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Monthly Archives: June 2013
Newsflash – second article published
Good news! The second of two articles have been published in the July issue of 4×4 Magazine in the UK (www.4x4i.com). Here is the link to the latest issue online: http://www.4x4i.com/magazine/latest-issue.html. Please support the magazine and rush out and buy … Continue reading
Towards Malawi
Once again, we needed to keep the wheels turning, this time heading towards the border with Malawi. First, though, we had 2 car issues to sort out. One tyre has had a barely noticeable leak since Morocco. The rough roads … Continue reading
Posted in Zambia
Tagged Africa, Chipata, Mama Rula, overland travel, southern Africa, travel, Tribal Textiles, Zambia
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South Luangwa National Park
South Luangwa National Park is situated in the south east corner of Zambia between the Great East Road to Malawi and the Great North Road to Tanzania. It has a number of lodges in the park, and a good network … Continue reading
Posted in National Parks, Zambia
Tagged Africa, National Park, overland travel, South Luangwa National Park, southern Africa, travel, Zambezi River, Zambia
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Heading eastwards
After the superb experience of Leopard Hill, the tar road to Luangwa Bridge was a big anti-climax. It is not busy, it is not scenic, and it is not interesting. We arrived at Luangwa Bridge Camp in the early afternoon. … Continue reading
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Tagged Africa, Camping, Luangwa Bridge Camp, overland travel, South Luangwa, southern Africa, travel, Tundwe Camp, Zambia
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Leopard Hills
I’m grinning from ear to ear! Today was a super day of driving in Africa (at least the first half). We drove Leopard Hill, a gravel road connecting the Zambezi to the Great East Road in Zambia. We spent last … Continue reading
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Tagged Africa, Leopard Hill, overland travel, southern Africa, travel, Zambia
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Along the lower Zambezi
With a short day ahead of us, we left the shores of Lake Kariba to head further downstream along the Zambezi River. But first, we joined the border traffic heading for the Chirundu Border Post. No, we weren’t crossing into … Continue reading
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Tagged Africa, Kiambi Safari Lodge, Lake Kariba, overland travel, southern Africa, travel, Zambezi River, Zambia
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Visiting the inland sea
After 2 long days of driving, we finally sat on the white beach with drink in hand and gazed at the calm waters extending to the horizon. It was hard to believe that this was no ocean we were staring … Continue reading
Posted in Zambia
Tagged Africa, Camping, Eagles Rest Camp, Kariba Dam, Kariba Dam Wall, Lake Kariba, overland travel, Siavonga, southern Africa, travel, Zambia
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Livin’ it up in Livingstone
After our very expensive border crossing – and feeling skint after parting with US$200 for the experience – we decided it was time to be budget conscious for a little while. Also, we were meeting an online friend in Livingstone, … Continue reading
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Tagged Africa, Camping, Jollyboys, overland travel, southern Africa, travel, Vic Falls, Victoria Falls, Zambia
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Budget Update – Namibia
We thoroughly enjoyed our time in Namibia – it has been a country African GirlChild has wanted to visit for many years. So, despite it seeming like a detour, we did a 5 week tour of Namibia, starting and finishing … Continue reading
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Tagged Africa, Camping, Namibia, overland budget, overland travel, southern Africa, southern Africa budget, travel, travel budget
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Last stop in Namibia
It had to come to an end. Our time in Namibia has been incredible, and we have only really scratched the surface of what there is to explore, see and experience. But there is much of Africa waiting for … Continue reading
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Tagged Africa, Caprivi House, Katima Mulilo, overland travel, southern Africa, travel
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