Hubers go Africa

One day directly at the lake shore, another one overviewing  the lake. And feelings at this wonderful spot, as if we were on „our“ northern Italian lakes: Lago di Garda, Lago di Como, Lago Maggiore. Just deserted. We are always the only guests. Probably no wonder, given the three risk factors: bilharzia in the water,…

One of the largest ethnic groups in Zambia is the Bemba, whose king is the „Chitimukulu“. I mention this because I find the succession of his royal dignity so interesting: it is not transferred to the son, but to a nephew of the Chitimukulu. For the son could eventually have been conceived by a different…

60% of Zambia’s 12 million inhabitants are younger than 20 years. In almost all Zambian villages there are large signs and references to the respective school buildings. Since independence in 1964, Zambia has invested a great deal of Money and has significantly reduced the illiteracy rate. Healthcare however remains a challenge. The life expectancy of these…

Victoria Falls (also known as “The Smoke That Thunders” or “Mosi-oa-Tunya” before David L. renamed them in honour of his Queen) are on top of many bucket lists. If you ever have the opportunity to visit this awesome natural wonder, grab it with both hands.  For us it’s the second time here – after a visit…

Our way to the east, to Victoria Falls is the annual flooding area of the Zambezi river, which makes it a terrible potholes course including a gravel travel (pic: reducing air pressure in the tyres). We visit Livingstone, a small town named after David L. Until 1935 it was the capital of the former Northern Rhodesia. Dr.…

For entering Zambia we have to pick up our stamps at 6 different Counters and pay various fees in different currencies: – Health Check – Immigration (80 USD for a double entry visa, payable only in USD!) – Carbon Emission Fee – Car insurance – Road Tax – Council fee In total: Just under 2…