February 8 — Moshi
16:00 Departure by bus heading south. Heat, tight space, the long overland journey begins.

February 9 — Toward Iringa
Night checkpoints, rough roads, little rest.
05:00 Arrival in Iringa. Rain, wet streets, and the first real bed after the ride.

February 10 — Iringa
Walking through town between rain showers and mud. Shoes remain soaked.

February 11 — Iringa to Mbeya
Early departure and a long, exhausting bus ride.
Arrival in Mbeya and time to recover.

February 12 — Mbeya to the Border
Bus toward Tunduma, tuk-tuk to the roundabout.
Walking across the border on foot — exit Tanzania, enter Zambia.
Long overnight wait at Nakonde bus station.

February 13 — Nakonde to Lusaka
Bus departure in darkness, sunrise later on the road.
Checkpoints, short stops, steady movement south.

February 14 — Lusaka
Evening arrival. Taxi to the hostel. Rest at last after the journey.

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