Category Archives: My Safari (My Journey/Adventure)

These entries occur during my trip 6/4 thru 6/12

We Have Arrived in Kampala, Uganda

Posted on September 16, 2013 by kbohan

Hello all- we have arrived. Boy I forgot just how long and tiring this journey to Uganda is. About 32 hours after we left Washington DC we arrived at Entebbe Airport. Our flight out of Heathrow was delayed for almost … Continue reading →

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Destination Uganda: On Our Way

Posted on September 14, 2013 by kbohan

It is 9pm at Washington-Dulles Airport and after checking in 10 bags with additional carry-ons, the 4 of us eagerly await departure on this exciting adventure. Jeff is looking forward to being back in Kampala, a city that is bustling … Continue reading →

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Preparing for Uganda 2013

Posted on August 23, 2013 by kbohan

I can’t believe it has been almost a year since I’ve written. So much has happened over the past months.  I am in the midst of preparing to take 3 students to Uganda on September 14 and in the near … Continue reading →

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Playing Ball with Children in Mboira, Masindi District, Uganda

Posted on August 23, 2013 by kbohan

Mike, a Wilkes Student, plays ball with children in Mboira during our Fall 2012 visit to Uganda. This was one of the villages that participated in the focus group interviews in Summer 2011 to help evaluate the health concerns when … Continue reading →

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Last Days in Uganda

Posted on October 6, 2012 by kbohan

I’m writing this post from the beautiful Entebbe Airport Guesthouse.  I have arranged for our group to stay here tonight since we have an early flight out of Uganda tomorrow.  I had the opportunity to stay here last year for … Continue reading →

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Awaiting Safari Day

Posted on September 27, 2012 by kbohan

Hi all- this is just a really quick post (because my computer power is waning) to let you know we are all eagerly waiting to embark on our safari to Murchison Falls National Park, Uganda tomorrow.  This will be our … Continue reading →

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Pharmacy Students Help Red Cross Educate to Prevent Cholera

Posted on September 26, 2012 by kbohan

The post for today is written by one of the pharmacy students but before that, I wanted to let you know how cool it has been today. You hear “Africa” and think “hot”, or at least I did. Tonight, though … Continue reading →

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1 Year Later: Returning to Rural Villages of Masindi District, Uganda

Posted on September 23, 2012 by kbohan

Today we took a road trip to the Villages of Iranda and Mboira.  I wanted to thank them for participating in my research (oral surveys that were conducted last summer).  It took about 45 minutes to reach the first village … Continue reading →

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Ziwa Rhino Sancturary, Uganda

Posted on September 23, 2012 by kbohan

Today we went to the Ziwa Rhino Sanctuary, which is about 1 hour outside of Masindi towards Kampala.  The Rhino’s there are called White Rhinos but not because of their color. The animals are actually grey and the name is … Continue reading →

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Arrival in Masindi, Uganda

Posted on September 22, 2012 by kbohan

Hello from Masindi, Uganda!  After getting the car loaded in Kampala, we started to head down the lane when one of the other guests, a pediatrician from the UK, ran down the hill to catch us before we left.  She … Continue reading →

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