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Africa » Zambia October 4th 2015

We are in Livingstone, Zambia, named for Dr. Livingstone that first documented Victoria Falls, one of the seven natural wonders of the world. One of the spectacular ways to see the falls is in the water right above the 350’ drop. In Africa the release forms you complete are really meant to be read and the risks stated considered; they are not simply covering their butts J. A little landmass at the top of the falls is called Livingstone Island. This is where Dr. Livingstone first saw the falls. For a fee, a guide will take you to Livingstone Island and into the water just above the falls to a pool called Devil’s Pool. Six guests are taken out a time with two guides. One guide enters the water with you while the other balances on ... read more
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Africa » Zambia » Livingstone September 16th 2015

15.9. Lusaka nach Livingstone, 475 km 18° - 34 ° Die Ausfahrt aus der Stadt war wieder leicht, weil gegen den Strom. Außerdem (wie immer) früh aufgebrochen (7.00). Es fiel wieder auf, dass viele chinesische Firmen hier sind, auch ein chinesisches Hotel (zur roten Laterne - was auch immer das bedeuten soll). Ich sah sogar einen Wegweiser, der nur in Chinesisch war. Lusaka liegt auf einer leicht gewellten Hochfläche, so etwa 1200 m hoch. Zuerst: Ackerbau, riesige Schläge, die künstlich bewässert wurden mit den fahrbaren Gestellen, die sich über ein ganzes Feld bewegen und dabei die Pflanzen besprühen. Dann Viehzucht, offensichtlich riesige Farmen mit einem imposanten Tor an der Straße, vom Rest der Anlage war nichts zu sehen, weil weit weg von der Straße. Erinnert an die Betriebe in der Pampa Argentiniens. Dann Zuckerrohranbau, ebenfalls bewässert, ... read more
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Africa » Zambia » Lusaka September 15th 2015

Heute war ich sehr ängstlich wegen dieses Tages - nicht nur 580 km zu fahren, sondern auch noch die Tatsache, dass auf den ersten 330 km immer wieder Baustellen sind. Natürlich gab es eine frühe Abfahrt, Frühstück um 6,00, Abfahrt so bald als möglich. Zu diesem Zeitpunkt war es recht frisch, 14 °, und Halstuch, Bluse und alle Reißverschlüsse zu. Natürlich war's um 10.00 schon 25° und recht warm. Der Erste Teil der Fahrt ging schon mal wider alle meine Befürchtungen sehr gut: die Straße war schon fertig und man konnte 80 km flott fahren. Afrika wie aus dem Bilderbuch, obwohl die Dörfer direkt an der Straße liegen, wirken sie, als ob sie direkt aus dem vor-vorigen Jahrhundert kommen. Die runden Hütten gefallen mir besonders gut, irgendwie sind sie genauso, wie ich mir Afrika vorstelle. (Kindisch, ... read more
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Africa » Zambia » Chipata September 14th 2015

IX 14 Montag Nach Chitapa in Sambia Es waren heute nur 280 km, weil ich einen 100 km Umweg einfach nicht fuhr. Malawi gefällt mir immer noch am besten bisher - das kommt aber auch daher, weil die Bevölkerung so arm ist, dass sie praktisch kein geld haben, um die Gegend zu verschmutzen, die Frauen tragen alle bunte Kangas, unten als Rock, oben als Tragetuch. Heute waren Dörfer, die sich aufs Flechten verlegt haben: Matten, die entweder verkauft wurden oder auch als Zäune um das Gehöft gelegt wurden. Das sieht dann gleich “ordentlich” aus. Aber natürlich ist das mein deutscher Geschmack. Ansonsten werden Körbe und auch Möbel geflochten, wobei dann die Vermarktung schwierig ist, weil ja das ganze Dorf solche Sachen herstellt. In einem anderen Dorf fördert der Staat den Gemüseanbau, Tomaten, Kohl usw. Dann die ... read more
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Africa » Zambia » South Luangwa September 2nd 2015

Kiboko safari at Track and Trail Camp in South Luangwa Park. Monday 31st August. Within half an hour of arriving at the Track and Trail camp we saw several kudu, elephants, baboons, an impala, a hippo and a crocodile. The main park, the best in Zambia, and the most majestic in Africa, according to my guide book, is on the other side of the river from where we are sipping cold beers. Tomorrow we'll start at 6am and go on a game drive into the park, but for now we're relaxing after the six hour drive from Lilongwe, the capital of Malawi, into Zambia. The terrain on the way here is much the same as in Malawi, perhaps a little more affluent. The houses are built the same way, but more of them here have been ... read more

Africa » Zambia June 28th 2015

In short, maybe. I don’t know. Probably not. I think I need to explain my indecision. One month in Zambia, on the move every couple of days, I reckon I got a pretty good overview of the country. It was by no means comprehensive, but a decent broad-stroke observation. I think I can say with some confidence that Lusaka is far and away the largest urban area in southern, central and northern Zambia but I would be curious to visit the Copperbelt towns of Kitwe and Ndola which have allegedly benefitted from the economic prosperity of that province’s mineral wealth. On the other hand I have seen only a fraction of the country’s natural heritage. I still have much to see: the National Parks – North and South Luangwa; Kafue; Kasanga etc; dozens of waterfalls (catalogued ... read more
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Mpulungu Harbour
Mishembe (Luke's) Beach

Africa » Zambia » North-Western May 29th 2015

I arrived in Mkushi on a Thursday evening an hour or so after dark. Fortunately for me the driver was acquainted with the Forest Inn en route to Mkushi town. I was deposited at the roadside and compelled to cross the road in the direction of a dim light emanating from behind a metal gate. For a second I wondered if it was the same place that Tim had in mind but upon entering I found a guard who confirmed that it was the very place. Furthermore a restaurant and bar were on hand with a number of white and black customers. Not busy but it looked tidy enough. I made my way to the bar and promptly gulped down the ice cold Mosi Lager placed before me by the compliant waiter. I was soon joined ... read more
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Daisy species growing on newly cleared land

Africa » Zambia » Lusaka May 22nd 2015

Lusaka is not a beautiful city by any definition I would venture to say, but it would be an injustice to say it is also lacking in character. I soon discovered that Zambians are, by and large, quite friendly and helpful by nature. I spent the first 3 nights in a hostel called Kalulu. It was a busy place in the evenings since it had a bar, a pool table and DSTV (digital network channels broadcast from South Africa). I didn't mind this particularly because the patrons seemed to behave themselves and those of us in the dormitories were left to our own devices. The first night I shared my dorm with a German student, Ursula, who had come out to research indigenous foodstuffs, something which I've always been curious about. I mean, what did Africans ... read more
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Africa » Zambia » Lusaka March 4th 2015

Hello everyone - greetings at the end of a very long, sweaty, teary, emotionally-charged, challenging and physically demanding day! There! That sums it up. And what a day it's been. We started out with a breakfast meeting hosted by Sandy Salle, President/CEO of http://www.hillsofafrica.com - explaining what the day will look like. We were invited to set our intentions for the day and, for the most part, being high-achieving individuals and entrepreneurs, our common intention was to stay focused and be in the moment. That was certainly my intention - to let go of any challenges, stuff cluttering my brain, business concerns, etc. - and, rather, just BE here ...... (I will add that breakfast today was super yummy - especially the custom made veggie omelet and, of course, the chocolate croissant! Yup - giving in ... read more
Marg - this one is for you - check the house price!
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Africa » Zambia » Lusaka March 3rd 2015

Whohoooo - and a happy good morning to everyone! Up and at 'em early in Johannesburg - and had an incredible breakfast at the hotel (you saw those photos in my blog from yesterday). This is a really special day because it is my brother Art's birthday!! For any of you who know me at all, you do know how much I love and adore him - so, happy birthday, Art (because I know you and the family are reading this and following my trip)!! This is the official start of the 'Give Movement Journey' started by my coach, Suzanne Evans, 3 years ago. I was on the first trip and am very excited to be part of the return visit this year. So many elements to the trip this time - stay with me and ... read more
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welcome to Zambia!




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