My most memorable border crossing was from Zambia into Botswana at Kazangula. After we had travelled across Lake Kariba from Zimbabwe to Zambia we stayed for a night at Cubu Cabins where we had stayed when visiting Victoria Falls on our way to Malawi. We had wanted to visit Prince Sibeso again in the South … Continue reading Kazungula Border Post: My terrifying experience.
Zambia
Ferry trip across Lake Kariba.
Early morning on Lake Kariba, by Morag Noffke. The ferry trip was a highlight for Derek. He had been really excited to be travelling by boat. For some strange reason even although my father was a seafaring ship’s captain and I had been brought up on boats as a young girl I do not share … Continue reading Ferry trip across Lake Kariba.
Traveling via Zambia and Zimbabwe to Lake Kariba.
As I already mentioned, we had planned to travel back to South Africa through Mozambique as many of our friends had done in the past but we heard the news that it was not safe to travel back that way and so we went back on an unplanned adventure through Zambia and stayed at two … Continue reading Traveling via Zambia and Zimbabwe to Lake Kariba.
Our highlights in Zambia
Next leg of our journey will be Malawi but before we continue, here are some of the photos of the highlights of our trip through Southern Zambia. The big tree where we slept in the garden of Prince Sibeso, Mwani.Zambezi River.Camping at Cubu Cabins.Victoria FallsVictoria Falls. Moorings Camping site, Monze, Zambia. Photo by Morag NoffkeTravelling … Continue reading Our highlights in Zambia
From Livingstone to Monze
We passed many trucks, bicycles, pedestrians and a train on this leg of the journey. We had to charge our car battery as it was flat, before we could leave, this particular morning. We were using a fridge that was connected to the car battery. Luckily we had what we needed to charge it. We … Continue reading From Livingstone to Monze
Camping with Crocodiles
The reality of crocodiles. I was afraid of the crocodiles, well who wouldn’t be? We had been warned that the crocodiles are active during the day; this is when they will prey upon you. We were not to go too close to the water’s edge as they lie very still, camouflaged, waiting for their prey. … Continue reading Camping with Crocodiles
A very eventful day in the Africa, 2013
Popa falls, Derek's experience.The story continues from last week, Poppa Falls: The ups and downs, so as I told you I was beside myself with anxiety, fear and worry all wrapped up in one. You know when you get so worried when someone close to you is late and then when you see them you … Continue reading A very eventful day in the Africa, 2013