Kategorie: 2017
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The Vic(toria) Falls
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…
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The next generation
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…
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Succession of the Chitimukulu
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…
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Lake Kariba
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,…
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Zimbabwe
First impressions from the third country of this year’s trip: The impressive, over 600 metres wide and 130 metres high dam wall of Lake Kariba, which is said to have to be renovated urgently in order to protect it from dam rupture. Two classic white properties that are still advertised in this year’s travel guide…
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Fuel supply
The concern about the lack of fuel supply in Zimbabwe was unfounded. In Kariba we were served at this animal friendly petrol station. Did I actually tell you that the fuel pump was out of order again? This year the other of the two cables was corroded. (More pictures of our photographic game hunting will…
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Mana Pools and a somewhat different campsite
There are two ways to stay in Mana Pools National Park on the southern shore of Zambezi: Private lodges, all of which offer luxury and cost $600-1,000 USD per person. Or in the state camps, which offer only one thing for their equally high price: their fantastic location. No supply, no fencing and therefore a…
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A Game Walk
Together with a guide we set out on foot to stalk game. An interesting experience: Wild animals flee from pedestrians rather than from cars. With one exception: an elephant cow with two young animals comes directly to us. She waves her ears and snorts audibly. Race or stay? We are happy for our guide. He takes…
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Successful Hunters
From a distance we see a pack of wild dogs hunting. Hours later we meet the 20 animals again. They made their kill. Wild dogs are more successful hunters than big cats, they kill their victims in 95 out of 100 cases. Today, they are one of the most endangered species in Africa, with an…