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RAFTING SPECIAL

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February 9th 2009
Yes we made it. I am writing this from the safety of my office after the weekend's most thrilling adventure. Yes We went rafting on the Nile and we all made it scot free and we loved it. We started the day very early. The five us four of whom were to hit the waters. We arrived 45 minutes to time and the guys of Adrift were waiting for us. the four of us chatted to the guide Clarkey and signed ... read more

Africa » Uganda » Eastern Region » Bujagali Falls

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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