Happy 'what to the what' as we say in UG

HO HO HO. My view from the MV Kazinga boat cruise in Queen Elizabeth National Park. The Kazinga Channel 'water safari' in the heart of QE is one of the country's best wildlife experiences. I've lost count of the times I've done it. Photo taken November 2023

Dear

15 years ago this month, I was packing up my life in the UK as I prepared to fly to Uganda for the very first time... Uganda was a blank page to me then. In the meantime, Diary of a Muzungu has been welcomed across East Africa. What a buzz it's been. Thanks to everyone I've met along the way!

"Communing with my inner warthog"
Photo - and caption! - by Philip Briggs, Bradt Guides author and SafariBookings writer. Here we were on a walking safari on the northern bank of the Kazinga Channel, Queen Elizabeth National Park, accompanied by a Uganda Wildlife Authority ranger. Safari courtesy of Honey Bear Camp, Wildplaces Africa's new luxury concession (in Kyambura Game Reserve, a boat ride away).

Being a developing country, things change quickly here: I've never lived anywhere that evolves so fast. Uganda has mushrooming numbers of lodges and guides, new subjects such as adventure tourism and every other person I meet wants to join the industry, or so it feels. We're living in exciting times - but not without their challenges - which is why in 2024, I'll be focusing more on responsible tourism and sustainable tourism, my true passions. As I read last week: "The tourist sector has both a wondrous opportunity to lead in global climate awareness and action, and a heavy responsibility to ensure the sustainable development of the tourist sector itself."

But enough of all that serious stuff... IT'S THE HOLIDAYS! 🥰🎈🎄🎁🥂

IF YOU ONLY READ ONE THING

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Thanks for being a part of my 2023. Happy Christmas to everyone who celebrates! "See you on the other side!"

Charlotte Beauvoisin AKA Nagawa🐒