Foto: A boat trip on the Kazinga Channel in Queen Elizabeth National Park (bron: Ronald van der Veer)
Uganda - We go to the Safari Lodge. This super-luxury lodge lies in the park along the Kazinga Channel. We have lunch here. For an additional fee, we can use the swimming pool. From the terrace and the pool, I have a view of the Kazinga Channel. On the opposite side, I see a large group of elephants bathing in the water. There is no better place to swim a lap. After lunch, we take a boat trip on the Kazinga Channel. We sail close to the spot where the elephants bathe. Groups of buffalo lie along the waterline. Hippos look up briefly as we pass. It is a beautiful sight, all the animals gathered together. Everyone wants to take photos, and the boat quickly tilts to the left. Further on, two elephants stand in the water. As we approach, a small show of strength breaks out. After the effort, both elephants triumphantly go their separate ways. The waterline has a wide variety of waterbirds: herons, pelicans, storks, cormorants, malibu ducks, and many smaller birds.
Murchison Falls National Park
Uganda - Anthony assures us with a big smile that the boat is hippo-proof as we approach the first hippos on the opposite bank of the river. Hippos rest in the water during the day and graze on land at night. One hippo is standing on land. Anthony tells us that ...
Ngamba Island Chimpanzee Sanctuary
Uganda - In about three quarters of an hour, we cover the 23 kilometers to the island. On the jetty, Philip, one of the park rangers, is already waiting. In the modest visitor center, he tells us about the origins of the reserve and its inhabitants. He also explains ...
Sipi Falls
Uganda - The weather is beautiful, with clear visibility. A good breakfast is ready—a solid base for today’s hike along the waterfalls. Two guides accompany us: Moses and Tonio. We walk over the mountainsides in two groups: a faster group and a slower group. ...