Zambia: ferries, waterfalls and potholes...

It's the 19th of December ... we were up early to make our way across the Zambezi via the Kazangula Ferry. BE AWARE of the "runners" - rather do all the paperwork yourself and prevent utter disbelief when having to "cough-up" the runner fee. We left the border to view the magnificent VIC FALLS. It was running low and you could see a lot more through the spray. We had a quick bite at the Steers (yes, you heard right, STEERS) and then off to ride the worst road in Africa, from Vic Falls to Zimba. The day was extremely long mainly due to the additional 2 hours it took to ride 70kms. We ended up riding through "polluted" Lusaka at 8pm and the traffic was horrific. Eureka Campsite - PLEEZZZZZ get a sign, 'cause we had to pay $200 for a room at the Holiday Inn OUCH!!!!!! that was way above our budget.

The road to Zimba.

Being the 20th - this was day four and the 'rear ends' were being punished by those soft BMW seats. Yeh right!!!!

The route from Lusaka to Chipata via the Luanga Bridge is certainly the most beautiful and rewarding ride in Zambia. The unfortunate part was buying petrol from the local mafia at R27 a litre. The rewarding part was that the local kids were asking for pens, pity we only had one. That kid was a 'wanted man" after that! Throughout the whole journey the bridge is the only place that we were asked, "What do you have for me today?" and our reply to the man holding the AK-47 was, "Unfortunately, nothing today!".

Luanga Bridge

Whilst putting in petrol in Nyimba, we were challenged to a race by a friendly guy on a DT125, but he then admitted that he would have needed a head start, so he left having a jolly good laugh. Each town has its village idiot. This town idiot focussed on Penni and after having touched Ken's bike repeatedly and being warned off, he fined moved over to his object of concerntration - Penni's rear! hee hee, we had a good laugh. This was all harmless. We finally reach Chipata (look at the photie - it looks alot like Mombasa, Kenya). We stayed at Mama Rulas. It was an awesome sanctuary with excellent food, beer and company. Specials thanks to Linda for all the valuable info she gave us.