Episode 5. Introducing My East Africa … but first some Great Blue Turaco birds
In episode five, join me – Charlotte Beauvoisin, author of Diary of a Muzungu – as I introduce you to East Africa, specifically “my East Africa.”
- How many countries are there in East Africa? (You might be surprised!)
- What are Uganda’s most popular tourist attractions?
- What are “The Big Seven”?
- Beyond gorillas: which Rwandan forest has chimps and Colobus monkeys?
- What’s the muzungu’s favourite way to travel between Nairobi and Kenya’s coast?
- What’s my favourite food in Burundi?
- And, which wild animal did I disturb when I arrived back in the forest last week?
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Episode 4. Tickling a rhino and bowing to the Shoebill. In conversation with Rob Walker
In episode four, join me – Charlotte Beauvoisin, author of Diary of a Muzungu – as I introduce you to my second guest, the British TV presenter and Uganda’s goodwill sports tourism ambassador, Rob Walker. Tune in to hear:
- What first brought Rob to East Africa?
- How did Ugandans respond when Rob congratulated Joshua Cheptegai during his live commentary from the Olympics?
- Why is he so keen to bring his son to Africa?
- What are his favourite Ugandan foods?
- And how exactly do you greet a Shoebill bird?
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Episode 3. Gorilla tracking in Uganda. In conversation with the Nnaabagereka, Queen Sylvia of Buganda
In episode three, join me – Charlotte Beauvoisin, author of Diary of a Muzungu – as we visit Bwindi Impenetrable Forest, Uganda, home to the world’s biggest population of mountain gorillas, for a weekend celebrating 20 years of the NGO Conservation Through Public Health.
I am joined by my first guest, Her Royal Highness, the Nnaabagareka, Queen Sylvia Nagginda of Buganda Kingdom, patron of CTPH. Listen to our conversation to hear:
- Why was the Nnaabagareka tracking gorillas?
- Which gorilla family did she track in the forest?
- Why does she recommend Ugandans visit Bwindi?
- Why did I feel like crying when I first went to Bwindi?
- Why should we thank the gorillas?
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Episode 2. Chimps, elephants and how I ended up in Uganda
In the second episode, join me – Charlotte Beauvoisin, author of Diary of a Muzungu – as I invite you to explore Uganda. Find out:
- What’s life like on the edge of a National Park?
- How did we spend lockdown?
- What inspired me to create this podcast?
- What wakes me up every morning?
- What amazing sight did I see climbing over the treehouse?
- What kind of guests will we meet on the podcast?
- What are my tips for gorilla tracking?
- And how can I help you organise a safari?
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Episode 1. Welcome to my world!
On the forest trails at Sunbird Hill, Kibale Forest, Uganda
In this first episode of the podcast, join me – Charlotte Beauvoisin, author of Diary of a Muzungu – on a short walk along the edge of the tropical Kibale Forest in western Uganda, where you can hear:
- What is a muzungu?
- What did volunteers tell me about Uganda?
- What’s an elephant trench?
- Why do I call my wooden house a “glorified bird hide”?
- Where is Sunbird Hill?
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Trailer
Hello and – karibu – to the East Africa Travel Podcast hosted by me, Charlotte Beauvoisin, author of the popular travel blog, Diary of a Muzungu.
Welcome to my world, a wooden house at Sunbird Hill, overlooking Kibale Forest, one of Uganda’s national parks.
I’ve worked in conservation and tourism in East Africa for over a decade, and I’ve met some extraordinary people along the way. I want you to meet them!
Tune in every week to The East Africa Travel Podcast for the dawn chorus, travel advice, chats with award-winning conservationists, safari guides, birders, lodge owners, and wacky guidebook writers.
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Diary of a Muzungu follows my life in Uganda, initially as a VSO volunteer with the Uganda Conservation Foundation: here I recount why I came to Uganda, the culture shock, my (mis)interpretation of life around me and adventures in the bush. Uganda wouldn’t let me go! Now based on the edge of Kibale Forest – the adventure continues.
