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Ruhengeri, Day 19 and 20

After the excitement of the Gorillas it was good day to have a chill out day and take it all in.   Also a good day to spend cleaning clothes after that muddy trek.   It was the final day on the trip for 3 … Continue reading

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Rwanda, Day 17

Crossing into Rwanda means that we are close to the mountain gorillas.  We first need to explore the more serious side of Africa and in Rwanda it is the Genocide museum.  Africa is a wonderful place and once under your … Continue reading

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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 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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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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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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