A massive country that is famous for its wildlife the world over. Our journey will take us into some of the most remote parts of this vast wilderness. The western part of Tanzania is the most isolated and least visited of the entire country. Very few tourists make the trek to this area, as the most popular wildlife reserves are in the more accessible eastern region.
Our plan is to follow the shore-line of Lake Tanganyika (the worlds longest and second deepest lake) as it heads south. As yet we are not sure if the road is suitable for cycles due to its poor condition and the likelyhood that many animals will be around. Some reports are that it takes a 4×4 a day to cover just 100kms.
Big cats on the prowl
If the rains are heavy the road may be impassable. Another potential problem is entering Katavi National Park. Due to the risk involved it is not normally possible to cycle through this area. There are likely to be many large predators around and we have no intention of being the Africian equivalent of ‘Meals on Wheels’.
MV Liemba - Built in 1914
The alternative plan is to catch the ferry that runs on the Lake Tanganyika. MV Liemba has been in operation since the First World War, when it was transported piece by piece across the continent by early German pioneers. If we have to use the ferry it will be a dissappointment, but an experience none the less.
