Upemba) it is hard to say which is the finest or the most wonderful. 
They are all impressive. Certainly Garamba is a vast territory. It 
takes one back to unspoiled, original, primitive Africa, where every- 
thing is as it was before except for the natives hunting game. But 
that probably still takes place in remote sections. Mr. Haessaert at 
Kagera mentioned the crocodile poachers who come over from Tanganyika 
Territory at times, and Marc MischA said that at times some of the 
elephants at Garamba were not to be trusted as they considered man an 
enemy having been hunted up near the Sudan border. Mr. Mis chi and his 
charming wife entertained us at lunch between the fore-and-afternoon 
trips on which he took us through the park. Even so I judge we saw 
but a small fraction of that immense area. What a wonderful monument 
you have erected for yourself in this and tte other magnificent parks 
you have set up under Government auspices. Here at Garamba, we made 
the reasonably close acquaintance of a sleeping white rhino. One 
learns to know his animals if fortunate enough to be a member of your 
staff. 
From Garamba, after again spending the night (April 30) at Gangala, 
we proceeded to the INEAC station at Nioka , searching for more plant 
mites | then to Bunia and the fisheries at Kasenyi. Here we had our 
first good half day of rain. Fortunately we were in time to see the 
morning’s haul of fish and get a sampling of them. The wealth of fish 
in your African lakes is astounding. Dr. Capart told me somewhat of 
the discovery and development of these lake fisheries. 
After two days and a night, May 3 to h, at MonJ'- Hoyo, a beautiful 
place, we arrived at Mu twang a, and shortly thereafter called on your 
yf, fO-int (or is it Clint?) at Mutsora. He arranges our visit to 
Ishango, the wild life areas there, and the fishery on the Lake shore. 
There I was happy to make the acquaintance of Mr. onoeke also. Prom 
him we got additional specimens of fish. Your introductions made us 
roost welcome everywhere , -we could not have been better ti’eated. The 
guest houses were very comfortable and the guides and house boys most 
helpful Next in line was Beni, and the Moera pygmy village, Butembo 
and its comfortable hotel and lodges, and fiuindi Camp which we reached 
on the afternoon of May 9. Here your Mr. Baert did the honors. The. 
friendliness and hospitality extended us made each National Park visit 
a memorable occasion. It was as stimulating and interesting. to ta . c 
with your Park managers or directors as it was to see the aiiiiiials 
living native to each park. Do not think I am waxing overly enthusiastic 
The receptions accorded us everywhere left nothing to be desired. 
Me stopped at Kisenyi on the afternoon of May 11, witnessed, a 
Watusi dance staged for another group the next day , and reached Bukavu 
on the 13th. Enroute we called upon Major Galliaert, Rumangabc, for 
permission to collect samples of lava for our Musem geologist. Though 
the Malor was absent, his assistant provided the necessary clearances 
and a guide. Here again your letters most beautifully paved the way. 
I would never have troubled you a second time about the lava except 
for insistent advice from certain quarters which also gave rise to other 
little difficulties, not connected with the park service or official 
reservations though. 
