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Segera Highway Motel – Tanzania – S05.19.489 E038.33.159 1 070 ft amsl -30/10/02 – 3 000 TS pppn

The motel has a lawned area behind the restaurant, which serves as the camping ground. It was okay. The ablution facility was a little strange – the shower is over the toilet – and one did not have a drain – interesting. We met a German couple that were travelling Africa in style – a Mercedes truck – a real beauty. They had already been down South and were on their way North – heading for home. Good luck and safe travels.

We took a leisurely drive Southwards and eventually decided to call it a day when we found a campsite halfway through Baobab Valley.

Baobab Valley Resource Campsite – S07.31.368 E036.35.988 1 667 ft amsl – TS 3 000 pppn – 31/10/02 – 01/11/02



This campsite was a wonderful surprise for us! Firstly we met Bob again, an Egyptian we had met in Malawi when we were heading north – it was great to catch up with all the news and it was good to see you again Bob. Secondly, we did not expect such a great campsite. Thirdly the weather was excellent – just what we needed – dry and warm. We enjoyed it so much we stayed for two nights.

The campsite is across the river to the Udzungwa National Park, and we were able to do some game viewing from the Camp’s River Bank. We saw buck, crocodile, warthog, baboons and what we think is was a Puku. We also saw many varieties of birds.


Flower of the great Baobab Tree

Travelling along the Dar es salaam highway we came across this General Tyre sign.



We were not too impressed with the means used to get the message across …

Mbeya – Green View Inn – S08.53.778 E033.27.030 5 574 ft amsl – TS2 250 pppn – 02/11/02

A very enterprising local businessman has built an Inn and campsite in Mbeya. It certainly has great potential – he is still busy with the construction of two chalets.
For a stop over we found it reasonable and convenient.

After much debating about whether to go directly into Zambia from Tanzania or to go through Malawi, we agreed to travel through Malawi and this time to take in the Chintheche Strip, as last time we where in the area we turned back at Nkhata Bay. The border crossing was quick and uneventful. We exchanged money at the border and feel we got a good rate (MK82 - $1)

Nkhwazi Lodge – 03/11/02 – - MK200 pppn

Our hosts, Jim and Elsje were brilliant and we soon felt like we were with old friends.
We also met with Greg and Maylin who have travelled extensively – 2 years with a motorbike and now they have a very smart Toyota pick-up.

Dennis has learnt how to play – boules! Sue learnt to make bread – at long last!



Beach at Nkhwazi on Lake Malawi - brilliant



Dawn Lake Malawi