01/18 – Ngorogoro Crater – 27 Jun 2019

I decided to do a day trip to the crater after speaking to a SA couple at Ma & PJ’s snake park. I negotiated a price of $200, with a pick up from Keratu which is just outside the gate. The night before I had met another SA couple who said it was definitely worthContinue reading "01/18 – Ngorogoro Crater – 27 Jun 2019"

01/17 – Tanzania 4 – 23-26 June 2019 – KILIMANJARO

Sun 23 June 2019: Since I have to wait until Monday for my documents, I decided to do a circuit of Kilimanjaro National Park.,  The first 75km is uphill on reasonable, if twisty roads. It’s cold and I realise I probably should have worn my leather jacket. Before long I have passed 5 000 ft (1Continue reading "01/17 – Tanzania 4 – 23-26 June 2019 – KILIMANJARO"

01/16 – Tanzania 3 – 19-22 June 2019

19 June 2019: So, I left you as I arrived in Dar-Es-Salaam. That was nearly 2 weeks ago now, so I thought I’d skip ahead bring things up-to-date and then go backwards. I arrived back in Dar on Weds 19th and took a taxi, from the port, to collect the bike. It started first prod! IContinue reading "01/16 – Tanzania 3 – 19-22 June 2019"

01/14 – Tanzania 1 – 07-10 June 2019

           Heading into the first country I haven’t been to before! 07 June 2019: The border procedures are straight forward. Fill in the yellow fever book, fill in arrivals card - I already have a visa, then give customs all the necessary details and get a TIP. At first this is for 30 days, but whenContinue reading "01/14 – Tanzania 1 – 07-10 June 2019"

01/13 – MALAWI 2 – 04 – 06 June 2019

Tue/Wed 04-05 Jun I arrived at Mayoka Village, and yes, the tar – well concrete – does go all the way to the gate. Still the first impression was a bit of a shock. The place is perched on a steep hillside bordering Lake Malawi. It’s a well-constructed and well-established place, but camping is clearlyContinue reading "01/13 – MALAWI 2 – 04 – 06 June 2019"

01/12 – MALAWI 1 – 02-04 June 2019

Sun 02 June Entering Malawi was fun! A truck was unloading outside the customs buildings and millions of people were milling about trying to identify their luggage and get it cleared. I parked my bike at the side of the crowd, in what turned out to be the middle of the road! I had toContinue reading "01/12 – MALAWI 1 – 02-04 June 2019"

01/11 – MOZAMBIQUE 3 – 02 June 2019

Sun 02 June The day started well; I was informed by Nevisson (duty manager at the Villa) that I was not being charged for my stay at Villa Habsburg! Thank you Frank (and Gerry). Then an excellent breakfast before setting off at about 0830. Villa Hapsburg dining room - a definite period look and feel!Continue reading "01/11 – MOZAMBIQUE 3 – 02 June 2019"

01/10 – ON THE ROAD AGAIN! – 01 June 2019

Sat 01 June 2019At 7 o’clock on a Saturday morning, it was cold! Wrapped up and still chilly! I set off after a delay of some 4 weeks fixing and upgrading things on the bike. Some of the bits I was waiting for hadn’t arrived, but I decided they weren’t essential to the success ofContinue reading "01/10 – ON THE ROAD AGAIN! – 01 June 2019"

01/09 – Mozambique 2 – 24-30 April-

Bobole - 24 April 2019 Up early and ready to go after breakfast. My plan was now to get back to Harare, get the visas I needed and get back on the road with as little delay as possible. The planned itinerary is to get to Chidenguele today, then overnight in Massinga, Vilanculos, Chiboma, MutareContinue reading "01/09 – Mozambique 2 – 24-30 April-"

01/08 – Mozambique 1 – 03 May

03 May 2019 Getting out of SA and into Mozambique was easy; it took about 45 minutes altogether, which included getting a visa ($100) and a free temporary import permit (TIP).  Outside, I tried to change some money as I knew that the upcoming tolls only accepted cash, but to no avail - nobody wantedContinue reading "01/08 – Mozambique 1 – 03 May"