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Drive Day to Mbarara, Day 14

Today’s drive day is not a long one but there are a few obstacles.  The first and worst of the day is the Kampala traffic and that is one that is never enjoyed. The next are more enjoyable, especially for … Continue reading

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Ngamba Island Chimpanzee Sanctuary, Entebbe, Day 13

Chimpanzees are under threat constantly in Africa due to over population, deforestation, witchcraft and bush meat trade.  To help preserve and understand these animals better the Island was given to mistreated chimps to provide them with a better life.    On … Continue reading

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Jinja, Day 12

Still can’t get photo’s through . . . will add them when we can. Soft Power, Kayaking and Sunset Cruise!   Those who wanted to play and interact with the local school for orphans did so through the Soft Power volunteer … Continue reading

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Jinja, Day 10 & 11

Still having hassles getting photo’s uploaded from here . . . .will add them as soon as I can! Group Dynamics – Part 2!!   We have now all agreed that ’Shaggy’ is a truck.  Disrespecting ‘Shaggy’ by calling it a … Continue reading

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Jinja, Day 8 & 9

Unfortunately Ugandan internet access is a bit “quirky” at times & I can’t upload photo’s at the moment . . . .will add them as soon as I can! Group Dynamics!!  The guys are now very familiar with the workings of … Continue reading

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Lake Nakuru National Park, Day 6 and 7

Lake Nakuru National Park is only 6km from the centre of Nakuru town.  As you drive down the road to the main gate under the Pink Flamingo street lights the first sights are the scattering of local people lying in … Continue reading

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Lake Naivasha, Day 4 and 5

After the dusty roads to and from the Masai Mara it is nice to reach a camp site with great facilities especially hot water and that’s what we got at Crayfish camp. Three nights to freshen up relax and enjoy … Continue reading

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Masai Mara, Day 3

We will call this morning game drive “The lion experience”.  We saw 2 young male bachelor lions 3 km from the camp site, 1 lioness with 5 cubs catching the early morning sun rays, a single lioness drinking water by … Continue reading

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Masai Mara, Day 2

What makes overland safaris attractive to the traveller is that there are elements of unknown and you need to make the most of any situation that arises. On our drive to the Mara we had a slight breakdown and stopped … Continue reading

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Nairobi, Day 1

Day 1 is like the first day of school. You are a little anxious about being there but excited at the same time. Then you see the truck it is like, wow! How does this work? And for the first … Continue reading

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