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15 years in the past this month, I used to be packing up my life within the UK as I ready to fly to Uganda for the very first time… Uganda was a clean web page to me then. Queen Elizabeth Nationwide Park quickly turned my yard. Within the meantime, Diary of a Muzungu has been welcomed throughout East Africa. What a buzz it’s been. Because of everybody I’ve met alongside the way in which!
Being a creating nation, issues change shortly right here in Uganda: I’ve by no means lived anyplace that evolves so quick. Uganda has mushrooming numbers of lodges and guides, new topics similar to journey tourism and each different individual I meet desires to hitch the trade, or so it feels. We’re dwelling in thrilling instances – however not with out their challenges – which is why in 2024, I’ll be focusing extra on accountable tourism and sustainable tourism, my true passions. As I learn final week: “The vacationer sector has each a wondrous alternative to steer in international local weather consciousness and motion, and a heavy accountability to make sure the sustainable improvement of the vacationer sector itself.”
However sufficient of all that severe stuff… IT’S THE HOLIDAYS!
Venturing into unexplored corners of Queen Elizabeth Nationwide Park – Kyambura Sport Reserve
This cheeky picture was taken on a strolling safari on the northern financial institution of the Kazinga Channel, Queen Elizabeth Nationwide Park, accompanied by a Uganda Wildlife Authority ranger. Safari courtesy of Honey Bear Camp (the River Station Bush Camp), Wildplaces Africa’s new luxurious concession (in Kyambura Sport Reserve, a ship trip away).
“Communing with my interior warthog” picture and caption by Philip Briggs Bradt Guides writer and SafariBookings author.
Revisiting Queen Elizabeth Nationwide Park – the Kazinga Channel
HO HO HO. My view from the MV Kazinga boat cruise in Queen Elizabeth Nationwide Park. The Kazinga Channel ‘water safari’ within the coronary heart of QE is without doubt one of the nation’s greatest wildlife experiences. I’ve misplaced rely of the instances I’ve performed it. Kazinga Channel is a mecca for birdlovers. Picture taken November 2023.
Did you hear that vacationers and Africa journey consultants voted Uganda “Africa’s greatest safari nation?”
In 2023, 1000s of vacationers and SafariBookings consultants voted Uganda “Africa’s greatest safari nation” and “Africa’s greatest birding safari nation.” (No shock in any respect, actually!)
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Thanks for being part of my 2023. Glad Christmas everybody!
With love from Charlotte Beauvoisin AKA Nagawa Diary of a Muzungu
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