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Thursday Jul 29th, 2021

Budja Experience

  These are believed to have been occupied in the 1600's by King Makate. The fairy tale of Mutoko ruins include claims of magical powers and beliefs. Makate was eventually defeated by Nohoreka. Upon defeat, Makate and his entire clansmen are believed to have disappeared into a granite rock. To this day some people believe to have stumbled onto the gateway into the rock yet nobody can precisely locate the gateway.

More information on Mutoko ruins can be accessed on:
zimfieldguide.com/mashonaland-east/mutoko-or-tere-monument 		 

This mountain is close to Mutoko Ruins. Many consider it holy. Many church groups believe that miracles happy there.

A visit with a tour guide is worthwhile.

 
  Mashonaland is an important rock art province with many rock art sites. Some of these are estimated to be around 7 000years old yet are still visible. Various interpretations on the painting have been suggested on what the art depicts. In general however, this was decoration of the caves and other shelters of the early inhabitants of the area. The more extensive painting sites are as follows   This cave is near Mutoko ruins. The paintings are densely superimposed in this domed cave. More information is on:
zimfieldguide.com/mashonaland-east/ruchera-cave 		  This cave is well concealed behind boulders on the crest of the hill. It is recommended to take a guide to show the way. More details at:
zimfieldguide.com/Mashonaland-east/gambarimwe-cave
  Not much is written about these stunning rock paintings. Maybe, this could be because of their remoteness some 45KM off the tarred Harare- Nyamapanda highway. These caves are in Charewa and are known as the most visible rock art in Zimbabwe. A visit is worth the drive.   The cave is a little remote but the climb to the cave is worth the effort. Some of the paintings depict ‘mother of goddesses’, arrow of sickness, many reclining figures and a variety of animals.
The following link gives more details
zimfieldguide.com/Mashonaland-east/manemba-cave		   The Mudzi/Mutoko area is adorned with many areas with amazing scenic views. The area is characterised by rocky hills overlooking valleys. The balancing rock feature is almost found everywhere. Sunsets are spectacular.
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