Kigoma - Tanzania

Again we were reminded of how fortunate we are when we visited a clinic to hand out mosquito nets. Speaking to one of the GP's, we were told  how rife malaria is in the area. We felt good today doing our bit to combat this problem, especially amongst babies. A big thank you to Bill and Robyn Geech whose business, Wag Hill Lodge, donated these nets. The lodge is situated outside of Mwanza on Lake Victoria.

After the clinic visit, we went to the custom officials who informed us to check out at a point close to the Burundi border.  Burundi is stable and no negative reports have been received. We are likely to enter the Burundi waters early on Wednesday morning and our target is to reach Bujumbura by Saturday.  We have enough food for the remainder of the trip.

Tomorrow Bill and Robyn wiil acompany us in a hired motor boat for about 20 km to Gombe Stream National Park where they would like to spend some time. Gombe is well known for the Jane Goodall Institute where this primatologist has been doing research work on chimpanzees for many years. Both of us have been there on previous visits.