Road to Leopard Rock, Bvumba Mountains, Zimbabwe

A winding tar road through the lush, mist-belt forests of the Bvumba (Vumba) Mountains, approaching the entrance to the historic Leopard Rock Hotel near Mutare, Zimbabwe. The scene is dominated by towering indigenous trees and vibrant green ferns, typical of the Eastern Highlands' afro-montane ecosystem. This stretch of road is famous for its dramatic curves and cool, crisp air, leading travelers (travellers) to one of Africa's most iconic heritage hotels and its championship golf course, which sits right on the border with Mozambique.