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Join Jools, Caroline, and Sarah on their adventurous trip to Zambia from April 3-11, 2009. Departing from Heathrow, the trio explores vibrant Lusaka and the breathtaking Victoria Falls. Experience thrilling activities like white water rafting, canoe safaris, and evening cruises while discovering local culture through visits to communities and schools. Amidst addressing school project challenges, enjoy unforgettable meals and local hospitality at Cha Cha Cha’s Backpackers and Funky Monkey’s. A remarkable journey filled with joy, camaraderie, and valuable connections.
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3rd-11th April 2009 Jools, Caroline and Sarah
Friday 3rd April/Sat 4th April • Dep Heathrow Terminal 4 approx 13.00- landed 16.00 • Departed Amsterdam 21.00-landed 6.00 Nairobi. • Boarded plane 8am- computer problems. • Departed 11.30am- stopped off at Lilongwe, Malawi. • Arrived Lusaka 16.00
Saturday 4th April • Changed money. • Cha Cha Cha’s back packers. • Dymus, District Commissioner • Dinner. • Natasha.
Sunday 5th April • 9am luxury coach. • Arrived Fawlty Towers, Livingstone- hot! • Victoria Falls, • Internet, dinner.
Monday 6th April • Claire- activities co-ordinator. • Problems with activities. • ZANACO • Lunch- Subway.
Monday 6th April The Waterfront- Helen and Tony. Activities: • White water rafting, • Canoe safari, • Evening cruise, • Jet boats, • Rafting and riverboard combo, • Raft and cruise combo, • Lion trip, • Elephant ride, • Village tour.
Monday 6th April Batoka Sky activities: • Helicopter rides, • Microlighting, • Quad biking. • Horse riding.
Monday 6th April • Craft market- green hippo! • Shop- hat and postcards. • Dinner- Funky Monkey’s pizza.
Tuesday 7th April • 9am luxury bus. • Got off turnpike T1 and T2- Maurice. • 2008 Lisutu project.
Tuesday 7th April Problems- Lisutu school: • Windows, • Plaster/paint, • Foundation slab, • Toilets.
Wednesday 8th April • Meeting Sister Dulcie. • 300 families. • Lunch- Eagle’s Rest. • Ladies Day. • Mr Siamazulu, District Administration Office (DAO).
Thursday 9th April • Second visit to Sisters of Mercy • Site of school. • Visit to bank. • Visit to Ministry of Education- school project.
Friday 10th April • Meeting- Anita • Minibus back to Lusaka • Jools pick-pocketed. • Back to Cha Cha Cha’s. • Meeting Dymus, Evelyn and Mary. • “Irish pub”- Manda Hill
Saturday 11th April • Lift- Evelyn’s brother • Departed Lusaka at 12.45- landed Nairobi 16.30. • Departed Nairobi at 22.10- landed Amst 5.30am, • Departed Amst 7.15am- landed Heathrow 7.40am.