the dictator shuffles off to the next life and we can sort tourism properly. You should visit then
Stunning views of Zimbabwe 🇿🇼
Thanks for going to chimanimani I'm from Rusitu I was shocked to see you at mutsangazi river i grow up swimming In that river you say is very clean and clear thanks for showing the world our place
✨🌎 🇺🇸. 👀Zimbabwe 🇿🇼 has Paradise Of Hidden Natural Beauty ~ Thanks-4-Sharing 🙏🏽 Happy Travels
Greetings from Ohio / USA Another great ride, and moreover such a display at how friendly people are in other countries. You do such a great job interacting with everyone.
I think the USA media and government are actually responsible for feeding its citizens a negative view of peoples in other countries. The reasoning being that by painting the USA as the cradle of democracy and best thing since sliced bread, they can keep a lid on discontent and any chances of popular uprisings that may upset Uncle Sam. I live in UK and travel widely, I constantly have first time visitors from the USA telling me how friendly and nice people are and how vibrant and wealthy the various countries are. I vividly remember watching a TV advert during my first trip to the USA in 1979.... it was enticing young men & women to join 'your American Army'..... this seemed bizarre to me, I mean who else's American Army would it be....certainly not that of a Brit, Spaniard or Frenchman.
@@davidobyrne9549 the news doesn't say 'everyone in Arica is bad' they are simply reporting tragedies and war to inform- it's up to us to not be negative.
Good afternoon from Eswatini. I refuse to miss even just one episode of your epic journey. So here I am, coming with you again as I have taken it upon myself to make sure that you are safe. 😊😊😊
Thank you Andrew
Wow!!! lots of banana plantations!! so far Zim is very impressive!! you show us a different viewpoint we were not aware of,usually you only see negative political viewpoints
Oh boy with tears in my eyes I Wright this comment, sooo much memories. In the old days you would not have been able to ride them back roads because of landmines, and ter', Birchinof Bridge, is or was the longest single steel arch suspension bridge in the world, good job you are doing keep it up, and yes am so so jealous, wish I was with you could show you so much more
The waterfall is named the "Bridal Veil Falls" - most appropriate, with its 'stepped' backdrop and so beautiful.
I can't even imagine that we are watching this absolute episodes for free. Welcome to Great Zimbabwe was born few Kilometres from the ruins on those mountains a stone throw away.
That is where I come from Noraly. The last I saw that place was 40 years ago. 1977.
Well done ❤
Yours Respectfully
Gregory Bauer
This is why I'm so very proud to be Zimbabwean ❤❤❤❤❤natural beauty and warm hearted people...it truly dosent get better than that
You can say that again. We are a great people. Zimbabweans never met a stranger, everyone is lovely and they do this for everyone we meet. Even the police officers - for the most part very professional and courteous. Do not ask unnecessary questions. If we could get our act right, we would be an oasis and very few of us would have to leave home.
After a month and binge watching all 352 episodes, I was greeted this morning with a brand new episode! Ride on dear lady!
After some 2 years on this journey.. I can only advise you... get help.. Get help immediately. It is totally addicting... you will have withdrawal symptoms in the absence of Noraly for more than 72 hours... be prepared. Seek help!
Me too exactly. Mid Aug to mid Sept it was the journey of Noraly. Every chance I get, I share about Noraly and her epic journey shown on UA-cam. Now I am grateful for the fantastic thrice weekly videos.
I appreciate how hard you work to make your great videos. Thank you!!
There is something that makes these falls more peaceful & mesmerizing than all the other famous falls you visited+your music was perfect.
Should add a t-shirt and stickers to your merch store:
"I'm on the wrong track!" 🤣
That waterfall was beautiful!
Another suggestion would be: "Where am I going?" :-)
"The wrong track is the right track for me"
My motto: "it's about the journey, not about the destination".
I am Zimbabwean really appreciate your videos ,eastern Highlands is so beautiful thank you for showing us this wonderful place chimanimani
When she said miss you... it means alot... pure people🙏🙏🙏
The Bridalveil Waterfall is a masterpiece of art! And those dirt tracks are much, much nicer when they're dry, eh! Another great video! And a big shout out to Lucas Dube - the local guardian of lost adventurists!
Savannah has most definitely been put to test on this journey. She is serving you well. The water falls were stunning.
A month ago, I did not know who Itchy Boots was. I was curious about the Swedish police, and the first UA-cam movie I saw, was from Itchy Boots. I heard from your accent that you were Dutch, so that aroused my curiosity even more. Since then, I was hooked. I watched as much as I could in my free time, and after a month I finished all the seasons episodes. It's mindblowing, and sometimes emotional! You teached me so much about geology, cultures, histories and more. As a historian, I am not only interested in human history, but also in nature in general. I just wanted to thank you and show my appreciation. I love what you are doing and hope to do a fraction of the adventure motorcycle riding that you have done. I also love your openess and respect towards other people. I think you are very brave, funny, and a great human being, also with a flair of 'Hollandse nuchterheid' 😉You reaffirmed what I always thought, that most people are good. So, I hope you will keep on riding for a long time. I sponsored you a little, by buying a T-shirt. Also because it looks awesome, and I will buy some more in the future. Groetjes van Kris uit Amsterdam! Ps: One question...don't you ever swear? With all the mishaps you had, I think I would have sweared a couple of times.😌
Dear Noraly; I am a South-African living in NY City.
I appreciate how you relate to the indigenous cultures as human, unlike so many other Europeans, who treat the people as mere spectacles of fauna and flora.
I really enjoy your humanity.
I personally am working on touring the world on a YamahaT7, or something similar.
I am always mesmerized by your drone footage and accompanying music. From the waterfall to the mountains and the tracks you take. Just beautiful work. You've really accomplished the skills necessary to make it look effortless. It takes me away each and every time. I know it takes planning and a good eye for how it will look and watching out for all that can go wrong, but the results are STUN-NING !
Me too, she actually had to do this I'm the evening after all that riding and shooting she's the shit🔥
The music is an added bonus
I used to live in Shabani and made plenty visits to the Zimbabwe Ruins, as it was called when it was Rhodesia. Such a mystical place and can be quite eerie at times. Stonework is amazing. 😍😍😍
Shabani now called Zvishavane. My hometown
Thank you so much for reconnecting me with my place of birth, I haven't been back in 25 years and nothing has changed...you have opened my eyes to so many things I have missed...I need to be back and just feel that red soil, hear those doves and experience the lovely, friendly, waving people of Zims, thank you!
Hi Norally, this is Ted from the Motorcycle Men Podcast. I had a chuckle a little when I realized you were in Zimbabwe. Oddly enough we have some listeners there. I'm living vicariously through you. Such beautiful scenery.
The areas around Chimanimani mountains look like a fairy tale land - beautiful place and lovely people. BTW, was waiting for Tarzan to swing by to say "Hi Noraly" near the quaint waterfall :) Your journey is an enlightening experience for many of us. Thank you!
Great comment "Jazz". I can just see it, "Me Tarzan, you Noraly"...😁🤟🏼🖖🏼
@@geofiggy Thanks 🤟🏼
What a beautiful land this is...thank you for showing it to us!
So good that local Zimbabweans are running and owning these guest houses.
This lady is "amazing". With my small amount of off road biking to compare - some of the "tracks" she rides on, I would be stop and go on. Noraly blasts down them like she was on a Gran Prix straightaway !!
Good morning Noraly, it's 12:23 in the middle of the night and a big 👍's up.
Those villagers must be thinking who on earth is this crazy person riding these paths 🤔
If only they knew..😂
Chimanimani is still reeling from the effects of Cyclone Idai. You can see the effects of mudslides and washed up river beds. Slowly roads coming back to life thanks to GVT of Zimbabwe + Zimbabwe military plus help from South African defence force engineering department
"With the motorbike, yeah man, you can go." Got to love that chap's attitude. Beautiful countryside on view in this video. Nice one Noraly.
Many roads were washed off by the recent cyclone leaving small rocks exposed, nice tracks for an adventure bike.
I wish I could "like" multiple times. I love your channel and Africa is a great surprise. Thanks for sharing.
I know why you liked that little waterfall even more than the Victoria Falls: It's an absolute beauty! No artist could have painted it any prettier.
The drone shots keep blowing me away, especially with the lovely music you added. You promised a special episode of your journey, and it most definitely was!
P.S.: 13:26, Why did the chicken cross the road?
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lol, I do think Zweispur was making a little joke.
@@youme1414 I invited to make jokes and got the Declaration of Chicken's Freedom as reply. Not sure what to make of it… o.0
I, too, hold these truths to be self-evident, that all chicken are created equal and have their unalienable right to cross the street, mate! O.o No offence meant! O.0
I mean, yes, those chicken-jokes mainly are an American thing, but I thought they'd be known worldwide by now.
@@zweispurmopped It's alright mate, 98·7% of us understood and quite a good quip it was too.
@@bayadere8308 Yes, but why did it? Was it going bananas? 0.o
"No artist could have painted it any prettier." Bob Ross of course! 😛
Zimbabwe is gorgeous!
Sitting on my couch, biting my nails and regularly get lost in my own village i m hoping that Noraly finds a way out. Applauding you and Savannah, the award deserving bike for finding the right track. Best start of my week, with lots of respect big thumbs up 👍👍🇳🇱
How thoughtful to walk into frame at that beautiful waterfall, giving a true perspective! Capturing a perfect shot.....
Bright & sunny at 0850 here in Minneapolis!
Fantastic as ever Noraly! Lucas wasn't exaggerating regarding the "big river". It's so lush there, a beautiful place. That waterfall was stunning, those drone shots really are the cherry on top for all of us. 👍😊
At 10 min "it’s this beautiful yea”. The whole scenery and episode look beautiful.
What a ride , with us riding along with you. With today being the world heart day . There is nothing more soothing than see all this wonderful sites. Thank you
Good day dear friend, thanks a lot for another great video with amazing drone shots, would be wonderful if we can have your Geo expertise of the area, especially that beautiful waterfall, who looks alike man made, Zim is in fact a very beautiful country, thanks for sharing, really highly appreciated dearest, keep well 🌹
I'm happy that you are in my country a free place free to travel no one harms you anytime you where you be safe you will be guided
Who thought she looked like an astronaut on some exotic planet when she walked towards the falls with her helmet on!?! 👨🚀
The beautiful back country, the friendly people and, I realize this is not about gear but I can’t help it, what a wonderful, sturdy little bike and the nice set up that just works so very well. It’s very impressive. Amazing really, the whole thing, week after week.
Africans are truly nice and friendliest people from all these videos .. and they talk like a real gentleman . very good and polite manner I've ever seen .
What a beautiful waterfall, can only imagine how it was seeing in person. Wow, thank you for sharing it with us.
What a wonderful presentation of the good things about Zim.
What a incredible country and the mountain background on 8.40, wow I’m on my way 🛵
Weldone ma'am,once again thank you for visiting our beautiful Resorts
Am i crazy I watched your videos for 7 hours today. But I couldn't stop anymore. A television station can't do it better. I also congratulate you on your courage to make these trips all by yourself. Many men would have cried and driven home.
Bridal Veil Falls ... Chimanimani .... Birchenough Bridge .... Sabi River .... I'm all choked up on childhood nostalgia!
Thanks for the trip down memory lane.
What a beautiful place, and so blessed to be able to do this trip. Time to stop envying you and start my own trip 🤔
I am a Canadian senior and admire Noraly's knowledge and abilities. I find it interesting that she is riding a Honda 250cc motorcycle. I am listeneng to the same sound that my 1985 Honda 250cc Big Red 3whl ATV makes and imagining doing these roads with it changing gears along the way. Nice !
Very nice people they fed her with the information she needed, with a wave and a smile on their faces.
Beautiful! So glad you had a nice sunny day to travel. The falls were spectacular to say the least. The drone footage was so cool for up close and personal view of them. All the drone footage was jaw dropping. You have once again captured Zimbabwe and shared it’s uniqueness with us. Thank you Noraly for another great ride along!
Top 3 most beautiful Noraly videos ever. I could not resist a few screen caps at the waterfall. Amazingly friendly people throughout. 💕
The courtesy of the lovely people of Chimanimani is so humbling. Moved into the area years and was surprised at how the people would stop to say hi and like Lucas they can approach you if they sense one might need some help.
Our country has been let down in so many ways but what God has given will always shine.
Am again at ends with the courtesy of our visitor; engine is turned off, appreciates the local and she is so original.
Well done Itchy Boots for your tours, am moved to try that some day…
Hi Noraly, I'm from the Philippines. You are a woman who literally live your life to the fullest. Thank you for sharing your adventures with us.
Amazing how nice all the locals are there.
Norali, I could never have imagined how beautiful the countries of southern Africa are. You have done a wonderful job of showing what the terrain and countryside look like. Thank you and safe travels.
The Shona people are very friendly, really wonderful people
Beautiful!! I can´t stop admiring you! So cute,, polite and kind, to everyone that you cross and meet,, and your little chuckles and laughs! You are remarkable!
Your adventures are doing their part to bringing us all together as a world. The continuously positive attitude that you have is contagious! With each episode you are sewing together a little more of a beautiful tapestry. Wonderful!
Yes DM I very much agree.
DM Its the ANC you want to be bringing into this wonderfull world.
Thank you, thank you, thank you. So beautiful at the falls. That would be a great place just to sit and contemplate the many wonders of the natural world 🌈⛰🌄🌞🌊...Passed 850k subs! 👍😃 One million will be in the near future! ❤🏍😎 Happy Trails
We better get started with party plans 😊😁😊🎉
She deserves a million views & likes
Chimanimani, my beloved rural home!!!
What is it about waterfalls that is so fascinating, this one was a real beauty, stunning, and it looks like you had it all to youself.
Safety issue: One-way bridges. The narrow ones are from something like the 1920's to 50's, and one of the drivers is meant to stop and give way to the other. It might be an idea to ask at the next accommodation what the rules are. (My dad's friends used to race from one small town to another, with a one-way bridge at the very end. To break the record, you had to just go for it, and not stop to see if it was safe to go. At least one of them died that way. Not my dad. He was a sensible kind of bloke who wouldn't do something like that.) I think maybe they're like four way stops: Everyone stops, keeping track of who's there already, and who arrives during the stop. And when it's your turn to go, you go again. So when there were stop signs, there would've been a stop sign on both sides of the bridge. Stop. Look. Go, if you've reached the front of the queue.
Not a safety issue: If someone says, "Hello shamwari", this means "Hello, my friend". That's the Zim greeting - or at least in Mashonaland. (Hmm ... Lukas Dube has a "Matabele-sounding" surname, in the middle of Manicaland. If I heard right. iDube is Zulu for a Zebra. It's quite common to have a surname based on some ancient clan totem animal. Ndlovu is elephant, for instance. And it applies to the Tswana, too. For instance Rakwena/ Rakoena is a crocodile.)
And it goes without saying that your trip was both beautiful and entertainingly adventurous as usual. Sometimes I forget we're allowed to repeat what everyone else has said if it's not horrible.
Even the handwriting of those scholled 60s going back i feel jealous its fantastic, im born later im even amazed
love you Nolary, thanks for showing us our Great Zimbabwe, House of Stones
I never knew that this existed in my country 😲
Noraly. your off-road riding skills keep getting better and better. Same top notch video production and commentary. We love our "African Queen" of adventure.
Noraly, when you come to Zambia again, I need a t-shirt for Itch Boots.
WOW!!! Was für schöne Bilder. Danke. God Save and protect You Always!!!! So moi.
I'd be tempted to go for a swim. That waterfall was just beautiful.
but also dangerous. It has curves underneath.....
I really enjoyed the ride. So much fun to go there with you. There’s a sense of wonder when the musi begins. The waterfall was well explained with you in the shot for perspective.The drone really showed some fantastic details. I enjoyed the people and your laughing moments. Thank you Noraly for sharing your adventures. I’m really enjoying the way you share your story!❤️👏👍BIG THUMBS UP!
Epic landscapes.
Oh, what a nature African counties have.u have exposed nook and corner of their country.all African nationals should salute you.