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Africa » Zambia » Mongu May 19th 2018

On day 1 of my solo travels, I was headed for Mongu, West Zambia. The reason I was heading to Mongu was as follows: as some of you may know, I have a great aunt Sr Mary Greene, my nana's sister, who is a nun in San Antonio, Texas. She is part of a group of sisters who have missions all over the world, including Mexico (I have already visited them) and Zambia. So when I mentioned I was going to Zambia, the sisters told me about their projects for orphans of HIV/AIDS victims which I thought could be interesting to see. So I got in touch with Sr Christina Mitchell who is one of the sisters living in Mongu, West Zambia. She was delighted to hear I would be visiting so I told her my ... read more
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Africa » Zambia » Mongu October 16th 2012

I recently went to Zambia for a holiday and it was amazing. It isn't often thought of as a place to include in your favourite holiday destinations, but I've been wanting to explore Zambia for awhile now. I really enjoy fishing, and in my research found out that it's an angler's paradise, as well as there being Victoria Falls and The Lower Zambezi National Park to experience. I can't describe what an amazing place Zambia actually is. From the minute I arrived, it felt like I'd been transported back to nature, with few other tourists around and pure Africa right in front of me every step of the way. I went for 5 days, and wish I could have gone for longer. The wildlife was amazing, and so abundant! While the scenery was breath-takingly beautiful.... read more
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Africa » Zambia » Mongu April 27th 2011

Endlich wieder ein Update unseres Travelblogs- die Photos von den Tanzvorfuehrungen bei der Kuomboka, einer der groessten Zeremonien im suedlichen Afrika. Wie man an der Anzahl der Photos sehen kann, waren wir ziemlich beeindruckt! ... read more
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Africa » Zambia » Mongu April 26th 2011

Die Überschwemmungsebenen des Sambesi:... read more
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Africa » Zambia » Mongu April 25th 2011

Photos von der Kuomboka-Zeremonie in Mongu:... read more
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Africa » Zambia » Mongu April 24th 2011

Fr, 15.5. – So 17.5. Kuomboka-Zeremonie in Mongu Unsere Freunde Verena und Alec haben ein Auto gemietet und holen uns am Nachmittag ab. Unser Ziel ist das 600 km entfernte Mongu, die Provinzhauptstadt des Barotselandes im Osten Sambias. Dort wird dieses Wochenende die große Kuomboka-Zeremonie stattfinden. Dabei wird der Umzug des Königs der Lozi, des Litunga, von seinem Palast in den Überschwemmungsebenen des Sambesi in den Palast auf trockenem, höhergelegenem Land gefeiert. Da wir erst recht spät von Lusaka wegkommen, wird es schon dunkel, als wir den Kafue-Nationalpark durchqueren. Außer einer Hyäne bekommen wir aber keine Tiere zu sehen. Wir entschließen uns, weiterzufahren bis in den nächsten Ort, Kaoma, und suchen dort erst spät in der Nacht eine Unterkunft. Bei der Ankunft in Mongu am nächsten Tag haben wir zwar die feierliche Abreise des Litunga aus ... read more

Africa » Zambia » Mongu December 24th 2005

We visited my husband’s uncle Gift. He lives in a cement home overlooking the floodplain. He has a mango tree and was so happy to share some of his mangoes with us. He cut up a dozen or so and had us sit outside under a carport. Instantly we were swarmed with flies. They were infiltrating every facial orifice, not to mention the poor mangoes. To make it even more interesting, there was a wounded dog laying next us. He had a badly oozing wound which was also covered with flies. Michelle and I were uncomfortable to say the least and couldn’t understand how everyone else seemed to be so nonchalant about the flies. I kept swatting my face and soon it was covered in sticky orange goo. I felt lovely. Pretty soon Michelle and ... read more

Africa » Zambia » Mongu December 23rd 2005

We arrive in Mongu at about 11:00 PM. It is dark and quiet except for the crowing of a bird, maybe a rooster or a peacock. We drive up the side of a sandy hill to a small cement home. My husband’s relatives greet us warmly at the door; everyone claps hands and curtseys’. The home has a square living room and adjoining dining area. The floor is red cement. The walls are painted blue on the bottom half and cream on the top half. There are homemade doilies covering everything. So far everything looks typical for what I have seen in other Zambia homes. We are fed a fried chicken, green vegetable, and spaghetti noodle dinner. It is quite good and I am thankful for noodles rather than the standard nshima. Every year in Mongu, ... read more

Africa » Zambia » Mongu December 22nd 2005

My husband’s paternal village is in the Western Province of Zambia. It is a small village of thatched huts and subsistence farmers. However, many of his relatives have migrated to the provincial capital, Mongu. This is a small town on the Angolan border. We have only been in Lusaka a few days but decide to make the drive out before Christmas. This is my first time in Africa, in Zambia. Everything is different and overwhelming. As we head out we have been told that the road is “good” and that we should arrive within five to six hours. There is a storm coming though and we are heading straight for it. The sky is black and ominous and there are streams of people on either side of the road. Some are carrying bundles on their heads, ... read more




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