Day 175… Wednesday 13th September At the border crossing into Tanzania and after explaining the situation to the immigration officer, he said he could process my visa in 4 minutes if I paid 100 US dollars in cash. No choice and no refund offered on a visa rejection. Infuriating! Exchanged Malawian kwacha into Tanzanian Shillings. ...Read More
Days 173 – 174… Monday 11th and Tuesday 12th September Tanzania E-visa has been denied but Allen’s has been approved. Followed up with a request as to the reason why but not expecting any response. The plan is to try my luck at the border. Allen’s perspective… Over the last few years a number of...Read More
Day 172… Sunday 10th September Chatted to fellow guests an American couple Brad and Linda. Their first trip to Africa. Set off on a 3 and half hour drive north slightly inward from the lake as this was the better road to follow for part of the route. Went through a windy mountain with plenty...Read More
Day 170… Friday 8th September A 5 hour drive today heading further north along Lake Malawi. Beautiful views and many rural villages. There were police or military officers stationed in every village along our route standing in high visibility jackets but not attempting to stop us. It became apparent that they were waiting for something...Read More
Day 169… Thursday 7th September Drove north up the lake for 2 and a 1/2 hour journey. Roads in very bad condition and progress was slow. The journey took twice as long. Passed many rural villages with tomatoes, watermelon, fish and coal being sold at the roadside. Cycles are the main mode of transport along...Read More
Day 168… Wednesday 6th September Stopped by the police for a rear break light check – phew all working fine. Drove through Lilongwe with slow moving traffic and many cycles. Large advertisements everywhere and road building in earnest. Our campsite ‘Cool Runnings’ is run by a British lady and is a large grassed area with...Read More
Day 166… Monday 4th September Managed to find an insurance office in Chipata (google maps was no help) and purchased ‘yellow card’ insurance to cover Greta for Malawi, Tanzania and Kenya (790 kwacha/£30.64 for 3 months, cash only). A bustling border town which has grown hugely since the last visit 10 years ago. There were...Read More
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