That deck at the lodge is to die for! How did you resist not staying longer? Whew! So glad the ordeal of the border is past you now. I had done the same as you--just had flown into Zambia on the Victoria Falls side--never got the chance to visit Zambia by car. Can't wait for your new vlog adventures!
Looks as if Katima has changed a bit since I last saw it....didn't recognise any of it at all....mind you, it was forty-one years ago, so a bit of change must be expected. Another very enjoyable presentation, thanks.
The thing about Zambia border formalities is that you have to know what must be done. Acquaint yourself with the 'ground rules'; they're there but those Zambia border officials prey on people's ignorance of those 'ground rules'! And they cash in once in a while if you show ignorance! But go to the ',bosses' office rooms and get what must be done if you don't want to be extorted! Zambia is like that you find some corrupt govt officials and some honest ones who do the correct thing. Finally I am editing a bit by adding that you must be patient, tolerant; yes I hear you 'subservient' is the word because it is like border officials in Zambia wake up in a mood, they have an attitude that morning that will make the nicest person in the world lose their cool, calm and collectedness! It is largely true what you have said about Zambia border officers! Personally sometimes I have exploded. They can try your patience to the max!
I found the Zambian officials very professional and friendly. The problem is their un-co-ordinated systems. So many forms, so many processes, so many checks, so many forms, forms,forms! A time-and-motion studies professional's delight!
Namibia borders are straight forward as long as your papers are in order but Zambian borders officials mmmmmmm money is the only language they understand 😂.
Yes, that is what I was told. However, I found them polite, friendly and helpful. No attempts to seek a bribe. Their convoluted systems and multitudes of paper-work and taxes/fees are the problem. A A legacy of the British, I wonder?
I travelled tru Zambia from Cape town n at every town two army guys wanted to be bribed. At 3rdbpostbthe soldier called reinforcement so I cut the ph wire with my k nife n clobbered them. I was in bus n the entire bus commuters hooted with laughter
So disgusting. Don't paint us as corrupt. You could have just exhausted the required formalities. Zambia is so warm and welcoming a country. Go to Zimbabwe,Congo DR ,and a few others, so that you know the truth. You were just, unfortunately, handled by a few corrupt, thieving elements. It was a syndicate. We're NOT like that.
I'm not sure what you are disgusted about. I agree that Zambians are warm and inviting. It is a wonderful country! I did not come across ANY "corrupt, thieving elements", as you suggest. Nor did I fall prey to any "syndicates", as you also suggest I must have done. Unfortunately however, corruption in Southern Africa is endemic and travelers are cautious - as indeed they should be. I fortunately did not experience any corruption during my visit to Zambia. Nevertheless, in my opinion, crossing a Zambian border is an exhausting test of endurance and patience.
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Thanks buddy learned alot, fro. Your video
Glad to hear it!
That deck at the lodge is to die for! How did you resist not staying longer? Whew! So glad the ordeal of the border is past you now. I had done the same as you--just had flown into Zambia on the Victoria Falls side--never got the chance to visit Zambia by car. Can't wait for your new vlog adventures!
That deck is magnificent - the breakfast place. An extraordinary lodge with great owners!
Thank you
A brilliant video. Very informative.
Thank you.
Watching your vids from Tanzania. Great adventures!
Hoping to see more vids from you. Go for it
Looks as if Katima has changed a bit since I last saw it....didn't recognise any of it at all....mind you, it was forty-one years ago, so a bit of change must be expected. Another very enjoyable presentation, thanks.
Yes, hardly recognizable. You should however remember the power station building. It is still there - at what used to be the entrance to the town.
41 years ago I was 2 years old
Love your video's
Thank you.
Explaining the nightmare i had to go through a couple of years back at the Lembombo border, mind you it was before 8 o'clock in the morning. Maagtag
Example if you have purchase your car from n bank they will be able to and can issue you with a cross border clearance certificate
Yes, that is true. BUT this is the INTERPOL Clearance Certificate, not the normal SAPS one.
The thing about Zambia border formalities is that you have to know what must be done. Acquaint yourself with the 'ground rules'; they're there but those Zambia border officials prey on people's ignorance of those 'ground rules'! And they cash in once in a while if you show ignorance! But go to the ',bosses' office rooms and get what must be done if you don't want to be extorted! Zambia is like that you find some corrupt govt officials and some honest ones who do the correct thing. Finally I am editing a bit by adding that you must be patient, tolerant; yes I hear you 'subservient' is the word because it is like border officials in Zambia wake up in a mood, they have an attitude that morning that will make the nicest person in the world lose their cool, calm and collectedness! It is largely true what you have said about Zambia border officers! Personally sometimes I have exploded. They can try your patience to the max!
I found the Zambian officials very professional and friendly. The problem is their un-co-ordinated systems. So many forms, so many processes, so many checks, so many forms, forms,forms! A time-and-motion studies professional's delight!
Namibia borders are straight forward as long as your papers are in order but Zambian borders officials mmmmmmm money is the only language they understand 😂.
Yes, that is what I was told. However, I found them polite, friendly and helpful. No attempts to seek a bribe. Their convoluted systems and multitudes of paper-work and taxes/fees are the problem. A A legacy of the British, I wonder?
I travelled tru Zambia from Cape town n at every town two army guys wanted to be bribed. At 3rdbpostbthe soldier called reinforcement so I cut the ph wire with my k
nife n clobbered them. I was in bus n the entire bus commuters hooted with laughter
Sesheke not 'Shesheke' buddy
You are right. Thanks!
So disgusting. Don't paint us as corrupt. You could have just exhausted the required formalities. Zambia is so warm and welcoming a country. Go to Zimbabwe,Congo DR ,and a few others, so that you know the truth.
You were just, unfortunately, handled by a few corrupt, thieving elements. It was a syndicate. We're NOT like that.
I'm not sure what you are disgusted about. I agree that Zambians are warm and inviting. It is a wonderful country! I did not come across ANY "corrupt, thieving elements", as you suggest. Nor did I fall prey to any "syndicates", as you also suggest I must have done. Unfortunately however, corruption in Southern Africa is endemic and travelers are cautious - as indeed they should be. I fortunately did not experience any corruption during my visit to Zambia. Nevertheless, in my opinion, crossing a Zambian border is an exhausting test of endurance and patience.