On TAZARA train to Dar es Salaam

 Hoping to experience an African safari on a budget, I recently traveled first class on the Tazara train from Kapiri Mposhi, Zambia, to Dar es Salaam, Tanzania, for $20.

The journey was supposed to take three days, but because of several delays it ended up taking four.

The views were terrific, the food was surprisingly good, and there were numerous amenities including a lounge, but after a while it did seem to drag on.

Ben Mack (to be continued)