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Kapishya Hot Springs

Hill along the road from the airstrip at Shiwa Ngandu to Kapishya Hotsprings
Hill along the road from the airstrip at Shiwa Ngandu to Kapishya Hotsprings
Mansha River from the bridge between Shiwa Ngandu and Kapishya
Mansha River from the bridge between Shiwa Ngandu and Kapishya
Friendly Zambian boys waving as we pass
Friendly Zambian boys waving as we pass
Village of Kapisha - United Church of Zambia
Village of Kapisha - United Church of Zambia
Village of Kapisha, Northeastern Zambia
Village of Kapisha, Northeastern Zambia
Village of Kapisha
Village of Kapisha
Welcome to Kapishya Hot Springs
Welcome to Kapishya Hot Springs
Kapishya Hot Springs Lodge - welcome civilization (ie electricity, hot water and INTERNET!)
Kapishya Hot Springs Lodge - welcome civilization (ie electricity, hot water and INTERNET!)
...such a relief after roughing-it at Shoebill Island
...such a relief after "roughing-it" at Shoebill Island
Two-level chalet at Kapishya Hot Springs
Two-level chalet at Kapishya Hot Springs
The upper level
The upper level
The deck of my chalet, right on the Mansha River
The deck of my chalet, right on the Mansha River
Imfubu Chalet, Kapishya Hot Springs Lodge
Imfubu Chalet, Kapishya Hot Springs Lodge
Imfubu Chalet, Kapishya Hot Springs Lodge
Imfubu Chalet, Kapishya Hot Springs Lodge
Imfubu Chalet, Kapishya Hot Springs Lodge
Imfubu Chalet, Kapishya Hot Springs Lodge
Insofu, Ralph and Christian's Chalet, Kapishya
Insofu, Ralph and Christian's Chalet, Kapishya
Cholwa Chalet, Kapishya Hot Springs Lodge
Cholwa Chalet, Kapishya Hot Springs Lodge
Lunch on the afternoon of our arrival
Lunch on the afternoon of our arrival
Mansha River flowing past Kapishya Hot Springs Lodge
Mansha River flowing past Kapishya Hot Springs Lodge
Sculpture of a sable antelope in the garden of Kapishya Hot Springs Lodge
Sculpture of a sable antelope in the garden of Kapishya Hot Springs Lodge
Kapishya Hot Springs Lodge
Kapishya Hot Springs Lodge
Preparing the rafts for a little float down the Mansha River
Preparing the rafts for a little float down the Mansha River
Raft #1 - the newbies - Nicole, Johannes, Stephanie, and a GUIDE!
Raft #1 - the newbies - Nicole, Johannes, Stephanie, and a GUIDE!
Two boats - 1 guide - didn't sound too bad...
Two boats - 1 guide - didn't sound too bad...
Paddling down the gentle (in this spot) Mansha River
Paddling down the gentle (in this spot) Mansha River
Your fearless crew of Boat #2 - Reinhold and Brian
Your fearless crew of Boat #2 - Reinhold and Brian
Paddling down the Mansha River, Northeastern Zambia
Paddling down the Mansha River, Northeastern Zambia
Only two paddles...four would have made it wasier
Only two paddles...four would have made it wasier
Mark warned us to stay out of the overhanging palm branches
Mark warned us to stay out of the overhanging palm branches
...the palm branches are sharp and full of all sorts of interesting critters...
...the palm branches are sharp and full of all sorts of interesting critters...
...we usually got a boat-full of spiders when we brushed the side...
...we usually got a boat-full of spiders when we brushed the side...
...but this little guy really freaked out Reinhold!
...but this little guy really freaked out Reinhold!
Rapids on the Mansha River - the guide in the other boat told us to keep to the far left
Rapids on the Mansha River - the guide in the other boat told us to keep to the far left
...with our great rafting skills and teamwork, we went right over the middle...
...with our great rafting skills and teamwork, we went right over the middle...
Really...they probably should have put a guide in each boat...
Really...they probably should have put a guide in each boat...
But we survived without tipping over!
But we survived without tipping over!
Reinhold and me after the big rapid
Reinhold and me after the big rapid
Boat #1
Boat #1
Stephanie is into it!
Stephanie is into it!
Mansha River, calm again
Mansha River, calm again
Ralph and Christian letting Reinhold and me do all the work
Ralph and Christian letting Reinhold and me do all the work
Mansha River, Northeast Zambia
Mansha River, Northeast Zambia
African Fish Eagles high above the river
African Fish Eagles high above the river
Don't miss the pull-off...there's a waterfall ahead!
Don't miss the pull-off...there's a waterfall ahead!
The Crew of Boat #2 - Reinhold, Brian, Christian, Ralph
The Crew of Boat #2 - Reinhold, Brian, Christian, Ralph
The Crew of Boat #1 - Stephanie, Nicole, Johannes (guide's gone with the boat)
The Crew of Boat #1 - Stephanie, Nicole, Johannes (guide's gone with the boat)
The waterfall at Shiwang'andu is being harnessed by the Chinese for a hydroelectric power station
The waterfall at Shiwang'andu is being harnessed by the Chinese for a hydroelectric power station
Chusa Falls, 10 km down the Mansha River from Kapishya Hot Springs
Chusa Falls, 10 km down the Mansha River from Kapishya Hot Springs
Chusa Falls, Mansha River, Northeast Zambia
Chusa Falls, Mansha River, Northeast Zambia
Chusa Falls, Mansha River
Chusa Falls, Mansha River
Stephanie posing with Chusa Falls, Mansha River
Stephanie posing with Chusa Falls, Mansha River
Chusa Falls, Mansha River
Chusa Falls, Mansha River
Chusa Falls, Mansha River
Chusa Falls, Mansha River
Nicole at Chusa Falls, Mansha River
Nicole at Chusa Falls, Mansha River
Johannes, staying off to the side
Johannes, staying off to the side
...that's better...
...that's better...
Hopefully the falls won't be totally destroyed by the hydro-power station
Hopefully the falls won't be totally destroyed by the hydro-power station
Reinhold, Chusa Falls, Mansha River
Reinhold, Chusa Falls, Mansha River
Rapids leading up to Chusa Falls, Mansha River
Rapids leading up to Chusa Falls, Mansha River
Some kind of fruit
Some kind of fruit
Bush walk back to the lodge
Bush walk back to the lodge
Walk from Chusa Falls back to Kapishya Hot Springs Lodge
Walk from Chusa Falls back to Kapishya Hot Springs Lodge
Bush walk to Kapishya Hot Springs Lodge
Bush walk to Kapishya Hot Springs Lodge
Bush walk to Kapishya Hot Springs Lodge
Bush walk to Kapishya Hot Springs Lodge
Bush walk to Kapishya Hot Springs Lodge
Bush walk to Kapishya Hot Springs Lodge
Bush walk to Kapishya Hot Springs Lodge
Bush walk to Kapishya Hot Springs Lodge
Bush walk to Kapishya Hot Springs Lodge
Bush walk to Kapishya Hot Springs Lodge
Bush walk to Kapishya Hot Springs Lodge
Bush walk to Kapishya Hot Springs Lodge
...getting in the mood for a dip...
...getting in the mood for a dip...
Crossing a small stream
Crossing a small stream
Passing through a little village
Passing through a little village
Thatched hut in a tiny village near Kapishya Hot Springs
Thatched hut in a tiny village near Kapishya Hot Springs
Back at the lodge...
Back at the lodge...
Cloudy morning...the the best news for our flight to Mfuwe this morning
Cloudy morning...the the best news for our flight to Mfuwe this morning
Kapisha Middle Basic School - Education for Success and Self-Reliance
Kapisha Middle Basic School - "Education for Success and Self-Reliance"
Kapisha, Zambia
Kapisha, Zambia
Bridge across the Mansha River to Shiwa Ng'andu
Bridge across the Mansha River to Shiwa Ng'andu