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The best place in Uganda to search for the shoebill stork.
The world-famous Murchison Falls are impressive – the Nile forces its way through a 7-metre gap in the rocks and tumbles 40 metres below, whilst in the background the pacified river winds its way towards Lake Albert.
The best way to see and feel the falls is by boat, as not only do you get to experience the full power of the Falls, but can keep an eye out for some of Africa’s largest crocodiles basking on the shores. The Park is the best place in Uganda to search for the shoebill stork.
Uganda’s largest National Park, cut in half by the Nile, offers a varied landscape from dense rainforest on the hilly ranges in the south-west to undulating savannah in the north-west.
The prime area for game viewing is the peninsula between the Victoria and the Albert Nile’s, known as the Buligi Circuit, where the concentration of animals is the highest including an increasing number of excellent lion sightings along with the famous and elusive shoebill stork. It also offers some of the best fishing in the country for those brave enough to take on the challenge.
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Named after Samuel Baker, the first European to view and name Murchison Falls, this intimate and upmarket safari lodge sits in a commanding position on the south bank of the Nile River, under shady trees.
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I was born in Zimbabwe. With a dad who was in the police force, we moved from place to place. I have always been passionate about travel. My grandparents mentioned that our ancestors set off from the Horn of Africa – Ethiopia – looking for better cattle pastures. They ended up settling in the south-eastern hills of Zimbabwe, in the Great Zimbabwe area.
Born in a small South African town, I have always followed my passion for nature and discovery. After studying Nature Conservation in Pretoria, I was one of the first women to complete a very tough cadetship in the Natal Parks Board. It was here where I cut my teeth in African wildlife management. My desire to see more led me to work as a guide for AndBeyond, first in South Africa, then in Tanzania as the company expanded. Here, I lived and worked in the Serengeti and the Ngorongoro, guiding and running safari camps.
Aged five and with my Curious George toy safely tucked under my arm, I set off with my family to travel around Europe in an orange VW minibus. Looking back on the adventures we had along the way, I now know that this was where my love for travel and exploring began.
25 years ago, my first trip to Africa took on a life of its own. I planned for three months, I stayed for two years. Whilst there, I was mistaken for a priest, attacked by sharks and arrested. Yet the countless, clattering journeys opened my eyes to the beauty of the landscapes and the grace of the people. My recent trips are undoubtedly more comfortable, but the welcome is as warm as ever and the best experiences are still those I never see coming.
Covered in thick tropical rainforest and often shrouded in mist, Bwindi provides a perfect habitat for mountain gorillas.
The best place in Uganda for some thrilling chimpanzee trekking.
Uganda’s remotest park, bordering South Sudan, is wilderness at its most raw.
The best place in Uganda to search for the shoebill stork.
Most famous for the tree-climbing lions, the park is also home to most of the big game found in the more famous…
Often overlooked on a trip to Uganda, these two cities are the main entry points for the country, so time spent here…
Visited for its wilderness and remoteness, the drives here are designed for those who enjoy exploring the bush at leisure to see…
This small, but often overlooked park is ideally located on the way to or from Bwindi, and a few days spent here…
The Rwenzoris are well-known for their grand scenery and wide-ranging vegetation.
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