On 15th Jan Rob and I went on a short trip to Kitulo National Park, Liz
and Jobst de Leyser kindly arranged the trip, Allan and Jo Meyers
joined us for a part of the way. We had a marvelous time and
thoroughly enjoyed staying at Utengule Coffee Farm Lodge near Mbeya.
Here are a few pics to show what Kitulo is like. The scenery along
the way is spectacular which makes it an interesting and beautiful
drive all the way up.
Once on the top of the plateau it feels like
another world. We were very lucky with the weather, as the rain held
off until we left. It got pretty chilly when the sun disappeared
though.
A huge blanket of cloud enveloped us as we left the high grassland
which added to the drama of the place it was very atmospheric.
The steep descent into the Usangu Plain was
along
an old, but much used road that had 57 hairpin bends! Spectacular
stuff!
Best Wishes, Sue