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🔴 Russian attack damages border crossing with Moldova | 7/10
🇺🇦 🇲🇩

Border crossing point 'Tabaki' damaged in Odesa region
In Odesa region, a new Russian attack damaged the 'Tabaki' border crossing point with Moldova.

#OSINT #NewsGroup #Ukraine #Odesa #BorderCrossing #Moldova

🔴 Russian attack damages border crossing with Moldova | 7/10
🇺🇦 🇲🇩

Border crossing point 'Tabaki' damaged in Odesa region
In Odesa region, a new Russian attack damaged the 'Tabaki' border crossing point with Moldova.

#OSINT #NewsGroup #Ukraine #Odesa #BorderCrossing #Moldova

🔴 Russian attack damages border crossing with Moldova | 7/10
🇺🇦 🇲🇩

Border crossing point 'Tabaki' damaged in Odesa region
In Odesa region, a new Russian attack damaged the 'Tabaki' border crossing point with Moldova.

#OSINT #NewsGroup #Ukraine #Odesa #BorderCrossing #Moldova

Spain boosts security in Ceuta as calls appear online for another mass border rush – Europe

pain has beefed up police and military presence in its North African enclave of Ceuta amid social media…
#Spain #ES #Europe #Europa #EU #bordercrossing #ceuta #MigrantCrisis #Morocco
https://www.europesays.com/spain/71185/

https://www.europesays.com/iran/249361/ PM Al-Zaidi puts border corruption at top of government agenda – Shafaq News #AliAlZaidi #BorderCrossing #breaking #Corruption #Iraq #PMAlZaidiPutsBorderCorruptionAtTopOfGovernmentAgenda #Reform #SelfFinancing

Israel extends two EU missions in the Palestinian Territories

Israel has agreed to the extension of two EU missions in the Palestinian Territories until the end of…
#Europe #EU #bordercrossing #EuropeanUnion #Israel #IsraeliMinistryofForeignAffairs #Palestinianpolice #Palestinianterritories #policemission #RafahBorderCrossing
https://www.europesays.com/europe/113930/

Ceuta crisis prompts EU ministers to consider internal border checks

EU interior ministers will meet online on Tuesday to discuss a European response to the migration crisis in…
#Europe #EU #bordercrossing #Ceuta #emergencysituations #EUcountries #Europeangovernments #Europeanresponse #EuropeanUnion #Frontex #interiorministers #internalbordercontrols #mainlandEurope
https://www.europesays.com/europe/108620/

Death toll in Spain-Morocco border crisis in Ceuta reaches 67

Death toll in Spain-Morocco border crisis in Ceuta reaches 67 as tens of thousands cross back CEUTA, Spain…
#Spain #ES #Europe #Europa #EU #bordercrossing #breakwaterbarrier #ceuta #deathtoll #drown #Food #Immigration #JuanJesusVivas #Migrants #Morocco #NorthAfrica #sknd #stampede
https://www.europesays.com/spain/64331/

Spain reverses mass Ceuta crossings after 57 deaths

Spain accelerates repatriations Prime Minister Pedro Sánchez visited Ceuta on Friday and was met by protesters who shouted…
#Spain #ES #Europe #Europa #EU #bordercrossing #breakingnews #Migrants #Morocco #riot #unrest
https://www.europesays.com/spain/64105/

https://www.europesays.com/uk/1123371/ Spain reverses mass Ceuta crossings after 57 deaths #BorderCrossing #BreakingNews #EU #Europe #Migrants #Morocco #Riot #Spain #unrest

LIVE: Tarajal border crossing in Spain’s Ceuta

Views of the Tarajal border crossing in Spain's Ceuta, where thousands of people crossed from Morocco. #bordercrossing #migrants #Tarajal #Morocco #Ceuta #Spain #live #reuters #news Keep up with the latest news from around the world:

https://fllics.com/en/video/live-tarajal-border-crossing-in-spains-ceuta/

LIVE: Tarajal border crossing in Spain’s Ceuta

Views of the Tarajal border crossing in Spain's Ceuta, where thousands of people crossed from Morocco. #bordercrossing #migrants #Tarajal #Morocco #Ceuta #Spain #live #reuters #news Keep up with the latest news from around the world:

https://fllics.com/en/video/live-tarajal-border-crossing-in-spains-ceuta/

LIVE: Tarajal border crossing in Spain’s Ceuta

Views of the Tarajal border crossing in Spain's Ceuta, where thousands of people crossed from Morocco. #bordercrossing #migrants #Tarajal #Morocco #Ceuta #Spain #live #reuters #news Keep up with the latest news from around the world:

https://fllics.com/en/video/live-tarajal-border-crossing-in-spains-ceuta/

LIVE: Tarajal border crossing in Spain’s Ceuta

Views of the Tarajal border crossing in Spain's Ceuta, where thousands of people crossed from Morocco. #bordercrossing #migrants #Tarajal #Morocco #Ceuta #Spain #live #reuters #news Keep up with the latest news from around the world:

https://fllics.com/en/video/live-tarajal-border-crossing-in-spains-ceuta/

LIVE: Tarajal border crossing in Spain’s Ceuta

Views of the Tarajal border crossing in Spain's Ceuta, where thousands of people crossed from Morocco. #bordercrossing #migrants #Tarajal #Morocco #Ceuta #Spain #live #reuters #news Keep up with the latest news from around the world:

https://fllics.com/en/video/live-tarajal-border-crossing-in-spains-ceuta/

Good Morning #Canada
The Gordie Howe International Bridge is now open after a decades long battle to stop development by the privately U.S. owned Ambassador Bridge. Here's a little bit of background on why the Macoun family spent millions to keep the new bridge from opening. It doesn't reference the corruption, the payment to Trump to intervene on their behalf, but explains why they expect a significant loss of revenue.

#CanadaIsAwesome #Economy #BorderCrossing
https://youtu.be/Ob6lb6VI12k

Good Morning #Canada
The Gordie Howe International Bridge is now open after a decades long battle to stop development by the privately U.S. owned Ambassador Bridge. Here's a little bit of background on why the Macoun family spent millions to keep the new bridge from opening. It doesn't reference the corruption, the payment to Trump to intervene on their behalf, but explains why they expect a significant loss of revenue.

#CanadaIsAwesome #Economy #BorderCrossing
https://youtu.be/Ob6lb6VI12k

Good Morning #Canada
The Gordie Howe International Bridge is now open after a decades long battle to stop development by the privately U.S. owned Ambassador Bridge. Here's a little bit of background on why the Macoun family spent millions to keep the new bridge from opening. It doesn't reference the corruption, the payment to Trump to intervene on their behalf, but explains why they expect a significant loss of revenue.

#CanadaIsAwesome #Economy #BorderCrossing
https://youtu.be/Ob6lb6VI12k

Good Morning #Canada
The Gordie Howe International Bridge is now open after a decades long battle to stop development by the privately U.S. owned Ambassador Bridge. Here's a little bit of background on why the Macoun family spent millions to keep the new bridge from opening. It doesn't reference the corruption, the payment to Trump to intervene on their behalf, but explains why they expect a significant loss of revenue.

#CanadaIsAwesome #Economy #BorderCrossing
https://youtu.be/Ob6lb6VI12k

Good Morning #Canada
The Gordie Howe International Bridge is now open after a decades long battle to stop development by the privately U.S. owned Ambassador Bridge. Here's a little bit of background on why the Macoun family spent millions to keep the new bridge from opening. It doesn't reference the corruption, the payment to Trump to intervene on their behalf, but explains why they expect a significant loss of revenue.

#CanadaIsAwesome #Economy #BorderCrossing
https://youtu.be/Ob6lb6VI12k

Türkiye, Syria working to open Nusaybin-Qamishli border crossing

Türkiye and Syria are working to open the Nusaybin-Qamishli border crossing “as soon as possible,” as the two…
#EuropeSays #Turkiye #Türkiye #bordercrossing #Business #customs #NUSAYBIN #QAMISHLI #syria #trade #türkiye-syriarelations
https://www.europesays.com/turkiye/32241/

🟡 BorderAttack | 6/10
🇺🇸 🇮🇷 🇮🇶

Unconfirmed US strike on Shalamcheh border crossing between Iran and Iraq
Unconfirmed reports indicate that a US attack has targeted the Shalamcheh border crossing between Iran and Iraq.

#OSINT #NewsGroup #US #Iran #Iraq #BorderCrossing

🟡 BorderAttack | 6/10
🇺🇸 🇮🇷 🇮🇶

Unconfirmed US strike on Shalamcheh border crossing between Iran and Iraq
Unconfirmed reports indicate that a US attack has targeted the Shalamcheh border crossing between Iran and Iraq.

#OSINT #NewsGroup #US #Iran #Iraq #BorderCrossing

🟡 BorderAttack | 6/10
🇺🇸 🇮🇷 🇮🇶

Unconfirmed US strike on Shalamcheh border crossing between Iran and Iraq
Unconfirmed reports indicate that a US attack has targeted the Shalamcheh border crossing between Iran and Iraq.

#OSINT #NewsGroup #US #Iran #Iraq #BorderCrossing

https://www.europesays.com/iran/218968/ Türkiye, Syria working to open Nusaybin-Qamishli border crossing #BorderCrossing #Business #Customs #NUSAYBIN #Qamishli #Syria #trade #türkiye #TÜRKIYESYRIARELATIONS

Gordie Howe International Bridge Deal Reached: Detroit-Windsor Crossing Set for July 27 Opening – News and Statistics

Jul 11, 2026 The Big Money Show has reported on Detroit officials introducing cash incentives to draw new…
#Canada #bordercrossing #bridgeopening #cashincentives #Detroit #Detroitresidents #donaldtrump #GordieHoweInternationalBridge #GretchenWhitmer #TheWallStreetJournal #tollagreement #Windsor
https://www.europesays.com/canada/125852/

https://www.europesays.com/iran/192119/ Around 100 Israeli settlers detained after attempting to cross into Syrian side of Mount Hermon #BorderCrossing #IDF #IsraelSyria #IsraelSyrian #IsraeliControl #MountainousArea #Syria

https://www.europesays.com/africa/311183/ Border crossing to neighbouring Namibia to get a welcome upgrade #BorderCrossing #Featured #Important #Namibia #SouthAfrica

CBSA lays criminal charges after seizing prohibited firearms in Lansdowne

June 26, 2026Lansdowne, Ontario The Canada Border Services Agency (CBSA) has laid multiple charges against two individuals after…
#Canada #bordercrossing #CanadaBorderServicesAgency #drugandtobaccocrime #Firearm #generalpublic #Hon.GaryAnandasangaree #newsreleases #ontario #Screeninggoodsattheborder #Screeningpeopleattheborder #Securingtheborder
https://www.europesays.com/canada/104763/

South Korea detains North Korean soldier after border crossing

One soldier from North Korea has been taken into custody by South Korea after crossing the heavily fortified…
#EuropeSays #Korea #KR #bordercrossing #Korean #MilitaryDemarcationLine #NorthKorea #SouthKorea
https://www.europesays.com/korea/63075/

US-Canada border library gets new Quebec-only entrance

https://www.bbc.com/news/videos/clyrvrde160o

#HackerNews #USCanadaBorder #Quebec #Library #BorderCrossing #CommunityAccess

US-Canada border library gets new Quebec-only entrance

https://www.bbc.com/news/videos/clyrvrde160o

#HackerNews #USCanadaBorder #Quebec #Library #BorderCrossing #CommunityAccess

US-Canada border library gets new Quebec-only entrance

https://www.bbc.com/news/videos/clyrvrde160o

#HackerNews #USCanadaBorder #Quebec #Library #BorderCrossing #CommunityAccess

US-Canada border library gets new Quebec-only entrance

https://www.bbc.com/news/videos/clyrvrde160o

#HackerNews #USCanadaBorder #Quebec #Library #BorderCrossing #CommunityAccess

US-Canada border library gets new Quebec-only entrance

https://www.bbc.com/news/videos/clyrvrde160o

#HackerNews #USCanadaBorder #Quebec #Library #BorderCrossing #CommunityAccess

Travelers report missing flights under Europe’s new entry system

Heading to Europe this summer? You may want to pack your patience as some travelers report hours-long lines…
#Europe #EU #bordercrossing #bordercrossings #Europeandestinations #EuropeanUnion #Schengenarea #WTTC
https://www.europesays.com/europe/63786/

France suspends extra EU border checks at Dover after hours-long queues

French authorities have suspended extra EU border checks at Dover after thousands of holidaymakers heading to the port…
#France #FR #Europe #EU #borderchecks #bordercrossing #checks #Dover #EuropeanUnion #Frenchauthorities #trafficdelays
https://www.europesays.com/france/21798/

France suspends extra EU border checks at Dover after hours-long queues

French authorities have suspended extra EU border checks at Dover after thousands of holidaymakers heading to the port…
#Europe #EU #borderchecks #bordercrossing #checks #Dover #EuropeanUnion #Frenchauthorities #trafficdelays
https://www.europesays.com/europe/50962/

Overland from Moshi to Lusaka: 2500 Kilometers South

This journey was not about comfort.
It was about continuing forward, even when the road was rough, the weather unfriendly, and energy low.

From Moshi in northern Tanzania to Lusaka in Zambia, the trip covered about 2500 kilometers by land — buses, waiting halls, border crossings, and long hours of movement.

Departure from Moshi

I left Moshi in the late afternoon heat of February 8. The bus was large but already crowded. The air inside was warm and heavy, and the road vibrations started almost immediately after departure.

At first I had space. Soon more passengers entered, and my backpack ended up on my lap. From that moment, movement meant adjustment — shifting shoulders, protecting space, balancing the bag.

The road stretched into darkness. Stops came and went.
Immigration checks in the night brought the journey to a halt. A stamp in my passport led officials to believe I had overstayed, and I had to work through the dates with them. When the error was cleared up, the bus rolled south again.

The ride was loud, uneven, and constant.

Arrival in Iringa — Rain and Recovery

We reached Iringa early in the morning. The bus station toilets were flooded and difficult to use. Someone poured liquid over my hands — I thought it was water, but it was soap. Eventually rainwater from a barrel helped rinse it off.

The hostel looked abandoned from outside but inside it was clean and calm. After the long ride, simply lying down felt like a reward.

Rain followed me through Iringa. Streets turned muddy, shoes became soaked, and nothing dried properly. I stayed two nights to recover and regain energy.

South to Mbeya

The next stage began early in Iringa. I woke up at 03:15, packed, showered, and prepared to leave. While it was still dark, I walked quickly to the Kimotco bus office and arrived around 04:20. The bus reached the station shortly after 05:00 and finally departed at 05:30, continuing through hills and long stretches of road toward Mbeya.

The ride to Mbeya was rough and slow. Seats were tight, the bus shook constantly, and hours passed without comfort.

By arrival my body was worn down. Mbeya was cloudy and quiet, with light rain hanging in the air. I first walked through unfamiliar streets toward a backpackers place I had found on the map, but when I arrived there was no hostel — only a yard with an aggressive dog behind a metal gate and no one answering. After waiting and asking nearby workers, it became clear the place did not exist anymore. With rain starting again and no energy to search further, I returned toward the bus station area and found a simple low-standard hotel nearby. I stayed there to rest and prepare for the border crossing ahead.

Toward the Border

From Mbeya I took a local bus toward Tunduma around midday. About halfway through the ride the conductor collected 5,000 TZS (≈ 1.79 €). The journey took roughly three hours, and instead of stopping outside town like before, the bus went straight to the terminal in Mpemba. From there I took a tuk-tuk for 1,500 TZS (≈ 0.54 €) to the roundabout near the border.

I arrived at the roundabout in the early afternoon and continued on foot, walking through shops and construction areas toward the border control. After waiting in line and completing exit procedures on the Tanzanian side and Zambia stamped me in with a 30-day entry. I crossed on foot into Nakonde to begin the next stage of the journey.

Walking meant noise, pressure, and constant offers from sellers and transport agents. Some followed closely. Some grabbed my arm. The only strategy was calm refusal and steady movement forward.

Crossing on foot made the transition feel very real — one step at a time between two countries.

Nakonde — Waiting Through the Night

In Zambia, buses are not allowed to travel at night. That meant hours of waiting at the station.

The building was cold. People rested wherever they could — benches, floors, bags as pillows. I found a sofa near a charging socket and stayed there.

Sleep came only in short moments. The focus was simple: keep belongings safe, keep the phone charging, wait for departure.

Eventually, while it was still dark, boarding began in the early morning.

The Long Road to Lusaka

The bus departed in darkness. Sunrise arrived hours later, slowly lighting villages, roadside activity, and the long route south.

The ride included checkpoints, short stops, and one moment when workers inspected a tire beneath my seat after a burning smell appeared.

In Mpika there was a short stop and a paid toilet. Then the road continued, kilometer after kilometer.

By the time Lusaka appeared, the journey felt both long and strangely distant.

Arrival in Lusaka

Arrival in Lusaka was quiet rather than dramatic. After getting off the bus, a driver offered to take me across the city for 100 ZMW (≈ 3.45 €). The ride was long and passed through areas that did not feel safe at night. In the late evening I reached Natwange Backpackers, where I checked in, paid 7 € per night plus the earlier 2.61 € booking fee on the online Plattform, and finally found a place to rest.
Late in the evening I found a simple meal before resting. After days of buses, waiting, and movement, a bed felt like stability again.

The journey that began on February 8 at 16:00 in Moshi reached its destination on February 14 in the late evening in Lusaka — not as an ending, but as a pause before the road continues onward.

Costs of the Journey

Food and daily meals are not included here. Only major transport and accommodation.

Tanzania

• Moshi → Iringa bus: 50,000 TZS (≈ 17.86 €)
• Iringa → Mbeya bus: 20,000 TZS (≈ 7.14 €)
• Mbeya → Tunduma bus: 5,000 TZS (≈ 1.79 €)
• Tuk-tuk to border: 1,500 TZS (≈ 0.54 €)
• Iringa accommodation (2 nights): 14.71 €
• Mbeya accommodation (2 nights): 40,000 TZS (≈ 14.29 €)

Tanzania total: ≈ 56.32 €

Zambia

• Nakonde → Lusaka bus: 500 ZMW (≈ 17.24 €)
• Taxi in Lusaka: 100 ZMW (≈ 3.45 €)
• Lusaka accommodation (2 nights): 14.00 €
• Booking fee: 2.61 €
• Dinner on arrival: 120 ZMW (≈ 4.14 €)
• Toilet stop: 2 ZMW (≈ 0.07 €)

Zambia total: ≈ 41.51 €

Total journey cost: ≈ 97.83 €

Reflection

This trip was not defined by scenery or comfort.
It was defined by persistence.

Wet shoes.
Crowded buses.
Waiting halls.
Border lines.
Long distances.

But each stage moved the journey forward.
And sometimes that is enough.

The road continues.

Support & Follow the Journey

If you enjoy following my overland travels and want to support the road ahead:

⚡ Lightning: [email protected]
☕ Ko-fi: ko-fi.com/rubenstorm

You can also follow along here:

🐘 Mastodon
@rubenstorm

📸 Pixelfed
@rubenstorm

Thank you for being part of the journey.

#overlandtravel #africatravel #tanzania #zambia #busjourney #bordercrossing #backpacking #slowtravel #travelblog #travelstory #overland #longdistance #adventure #lusaka #journey #blog #travel

Overland from Moshi to Lusaka: 2500 Kilometers South

This journey was not about comfort.
It was about continuing forward, even when the road was rough, the weather unfriendly, and energy low.

From Moshi in northern Tanzania to Lusaka in Zambia, the trip covered about 2500 kilometers by land — buses, waiting halls, border crossings, and long hours of movement.

Departure from Moshi

I left Moshi in the late afternoon heat of February 8. The bus was large but already crowded. The air inside was warm and heavy, and the road vibrations started almost immediately after departure.

At first I had space. Soon more passengers entered, and my backpack ended up on my lap. From that moment, movement meant adjustment — shifting shoulders, protecting space, balancing the bag.

The road stretched into darkness. Stops came and went.
Immigration checks in the night brought the journey to a halt. A stamp in my passport led officials to believe I had overstayed, and I had to work through the dates with them. When the error was cleared up, the bus rolled south again.

The ride was loud, uneven, and constant.

Arrival in Iringa — Rain and Recovery

We reached Iringa early in the morning. The bus station toilets were flooded and difficult to use. Someone poured liquid over my hands — I thought it was water, but it was soap. Eventually rainwater from a barrel helped rinse it off.

The hostel looked abandoned from outside but inside it was clean and calm. After the long ride, simply lying down felt like a reward.

Rain followed me through Iringa. Streets turned muddy, shoes became soaked, and nothing dried properly. I stayed two nights to recover and regain energy.

South to Mbeya

The next stage began early in Iringa. I woke up at 03:15, packed, showered, and prepared to leave. While it was still dark, I walked quickly to the Kimotco bus office and arrived around 04:20. The bus reached the station shortly after 05:00 and finally departed at 05:30, continuing through hills and long stretches of road toward Mbeya.

The ride to Mbeya was rough and slow. Seats were tight, the bus shook constantly, and hours passed without comfort.

By arrival my body was worn down. Mbeya was cloudy and quiet, with light rain hanging in the air. I first walked through unfamiliar streets toward a backpackers place I had found on the map, but when I arrived there was no hostel — only a yard with an aggressive dog behind a metal gate and no one answering. After waiting and asking nearby workers, it became clear the place did not exist anymore. With rain starting again and no energy to search further, I returned toward the bus station area and found a simple low-standard hotel nearby. I stayed there to rest and prepare for the border crossing ahead.

Toward the Border

From Mbeya I took a local bus toward Tunduma around midday. About halfway through the ride the conductor collected 5,000 TZS (≈ 1.79 €). The journey took roughly three hours, and instead of stopping outside town like before, the bus went straight to the terminal in Mpemba. From there I took a tuk-tuk for 1,500 TZS (≈ 0.54 €) to the roundabout near the border.

I arrived at the roundabout in the early afternoon and continued on foot, walking through shops and construction areas toward the border control. After waiting in line and completing exit procedures on the Tanzanian side and Zambia stamped me in with a 30-day entry. I crossed on foot into Nakonde to begin the next stage of the journey.

Walking meant noise, pressure, and constant offers from sellers and transport agents. Some followed closely. Some grabbed my arm. The only strategy was calm refusal and steady movement forward.

Crossing on foot made the transition feel very real — one step at a time between two countries.

Nakonde — Waiting Through the Night

In Zambia, buses are not allowed to travel at night. That meant hours of waiting at the station.

The building was cold. People rested wherever they could — benches, floors, bags as pillows. I found a sofa near a charging socket and stayed there.

Sleep came only in short moments. The focus was simple: keep belongings safe, keep the phone charging, wait for departure.

Eventually, while it was still dark, boarding began in the early morning.

The Long Road to Lusaka

The bus departed in darkness. Sunrise arrived hours later, slowly lighting villages, roadside activity, and the long route south.

The ride included checkpoints, short stops, and one moment when workers inspected a tire beneath my seat after a burning smell appeared.

In Mpika there was a short stop and a paid toilet. Then the road continued, kilometer after kilometer.

By the time Lusaka appeared, the journey felt both long and strangely distant.

Arrival in Lusaka

Arrival in Lusaka was quiet rather than dramatic. After getting off the bus, a driver offered to take me across the city for 100 ZMW (≈ 3.45 €). The ride was long and passed through areas that did not feel safe at night. In the late evening I reached Natwange Backpackers, where I checked in, paid 7 € per night plus the earlier 2.61 € booking fee on the online Plattform, and finally found a place to rest.
Late in the evening I found a simple meal before resting. After days of buses, waiting, and movement, a bed felt like stability again.

The journey that began on February 8 at 16:00 in Moshi reached its destination on February 14 in the late evening in Lusaka — not as an ending, but as a pause before the road continues onward.

Costs of the Journey

Food and daily meals are not included here. Only major transport and accommodation.

Tanzania

• Moshi → Iringa bus: 50,000 TZS (≈ 17.86 €)
• Iringa → Mbeya bus: 20,000 TZS (≈ 7.14 €)
• Mbeya → Tunduma bus: 5,000 TZS (≈ 1.79 €)
• Tuk-tuk to border: 1,500 TZS (≈ 0.54 €)
• Iringa accommodation (2 nights): 14.71 €
• Mbeya accommodation (2 nights): 40,000 TZS (≈ 14.29 €)

Tanzania total: ≈ 56.32 €

Zambia

• Nakonde → Lusaka bus: 500 ZMW (≈ 17.24 €)
• Taxi in Lusaka: 100 ZMW (≈ 3.45 €)
• Lusaka accommodation (2 nights): 14.00 €
• Booking fee: 2.61 €
• Dinner on arrival: 120 ZMW (≈ 4.14 €)
• Toilet stop: 2 ZMW (≈ 0.07 €)

Zambia total: ≈ 41.51 €

Total journey cost: ≈ 97.83 €

Reflection

This trip was not defined by scenery or comfort.
It was defined by persistence.

Wet shoes.
Crowded buses.
Waiting halls.
Border lines.
Long distances.

But each stage moved the journey forward.
And sometimes that is enough.

The road continues.

Support & Follow the Journey

If you enjoy following my overland travels and want to support the road ahead:

⚡ Lightning: [email protected]
☕ Ko-fi: ko-fi.com/rubenstorm

You can also follow along here:

🐘 Mastodon
@rubenstorm

📸 Pixelfed
@rubenstorm

Thank you for being part of the journey.

#overlandtravel #africatravel #tanzania #zambia #busjourney #bordercrossing #backpacking #slowtravel #travelblog #travelstory #overland #longdistance #adventure #lusaka #journey #blog #travel

Overland from Moshi to Lusaka: 2500 Kilometers South

This journey was not about comfort.
It was about continuing forward, even when the road was rough, the weather unfriendly, and energy low.

From Moshi in northern Tanzania to Lusaka in Zambia, the trip covered about 2500 kilometers by land — buses, waiting halls, border crossings, and long hours of movement.

Departure from Moshi

I left Moshi in the late afternoon heat of February 8. The bus was large but already crowded. The air inside was warm and heavy, and the road vibrations started almost immediately after departure.

At first I had space. Soon more passengers entered, and my backpack ended up on my lap. From that moment, movement meant adjustment — shifting shoulders, protecting space, balancing the bag.

The road stretched into darkness. Stops came and went.
Immigration checks in the night brought the journey to a halt. A stamp in my passport led officials to believe I had overstayed, and I had to work through the dates with them. When the error was cleared up, the bus rolled south again.

The ride was loud, uneven, and constant.

Arrival in Iringa — Rain and Recovery

We reached Iringa early in the morning. The bus station toilets were flooded and difficult to use. Someone poured liquid over my hands — I thought it was water, but it was soap. Eventually rainwater from a barrel helped rinse it off.

The hostel looked abandoned from outside but inside it was clean and calm. After the long ride, simply lying down felt like a reward.

Rain followed me through Iringa. Streets turned muddy, shoes became soaked, and nothing dried properly. I stayed two nights to recover and regain energy.

South to Mbeya

The next stage began early in Iringa. I woke up at 03:15, packed, showered, and prepared to leave. While it was still dark, I walked quickly to the Kimotco bus office and arrived around 04:20. The bus reached the station shortly after 05:00 and finally departed at 05:30, continuing through hills and long stretches of road toward Mbeya.

The ride to Mbeya was rough and slow. Seats were tight, the bus shook constantly, and hours passed without comfort.

By arrival my body was worn down. Mbeya was cloudy and quiet, with light rain hanging in the air. I first walked through unfamiliar streets toward a backpackers place I had found on the map, but when I arrived there was no hostel — only a yard with an aggressive dog behind a metal gate and no one answering. After waiting and asking nearby workers, it became clear the place did not exist anymore. With rain starting again and no energy to search further, I returned toward the bus station area and found a simple low-standard hotel nearby. I stayed there to rest and prepare for the border crossing ahead.

Toward the Border

From Mbeya I took a local bus toward Tunduma around midday. About halfway through the ride the conductor collected 5,000 TZS (≈ 1.79 €). The journey took roughly three hours, and instead of stopping outside town like before, the bus went straight to the terminal in Mpemba. From there I took a tuk-tuk for 1,500 TZS (≈ 0.54 €) to the roundabout near the border.

I arrived at the roundabout in the early afternoon and continued on foot, walking through shops and construction areas toward the border control. After waiting in line and completing exit procedures on the Tanzanian side and Zambia stamped me in with a 30-day entry. I crossed on foot into Nakonde to begin the next stage of the journey.

Walking meant noise, pressure, and constant offers from sellers and transport agents. Some followed closely. Some grabbed my arm. The only strategy was calm refusal and steady movement forward.

Crossing on foot made the transition feel very real — one step at a time between two countries.

Nakonde — Waiting Through the Night

In Zambia, buses are not allowed to travel at night. That meant hours of waiting at the station.

The building was cold. People rested wherever they could — benches, floors, bags as pillows. I found a sofa near a charging socket and stayed there.

Sleep came only in short moments. The focus was simple: keep belongings safe, keep the phone charging, wait for departure.

Eventually, while it was still dark, boarding began in the early morning.

The Long Road to Lusaka

The bus departed in darkness. Sunrise arrived hours later, slowly lighting villages, roadside activity, and the long route south.

The ride included checkpoints, short stops, and one moment when workers inspected a tire beneath my seat after a burning smell appeared.

In Mpika there was a short stop and a paid toilet. Then the road continued, kilometer after kilometer.

By the time Lusaka appeared, the journey felt both long and strangely distant.

Arrival in Lusaka

Arrival in Lusaka was quiet rather than dramatic. After getting off the bus, a driver offered to take me across the city for 100 ZMW (≈ 3.45 €). The ride was long and passed through areas that did not feel safe at night. In the late evening I reached Natwange Backpackers, where I checked in, paid 7 € per night plus the earlier 2.61 € booking fee on the online Plattform, and finally found a place to rest.
Late in the evening I found a simple meal before resting. After days of buses, waiting, and movement, a bed felt like stability again.

The journey that began on February 8 at 16:00 in Moshi reached its destination on February 14 in the late evening in Lusaka — not as an ending, but as a pause before the road continues onward.

Costs of the Journey

Food and daily meals are not included here. Only major transport and accommodation.

Tanzania

• Moshi → Iringa bus: 50,000 TZS (≈ 17.86 €)
• Iringa → Mbeya bus: 20,000 TZS (≈ 7.14 €)
• Mbeya → Tunduma bus: 5,000 TZS (≈ 1.79 €)
• Tuk-tuk to border: 1,500 TZS (≈ 0.54 €)
• Iringa accommodation (2 nights): 14.71 €
• Mbeya accommodation (2 nights): 40,000 TZS (≈ 14.29 €)

Tanzania total: ≈ 56.32 €

Zambia

• Nakonde → Lusaka bus: 500 ZMW (≈ 17.24 €)
• Taxi in Lusaka: 100 ZMW (≈ 3.45 €)
• Lusaka accommodation (2 nights): 14.00 €
• Booking fee: 2.61 €
• Dinner on arrival: 120 ZMW (≈ 4.14 €)
• Toilet stop: 2 ZMW (≈ 0.07 €)

Zambia total: ≈ 41.51 €

Total journey cost: ≈ 97.83 €

Reflection

This trip was not defined by scenery or comfort.
It was defined by persistence.

Wet shoes.
Crowded buses.
Waiting halls.
Border lines.
Long distances.

But each stage moved the journey forward.
And sometimes that is enough.

The road continues.

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