The video by the Gumbi Family titled “RELOCATING BACK TO ZIMBABWE🇿🇼” documents their journey moving back to Zimbabwe from Edinburgh, Scotland, UK. It captures their experiences and emotions related to relocating from the UK to Harare, Zimbabwe. The family shares insights on the logistical, emotional, and social aspects of such a move.
The Gumbi Family, consisting of a mother, father, and a young daughter, are on a journey relocating back to Zimbabwe. Their journey involved a stopover in Doha, Qatar for good.
They highlight the excitement and challenges of returning to Zimbabwe, discussing their plans for settling in, integrating back into the local environment, and managing their expectations about life in Zimbabwe compared to the UK. The video reflects the growing trend among the diaspora to move back to Zimbabwe for reasons such as reconnecting with family, investing in the homeland, and contributing to their community.
Their relocation journey from the UK to Zimbabwe, with a stopover in Qatar, began around October 7, 2025, as documented in their video titled “RELOCATING BACK TO ZIMBABWE🇿🇼|Journey back to Zimbabwe 🇿🇼|Uk🇬🇧 to Zimbabwe 🇿🇼”. The second part of their journey, which covers their travel from the UK, including an early start at 5 AM for a 7 AM flight and their arrival in Doha, Qatar, was published on October 13, 2025.
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They start by welcoming viewers to join them on their journey moving back to Zimbabwe from Edinburgh, Scotland.
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They talk about the emotional aspect of leaving the UK home they have known and preparing for a new chapter in Zimbabwe.
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They discuss the logistics involved in the move, such as packing, travel plans, and managing documents for international relocation.
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They express excitement about returning to Zimbabwe, highlighting the significance of reconnecting with their roots, family, and homeland.
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They mention some of the challenges they anticipate or face, including cultural adjustments, differences in daily life, and practical matters like settling into a new home.
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The family shares their hopes for life in Harare, including plans to contribute to the community and build a new life with a positive outlook.
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Throughout, they reflect on the diasporan experience of moving back, encouraging others who might be considering such a move by showing both the realistic aspects and the inspirational side.
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The video includes footage of travel moments, their arrival, and settling in, illustrating their journey and emotions visually.
