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IMF Engagement with Zambia Poised for Post-Election Progress
The International Monetary Fund (IMF) announced progress in discussions with Zambia regarding a new support program. These talks…
#Economy #debtrestructuring #elections #fiscalconsolidation #HakaindeHichilema #IMF #InternationalMonetaryFund #Lusaka #macroeconomic #supportprogram #Zambia
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„Morgen sollte in #Lusaka die #RightsCon beginnen, eine der wichtigsten Konferenzen für Grund- und #Menschenrechte in der digitalen Welt. Doch kurz vor dem Beginn meldete vorige Woche die Regierung des Gastgeberlandes Sambia Bedenken an und verkündete, die Konferenz müsse verschoben werden. Inzwischen ist sie ganz abgesagt und die Ausrichterin, die Nichtregierungsorganisation Access Now, erhebt schwere Vorwürfe – nicht nur gegen #Sambia, sondern auch gegen die Volksrepublik #China. Diese habe wegen der Teilnahme taiwanesischer Gäste Druck auf die Regierung Sambias ausgeübt."
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This was my dinner yesterday.... Friday Deal in Rico Mamas. #food #dinner #rocomamas #lusaka #zambia
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This was my coffee today...
#coffeechain #zap #plebchain #coffee #coffeelatte #latte #travel #zambia #lusaka #eastpark -
This was my coffee today...
#coffeechain #zap #plebchain #coffee #coffeelatte #latte #travel #zambia #lusaka #eastpark -
This was my coffee today...
#coffeechain #zap #plebchain #coffee #coffeelatte #latte #travel #zambia #lusaka #eastpark -
This was my coffee today...
#coffeechain #zap #plebchain #coffee #coffeelatte #latte #travel #zambia #lusaka #eastpark -
This was my coffee today...
#coffeechain #zap #plebchain #coffee #coffeelatte #latte #travel #zambia #lusaka #eastpark -
What #Alabama lost is what Alabamians must remember -
https://kensbookinfo.blogspot.com/p/business.html#61#Connecticut governor signs immigration enforcement -
https://kensbookinfo.blogspot.com/p/world-capitals.html#NewDelhiEight #SouthKorean adoptees sue #Denmark -
https://kensbookinfo.blogspot.com/p/us-capitals.html#Columbus#Today's Wordle Hints, Answer and Help for May 4, #1780 -
https://kensbookinfo.blogspot.com/p/world-capitals.html#LisbonTwo #Lusaka co-wives in court over alleged murder of -
https://kensbookinfo.blogspot.com/p/etc.html#RussiaView all news from Capitals in the US https://kensbookinfo.blogspot.com/2026/03/latest-news-from-capitals-in-united.html
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What #Alabama lost is what Alabamians must remember -
https://kensbookinfo.blogspot.com/p/business.html#61#Connecticut governor signs immigration enforcement -
https://kensbookinfo.blogspot.com/p/world-capitals.html#NewDelhiEight #SouthKorean adoptees sue #Denmark -
https://kensbookinfo.blogspot.com/p/us-capitals.html#Columbus#Today's Wordle Hints, Answer and Help for May 4, #1780 -
https://kensbookinfo.blogspot.com/p/world-capitals.html#LisbonTwo #Lusaka co-wives in court over alleged murder of -
https://kensbookinfo.blogspot.com/p/etc.html#RussiaView all news from Capitals in the US https://kensbookinfo.blogspot.com/2026/03/latest-news-from-capitals-in-united.html
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What #Alabama lost is what Alabamians must remember -
https://kensbookinfo.blogspot.com/p/business.html#61#Connecticut governor signs immigration enforcement -
https://kensbookinfo.blogspot.com/p/world-capitals.html#NewDelhiEight #SouthKorean adoptees sue #Denmark -
https://kensbookinfo.blogspot.com/p/us-capitals.html#Columbus#Today's Wordle Hints, Answer and Help for May 4, #1780 -
https://kensbookinfo.blogspot.com/p/world-capitals.html#LisbonTwo #Lusaka co-wives in court over alleged murder of -
https://kensbookinfo.blogspot.com/p/etc.html#RussiaView all news from Capitals in the US https://kensbookinfo.blogspot.com/2026/03/latest-news-from-capitals-in-united.html
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Coffee and Breakfast in Zambia with a beautiful view and great weather outside.... #breakfast #breakfastfood #breakfastideas #zambia #travel #lusaka #omlet #coffee
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Good Morning
Waiting for my breakfast and enjoying my first coffee
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Breakfast and Coffee today .... #coffeechain #coffee #zambia #lusaka #travel #nomad #nomadlife #travellife #hostellife
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#AccessNow has now publicly confirmed that they also believe the Chinese government pressured #Zambia into censoring #RightsCon 2026 because of participants from #Taiwan.
The statement of what happened is a testament of how strong the influence of authoritarians has become and how the global #DigitalRights community is a target.
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From Laundry to Linux: Two Productive Days in Lusaka
Yesterday (April 30) and today (May 1), I spent some time doing laundry while also setting up my Raspberry Pi with Umbrel OS. I installed the software I need and started backing up my data today, deciding to go with Seafile for it.
I worked on all of this at the hostel, then took a walk to the university and continued in the library. Later, I went to a burger place and enjoyed a Friday deal.
Here are some photos from these two days.
#DailyLife #TravelLife #DigitalNomad #RaspberryPi #UmbrelOS #SelfHosting #Seafile #DataBackup #OpenSource #Linux #Homelab #Privacy #TechLife #HostelLife #UniversityLife #LibraryTime #FridayVibes #Foodie #BurgerTime #LifeUpdate #Lusaka #Zambia #ExploreZambia #LusakaLife #AfricaTravel #VisitZambia #ZambiaLife #LusakaDiaries #NomadInAfrica #WanderAfrica
📍 Lusaka, Zambia
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From Laundry to Linux: Two Productive Days in Lusaka
Yesterday (April 30) and today (May 1), I spent some time doing laundry while also setting up my Raspberry Pi with Umbrel OS. I installed the software I need and started backing up my data today, deciding to go with Seafile for it.
I worked on all of this at the hostel, then took a walk to the university and continued in the library. Later, I went to a burger place and enjoyed a Friday deal.
Here are some photos from these two days.
#DailyLife #TravelLife #DigitalNomad #RaspberryPi #UmbrelOS #SelfHosting #Seafile #DataBackup #OpenSource #Linux #Homelab #Privacy #TechLife #HostelLife #UniversityLife #LibraryTime #FridayVibes #Foodie #BurgerTime #LifeUpdate #Lusaka #Zambia #ExploreZambia #LusakaLife #AfricaTravel #VisitZambia #ZambiaLife #LusakaDiaries #NomadInAfrica #WanderAfrica
📍 Lusaka, Zambia
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From Laundry to Linux: Two Productive Days in Lusaka
Yesterday (April 30) and today (May 1), I spent some time doing laundry while also setting up my Raspberry Pi with Umbrel OS. I installed the software I need and started backing up my data today, deciding to go with Seafile for it.
I worked on all of this at the hostel, then took a walk to the university and continued in the library. Later, I went to a burger place and enjoyed a Friday deal.
Here are some photos from these two days.
#DailyLife #TravelLife #DigitalNomad #RaspberryPi #UmbrelOS #SelfHosting #Seafile #DataBackup #OpenSource #Linux #Homelab #Privacy #TechLife #HostelLife #UniversityLife #LibraryTime #FridayVibes #Foodie #BurgerTime #LifeUpdate #Lusaka #Zambia #ExploreZambia #LusakaLife #AfricaTravel #VisitZambia #ZambiaLife #LusakaDiaries #NomadInAfrica #WanderAfrica
📍 Lusaka, Zambia
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From Laundry to Linux: Two Productive Days in Lusaka
Yesterday (April 30) and today (May 1), I spent some time doing laundry while also setting up my Raspberry Pi with Umbrel OS. I installed the software I need and started backing up my data today, deciding to go with Seafile for it.
I worked on all of this at the hostel, then took a walk to the university and continued in the library. Later, I went to a burger place and enjoyed a Friday deal.
Here are some photos from these two days.
#DailyLife #TravelLife #DigitalNomad #RaspberryPi #UmbrelOS #SelfHosting #Seafile #DataBackup #OpenSource #Linux #Homelab #Privacy #TechLife #HostelLife #UniversityLife #LibraryTime #FridayVibes #Foodie #BurgerTime #LifeUpdate #Lusaka #Zambia #ExploreZambia #LusakaLife #AfricaTravel #VisitZambia #ZambiaLife #LusakaDiaries #NomadInAfrica #WanderAfrica
📍 Lusaka, Zambia
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From Laundry to Linux: Two Productive Days in Lusaka
Yesterday (April 30) and today (May 1), I spent some time doing laundry while also setting up my Raspberry Pi with Umbrel OS. I installed the software I need and started backing up my data today, deciding to go with Seafile for it.
I worked on all of this at the hostel, then took a walk to the university and continued in the library. Later, I went to a burger place and enjoyed a Friday deal.
Here are some photos from these two days.
#DailyLife #TravelLife #DigitalNomad #RaspberryPi #UmbrelOS #SelfHosting #Seafile #DataBackup #OpenSource #Linux #Homelab #Privacy #TechLife #HostelLife #UniversityLife #LibraryTime #FridayVibes #Foodie #BurgerTime #LifeUpdate #Lusaka #Zambia #ExploreZambia #LusakaLife #AfricaTravel #VisitZambia #ZambiaLife #LusakaDiaries #NomadInAfrica #WanderAfrica
📍 Lusaka, Zambia
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Yesterday (April 30) and today (May 1), I spent some time doing laundry while also setting up my Raspberry Pi with Umbrel OS. I installed the software I need and started backing up my data today, deciding to go with Seafile for that.
I worked on all of this at the hostel, then took a walk over to the university and continued in the library. Later today, I headed to a burger place and took advantage of a Friday deal.
Here are a few photos from these two days.
📍 Lusaka, Zambia
#DailyLife #TravelLife #DigitalNomad #RaspberryPi #UmbrelOS #SelfHosting #Seafile #DataBackup #OpenSource #Linux #Homelab #Privacy #TechLife #HostelLife #UniversityLife #LibraryTime #FridayVibes #Foodie #BurgerTime #LifeUpdate #Lusaka #Zambia #ExploreZambia #LusakaLife #AfricaTravel #VisitZambia #ZambiaLife #LusakaDiaries #NomadInAfrica #WanderAfrica
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Getting a latte and work on my raspberry a bit. #coffee #coffeechain #raspberry #raspberrypi #umbrel #travel #nomad #zambia #lusaka #zap #zapathon #digitalfreedom
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Getting a latte and work on my raspberry a bit. #coffee #coffeechain #raspberry #raspberrypi #umbrel #travel #nomad #zambia #lusaka #zap #zapathon #digitalfreedom
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Getting a latte and work on my raspberry a bit. #coffee #coffeechain #raspberry #raspberrypi #umbrel #travel #nomad #zambia #lusaka #zap #zapathon #digitalfreedom
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Getting a latte and work on my raspberry a bit. #coffee #coffeechain #raspberry #raspberrypi #umbrel #travel #nomad #zambia #lusaka #zap #zapathon #digitalfreedom
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Getting a latte and work on my raspberry a bit. #coffee #coffeechain #raspberry #raspberrypi #umbrel #travel #nomad #zambia #lusaka #zap #zapathon #digitalfreedom
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World’s Largest Digital #HumanRights Conference Suddenly 'Postponed'
… researchers, academics, & human #rights experts were set to convene in #Lusaka , Zambia, the gov of #Zambia announced it was postponing #RightsCon , one the largest & most important digital human rights conferences in the world. The announcement, which came as some participants & speakers were already en route to the conference, has sown confusion & chaos in the academic community
#privacy #securityhttps://www.404media.co/rightscon-human-rights-conference-suddenly-postponed/
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This is absolutely wild: The #Zambia government has just cancelled the world's most important digital rights conference #RightsCon 2026 which was supposed to start next week in #Lusaka. 3,000+ participants are now hanging in limbo (myself included), some already traveled to the country.
I feel for the folks at #AccessNow who have been working so hard on this for months.
https://www.facebook.com/100069038505521/posts/1285179577126647/
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Relaxing a bit and thinking if I should get the noodles for dinner or go to the mall...
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Breakfast and Coffee ...#coffeechain #coffee #breakfast #food #eggs #zambia #lusaka #travel
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@eff at #RightsCon
May 5, 2026 - 1:00am PDT to May 8, 2026 - 11:00pm PDT
May 5, 2026 - 10:00am CAT to May 8, 2026 - 6:00pm CATEFF is excited to be attending RightsCon for another year—this time in Lusaka, Zambia from May 5 to May 8!
RightsCon provides an opportunity for #humanRights experts, technologists, activists, & government representatives to discuss pressing human rights challenges and their potential solutions.
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Kenneth Kaunda International Airport - Lusaka, Zambia
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Kenneth_Kaunda_International_Airport
https://www.openstreetmap.org/#map=13/-15.330833/28.452722 -
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/rubenstormYou can also follow along here:
🐘 Mastodon
@rubenstorm📸 Pixelfed
@rubenstormThank you for being part of the journey.
#overlandtravel #africatravel #tanzania #zambia #busjourney #bordercrossing #backpacking #slowtravel #travelblog #travelstory #overland #longdistance #adventure #lusaka #journey #blog #travel
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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/rubenstormYou can also follow along here:
🐘 Mastodon
@rubenstorm📸 Pixelfed
@rubenstormThank you for being part of the journey.
#overlandtravel #africatravel #tanzania #zambia #busjourney #bordercrossing #backpacking #slowtravel #travelblog #travelstory #overland #longdistance #adventure #lusaka #journey #blog #travel
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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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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/rubenstormYou can also follow along here:
🐘 Mastodon
@rubenstorm📸 Pixelfed
@rubenstormThank you for being part of the journey.
#overlandtravel #africatravel #tanzania #zambia #busjourney #bordercrossing #backpacking #slowtravel #travelblog #travelstory #overland #longdistance #adventure #lusaka #journey #blog #travel
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