The Nile runs through and along the Murchison Falls wildlife park. This is of course perfect for local residents. There is plenty to catch and the land around the river is very fertile.
As a westerner you are sometimes surprised by the circumstances how people go up the river. This boat on the picture looks of course still pretty good. But sometimes they also go up the Nile in a very weathered looking boat. The Nile is not exactly a very quiet river. On top of that there are a lot of crocodiles living in these waters. And when you consider that most people can't swim there, you are surprised.
But of course it also makes sense. As long as your family has food and can survive, you take that kind of risk for granted.
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