Our Easter Trip to Northern Uganda in photos

Mount Kalongo, We camped on top of here the first night

This was our home for the night.  An amazing view from the top but also very windy.

Here is me cooking dinner for the night....beef fillet if you are interested to know!

Nadia and I battling the wind on top of Mt Kalongo (thanks for the photo Nadia!)

The road down the mountain, not for the faint of heart.

The view from the other side.....

African sunrise and sunset....the photos don't do it justice.

Getting fuel for our trip further north.  The pump wasn't electric and had to be done by hand.  Who needs the gym?

Need a new roof for your hut then make them an offer they might just take you up on it

Our home for the next three nights

We brought all our food up for this trip....it was quite the logistical challenge.

The moon was bright each night so it never felt pitch dark.

Bush fires in the distance

Off on safari to spot the animals....the lions beat us this time....didn't see any.  Joshua is in the orange t-shirt.

Zara and her friend Olivia

Idi Amin built this structure in the park many years ago.  It was never finished but has now been tendered out to possibly become another lodge.  We have never see it with a roof on so it has potential.

Kids always find something to climb.....I should have taken a picture of all the sandals at the bottom.....bare feet rules.  Joshua is in the orange t-shirt at the top.

Kidepo National Park......just stunning

One that didn't quite make it but still photo worthy

You can see on this map where Kidepo National Park is in the far North East bordering South Sudan and Kenya.  It took us 5 hours on tarmac road to get to Lira (centre of the map) and then it was dirt roads after that.  Years ago this area wasn't safe due to the presence of the rebel group, LRA (Lord's Resistance Army).  Simon would fly into many of the airstrips during this time but not always stay in the towns.  It was fascinating to be able to drive through them and not worry too much about security. Thankful that things have changed in this area for the people of Uganda since we first arrived over 14 years ago.