Our next stop in Northern Zambia was Kapishya Hot Springs. Kapishya is a quiet secluded 6 chalet lodge with 12 beds (families can be accommodated 4 in a room).
It is situated on the Estate of Shiwa Ngandu (The Africa House) and is set along the banks of the Mansha river.
This is an absolute gorgeous oasis in the middle of nowhere. I think Mark & Mel took one look at us and we didn’t need a lot of persuasion to agree that a cottage on the river sounds a lot better than camping ‘again”. We must have looked a sight after 10 weeks in Africa.
The Campsite has running water with 5 toilets and 2 hot showers. Firewood is provided free of charge.
The main house with a dining room, quiet secluded lounge area and bar. It was built using local labour and materials.
The gardens, Mark’s hobby, are just unbelievable. Each species has been identified with a nice big name tag. We told him he should pay the same attention to his sign board on the main T2 road. It is very small and we nearly missed it.
This became a little joke between us because Darryl, who complained about the ‘small sign’, missed the MAIN turnoff from Lusaka to Mpika and ended up in Ndola. ‘How big does he want it to be?’
The Mansha River in front of Kapishya.
Mark & Mel with dogs & cat.
Dining room with bar area in the back ground.
Our cottage.
View from the deck of our cottage.
Mansha River with us doing a river cruise.
Stopping for a few beers before the ‘rapids’ section downstream.
The hot spring. We did suggest that a waiter or a bell could be a big improvement because it is quite chilly when one gets out of the hot water to go and get fresh cold beers.
Lunch consisting of some snacks and a few cold beers. This was exactly what we needed to wash off the dust and grime after 10 weeks in Africa.
Toni & Darryl busy with lunch.
Toni going for a dip in the hot spring.