Travel is the story we all know of. Each set of eyes and mind perceives in a way it desires. The only way to look through the looking glass of travel is through experience.

Nestled in the Nyamasanga River Valley lies, Bushman Rock Estate (BRE), a majestic gem, about 30 or so minutes east of Harare’s bustling city life, waiting to charm the wine and outdoors traveller. Before thoughts of the city have even left you, your mind will involuntarily be transformed to vineyards, lush outdoor beauty and, of course, wine. It is the only wine estate in Zimbabwe, a country in the South of Africa’s continent, with a wine history that dates back to the 1950s and, which saw its wine production peak, rising in the late 1990s.

Heartfelt thanks to Jono and his remarkable team, I was hosted for an afternoon of a BRE experience that downright leaves me in awe, each and every time I visit this boutique estate. An expanse of breathtaking views soaks up the eye as you arrive, with parcels of vineyards, hills, animals and a dam exhibiting serenity. A total of grape varieties are grown, seven white and five red, among them some noble varieties which include, Viognier, Sauvignon Blanc, Sémillon, Chardonnay, Syrah, Merlot, Cabernet Franc and Cabernet Sauvignon. Wines are created as blends, save for the Muscat d’Alexandrie, which is made in a single variety and bottled as Moscato.