We reached Lusaka, capital of Zambia, after 3 long days on the road. The only real highlights of these three days, apart from interesting scenery, was the stunning views from Luongwe Suspension Bridge and Trevor nearly being refused entry to Zambia due to his yellow fever certificate not having a date on it. Border guards needed monetary persuasion to allow Trevor entry to the country and we felt it was slightly ironic that the first sign we passed in Zambia was ...

We have spent 5 nights in Livingstone rather than 2 nights here and 3 nights over the border on the Zimbabwean side of Vic Falls due to Foreign & Commonwealth advice regarding the troubles in Zimbabwe. Victoria Falls is simply stunning. We are here just after the end of rainy season so the waters are very high and the falls are at their most impressive. We spent half a day wandering round Vic Falls National Park - getting drenched by the spray from the Fall...