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Gorillas in Uganda

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October 25th 2008
Hello All... From the title of this Blog you can tell we are currently in Gorilla country and I am struggling with words to describe how AMAZING this part of Africa is!!! It is totally wild and I am overwhelmed everyday by the diverse landscape, amazing wildlife and beautiful people. Our overland tour with African Trails is fantastic. Currently there are only 5 of us (Dan, myself, our driver ... read more

Africa » Uganda » Western Region » Kisoro

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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