Wednesday, August 10, 2022

Zambia





After saying goodbye to Malawi (Check out Robbie and Diana hanging w the local kids!) we make a beeline for Zambia. Now, African borders can be a challenge. Slow, inefficient, maddening. You have to find your inner Zen when working your way up the line and presenting your passport to that immigration official. Remember you are in Africa. 


The Zambia border was no different. But after several hours, we were once again on the road, scratching our way to South Luangwa National Park. Why? Well because we’re doing another game drive, silly! You come to Africa for the animals, after all. Well, at least you should be. Or it should be near the top of your list when scribbling down all the reasons you want to visit this fascinating continent. You’re definitely not coming for the crappy borders. 


We make it to our campsite after several hours bouncing down rutted roads and pitch our tents. A visitor even stops by to greet me. But no time to chat as I’m off to another game drive…


Janet’s made a new friend. 



We hop into our Landcruisers and take off… 


First stop on our tour: Zebra alley. 




Next up: Baboon Blvd. (They’re so busy!)





Crocodile Creek:


Hippo Plaza



Bird Terrace






Then we take a little break for tea and coffee at Hippo Circle. 


(Janet and Tony scoping out the big guys…)

Then we’re back on our drive. Stopping briefly at Impala Circle. 


Then we come to our favorite stop: Lion Lane:






We’ve got a big boy. And after his nap, he yawns and walks right past our truck! Did you notice we have no doors or windows?



As we roll back to camp, after another successful game drive, we’re treated to yet another amazing African sunset… 



Next morning it’s time to pack up and hit the road again… What a life!!