Sunday, 10.18.2009, 91 km
On to Zambia - We bought quickly in Kasane (Helmut and Rosi have with her and bush taxi, we met again - see 29.07.) and then drove to the border. The departure from Botswana was made quickly, but for entry into Zambia, it took again a lot of patience. For the ferry across the Zambezi, we had to pay 20 $ U.S.. Gave us only one from the Immigration Transit Visa (7 days - 50 $ U.S.), what we noticed first night in Livingstone. Carbontax we had to pay 200,000 Kwacha. The policy would 20,000 K and again for the insurance we had to shell out 112 500 K. We had no Kwacha (currency exchange is on Sundays) (to complete course on the condition of insurance with him), we held the insurance broker before the money. The new Carnet has been accepted without objection and so fortunately we went on the best paved road to Livingstone. In the "Livingstone Safari Lodge, guests can not seem to need (all empty, the staff of splashing in the pool and does not respond to the bell at the front desk) and so we went vis-a-vis the" Maramba River Lodge. Here we feel comfortable (though the receptionist said she had recently Elephants had - a part of the plant is destroyed and is being renovated).
Monday, 10/19/2009
Today we went for the first time in the city of immigration, because of the visas. Because they wanted to prolong it / change, we should ask directly at the border. So the 70 km back to the border and pending (it just had to many Dutch, a whole Overlander full) and then ask. Since we got the answer, we should do it in the regional office in the city. One of them actually called us into town and joined the service. So, back office in the city and back into the same. As says the boss (the one who was on the phone), "no, have to do the people at the border ..." He says indicate that they would cancel the visas and us a new one. After a while, discuss with other officials (one giggled, we would now certainly a bad opinion of Zambia - which was true), took the head of our passports stamped again and she was wearing a 30 days. Well, it is also red tape ...
Tuesday, 10/20/2009
Now that we are already the third day here, we wanted to look at the Victoria Falls but even still. Because of the little water they have just not mad impressive, but no matter, we enjoyed the walk on the rocks. However, the entrance and the parking fee is also not without risk.
In "Maramba" the evenings each a little "Wild Life": The Baboons make noise on their daily round, green monkeys looking at the pool for something to eat, hippos grunt up from the river, elephants walk the fence behind the camp along, frogs occupy water taps in the shower and two night monkeys (bush babies) are visiting us for the darken. They jump from tree to tree (or on the table) and are almost silent. Only the palm fronds they hear each case.
Wednesday, 21/10/2009 rafting on the Zambezi - and I've not been like this for all stories heard. Today's it now so that far. We were picked up on time and drove to the office of "Bundu Adventures" (one of at least three rafting companies). After paying U.S. $ 145 each for the "Fullday trip" we went with the other guests (a Päärchen from Australia and a family from England) and a troop of New Zealand kayaker to the Vic Falls. This made a short "Safety Instruction" (very short, compared with what we have learned in the raft guide course in Switzerland) and with a paddle, helmet and life vest armed, we scrambled down to the River. The carriers have the raft (a recent NRS boot) aufgepumt already, so we get in and make The first paddle exercises in the "Boiling Pot". The Safety Kayaker and the camera crew (two kayakers with play boats) were ready and when the guests of the 7 "Safpar" boats (Safari Par Excellence - another provider) came, we made our fast track for the first rapid. The Rapids have such lovely names like "Morning Glory", "Stairway to Heaven", "Toilet Bowl", "Gulliver's Travels," "Crashing Jaws of Death", "Overland Truck Eater" or "Tree Ugly Sisters." Only the "Commercial Suicide" we had to portage, which is too dangerous. In "Surprise Surprise" caught It then us. We went crazy (the boat "upset") and all were flying around wildly. However, since after each rapid is a quiet stretch of the river, we were able to collect all good swimmers back and continue (which of course Safetykayaker help it, but the cameramen were not here unfortunately ...). Here are some pictures from our Kamerakayaker:
We have enjoyed huge. The rafting is quite different from in Switzerland. Despite low water out of the Zambezi about 600,000 cubic ... At the take out location (to Rapid 25) we can take the cableway from the gorge and there is a small snack. The Bundu-truck takes us back to the lodge where we sink tired but happy in the folding chairs. Unfortunately, we have (or underestimated the high-sun) our legs a bit too little well lubricated and so we now have with bright red knees / thighs atone for it ...
Thursday, 22/10/2009
The sunburn is pretty heavy, and so we decide now insert a rest day. We still do laundry, but are usually at the pool.
Friday, 23/10/2009
After a long day in the shade (lounge and pool), we take on the insurance and conclude at the "Yellow Card" from. Insurance for the COMESA countries (applies to us in the following Countries: Tanzania, Kenya, Ethiopia and Sudan). So we need only return to Egypt to take out insurance. In the evening we go in the "Zigzag" eat.
Saturday, 24/10/2009
Another resting and washing day. It is again well over thirty degrees hot, so we usually sit by the pool.
Sunday, 25.10.2009, 471 km
A Road Trip - We drive all day. The first 70 km from Livingstone are much diversions (construction) and poor run, but then the tar road tiptop to Lusaka. In "Eureka Camping Park, we find a great site for the next two nights.
Monday, 10/26/2009 on the Visa Shopping - We have to Embassy of Tanzania down because we have read that the visa is cheaper here than at the border. The prices were however on 9 Aug. 2009 increased to $ 50 U.S., now it's probably the same as at the border. We spent the afternoon in the Kilimanjaro Restaurant and Internet Cafe. By 14 clock we could pick up the passes already and went to the "Eureka" returns.
Tuesday, 27.10.2009, 278 km Today we went
comfortably towards Tanzania. We went to the best paved road to the "Forest Inn. This is a lodge in the middle of a forest. We do not really know why that is just here, but it is beautiful, clean and relatively quiet (street is something close).
Wednesday, 10/28/2009, 495 km Another Road Trip - We want to track and we drove up to the hot springs of Kapishya. Until shortly after Serena, the road was great, but then there were suddenly huge potholes. Xenia is the first prompt reingedonnert. This was a trench (50 cm wide and 30 cm deep) across the street. The road was too long in mint condition ... As you lose the concentration ever heard. Then (and to the border with Tanzania) to drive was something to the game of concentration. Always had to watch out for the unexpected emergent holes. Then slow down and then speed up or evade rurchkriechen to 80 km / h ... on the small slopes (33 km) from the main road to Kapishiya we saw a few wildebeest, zebras and antelopes lyre. In the "Kapishiya Hot Spring" just enough time for a quick dip in the hot springs (40 degrees) and then cooked in the dark. Tomorrow it's off across the border into Tanzania.
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