Zambia, Done and Dusted?

Africa » Zambia
June 28th 2015

Published: June 29th 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 Zambi... Read Full Entry

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Leo Passaportis

LeoPassi

Hello. Thanks for being here! English is my native tongue but not by virtue of being raised in the UK but in Zimbabwe, which is in Africa (in case you didn't know). Zim was home for the better part of 30 years notwithstanding studies in neighbouring South Africa. I lived in the UK for most of the last 5 years but have been a restless resident! I have revisited Africa on several occasions subsequently and still have such high hopes for the continent. Right now I'm on an extended visit to Turkey a country I have a deep affinity for. Is it any surprise I am half Cypriot and can count at least one... full info

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Roasting coffee

In the garage at Thorntree Lodge, Kasama

Traffic Circle

Outskirts of Kasama

Mwankole Rock Art Site

Part of the Mwela Rock Art Complex near Kasama

Interpreting Rock Painting

My guide, Donald, gives a possible explanation of one of the pieces of rock art.

Sign for co-operative

Near Nduta and the turnoff to Safwa

Chambeshi River Crossing

At Safwa Rapids near the pontoon crossing

von Lettow-Vorbeck memorial

A rather obscure monument near the Chambeshi River consisting of a piece of artillery on a concrete platform and accompanying inscription.

Insignia on artillery piece

A crest on the piece of artilery, presumably German from WW1 era.

Musonda, a villager who lives near the VLV memorial

Digging up sweet potatoes for my onward journey

Cattle at Kapishya farm

Cattle being herded into a kraal near the hotsprings.

Signboard, Kapishya

River, early morning, near hotsprings

The hotsprings, Kapishya

Shiwa Ngandu

The manor house built by the ecentric Englishman, Stuart Gore-Brown, on the Shiwa Ngandu estate.

The Gatehouse, Shiwa Ngandu

Shopfronts, Mpika town

Smiling school kids

I travelled alongside these kids on the long (15km) walk back to the main road from Kundalila Falls.

Riverine forest below Kundalila Falls

Kundalila Falls

Looking up above the waterfall, Kundalila Falls. Take note of the crow circling above and its reflection in the mist.

The lovely Kundalila Falls

Kundalila Falls as seen from above gorge

29th June 2015

Dancing Dave
David Hooper

Zambia
Thanks for your perspectives Leo of this amazing country. We hear in Oz that it's a food bowl where farmers are encouraged to take up the slack caused by Zim's demise. Did you see evidence of that? In Lusake when we were there, I was taken by its modern shopping centres and general prosperity. This was particularly so as we stayed near the consular district to access the British High Commission after the cook on our safari stole my passport and money. That area was affluent indeed. Throughout Zambia we found the people quite hassle free of tourists which was a welcome change from Kenya, Tanzania and Malawi. You sound as if you enjoyed your time there.

29th June 2015

LeoPassi
Leo Passaportis

True enough
Indeed Dave, I stayed in the Mkushi farming district for 5 nights with a couple who had previously farmed in Zimbabwe. Like the majority in the district they were evicted from their farms in Zim over 10 years back. It appears to be hard work clearing the land and starting afresh but it's amazing what they've achieved in such a short time. Of course there is a smaller contingent of older white farmers who have been there many years longer and are allegedly very prosperous but that's anecdotal. I did enjoy my time there. Where are you now? Last I saw you were in the US? Sorry I must contribute more and not just post! Thanks for the feedback.

7th July 2015

D MJ Binkley
Dave and Merry Jo Binkley

Fishing
fantastic

20th November 2016

Yunus Badat
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Mpika Shop Picture
Hi, I was just curious trying to find pictures of Mpika. I was born there, 19th September 1958. My father had emigrated from in in 1952, my mother followed 5 years later 1957. My father left India for the new world and at that time Africa was opening up. My father was sponsored by one of his countryman to work in the shops in Mpika. A general store catering for the needs of the locals. They (my father and his co-workers) worked in the shop and lived behind the shop. I was born at the Chilonga hospital and so was my sister. I must have been a baby when my parents decided to move to Lusaka, as I have no recollection whatsoever about Mpika. After a few years in Lusaka, dad decided to move to the Copperbelt, town called Ndola. Thats the place I really new, I have great memories of that town and have created a small website dedicated to Ndola. www.ndola.5u.com We left Zambia in 1976 and have been living in the UK ever since. I want to take all my children (God willing) to visit Zambia so that they can appreciate the beauty of Zambia. Thank you for this site, brings back a lot of great memories. All the best Yunus Badat www.ndola.5u.com

10th January 2021

LeoPassi
Leo Passaportis

Mpika
I love making connections with people like you Yunus. By that I mean creating a connection bridging time and space regarding a common experience of a place on our beautiful, diverse planet. I wonder did you get to go back to Zambia yet with your kids? I will send you an email. Regards

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