The best ruins I have EVER seen?!: GREAT ZIMBABWE |S5 - Eps. 85|

[@richardmourdock2719]

I often find myself wondering what is Noraly's greatest gift: Her obvious intelligence? Her curiosity? Her sense of adventure? Her personality that is always well received by those she encounters in her journeys? Her physical stamina? Or her technical artistry in combining music to drone video? Questions without answers but, it is why +850K of us keep coming back for more.

[@kasperkjrsgaard1447]

It’s the combined package, Richard. It’s the sum of it all.

[@txbagman3444]

There is only one answer: ALL OF THE ABOVE! and More

[@GlynisHarrop]

Positivity and enthusiasm

[@ws8080]

Why not just appreciate the video instead of pointing out the obvious and creating a fanboy experience

[@normalguy7898]

Clearly someone doesn't get how much support this channel has...

[@garybotha5133]

Hi there I am from Zim and thank you for visiting my home town Masvingo and the great Zimbabwe ruins. As young adults we used to climb the ruins every New Years eve and watch the sun rise. It was a glorious experience and brings back fond memories. It was a great place to grow up.

[@tigershoot]

I grew up there too (Salisbury) and agree that it was a fantastic place to live. If it were properly run I would be back there tomorrow.

[@jeremiahnyadzayo9732]

I used to stay in morningside

[@Enoch940]

Hey Gary , it's Greg. We went fishing on Kyle dam and that hippo chased us 😅 shat ourselves. Good days.

[@manfrombkk]

A small person (from the drones perspective) on an outcrop of boulders and rocks, bringing us the world, that most all of us, will never ever see in person. Thank you, as always

[@benderbender1233]

really enjoyed dat shot too! ✌

[@ChrisMustList]

I'm heading to Great Zimbabwe from Victoria Falls in 48 hours! Excited to see your video.

[@filbertchisodza5009]

Request for a tour guide by the entrance so that your visit is much more informative

[@FGg503]

The Great Zimbabwe Ruins is the best Heritage Site I have ever visited in my lifetime. It was way back in 1969 and I remember it vividly. One must bear in mind that all those stone walls were built without any mortar in-between them. They were simply laid one on top of the other. There is much more to the site, and it's a pity Noraly did not take us into the section on the lower plain where "the dome" is situated. There was much debate as to what it was used for but nonetheless, it is something quite extraordinary to see. Thanks Noraly for refreshing my memories of that special place. It is one which nobody can ever forget should one be fortunate enough to visit it!

[@DrVulpine]

I would say the same and there are other similar stone ruins in locations north of Mutare, but they are a lot less structured.

[@victorbertola7177]

the best dry construction ruins are Machu Pichu in Peru

[@badgerostripey-one6734]

"History Debunked" has a ten minute clip on what too many people still believe were African 'civilisations.' Well worth a visit.

[@slicusdadon]

@@badgerostripey-one6734 What are you trying to insinuate here?

[@lkj974]

1969. That was about two years before I studied it in school in New Jersey (I was eleven). Probably wouldn’t have learned anything about Africa if my social studies teacher hadn’t found materials on his own and put together a section on it. He was a young man and working on finishing a graduate degree. I’m glad he made the effort: Africa is just so neglected in American schools. I remember reading that the ancient city of Zimbabwe did not have a straight wall in it, everything was curved. For some reason I remember it as red brick or stone of some type, obviously a false memory. So strange to visit all these places which might be crowded in normal times and be so alone that you can get lost and have no one to ask the way out.

[@gabrielpaulus8799]

I had no idea Zimbabwe is that beautiful...wow

[@feather1950]

I wish my daughter and me had had more time in Zimbabwe in 2004.What we saw was amazing, but definitely these ruins are fantastic

[@cherylhuss3977]

This is 1 women that has it together..She never complains about anything..And has a AMAZING. Personality.

[@twahtwah2479]

On the top of the mountain is where the King used to live whilst his first wife lived below the mountain where the most beautiful site of the monuments are found, that is where the conical tower is found. The Great Zimbabwe Monument are the best in the whole wide world. No mortar holds the stones together... Thank you for showcasing my beautiful country, Zimbabwe A World of Wonders❤️🇿🇼🇿🇼🇿🇼😁

[@zimplanetearthsighting3656]

Zimbabwe is also known in Shona as Dzimba Dzamabwe meaning "House of Stones".. Masvingo in itself means "Walledfort" The lake is called Lake Mutirikwi formerly known as Lake Kyle established in 1960

[@popeye77ish]

Thanks for explaining the name of the country

[@michaeltaylor8835]

I used to sail at Lake Kyle

[@zimplanetearthsighting3656]

I am embarrassed for my 28years in the country I have never been to this lake🙈

[@cobwebtheorem7538]

Exactly! Very Bantu. In Swahili it would have been "Nyumba za Mawe." In Luyia (another Bantu language in western Kenya/eastern Uganda) Masvingo would have been something like "Masisi..." One wonders at those that tried so hard to imply that the Great Zimbabwe was the work of external peoples (from even as far as China). SMH.

[@africanadage852]

@@zimplanetearthsighting3656 You have to more years to rectify that anomaly.🤭

[@deevnn]

The drone coverage at the ruins was great...as were the ruins.

[@victorhopper6774]

i felt a little vertigo from it. probably from getting old. weird . i know.

[@sylvesternp]

What a fantastic episode Noraly. As someone that grew up in that country I have loved your travels through Zimbabwe. Still the most beautiful country in the world in my opinion. One thing that stands out is how unspoilt the tourist attractions in Zimbabwe are. Places like Victoria falls and Great Zimbabwe are not ruined by concrete, fences and the suchlike.

[@earthrider4844]

Is the Nigel Sylvester from Hamilton High School, Bulawayo?

[@narratingwithtuwilika]

As a Namibian, I have always plan to visit the Vic Falls, but now my plan has been changed by you Norlay, I now planning on visiting as many places as I can, Woow, Zimbabwe is beautiful.

[@rockinroxxi3710]

Those ruins are absolutely ahmazing 🤩 Was not expecting that in Zimbabwe 🇿🇼 I feel like I’m in an online geographic class and Noraly is my favorite Professor 👩‍🏫‼️

[@christianlebracq1956]

The only problem I have with your episodes is coming back to reality afterwards and having to wait for my next fix. I've seen all your videos and am truly amazed with the quality of each one of them. Thanks for taking me away on your travels, I would never have seen any of the places that you have visited otherwise. Stay safe 💖

[@c150gpilot]

The drone filming the site, and then all of a sudden, we see the tiny, tiny Itchy Boots, revealing the scale of the place. A WOW moment, if ever.

[@oklahomahank2378]

Daniel Boone, an American frontiersman, once said “I was never lost, but I was once bewildered for three days.”

[@robertbotoole]

Great Zimbabwe is one of a group of related Iron Age towns in that region. There's also Kami, Leopard Kopje and Mapungubwe. They illustrate how large and complex the civilisations were, but also how they were impacted by environmental and climatic change. Evidence of trading with Arabs and Europeans has also been found, but significantly they resisted the influence of the slave trade. After crossing into SA at Beitbridge, to the west along the Limpopo there is Mapungubwe National Park, with another set of impressive ruins (although it is SANParks and has unfenced camps with large numbers of ellies, so motorcycles probably not allowed).

[@jerrylentz9631]

You've done it again, Noraly. You've taken us to yet another of the world's hidden treasures. Thanks so much for the effort you have to put into this.

[@lizalotte2216]

Love this! 😍 I actually feel like I'm right behind you Noraly... Amazing gift you have pulling us in as if we're there with you! Who else agrees?

[@kene6838]

Great personality too, no drama .

[@racewayroy]

count me in...

[@wetspecs]

AGREED!

[@austinkungu3962]

Very True

[@edwinderick72]

Great Zimbabwe! I would really love to visit this country. Never thought it would be this beautiful. The only place I have been to is Victoria falls!

[@macianodog1329]

this is a beautiful country much to do here check out nyanga ,mana pools and chinyoyi caves :)

[@thandiwejambawa7827]

@@macianodog1329 and Vumba mountains

[@Breezemike]

Lived in Zimbabwe then Rhodesia in 70's but did not visit this historic place. Your filling in the gaps for me 👍.

[@stevenhull5025]

It's as though you are walking in my footsteps Noraly. Having lived in Rhodesia (now Zimbabwe) from the mid 60's to mid 70's I have visited these same ruins a couple of times. Thank you for bringing back memories of my past.

[@peetschabort1080]

Yes Steven, during Ian's time I also visited the Zimbabwe ruins. Later on I understand that there came a time that you could visit the ruins in Zimbabwe🙈

[@colinm2056]

I was born there, Fort Vic back then, & caught my first fish in lake kyle. We visited the ruins a couple of times.

[@stevenhull5025]

@@colinm2056 I lived outside Salisbury and caught my first huge barbel at Lake Mcllwaine now named Manyame. Whilst serving with the RLI I visited Fort Victoria on a number of occasions as my best mate Raymond came from there.

[@bruce6rt]

@@stevenhull5025 My stepdad served in the RLI as well. He has a whole trunk of odds and ends from that time.

[@beenthere7962]

@@stevenhull5025 I think Lake Mcllwaine is called Chivero these days.

[@lindenhardy9021]

I was born in Zimbabwe (Rhodesia) in 1961. I was 5 months old when we moved back to South Africa. I would love to go and tour Zim as you did. Thanks for the inspiration!

[@V59971]

U should come back

[@misstinafz]

We welcome you back 🙌🏾🇿🇼

[@cooltoadelectronicselectro8463]

I am a Zimbabwean and in Zim...I have never travelled all these places Noraly...You are the best ....you tool me to SA and other countries around...God bless you

[@michaelcoleman4169]

Another wonderful adventure! Thoroughly enjoying learning about and seeing through your eyes so many places I never even knew existed.

[@cathrinenyamayaro9146]

This is so incredible, my country still stands with all her heritage and beauty! thank you for sharing this with the world

[@9thenigma250]

Wow! You are amazing. I’m Zimbabwean and feel so proud of my country right now. Thank you so much for your hard work. Awesome stuff.

[@Zinhle314]

My hometown, Great Zimbabwe Monument , brings all the memories! Absolutely beautiful!

[@johnboy5156]

Fabulous Noraly you deliver only the best, truly a gift to us all x.

[@adegill9468]

It's great to see that you got to the great Zimbabwe ruins..... fantastic...it's very strange as I covered many miles in Africa and in 95/96.... You have gone down some of the same road's...happy memories...for me...it's good to see things look more relaxed in zim...I think I need to get back there...ride safe keep having fun....

[@emmanuelkundishora9975]

Great Zimbabwe indeed. A world heritage site worthy visiting. intriguing stonework dry bonded with expertise.

[@deniserosner796]

Wow Noraly! I have tears in my eyes with the feeling of appreciation I have for you! I am in so much gratitude of the magnificence of what you do, where you go, what you show us and how you show us! These are tears of such joy! Thank you so much!💞🦋🌈✨

[@nelsontawandachuma11]

The one way Kyle Dam whose architecture is similar to that of the Kariba Dam.. Its beautiful how it just sits between mountains, and the view of lake Mutirikwi (former lake Kyle). Awesome... Then the Zimbabwe ruins, l surely felt the need to visit again.

[@AidaJof]

Wow, wow, wow ... that Acropolis is magnificent and somehow reminiscent of Machu Picchu. Another stunning finding by Noraly in her adventures through Africa

[@beakittelscherz5419]

Your Episodes are more Wakanda than Wakanda itself ! No doubt that Africa is the cradle of humanity . What a beautiful sight . Awesome trip Noraly .

[@LondonSteveLee]

What are you talking about? These walls and structures were built around 6 or 7 hundred years ago - 1,500 plus years after the Romans were building great viaducts that are still standing! Not to mention Egyptian pyramids! A few stones stacked on top of each other is not exactly Wakanda!

[@michaelmaps2004]

@@LondonSteveLee what a bitter troubled soul you are. The commenter didn't say anything about Rome he simply said its the cradle of humankind/ ancient land

[@fightsims1252]

​@@LondonSteveLeeLol, at first you claimed Europeans built it. Now you're claiming it was recently built lol. Pathetic being. Your life must really suck

[@johannfrai2546]

Noraly, ich bewundere dich. Ich habe auch alle Kontinente bereist und war auch in Zimbabwe und bei den Ruinen. Ich habe auch viele meiner Reisen alleine gemacht, aber dass du das als Frau mit einem Motorrad gemacht hast ist schon bewundernswert. Deine lockere ungezwungene Art wie du die Videos dokumentierst, machen das Ansehen deiner Filme noch interessanter. Liebe Grüße aus Österreich Johann

[@adamski_200]

Thank you for going to my home town 🙏🏽😭.... Masvingo means " The Walls"...... The Lake is called Lake Mutirikwi or Lake Kyle....its such a beautiful place.... The Country was actually called Zimbabwe which means the "House of Stones" after the Great Stone Ruins.... Please Keep up the good work 🙏🏽🙏🏽🙏🏽... May God Bless you for showing people the Beauty of Africa 🌍

[@panasheashley7950]

Proudly Zimbabwean , much love🇿🇼🇿🇼

[@Tararsupport]

Beautiful zimbabwe

[@Atrium512]

It wasn't so beautiful in the 1980's, when they were killing the white farmers and taking their land from them.

[@Tararsupport]

@@Atrium512 🤔 hmmm

[@raymondchikuku3581]

@@Atrium512 their land???

[@LillianMhandu]

@@Atrium512 their land did they bring land from Europe kwana iwe

[@LillianMhandu]

@david woods Rodesia my foot u people are beyond crazy seriously came all the way from Europe to claim African land🤣🚮

[@Te-rt7bq]

Damn, you made me homesick from the 8min as the landscape was swept by your drone shot…and here I am in the northern hemisphere looking at skyscrapers as the tallest prison walls n not a star in the nite sky. Yup, back to Africa it is for me …your videos have ripped my soul back into the bosom of the motherland. Thank you for the Birdseye views n solitary engine journeys you encountering - beautiful!

[@MrBlurbman]

Great episode Noraly. The Great Zimbabwe Ruins are among the most important the Southern African region. The sophistication of build and style is not found anywhere else and so old that there remains little to no knowledge of the actual civilization that once built and inhabited it.

[@admirekashiri9879]

What do you mean? Its known who built these there are younger ruins built by the same people the Karanga/Shona, the Kalanga, and the Venda etc all related subgroups of the same ethnic family which are desandants of the Gokomere culture that goes ba to between 200 AD and 300 AD

[@AdventureRopeCoLtd]

@@admirekashiri9879 Yep, you swallowed the propaganda hook, line and sinker.

[@admirekashiri9879]

@@AdventureRopeCoLtd its based on archeology look ot up. Plus even early European Portuguese accounts mention seeing similar structures being used by the Shona/Karanga. If its propaganda or whatever excuse you have then by all means prove it wrong. There are over 300 of these stone structures all over Zimbabwe and other in surrounding regions all with a story associated with ancestors of the people who belonged to the ancient Gokomere culture.

[@michaelmaps2004]

@@admirekashiri9879 lol don't waste you time explaining when their minds are made. His bias overshadows his judgement

[@felixmakinda7689]

Similar ruins are found in Western Kenya but smaller. It seems the people who built Great Zimbabwe were here at some point. I understand there are more ruins in Mozambique too.

[@snake_eyes_garage]

Zimbabwe reminds me of the old shopping centers we have in the US... There are signs that they were built when times were good and business was booming, and now so outdated. Beautiful country and I hope that one day Zimbabwe will shine again.

[@claramunhu5523]

You’ve taken me places I’ve never been to even though I was born in Zimbabwe. Thank you for showcasing my beautiful country👏🏾👏🏾. Homesick Zimbo/Canadian 🇿🇼🇨🇦

[@ourbluedemon3604]

The African continent is so incredibly diverse physically and culturally, it blows my mind. One day we will make it there! In the mean time Noraly is a most excellent guide & we love following her adventures!

[@richardbucad6435]

Absolutely she's the best tourist guide ever around the world

[@NewSkiwi]

I visited the Ruins in 1993, but didn't see the half of it. We totally missed that lake too. Your drone footage puts the ruins into the perspective they deserve. Thank you for an absolutely fabulous episode. I wish you could have seen Mana Pools. But as you acknowledged, not possible on your steed, no matter how brave Savanna may be.

[@villagelightsmith4375]

"Itchy Boots" ... feet that live to wander! No complaining, no cursing of humanity; she's easy on the spirit; easy on the mind. Extremely intelligent but keeps things simple. Educated; able to keep things interesting. Smart enough to have something to say, but wise enough not to say it all. Asks only that we enjoy the world with her, and that we be pleased by her "work," and the things she finds, and we are delighted to do so, for it is good. She is not so much a travel guide as a traveling and exploring companion. It matters little. As Bilbo Baggins says, the road goes ever on. We enjoy the road with her. Thank You, Fair Lady! I am possibly too old to do these things, (As an Old Friend would have said, "Darn-darn-double-darn-tripple-darn-heck!") but you take us along. We enjoy exploring the world with you and traveling with your good company. Jerry & Karen

[@olequinon971]

I can tell you're a sweet couple.

[@continuum.explorer]

"Let's cross the dam". 🎶 🎹 YES! 😃Music coming in can mean drone takes flight ! Yay! Cool ruins too. Stacked granite makes a good wall. Stands the test of time.

[@S.AlienLife]

This episode brings back So many childhood memories, Chimanimani Mountains, Birchenough Bridge, Lake Kyle National Park (we stayed there for a week, chased by hippos and lions!) and taking the car, a Volvo 164, on the pont at Lake Kyle…

[@rob876]

What a beautiful country you're showing us! I regret that I didn't visit that country when I was living so close by. I must visit it some day. Those ruins are something else too. 1000 years old and in such good condition. I need to know more about these ruins.

[@innonhara7040]

Thank you for showing Great Zimbabwe to the World. Remnants of a great civilization. More needs to be told and extolled about this great architectural monument of the Karanga ( forbearers of the Shona tribes who are found in Zimbabwe, Botswana, South Africa and Mozambique )

[@marthacalkins8054]

Great Zimbabwe: and not a guard rail in sight. Isn’t it refreshing when adults are assumed to be capable of taking care and responsibility, and doing their own risk assessment?

[@feather1950]

Wow, what is that beautiful music when Noraly was with the drone at the dam.

[@horstanschutz5438]

Ganz tolle Aufnahmen. Die Art und Weise wie die jeweiligen Länder und ihre Bewohner präsentiert werden Unterscheiden sich wohlwollend von anderen Reiseberichten.

[@1956ercherusker]

Das stimmt zu 100%. Wie positiv Sie Allem und Allen begegnet ist so toll. Ich lerne so viel von Ihr.

[@waxyfloor2070]

You missed seeing the conical tower and the grand enclosure - you have to go back……….. It’s amaaazing. How did you miss it? It’s below the King’s hill.

[@tigershoot]

What a shame. Guess the signage might not have been there, and with nobody to show Noraly she didn't realise it.

[@Leira6267]

It was done on purpose because some white people still have a hard time accepting that the Zimbabweans built the Great wall in a such way that it looks impossible but yet sophiscated. For years the west did so many research with intension to discredit black people but had no proof, during the time they stole some artefacts which are in their museums in London. Some were return back but not all. That is why there's no major documentary about the great wall.

[@davidanderson3425]

I am loving watching this adventure in Africa. What an amazing place!

[@abbas431]

A whole city built into the landscape?! You couldn't even tell it was there from the drone flight. Even by today's standards that's an architectural marvel! I know I'm late to comment but the new African season inspired me to revisit Season 5. This is simply outstanding Noraly!

[@murumewaT]

Thank you Noraly for taking me through my country. I once worked at that Great Zimbabwe Hotel. I grew up in Vic Falls and you took me there. Honde Valley is my rural home, you went there again. Now Great Zimbabwe 😃. That place was strategic for the kingdom at the time. The king could see from afar if they were being attacked. You can see the land around that place is flat and people could be seen approaching. The narrow ways up the hill would prevent armies getting up to the King. That was the last line of defence. Great drone shots

[@gdadc2649]

Wow, Noraly I had no idea such remains existed in Zimbabwe. fascinating. You looked so alone up there. Beautiful Drone work. Take care.

[@colinfrith2774]

As a Zimbo living in the UK - I am now SERIOUSLY homesick!

[@saigonnais]

Zimbabweans are nice, I notice.

[@unclebob646]

U better in the UK,life of as an ordinary citizen in ZIM is just something else!it's not what u seeing on this channel

[@saigonnais]

@@unclebob646 Zimbabweans cannot afford to spend 100 USD a day on lodging.

[@colinfrith2774]

@@unclebob646 I imagine so! Still have family in Harare - so hear the stories! That being said, a holiday in Zim wouldn't go amiss!

[@edwardtome5545]

Return home to help build it again, it's your country too. Zimbabwe needs all its peoples who truly love it compared to those who want to milk it dry.

[@williambrinkmann5564]

I pray that God watch over you and keep you safe, I love watching you every morning as I have my coffee it starts my day off realy good with your smiling beauty.🙂🌹

[@SatishKumar-ee8ib]

i love ur single life enjoy the traveling...

[@nomveloncube6397]

you were going to fall in love with Matopo hills as well. Thank you for showcasing my country of birth.

[@Robertchiwara932]

You did such a sterling job showcasing the beauty of Zimbabwe

[@byroncoetzee3173]

i went up here to the ruins when i was a kid - maybe 10 years old. so cool - maybe 50 years ago. still looks the same

[@gyrateful]

She says, "OK, test all done" as she rides in front of an OK Zimbabwe Supermarket. Her videos are magical. Only thing better would be a 360° camera...

[@carolak.9249]

Sie können Noraly gerne ein solche Kamera kaufen!

[@joachimfrey3827]

Thank you, Thank you, Thank you. To see those age old fortress was really special

[@ttrguy9952]

The ruins were Fabulous. The best I have ever seen Period. The way the rocks were stacked was incredible. Thank you for this Noraly! 🙌👏👏👏🤙🤘🤞✌👌🖖✋😊

[@nbkhafula8381]

Thank you, young adventurous lady! Nostalgia sets in, last time I was there, Southern Sun Hotels. ran a hotel in the vicinity. “ Officially lost” you are not the first! 😂😂😂.

[@donwilliams3626]

The Great Zimbabwe castle is in such good condition it is hard to call it ruins. There are many wonders of the world. Thanks for your persistence to show us. Your drone photography is remarkable. I would like to see a National Geographic documentary on this. Of course they would be hard pressed to top what you have shared today. Stay healthy and safe and keep bringing us along for the ride.

[@proudziwewe3545]

Where ever u step I was stepping it my home town grown up there been up the mountain maybe 15 times at Lencet testing center I was sitting 10/09/21 doing my test A Zim life in SA u bring tonnes of memory thx u

[@nancyruzivo5734]

Beautiful Zimbabwe 🇿🇼🇿🇼🇿🇼❤️

[@raymondchikuku3581]

Ndeip Nancy, ko kurova nhai

[@emiliamangeya6557]

I am homesick.That's my home town.Thank you Noraly for refreshing our memories.

[@christogroenewald6641]

Stunning. Haven’t been to the GZR since 1995. Absolutely stunning 🇿🇼🇿🇼🇿🇼

[@jamesschaffner9414]

From your videos, I can smell the southern African sunshine, feel the cracked step under my foot.

[@mikep.9371]

The best flying video footage and music choice. What a maze and only narrow paths to defend. Cannot wait to see what the rush is to your destination in South Africa. More surprises to come. Always safe travels Noraly.

[@saigonnais]

She will go to Zambia 🇿🇲.

[@luciawepener]

Awesome drone footage of the historical ruins. Beautiful scenery 👌 Great video.

[@rielvanleeuwen8303]

Ik vind het knap van je, hoe je met ‘teleurstellingen’ omgaat, zoals een afgesloten track om bij het meer te komen! Respect hoor!

[@willian.direction6740]

Noraly you are one of the best on You Tube you need a Nobel prize of some sort for your film making. Amazing place and shows humans have worked very hard for centuries, even harder than we modern mortals.

[@jerryduncan8832]

Constantly amazed by what you are presenting to us Noraly. What a cool place. Thanks as always for the smiles you bring to my home.

[@fernandomarquez3131]

Very interesting how a simple visit to a place even after hundreds of years past, still there are clues as to how, and who, lived thrived and prospered there, fascinating. Ah, a, NORALY LOVE ♥️ YOU

[@norton794]

I visited the Great Zimbabwe ruins way back in 1974 whilst on holiday up there from South Africa. Beautiful country. Thank you Noraly for bringing back some wonderful memories.

[@politemadziya3828]

Thanks Noraly for showcasing Great Zimbabwe to the world

[@johannhammann894]

Hi Noraly. As usual, a beautiful video of the Masvingo area. The Great Zimbabwe ruines are incredible. To imagine that it was built between 1100AD and 1450 AD. Save travel to Beitbridge, South Africa

[@johannhammann894]

Likely I can appreciate what different civilization did, like the Maya at Chichen Itza and Inca at Machu Pichu. The same for what the Roman's did. The rock art of the San and the Australian aborigines is just as impressive. It still was a very laborious effort to stag the rocks and somebody had to plan it , but unfortunately you can not look past your racist outlook. What a pity.

[@EGWebber]

I spent over 30 years in Geology in Africa. My favourite country was SWA/Namibia. I have to call it SWA because I started working there in the mid 80's. You are correct, there is no country like it. Fortunately I worked for Anglo American and had access to the places wher nobody was allowed. There was nothing sinister. But wow we saw things and places back in the 80's. We also worked in the mountains around Sesfontein where you didn't visit. With De Beers helicopters that set us down on mountain tops before GPS's were invented. Those were the days. You would have loved them. kind Regards Edward

[@ScottESchmidt]

You are blessing to your viewers, Noraly.

[@kabelothubisi8649]

Now that you have been to Great Dzimba Dzamabwe, can you please go to Mapungubwe in Limpopo Province just over the border in South Africa? This has been one heck of an armchair ride. Now that you are heading south again it seems we won't being seeing parts of Zambia, Malawi etc. but then again Africa is a massive continent. I now have a whole lot more places I should visit. You have done way more for Southern African tourism than you could ever imagine. All thanks to you, Noraly.

[@zimgirltries_]

Zimbabwe is one of the most underrated countries in the world unfortunately. Thank you for sharing your journey with everyone:)

[@markfox1545]

There's a ratings chart somewhere, is there?

[@tinasim]

Underated by who honey 😅

[@Minina-Nena-Celina]

Wow..!! That UNESCO world heritage site is beautiful 😍😍😍.

[@gracealdred8064]

That was fascinating! I had no idea of the sights to be seen in Zimbabwe other than the famous waterfalls. Thank you for sharing these treasures with us!

[@gilbertmakusha4554]

Thanks @Noraly for putting my Zimbabwe 🇿🇼 on the mp ✌🏽👌🏾😍

[@lindokuhlelindo1713]

YESSSSSSSS COMING BACK TO SOUTH AFRICA, PLEASE VISIT KRUNGER NATIONAL PARK , AND SUN CITY resort, and ohhh remember that LAST TIME TABLE MOUNTAIN WAS CLOSED, WIND IS CALM THIS MONTHS IN THE CAPE..... I LOVE THE CONTENT ❤❤

[@charlhattingh7838]

KNP is not in Johannesburg....

[@tigershoot]

Can't visit Kruger on a motorbike though.

[@stevephaka9253]

I fell in love with Zim all over again. I started watching 1 video then I got hooked

[@rolfdevries501]

Almost 30 years ago i've visited these ruins, very nice to see it back in almost the same conditions. Realy great that you took me back to this great place, Noraly! Zimbabwe is a beautiful country to visit. It's a shame that economy is such a mess. Save travel and take care!

[@juliafox7904]

Beautiful Zimbabwe-I visited these ruins as a child and there are three distinct areas : The King’s/ Chief’s residence when you were, narrowing as you climb to slow down any invaders, and the Queens’ s residence below with its amazing walls to keep cool and the mysterious Cone tower with flattened top, and the city dwellings area between the two. One of the Chiefs is said to have had 200 wives, imagine all the children! It is fascinating to look into Bantu - Shona history and understand more about the ancient African culture, art and trade of this area.

[@fredswanepoel2425]

Hi Noraly,as a South African I have never been to Zimbabwe,thank you for showing us all the wonderful places.

[@tigershoot]

I find the most SA residents have never been to Zim. It's worth it I can tell you.

[@machtschnell7452]

Thank you for sharing us the dry stacked fortress at Greater Zimbabwe. Had a rather ignorant father-in-law who claimed that there were no stone buildings in Africa built by the native population, but I don't think he recognized Egypt and Sudan as being part of Africa. When I told him about greater Zimbabwe he was amazed.

[@ncubesays]

Oh!! You should let him know that there are more in Zimbabwe: Khami, Bumbusi, Danangombe, Naletale, Ziwa and Leopard's Kopje. Also Manyikeni in Mozambique. All part of the "network" with Great Zimbabwe being the capital of the network... and there are plenty more across sub-Saharan Africa. Check out Kilwa in Tanzania as a bonus

[@philnasmith9755]

Oh man! This brings back memories of one of my favourite holidays ever … a looong time ago.

[@CS_247]

You certainly picked the perfect time to travel, There is nobody anywhere! My kind of travel... 👌❤

[@HoratioBunce503]

Zimbabwe is so interesting! Those ruins could have been a formidable defense against attackers, with the intricate and narrow passages. Great aerial shots showing how close it was to Lake Idunno. Thanks, Noraly :)

[@charlhattingh7838]

The lake is known as Kyle Dam....

[@admirekashiri9879]

They were more a status abd prestigious symbol for the nobility than for defense purposes, but either way they would have been good for defense too.

[@briansture4353]

What a great name for a lake, "I don't know". Only Noraly can come up with that answer. Get yourself a Bushnells Back-track and never get lost again. You never disappoint Noraly, excellent video. I don't think we shall ever see the day you settle to a nine to five job you will be on the road until your 99, good one 99!! I am 83 and still enjoying riding my RE interceptor and I believe you will beat me easily!! Your best is yet to come, enjoy.