Nothing to report here other than to say that I returned to Lusaka en route to Luangwa National Parks and spent 3 nights at Pioneer Camp, the same place I stayed previously and reported on, getting some R&R. The main reason for delaying in Lusaka for 3 nights instead of 1 was to wait for the delivery of my Carnet de Passage (CDF). A Carnet is essentially like a visa for the vehicle and allows you to “import” your vehicle into certain countries without paying a huge bond feeb that is something like 80-90% of the vehicle’s value – yikes! On my trip, Kenya is the only pain-in-the-you-know-what country that requires a Carnet. Unfortunately, a Carnet involves putting a substantial amount of money on deposit with South Africa Automobile Association, which I will get back (or at least most of it) when I return the vehicle back to South Africa. The problem has been the total incompetence of the person in charge of Carnets at SAAA. I have been trying to get the damn thing for 3 months and at last arranged to have it shipped to Lusaka. It arrived today, at last, and I am once again on my way with papers in hand to eventually get into Kenya.
Cheers!
Good luck. You will see Mark and Kirstin for the end of your trip. Will you stay with them?
Thanks and yes i will meet up with them for a safari or two and then stay with them for a couple of days before leaving. Love ya.
So glad you finally have the Carnet. What a pain though! Can’t wait to see you in Masai Mara in a few weeks. The migration is in its peak right now there and hopefully will still be amazing when you arrive.
Hey Mook, I assume that you are now back in Kenya? Let’s stay in touch over the next few weeks as I progress since my schedule could flux a little. Heading to Luambe and then North Luangwa National Parks tomorrow. Very remote and rugged driving. Should be interesting. Cheers!