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Cha's Lagoon

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Description

The sector is a cliff of about 12-15m high and about 50m wide. It is not cleaned (the middle part has loose rocks while the right side is more clean) nor bolted, and most of the cliff is above a waterhole. It used to be part of the current quarry located next to the cliff. It seems to have nice potential for routes of pretty various grades. The surrounding area though not much explored could be potentially suitable for more sport climbing sectors or bouldering.

Access issues inherited from Uganda

Access is freely granted almost everywhere by a warm local welcome. Most Ugandans are extremely poor by comparison to most travelers, so they might expect climbers to share or give something. Climbers are not obliged to give anything in most cases, but giving a little something small can go a long way.

Rather than giving handouts, I look for every opportunity to pay Ugandans for useful goods and services. That might be paying a guide or porter, or hiring someone to look after my car. Additionally, I agree to give donations to schools and churches if I camp on their property. I regularly give 2-5k UGX for parking on someone's land. I also buy local produce, stay in local guest houses, and eat locally. I try to always mention that I am climbing or hiking and also try to thank everyone for welcoming me into their community. Through this, I hope to give positively to these communities and build a positive impression of climbers and hikers in all these communities. I hope this will not only boost the local economy, but help pave the way for more adventurers to come and explore this amazing country.

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Approach

The cliff is located at the foot of Ngetta rock. From Lira town take the direction of Kitgum, then branch on the right side few kilometers after town, at the petrol station, to go to Ngetta rock. You can park your car either at the quarry wether continue following road/footpath to reach the top of the cliff.

Descent notes

Be aware that the place has no anchor on top (if successfully tested, a car's hook can be used as such). Moreover, due to the presence of water (which is there likely most of the year), belaying from the ground is not possible for the central part of the cliff. Consequently you'll need to think about your escape plan beforehand in case you'd fail to reach the top (for instance, belaying from the top and considering a little swim as an escape plan, or ascending the rope, etc).

Ethic inherited from Uganda

Climbing is mostly unknown in Uganda. Please do climbers a favor and build a positive impression in the country through exemplary behavior and conscientious contributions to the communities you visit.

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History

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The sector has no known history of climbing. Legal or more formal access to it would need further thinking for bolting/cleaning the rock, but it fairly seems it would be granted. MCU's members can get in touch with Rachel Amai (0785699205) or Steven Amai (0772326949) to be showed around and eventually to help with establishing more formal access to the sector.

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