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Blog 10 - Zambia
We continued along the lake toward the capital of Malawi, Lilongwe. Tracey and Steve stopped to do a quick shop while the rest of us headed to the campsite on the outskirts of town. The campsite was small but comfortable. A quick night stop before we made our way across the border into Zambia.
Zambia is much drier than Malawi, as soon as you cross the border the change in scenery is evident. Our first night was spent at Mama Rulla, a large campsite and lodge with ample space and plenty of green grass to camp on. We arrived in good time and enjoyed the quiet environment.
 Driving through Zambia |
 Game drive, South Luangwa |
The following morning we started out early as we had been told the road to South Luangwa National Park was in very bad condition and could take us up to 8 hours to get there. Luckily the road was in better condition then we expected and we arrived at lunch time.
The campsite is situated on the shores of Luangwa River, the only thing separating us from the game park. It is not much of a barrier as we watched elephants wander through the campsite, monkeys swing above us in the trees, hippos and crocs wallowed in the waters. That afternoon we climbed into a custom built safari truck with our local guide for a late afternoon/evening game drive. We had not travelled too far before the truck ground to a halt – bogged! It took some effort and about 30 minutes before we were on our way once again. We spent a few hours out in the park with herds of zebra, gazelle, and a few predators! The park is heavily wooded making spotting animals a challenge compared to other parks we have been through so it was a great bonus to have a few pairs of local eyes to spot the wildlife.
We enjoyed a couple of days in this little unknown place of African paradise, game driving and relaxing by the shores of Luangwa River before our next highlight of Livingstone and the famous Victoria Falls.
 Livingstone cruise |
 Jetboating, Livingstone |
Livingstone is a quiet town made famous from its location next to Victoria Falls or as the locals call it the "smoke that thunder" and thunder does it ever. Victoria Falls did not disappoint - the sheer enormous size of the waterfall is simply amazing - from every angle it feels like it is raining as the spray from the Falls gently lands on unsuspecting tourists.
We decided to go on a cruise along the Zambezi, a cruise is one way of describing it with all drinks included it was a rather civilised way to watch the sun set in the distance while sipping a gin and tonic or 2 or 3.
It is impossible to get bored in Livingstone between the Falls, microlighting, jet boating, walking with lions, rhino trekking and bungee jumping to name a few there was more than enough to keep us busy for a few days. After a couple of days it was time to move on once again.
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