bujagali falls

The government of Uganda, in an effort to improve the electricity availability for the country and efficacy of the Jinja dam are upgrading the dam size and placement. This will require a rerouting of the water flow of the Nile and, as a result, the Bujagali Falls will cease to exist. Enjoy these few pictures of a beautiful part of the world while it is still visible.

Yes, very beautiful. . .

. . . but beware the treacherous, unpredictable, fast-moving waters . . .

so, what is THAT guy doin in the water?

oh, just waving hello

is he ok?

where did he go?
Don't worry, he's ok. There are young men at the Falls that body surf the Falls for tourist entertainment and, of course, payment.

I'm not sure the completion date for the new dam, but in a few weeks we will go to Jinja again for our annual New Hope foreign staff retreat. It may be the last time we are able to see the falls . . .