Around Zimbabwe with the Poes pt 2

Lake Mutirikwi

Visiting Lake Mutirikwi was wonderful. Water just reminds me of the magnificence of God especially during creation when He said “Let there be....” and there was. His power, strength, calmness, peacefulness, stillness, quietness and so on is reflected through water.

Dam Wall

Walking on the dam wall was excellent. We could feel the spray from the open floodgate at the bottom of the dam wall. The flora and fauna was lovely. Unfortunately, we didn’t manage to walk up a hill to see St Andrews Chapel. Next time, I guess.

Some facts about Lake Mutirikwi:
1. Effective capacity of 1,378,000ml
2. The surface area is 9,105hectares
3. Maximum water depth is 57,10m
4. Catchment area is 3,990km
5. Height of wall is 63,1m
6. Construction dates is 1958 - 1960

Lake Mutirikwi – water flowing down to the Lowveld: South East Zimbabwe (Triangle, Chiredzi & Hippo Valley)

The journey to Mutare in the Eastern Highlands was good. We look forward to tomorrows site seeing of the Bvumba Botanical Gardens and passing through Leopard Rock Hotel. These should be amazing sites..........We will then proceed to Nyanga.

By Molly Manhanga