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olcEering and Sport in Uganda. 



CHAPTER I. 



FROM MOMBASA TO THE VICTORIA NYANZA BY 

 THE UGANDA RAILWAY. 



Yes ! I have embarked on the ship which is to 

 take me to East Africa, and am about to see that 

 part of the globe which, to my mind at any rate, 

 has no equal in point of interest, whether regarded 

 from the view of the sporting "shikari," active 

 trader, government official, or the mere globe- 

 trotting sightseer. 



On anchoring within the picturesque harbour of 

 Mombasa, at Kilindini (see illustration), I was 

 rowed ashore to the custom house, where I en- 

 countered the usual difficulties, only greatly 

 enhanced by an idea, apparently entertained 

 by the authorities, that every intending settler 

 passing through must be an incipient millionaire. 

 After a somewhat fatiguing delay we reached 

 Mombasa by trolleys, propelled by perspiring 

 natives along rails laid by the side of the road. 

 This means of transport is general throughout 

 Mombasa. The road, two miles long and lined by 

 mango-trees on each side, forms a most pleasing 



