Activity day but none of us are all that keen to go rafting, some of the crew went big last night! It was fantastic that they still managed an episode of Master Chef Zambia at the end of the night. The winning entry being eggs boiled in the kettle with Aromat and pepper. In a surprising move these weren't all shelled proving some essential calcium in the meal.
After a slow start we got mobile and went down to the falls. There is still a lot of water passing over these falls even though the surrounding countryside is in drought. At its height in summer, 50 million litres per second flow over these falls. The Zambezi forms the border between Zambia and Zimbabwe. This results in part of the falls being in Zambia and some in Zimbabwe. The Zambian name for the falls is Mosi-oa-Tunyu mean's the cloud that thunders. The noise from the water thundering over the falls is deafening, and the mist/rain rises up in the air and can be seen for miles. The falls were formed as a result of a massive seismic shift. This left a zigzag tear in the landscape where the falls drop between the banks. This means you can walk on the other side of the bank and look right onto the falls. When you get close to the falls the spray is like rain.
Health and safety in a first world country would have a fit. I wonder how many lives have been lost when people slip over the bank in the wet slimy conditions with no fences or barriers. The Zambian side is much shorter than the Zim side but it is impressive none the less.
All the spray makes a permanently wet area around the falls creating a very different micro climate from the arid landscape typical of the area.
We were hoping to eat at the falls but there really isn't anything there except very expensive hotels so we made it back to town and had the nicest Indian food I have every had.
We had booked the evening cruise on the river which took us up the bank of the island opposite the Zambezi Waterfront where we were staying. We didn't see any Ele's but did see Hippo's, Crocodile, Green Backed Heron complete with tiger fish in its mouth along with Dikop's, Jacana's, Cattle Egrets, Bee Eaters and many more birds.
Being an "all you can drink cruise" the boat soon became very festive as we were mostly put footers including The Crestfesters, The Calendar Girls, Team Maverick, Sargerofti, Fanaticus, shotgun front, Team Afreeaka, The Retro Soles. It was hard to believe that it was only 7.30 when we excited the boat.
A few more festivities later and a serenade from the Bagpipe Whisperer and we decided to go into town to check out the Fezbar. This was my first experience of an African bar and it was pretty hectic as the crowd built up. I had my first strawberry lips and a tequila shot, I swear I only had one of each . Departing early I was asking for a taxi and a couple of locals gave me a lift home which is typical of this very friendly frontier town. I must say I am amazed at the friendly people and the safe feeling around this town, in fact everywhere we have been has felt safe.
After a slow start we got mobile and went down to the falls. There is still a lot of water passing over these falls even though the surrounding countryside is in drought. At its height in summer, 50 million litres per second flow over these falls. The Zambezi forms the border between Zambia and Zimbabwe. This results in part of the falls being in Zambia and some in Zimbabwe. The Zambian name for the falls is Mosi-oa-Tunyu mean's the cloud that thunders. The noise from the water thundering over the falls is deafening, and the mist/rain rises up in the air and can be seen for miles. The falls were formed as a result of a massive seismic shift. This left a zigzag tear in the landscape where the falls drop between the banks. This means you can walk on the other side of the bank and look right onto the falls. When you get close to the falls the spray is like rain.
Health and safety in a first world country would have a fit. I wonder how many lives have been lost when people slip over the bank in the wet slimy conditions with no fences or barriers. The Zambian side is much shorter than the Zim side but it is impressive none the less.
All the spray makes a permanently wet area around the falls creating a very different micro climate from the arid landscape typical of the area.
We were hoping to eat at the falls but there really isn't anything there except very expensive hotels so we made it back to town and had the nicest Indian food I have every had.
We had booked the evening cruise on the river which took us up the bank of the island opposite the Zambezi Waterfront where we were staying. We didn't see any Ele's but did see Hippo's, Crocodile, Green Backed Heron complete with tiger fish in its mouth along with Dikop's, Jacana's, Cattle Egrets, Bee Eaters and many more birds.
Being an "all you can drink cruise" the boat soon became very festive as we were mostly put footers including The Crestfesters, The Calendar Girls, Team Maverick, Sargerofti, Fanaticus, shotgun front, Team Afreeaka, The Retro Soles. It was hard to believe that it was only 7.30 when we excited the boat.
A few more festivities later and a serenade from the Bagpipe Whisperer and we decided to go into town to check out the Fezbar. This was my first experience of an African bar and it was pretty hectic as the crowd built up. I had my first strawberry lips and a tequila shot, I swear I only had one of each . Departing early I was asking for a taxi and a couple of locals gave me a lift home which is typical of this very friendly frontier town. I must say I am amazed at the friendly people and the safe feeling around this town, in fact everywhere we have been has felt safe.
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