Kazinga Channel

In South Africa, there is a town that is overrun by hippos at night. You are driving down the main street and see hippos walking alongside you. For some reason, they are attracted to the pumps at gas stations.

Queen Elizabeth National Park -- Part 2

November 9th 2017
Things were looking up weather-wise. For a second day in a row, it was mostly hot and sunny, with the heavy rains taking place at night. Today was spent visiting the northern part of the the park. The draw here is a boat ride along the Kazinga Channel to see wildlife from the river. There wasn't a lot to see, but the drive thru the park and the boat ride both made for a relaxing day. However, as w ... read more

Africa » Uganda » Western Region » Queen Elizabeth NP

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

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