It is estimated that almost 30% of all the fresh water in Africa originates in Zambia, and a large proportion of this is in the country’s Northern provinces. A myriad of beautiful waterfalls, the Chambeshi River (headwaters of the mighty Congo River), Lake Bangwelu, Lake Mweru and Lake Tanganyika are all found here.
Heading north, our first destination was Lake Bangwelu. Bangwelu meaning ‘where the water meets the sky’ is very aptly named; indeed when you look at the lake it is hard to tell where the water ends and the sky begins. After arriving in Samfya we spent the afternoon on the top deck at Chita Lodge. A cold beer in hand and a constant cool breeze blowing, a magnificent view of the lake… the perfect end to a long day’s drive.
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