We got into Malawi 2 days ago. Surprisingly the boarder crossing was the biggest pain yet. As soon as we pulled up on the Mozembique side people were hassling us and trying to get us to convert money. Once we got out of Mozambique the area between boarders there were more guys all around us. They were more friendly, but unfortunately we already changed our money. One of the guys gave us forms and helped us through the process. I knew he was going to ask for money but it was worth a couple bucks to save time and stress. I ended up having to buy third party insurance again for 25,000 Kwacha (1USD = 670 Kwacha), the visa was $75, and I had to buy a temporary import for the motorcycle at 10,000 Kwacha. It was quite an expensive crossing. We had to use the atm at the boarder because we ran out of cash and I didnt want to use all my dollars.
Its mountainous and cooler here so far. The lake is supposed to be amazing and I imagine the entire country will be a nice scenic motorcycle ride.
After Vilankulo we spent two nights in Inhassaro then had a 430 km ride to Chimoio. We spent a couple nights there. It wasn't touristy and showed the more typical side of Mozambique cities. Next we went to Catandica. We saw a sign for bush camping and followed it. The sign was in English so we knew it would lead somewhere. After about 20 km on a dirt road in the bush we found a farm that had camping. It was owned by a Swiss family. Turned out being a great place to camp in the woods and they even had a pool. The family had built the farm from scratch over the last 8 years. Next we headed to Tete. It was another city with very few tourists. We camped on the Zambeze river.
Our next stop is going to be near Mount Malanje I think. We hope to hike it and then continue up the country. I believe Malawi will be as far north as I get. Im going to bring the bike back to Durban so Rob and I will probably be parting ways soon. I will probably head through Zambia towards Victoria Falls. I heard its pretty dry now, but it gives me a target and it'll be in the general direction I want to head. Im planning on being back in the states by mid June. If I want a chance to check out Cape Town and the rest of SA Ill have to start making my way back in a month or so. There still a lot of Southern Africa to see so I think central and northern Africa will have to wait.
Its mountainous and cooler here so far. The lake is supposed to be amazing and I imagine the entire country will be a nice scenic motorcycle ride.
After Vilankulo we spent two nights in Inhassaro then had a 430 km ride to Chimoio. We spent a couple nights there. It wasn't touristy and showed the more typical side of Mozambique cities. Next we went to Catandica. We saw a sign for bush camping and followed it. The sign was in English so we knew it would lead somewhere. After about 20 km on a dirt road in the bush we found a farm that had camping. It was owned by a Swiss family. Turned out being a great place to camp in the woods and they even had a pool. The family had built the farm from scratch over the last 8 years. Next we headed to Tete. It was another city with very few tourists. We camped on the Zambeze river.
Our next stop is going to be near Mount Malanje I think. We hope to hike it and then continue up the country. I believe Malawi will be as far north as I get. Im going to bring the bike back to Durban so Rob and I will probably be parting ways soon. I will probably head through Zambia towards Victoria Falls. I heard its pretty dry now, but it gives me a target and it'll be in the general direction I want to head. Im planning on being back in the states by mid June. If I want a chance to check out Cape Town and the rest of SA Ill have to start making my way back in a month or so. There still a lot of Southern Africa to see so I think central and northern Africa will have to wait.
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