Nick taking a dip

Raft the Nile - Uganda

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October 7th 2008
We woke up today in our chalet with a balcony overlooking the Nile (we upgraded because we got to Jinja late the night before). Up later than usual as the rafting leaves from the camp!! We had our briefing and our group decided to go 'crazy' down the river (nick a little more keen than me)we picked our guide and off we went. After a few practice in and out of the raft we tackled our first rapi ... read more

Africa » Uganda » Eastern Region » Jinja

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Uganda achieved independence from the UK in 1962. The dictatorial regime of Idi AMIN (1971-79) was responsible for the deaths of some 300,000 opponents; guerrilla war and human rights abuses under Milton OBOTE (1980-85) claimed at least another 100,0... ... read more