Mein Weg von Mutare aus
führte über die Hauptstadt Harare, Bulawayo, Hwange zu den Victoria
Falls.
Am Grenzübergang zu
Simbbawe erwarteten mich Paviane und viele LKWs, die diese Straße
vom Hafen in Beira nach Harare und weiter nach Lusaka in Sambia
nutzen. Neben diesem Schwerlastverkehr gab es noch einige Busse und
sonst fast nichts. Die Straßen im Land sind wunderbar ausgebaut. Es
gibt sogar Ampeln, die von allen beachtet werden, was eine große
Seltenheit in Afrika ist.
In Mutare genoss ich es
alles einkaufen zu können und endlich wieder Englisch sprechen zu
können. Das Gestammel mit Händen, Füßen und etwas Spanisch in
Mozambique war nicht ausreichend.
Simbabwe hat die höchste
Alphabetisierungsrate in ganz Afrika. Fast jedes Kind geht zur Schule
und kein Mensch trägt mehr die sonst allgegenwärtigen
Fußballtrikots aus Europa. Die Kleidung kommt stattdessen brandneu
aus China. Leider entwickelt sich das Land seit der Landreform, die
de facto eine Enteignung der weißen Farmer war, beständig zurück.
Alles ist im Niedergang begriffen, was dem ganzem Land eine
nostalgische Note verpasste. Oft hörte ich den Satz „Vor 15 Jahren
hättest du hier sein müssen, da war es ein wundervoller Ort“.
Die Arbeitslosigkeit ist
in den letzten Jahren auf bis zu 70% gestiegen, wodurch der älteste
Präsident der Erde Robert Mugabe mit 91 Jahren Aufstände
befürchtet. Daher hat er für 70 Mio. Dollar gepanzerte Fahrzeuge
und andere Dinge gegen Aufstände gekauft.
In Simbabwe erlebte ich
eine grenzenlose Hilfsbereitschaft in Form von angebotenen Lifts,
Essen und Übernachtungsmöglichkeiten. Eine Nacht schlief ich auf
einer Pferdefarm und eine andere in einem Tabakspeicher. Dort kam
auch meine Hängematte das erste Mal zum Einsatz. Sie war sehr
gemütlich.
Die Nächte waren sehr
kalt mit teilweise nur 5 Grad am Morgen. Richtung Norden wurde es
immer trockener und einsamer. Nur noch ab und an so alle 50km tauchte
ein kleiner Ort auf. Die Städte lagen bis zu 100km auseinander. So
waren die Straßen gut aber auch teilweise einsam. Ein ganz neues
Gefühl, was im dicht besiedelten Ostafrika niemals auftauchte.
In Hwange Nationalpark
bewunderte ich riesige Elefantenherden und an den Victoria Fällen
die Urgewalt des herabstürzendes Wassers. Dabei gelangen mir auch
einige coole Fotos. Die Touristenhorden dort war ich gar nicht mehr
gewohnt.
Von den Fällen aus ging
es rein nach Botswana.
Ein müder Löwe |
In Simbabwe werden schöne Skulpturen aus Stein hergestellt |
Straße am Abend |
Auch tote Elefanten sind noch schön |
Gut genährte Menschen |
Landschaft |
Ein sehr britischer Tee mit Schokokuchen |
An den Victoria Fällen |
Die gemütliche Hängematte |
Harare |
Victoria Fälle |
Victoria Fälle |
Afrikas Wildlife at its best |
My way from Mutare
led over the capital Harare, Bulawayo, Hwange to Victoria Falls.
At the border crossing to Zimbbawe I was expected by baboons and many trucks that use this road from the port of Beira to Harare and on to Lusaka in Zambia. In addition to this heavy traffic, there were some buses and almost nothing else. The roads in the country are wonderful expanded. There are even traffic lights that are respected by all, which is a exception in Africa.
In Mutare I enjoyed being able to buy everything and to finally be able to speak English again. The babble with hands, feet and some Spanish in Mozambique was not sufficient.
Zimbabwe has the highest literacy rate in whole Africa. Almost every child goes to school and no one wear the otherwise ubiquitous soccer trikots from Europe. The clothing comes instead brand new from China. Unfortunately, the country has been developing the land reform, which was de facto expropriation of white farmers. Everything is in decline which gives the whole country a nostalgic note. I often heard the phrase "15 years ago you'd have to be here, because it was a wonderful place."
Unemployment has risen to 70% in recent years, whereby the oldest president of the earth Robert Mugabe with 91 years feared riots. Therefore he bought armored vehicles and other things against riots for 70 million dollars.
In Zimbabwe, I experienced a boundless helpfulness in the form of offered lifts, food and accommodations. One night I slept on a horse farm and another in a tobacco store. There also my hammock came the first time to use. It was very cozy.
The nights were very cold with some 5 degrees in the morning. Northwards it was always dry and lonely. Only now and then so all 50km appeared a small community. The cities were separated by up to 100km. So the roads were good but also partially lonely. An entirely new feeling, which never emerged in the densely populated East Africa.
In Hwange National Park I admired huge herds of elephants and at the Victoria Falls the elemental force of the water. Here I managed to take some cool photos. I was no longer used to the hordes of tourists there.
From there on I went straight to Botswana.
At the border crossing to Zimbbawe I was expected by baboons and many trucks that use this road from the port of Beira to Harare and on to Lusaka in Zambia. In addition to this heavy traffic, there were some buses and almost nothing else. The roads in the country are wonderful expanded. There are even traffic lights that are respected by all, which is a exception in Africa.
In Mutare I enjoyed being able to buy everything and to finally be able to speak English again. The babble with hands, feet and some Spanish in Mozambique was not sufficient.
Zimbabwe has the highest literacy rate in whole Africa. Almost every child goes to school and no one wear the otherwise ubiquitous soccer trikots from Europe. The clothing comes instead brand new from China. Unfortunately, the country has been developing the land reform, which was de facto expropriation of white farmers. Everything is in decline which gives the whole country a nostalgic note. I often heard the phrase "15 years ago you'd have to be here, because it was a wonderful place."
Unemployment has risen to 70% in recent years, whereby the oldest president of the earth Robert Mugabe with 91 years feared riots. Therefore he bought armored vehicles and other things against riots for 70 million dollars.
In Zimbabwe, I experienced a boundless helpfulness in the form of offered lifts, food and accommodations. One night I slept on a horse farm and another in a tobacco store. There also my hammock came the first time to use. It was very cozy.
The nights were very cold with some 5 degrees in the morning. Northwards it was always dry and lonely. Only now and then so all 50km appeared a small community. The cities were separated by up to 100km. So the roads were good but also partially lonely. An entirely new feeling, which never emerged in the densely populated East Africa.
In Hwange National Park I admired huge herds of elephants and at the Victoria Falls the elemental force of the water. Here I managed to take some cool photos. I was no longer used to the hordes of tourists there.
From there on I went straight to Botswana.
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