kazinga channel; the paradise of hippos – Uganda safari news
The paradise of Hippos as it is sometimes describe d by Uganda safari undertakers, the 45km long Kazinga Channel is one of the natural offerings that Uganda is gifted to have shared. Situated in Queen Elizabeth National Park which is the most visited park by travellers on safaris and tours in Uganda, Kazinga Channel connects two lakes namely George and Edward in the east and the west respectively. The channel draws its water from Lake George which is drained by the fine waters of the Mount Rwenzori glaciers that are impressive to encounter by travellers on Uganda safaris and tours . Kazinga Channel is being known as the paradise of Hippos because of its great Hippo concentrations. It is not the first time for it to have such numbers. In 1950s, the area experienced enormous Hippo numbers that the land around could not no longer sustain them and other wildlife which prompted the authorities to carry out the great Hippo curl that reduced the Hippo numbers to minimal size bu...