CHAPTER X. 
Exploration of the Bujuku Valley and of Mt. Gessi. 
Return of the Expedition. 
Departure from Bujongolo—The Camp of Ibanda—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 July, immediately 
after the Duke returned to Bujon¬ 
golo from Mt. Emin, preparations 
had been commenced for leaving 
the mountains 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 porters only, 
as it would have been difficult to have provided supplies for a 
greater number so far from Ibanda. It was therefore necessary 
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