Why You Should Come HERE in the Wet Season - Zambia // EP. 49

We are exploring some of the most stunning places in Zambia, in the wet season, in our opinion the best time to travel around here.

We leave Lusaka, towards Kafue NP. In the wet season this park might not be passable, so we are not sure until the last minute if we will be able to cross it. we check with the rangers and they give us the green light. We don't have problems with water as expected but many other ones. The park is full with Tse Tse flies. They got into the car and started bitting us, new ones where able to get also in, and we were fighting against them the whole way to Itezhi-Tezhi lake. Here they disappeared and we were able to finally enjoy wildlife. Itezhi-Tezhi lake is one of the most beautiful places we have seen, the light here and the sunsets are incredible. we stayed in Chibila camp, with amazing hosts, Brad&Ruth. They treat us amazingly and we decide to stay here to deal with the clogged radiator at the Defender and clean all our clothes.

Later we enjoy one of the most amazing dinners in the best company, thank you Brad and Ruth for the hospitality 🤩

We set off south, but realize that we are forced to cross the park, and pay full fees in Kafue NP because the alternative route is broken due to floodings. We arrive pretty late in Livingstone but everything is worth it , once we see the Victoria Falls full with water, this is why you should come to Zambia in the Wet Season!

Enjoy The Ride!

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About our Chanel:
We, Kai & Irati from Germany and Spain, are currently on a full-time Overland journey. We quit our jobs, our apartment and left Germany mid of March 2022. We traveled all the way from Germany to Zambia, and had amazing experiences for the last year. Follow us in season 2 where we will be exploring the Middle East and Africa!
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Introducing our Home on Wheels the Bluelandy, check the Room Tour(*):

Land Rover 110 TD5 (MY 1998)
X-Vision-X PopTop (roof Tent)
BF Goodrich tires 265/75/R16
Land Rover HD springs & Kony Heavy track Raid shock absorbers
GMB "Esel" roof rack
GMB long range fuel tank
GMB Sandboards
X-Vision-X exterior storage box (rear left)
DIY Custom outdoor shower
270° Foxwing Awning - Rhino Rack
200W Victron Energy solar system
- Solar Panel: 2x Offgrittec 100W
Nolden 7" Bi-LED headlamps
ExTec rear door folding table
DIY Custom Flight case interior
32 l Engel Fridge / Freezer


Camera Gear (*):
Point and Shoot: Sony vz1

(*) Disclaimer: This video is not sponsored but we may also have affiliate links to the mentioned tools/gear, which means every purchase made allows us to earn a small commission to keep our channel running. 🙌

[satishpatel]

We love our LIVINGSTONE TOWN TOURIEST CITY, TWAHLUMBHA, ZIKHOMO 👉🇿🇲

[Badfinger]

Spectacular videography and great narration.
Thanks for showing us viewers Africa by Land Rover!

[malcolmdickson]

Glad to see the tsetses are alive and well in Kafue! You're really taking in some of my favourite places!

[davegreenwood]

The power of that water ! If only they could tap into it the energy it could produce.

[_FNQ]

I'm slowly working my way through your catalogue of videos with much enjoyment.
The narration and storytelling you are able to put into the episodes is fantastic, so calm, and it captures the
vibe of where you are perfectly👍
Many thanks for the incredible effort it takes to post these stories for us all to enjoy🙏

[roamingyak]

Oh good, something good to watch with lunch today 🙂

[shelleyfrederiksen]

i am so happy you got to see Victoria Falls with so much water - it truly lives up to its name Mosi O Tunya (The smoke that Thunders), at my last visit there in 1999 there was just a few little waterfalls and the rest was dry. it is truly spectacular. thank you for sharing.

[greenleader]

perhaps time to invest in a radiator net!
May be a good idea to remove the Td5 engine cover... most Td5's in Africa threw theirs out long ago. Unnecessary heat trap

[joannebedford]

Enjoyed the video. I miss this sort of adventure

[mjallenuk]

That's an impressive end to a lot of wonderful memories with family

[Afromac]

I am glad you enjoyed my country, thanks for the visit 😊😊😊

[stephenhankey]

Once again a very nice natural video thanks for sharing, from Steve near Chester England 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁥󠁮󠁧󠁿 where the Roman's once lived

[stevestott]

Wow so spectacular no matter how many times you see it that falls is awesome . glad you got to share that part of your over landing journey with your family, :):)🌍😁👍🏼so many great memories you all will now share together . Great video again you two thanks for sharing your wonderful journey and travel memories with us your over landing friends . Cheers from Steve Stott in Sutherlin Oregon U.S.A.

[laurentnicolas]

I've been to Zambia for work, to visit a large farm in the north west. But not to the falls. Merci et restez forts !

[TOYOTA.Overland]

Nice area, Zambia and Namibia must be best :-)

[deriusnorris]

For the grass we usually use a small piece of shade cloth on the outside wrapped over the front grid tied from the front of the bonnet to the bottom of the bull bar. (I use bungy rope so I can put it on when there is grass and take it off when not and to clean.) Great video what an awesome adventure.

[grahames]

Tsetses flies, who would have thought they would figure out how to get into the Defender.

[tewtigv]

Wonderful video as usual. Thank you for also showing the work it takes to do this trip. I to have plans on taking trips across the globe and have enjoyed seeing the unpopular mechanical details and gas / diesel stops. Please continue your great videos and thank you for them !!!

[henrygreen]

Great (and wet) episode. Zambia is indeed a beautiful country. Can u supply some info on that "laundry machine" you were using in the video. I find it of interest as I usually battle with useless 'contraptions' to do the washing on the run. Take it easy and enjoy !!

[WayawayAdventures]

I had to google tsetse flies.. danger!!