At the outset of our trip we decided not to take Malaria prophylactics but chatting to someone who had lost 15kg in a recent three week bout in Mozambique got us re-thinking. When we learned that some of Pete’s Zimbabwean family routinely take Deltaprim, we decided to do likewise as a bad bout of malaria would completely derail the trip. It’s a once weekly dose, very inexpensive and apparently effective against a high percentage of malarial attacks. Continue reading From the Zambezi to the north of Mozambique
The magic of Mana Pools
Mana Pools is one of those very special places in Africa that deeply touches your soul. Once you have been to Mana you will always yearn to return. We both have been to Mana before and we agreed that it would certainly be one of the highlights of our trip.
Exploring the southern shores of Lake Kariba
A gentle breeze from the water cools the hot day and a fish eagle calls every now and again as I look out over the blue expanse of Lake Kariba. The water gently laps the shore and I drink in the peace and quiet, sitting here at Musumu Lodge campsite near Binga.
We decided to give Hwange a miss and rather explore the southern shores of Lake Kariba. The road to Binga heading north from the Cross Roads junction on the A8 ‘highway’ was surprisingly good with only a few stretches badly potholed. Continue reading Exploring the southern shores of Lake Kariba