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June 8: Game Drives in South Luangwa Nat’l Park

Up and ready to go before the sun is up, AGAIN; this is no way to treat a non-morning-person! We all pile into our Land Rover for our first game drive of the day. This took us throughout the section … Continue reading

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June 7: Bridge Camp to South Luangwa National Park

Another long day of driving today. Up before dawn, yet again, followed by many hours on the road. The only road into South Luangwa National Park (http://www.zambiatourism.com/travel/nationalparks/sluangwa.htm) is currently being upgraded (on African-time). So, we got treated to 3 hours of bumpy-fun … Continue reading

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June 6: Vic Falls to Bridge Camp on the Luangwa River

We were up at 5:00 am this morning – no hint of sunrise, our breath creating foggy shrouds around our faces in the chill air. Roger and I got a quick tent folding lesson in the dark, then we shoved … Continue reading

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June 04: Camping on the shore of the Mighty Zambezi

We had a last leisurely breakfast at The Green Tree Lodge and Andrew and Vickie drove us the short (approximately 10 minute) distance to our next part of the adventure. We’re meeting our overland expedition group at the Zambezi Waterfront … Continue reading

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