Day 162… Thursday 31st August Baboons really are a pest.  At 5am, a few decided to jump over our car and roof-top tent, squabbling and chasing each other.  There were a large group of baboons (around 200) running through the campsite with their noisy chatter and antics.  Wildlife camp really does live up to its...Read More

Day 161… Wednesday 30th August Had a long 8 hour drive today to South Luangwa National Park.  The battery warning light came on and we decided to continue on to the campsite so the problem could be fixed there where staff have local knowledge and could advise on a mechanic/garage.  The road to Chipata was...Read More

Day 160… Tuesday 29th August Collected Greta first thing and set off for Chongwe heading east.  Usual chaotic traffic in Lusaka city.  Good to be heading out to the quieter rural roads.  Visited Chongwe council offices.  The marriage registrar was an interesting character and very traditional in his views.  The whole process took an excruciating...Read More

Day 159… Monday 28th August Malawi e-visa approved at 9am today – very quick turnaround and less than 10 hours.  Greta visited another Toyota garage in Lusaka a short drive from the hotel.  An appointment had been pre-booked for an oil and fuel filter change plus a look at the air-con system which blows out...Read More

Day 158… Sunday 27th August A day of rest! Applied for an e-visa from Malawi (tourist vias requirement only recently introduced).  Plotted our route though Malawi, Tanzania and Kenya with places, people to visit and places to stay.  Allen’s perspective… I finally got to watch a ‘The Hundred’ match for the first time… very exciting...Read More

Day 157… Saturday 26th August Took a taxi ride to the north-eastern part of Lusaka and met up with my fabulous friend Lonely and the Mulenga family.  Spent the afternoon at a traditional Zambian ceremony which takes place after 10 years of marriage.  The Mulenga family wore clothes or items cut from the same blue...Read More

Day 156… Friday 25th August A 7 hour drive to Lusaka today.  The plan was to split the drive time over 2 days but these long days of driving seem to be a regular occurrence.  Set off early and purchased 2 metal red warning triangles from a roadside stall.  Apparently, the plastic ones do not...Read More

Day 155… Thursday 24th August Decided to extend our stay in Livingstone to catch up with Linda, a fellow Brit who has lived and worked in Africa for many years now.  Changed the accommodation for the evening as the mosquitoes next to the Zambezi river are a menace.  Apparently the council use to regularly spray the...Read More

Day 154… Wednesday 23rd August Breakfast with a view of the Zambezi river.  No hippos or crocodiles to be seen but plenty of small river boats causing waves.  Spent a lovely day catching up with Lonely, Andy and the boys.  Visited the local market and got measured up for a traditional African dress to wear...Read More

Day 153… Tuesday 22nd August Two border crossings today.  Set off for the Namibian/Botswana boarder crossing which has been in sight for the last 2 days opposite the river where our campsite was.  There was only one immigration officer on duty dealing with everyone leaving and entering Namibia.  Long queues were building up on both...Read More