CHAPTER X. 



Exploration of the Bujuku Valley and of Mt. Gessi. 

 Return of the Expedition. 



Departure from Bujongolo — The Camp of Ibauda — Visit to the Glacier Lake of 

 the Mahoma Valley — H.R.H. leaves Bujongolo —Lake Bujuku — Descent of the 

 Bujuku Valley — The Migusi Valley — Ascents of the Peaks of Mount Gessi — 

 The Lower Bujuku Valley — The Expedition meets at Ibanda — Resume of the 

 Mountaineering Work of the Expedition — Return to Fort Portal — The Volcanic 

 Region of Toro — Some Shooting — Arrival at Entebbe — The Ripon Falls — • 

 Departure from Africa — Sir Henry Stanley's wish realized. 



On the 1st of Jvilv, immediately 

 after the Duke letunied to Bujon- 

 golo from Mt. Emui, preparations 

 had ])een commenced for leaving 

 the moinitains definitely, and had 

 been carried on during the intervals 

 left free by the varied work of the 

 camp. In this way were gradually 

 prepared the loads containing the 

 scientific collections, the instru- 

 ments, and all those objects which 

 were no longer necessary. 

 They had at their disposal some forty Bakonjo portei's only, 

 as it woidd have been difficult to have provided supplies for a 

 greater number so far from Ibanda. It was therefore necessary 



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