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Nile Perch

December 24, 2010

Fishing from the deck of their room, some guests at Wildwaters Lodge recently landed three respectable Nile Perch before releasing them back in the river.  Around Wildwaters, as the name implies, the river is very turbulent and this creates a safe haven for large fish.  It is too dangerous for fishermen to come near with [...]

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Update on construction of the Bujagali dam

September 16, 2010

There seem to be constant delays / updates regarding the construction of the Bujagali dam. The date we have most recently been given is February 2011. At this point, the entire river will be diverted through the western channel of the dam site which means Big Brother (and the wave Silverback) will disappear forever. However, [...]

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Why was an otter walking around a rapid on the Nile?

June 23, 2010

We are often asked about the grade or class of rapids we run on the Nile.  Some people have rafted elsewhere, and want to try and assess what sort of experience they will have relative to other rivers they have rafted.  Many are just looking to boast to friends.  After 30-years of worldwide river rafting, [...]

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Joanna Lumley’s Nile

April 19, 2010

It is impossible not to be prejudice.  My earliest memories of her were as Purdy.  Some hints of what she was like off-camera were kindly passed on by Rebecca Harris, who had already spent many weeks filming with her – intelligent and fun. The ITV series ‘Joanna Lumley’s Nile’ has already started showing on Monday [...]

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