Monday 21 March 2011
Peter and Bryan Robinson newspaper article
Ideas for Accommodation
Hey Everyone!!
Please have a look at our ideas on accommodation and post your own recommendations if you have any.
Francistown
1. Dumela Lodge www.dumelalodge.com
Rate is R298 per person sharing in en-suite Chalets. Close to town, on route. Dop available.
This would be my recommendation.
2. Peermont Metcourt www.aatravel.co.za/accommodation/ME7806_peermont_metcourt_francistown/
3 star hotel in town. R352
3. Roadview Lodge www.safarinow.com/go/RoadViewLodge/
R375 pp sharing.
4. Marang Hotel www.maranghotel.com
They didn’t come back on my e-mail, so haven’t been able to verify prices etc.
Livingstone
1. The Zambesi Waterfront www.saafarinow.com/go/TheZambeziWaterfront
Rate is R358 per person sharing and R536 single.
NB. This is a tented camp with shared bathrooms. It does have the option of more fancy in the form of chalets. I like the idea of this one as it is on the banks of the Zambesi with sunset cruises departing from there. It has a bar and restaurant. 4kms from the falls – doesn’t sound too bad. I like this place the most, but it may not be for everyone
2. Prana Zambia www.sleeping-out.co.za search for Prana
R330 per person sharing. Looks nice but may be some way out of town.
3. Sunbird Guesthouse and Tabonia Guesthouse are in Livingstone with rates from R350 to R350. To see do a Sleeping out search.
R1090 per person Sharing.
5. Thorn Tree Lodge www.thorntreelodge.net
R2200 per person sharing
Lusaka
We are spending a night on the 8th and a night on the 11th in Lusaka. I suggest we try 2 different places, maybe Eureka on the way (it is just before Lusaka), and Lusaka Backpackers on the way back.
1. Eureka Camping Park www.aatravel.co.za/accommodation/055202_eureka_camping_park/
Sounds quite nice, but they haven’t come back to me as yet. Their self-catering could be a good option on our way up to the Copper belt. I have sent a chaser e-mail today. Has a pub.
2. Lusaka Backpackers http://www.hostelworld.com/hosteldetails.php/Lusaka-Backpackers/Lusaka/3817
It sounds quite good to me. This is my first choice for the way back. Lusaka city doesn’t have the attraction for me, as say… New York City. So I think this backpackers, in the suburbs, may be fine. It is still close enough to the city and main routes we are travelling. R110 per person dorm – we could have a private room for the group, or try get twin privates. I think it is quite small. When I asked for a quote I wanted info on dorms and privates, but they only came back with dorm info. What I will try do if you decide to go for it, is to try negotiate for 3 rooms at a slightly higher price. Has a pub.
3. Zebra Guest House www.zebraguesthouse.com
R280 – R380 for double private rooms.
This is my second choice. Also in the suburbs. It doesn’t look too far off from the main roads. They haven’t come back to me as yet to confirm rates, but their small to medium sized double rooms are R280 and R380 respectively. Might be a safer option than the backpackers if you guys aren’t keen on Lusaka Backpackers
4. Pamodzi Hotel www.africastay.com/pamodzi-hotel.html
They haven’t come back on me request as yet
Please have a look at our ideas on accommodation and post your own recommendations if you have any.
Map and Travel Schedule
| Route | Nights | Date | Day | Km | Duration Garmap |
| JHB to Francistown | 1 | 05-Aug-11 | Fri | 721 | 07:24 |
| Francistown to Livingstone | 2 | 07-Aug-11 | Sat | 555 | 07:35 |
| Livingstone to Lusaka | 1 | 08-Aug-11 | Sun | 476 | 04:55 |
| Lusaka to Ndola | 2 | 10-Aug-11 | Mon | 322 | 03:20 |
| Ndola to Lusaka | 1 | 11-Aug-11 | Tue | 322 | 04:43 |
| Lusaka to Petauke | 1 | 12-Aug-11 | Wed | 402 | 04:10 |
| Petauke to Salima | 2 | 14-Aug-11 | Thu | 419 | 07:29 |
| Salima to Chilumba | 1 | 15-Aug-11 | Fri | 503 | 08:01 |
| Chilumba to Mbeya | 1 | 16-Aug-11 | Sun | 236 | 04:33 |
| Mbeya to Iringa | 1 | 17-Aug-11 | Mon | 335 | 04:30 |
| Iringa to Korongwe | 1 | 18-Aug-11 | Tue | 585 | 07:56 |
| Korongwe to Arusha | 1 | 19-Aug-11 | Wed | 340 | 04:24 |
| Arusha to Seronera | 2 | 21-Aug-11 | Thu | 305 | 06:44 |
| Seronera to Mwanza | 1 | 22-Aug-11 | Fri | 267 | 05:56 |
| Mwanza to Bukoba | 22-Aug-11 | Sat | 425 | overnight | |
| Bukoba to Mbarara | 1 | 23-Aug-11 | Sun | 306 | 05:58 |
| Mbarara to Kasese | 1 | 24-Aug-11 | Mon | 155 | 03:12 |
| Kasese to Fort Portal | 1 | 25-Aug-11 | Tue | 76 | 01:44 |
| Fort Portal to Kampala | 1 | 26-Aug-11 | Wed | 295 | 04:11 |
| Kampala to Kitale | 2 | 28-Aug-11 | Thu | 336 | 04:45 |
| Kitale to Nairobi | 1 | 29-Aug-11 | Fri | 382 | 05:10 |
| Nairobi to Mombasa | 1 | 30-Aug-11 | Sat | 484 | 05:34 |
| Mombasa to Dar es Salaam | 1 | 31-Aug-11 | Sun | 526 | 07:18 |
| 27 | 8 773 | ||||
| Dar-es-Salaam to JHB | 4 | 04-Sep-11 | 3 731 | ||
| 31 | 12 504 |
Friday 4 March 2011
Welcome!
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Keep checking back for more info!
Kind regards
J
Here we will be keeping you up to date with the latest plans, posting personal bio's every few weeks leading up to the Journey, letting you in on the route to be taken as well as posting photo's from the past and present.
Please get your friends to follow this page as the more support for this worthy cause the better. You can also follow us at:
www.twitter.com/jbackjforward
or join the cause
http://www.causes.com/causes/586897-journey-back-journey-forward?m=b2179fd2&recruiter_id=2076109
or get in touch with the organisers
jbackjforward@gmail.com
or
DO ALL 3
Keep checking back for more info!
Kind regards
J
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