Zambia | Life In An Old Truck | Deadliest Journeys

00:00 In Zambia, a very old truck which was used to build the houses of thousands of peasants serves as a legend. After 46 years of activity, it still continues to work despite repeated leaks and breakdowns. But in the rainy season, the old cabin struggles on the tracks of the country. When the waters of the Zambezi invade the plains, the signal is given to king losis Imwiko II to leave his palace to settle in another residence, in the dry. This is the beginning of an incredible procession, which lasts eight hours, mobilizes 150 boats and 600 paddlers.
14:41 Bow down to the king
22:07 One Mechanic One Village
25:50 Even the air is contaminated
33:58 The market is a busy place often too busy
42:23 The festival starts !

[cliffpollard]

I have lived and worked in Zambia for 37 years and could probably write a book on my exploits. It is a wonderful country full of hope and the indigenous people of this country were always smiling, friendly and happy no mater what. I ended up marrying a Lozi woman and we stayed together for 25 yrs until she was killed in an RTA. I remember one funny episode when I was directing traffic on a main road in Chingola. We were escorting a crane and it got stuck. I was in the middle of the road directing the traffic when a truck of which I held my hand up to stop didn't so I dived out of it's way as it narrowly missed me. The driver stuck his head out of the window and shouted "Sorry bwana NO BRAKES" and just carried on down the road. Wow it would never happen in the UK . I really miss that country but alas cannot return due to ill health so here we are 67years old in a cold damp unfriendly UK. This film has brought back all those good memories of Zambia. Thank you for uplifting my day.

[johnofypres]

I worked at a truck body manufacturer in Sheffield in the late 1970's fitting these Bedford TJs out for export to Zambia. They were old fashioned and last of their line then but obviously good solid kit to have survived . Thanks for posting.

[Englsh]

The determination of the father and son to take that truck and deliver those bricks was just amazing. Can we donate to buy them a new truck?

[bbalderston]

I can tell you from travels around Africa as a banked guy that these type of people are really good hearted and enjoyable to show attention to them, take a moment and buy them a beer. They love the interest and fellowship (and respect).They really make us to think about our own lives. I'd feel hardship if i ever couldn't fly Business Class, these folks are struggling for their daily bread. Bless them! 🙏🏻🙏🏾

[sibongilezubenathi]

i don't normally repeat documentaries but i had to watch this again, these are indeed the best documentaries.

[mulebanshimbi]

I am a Zambian, from Central Province. Even though the documentary does not give a viewer a holistic picture of the country's cultural heritage, it fairly depicts the struggles of a poor family in a typical rural area, challenges faced by artisanal miners, pollution and the unique and conservative traditional ceremony of the beautiful Lozi people.

[arjanasimov]

They are used to difficulties., Trouble is their best friend, therefore they become tough and unyielding human beings to give up, salute to this great human being! 👍

[mwanjechangwe]

I am a Zambian and watching this documentary has given me a better view about what is happening in this country and what are the real issues. Its amazing to see how much these people struggle and still push through to meet there needs. So sad yet inspiring.

[migfredcastillo]

Every time I watch these documentaries, I find my self cheering for these guys.

[selinab]

Zambians are the most resilient most kind, friendly happy people iv ever come across.🖤

[myeyeswentdeaf]

I gotta say, here in America we have people that go flipping F’n NUTS screaming and cursing when McDonald’s forgets to give them an extra ketchup or something. Then you have these people in Africa smiling through REAL hardships. I love their spirit. I was always told that you see the most smiles in the poorest places. And that’s true as can be.

[janwilliams]

I'm amazed by the spirit and determination of the father and son and all the peoples working to keep that old truck going not only for themselves but for the benefit of entire town all without complaint.

[sydan_musik]

Now this is Unity showing love to Zambia from Jamaica 🇯🇲👍🏿💯

[sudhindrakopalle]

What truly shines through is how inventive these people are and how little they have to go with. They still survive, pushing through and dont ever seem to complain.

[luckysipatunyana]

I have been to Mununga several times. I know the old man he’s a legend

[alleycatcapone]

Proud man and son with that old truck . Riding like kings👍

[helmutswetglanz]

These gentlemen are legendary, imagine what they could accomplish with more a reliable vehicle ..

[jamesharris]

These people have an indomitable spirit. Through no fault of their own they are burdened with profound and dire socioeconomics circumstances. Nonetheless, they pull together with laughter and Gusto. I would love to visit the continent of Africa. These people are my kind of people.

[حمدمسفرالكزمانالقحطاني]

سبحان الله على ان الشاحنه قديمه الا ان ابتسامة الرضا على قلوبهم

[MedicalBroadcast]

Necessity is the mother of inventor. The question is not how hardly someone is living it's how happy and satisfactory he is living.