Episode
73: An Adventure Worth Dying For. Murchison Falls National Park.
1:24:29
Published: Mon May 02 2022
Description
Grab your lifejacket, a paddle, and your best dry-bag because this week we're heading to different countries throughout Africa to explore some of the best whitewater rapids in the world. We follow the extraordinary life of Hendrik Coetzee, an avid outdoorsman who finds his true love and passion on the white waters. Not only are these some of the best rapids in the world, they're also some of the most dangerous, and are filled with aggressive hippos and man-eating crocodiles. During his journey he experiences extreme challenges, faces cannibalistic tribes, has huge adrenaline rushes, parties hard, and falls in love. Someone who lives life on the edge like this though - can't sustain it forever. We love our National Parks and we know you do too but when you're out there, remember to enjoy the view but watch your back. Please take a moment to rate and subscribe from wherever you’re listening to NPAD! Become part of our Outsider family on Patreon to gain access to ad-free episode, bonus content and more. Follow our socials Instagram, Facebook , and Twitter. To share a Trail Tale, suggest a story, access merch and browse our book recommendations - head over to our website. Thank you so much to our partners, check them out! Favor: Get your birth control subscriptions delivered to your door for free and make a donation to bedside.org to help low-income individuals get access to birth control AnaLuisa: Use our link to shop Ana Luisa's Buy One, Get One 40% OFF sale BetterHelp: Get 10% off your first month of online therapy by using our link Sources: Living the Best Day Ever by Hendrik Coetzee, London2Cape, WildWhispersAfrica, NPS
Chapters
The host explains how she had to take a break due to losing her voice and having to recover from a cold that lasted for long time.
00:00 - 02:35 (02:35)
Summary
The host explains how she had to take a break due to losing her voice and having to recover from a cold that lasted for long time.
Episode73: An Adventure Worth Dying For. Murchison Falls National Park.
PodcastNational Park After Dark
This podcast episode highlights the adventure sport scene in Uganda and the stunning national parks in the western part of the country, including Murchison Falls National Park where the powerful waterfall is found.
02:35 - 07:30 (04:55)
Summary
This podcast episode highlights the adventure sport scene in Uganda and the stunning national parks in the western part of the country, including Murchison Falls National Park where the powerful waterfall is found.
Episode73: An Adventure Worth Dying For. Murchison Falls National Park.
PodcastNational Park After Dark
Nile crocodiles are one of the world's most aggressive species known for their natural predatory abilities, mainly feeding on fish, birds, and other reptiles, but have also been known to attack humans.
07:30 - 14:00 (06:29)
Summary
Nile crocodiles are one of the world's most aggressive species known for their natural predatory abilities, mainly feeding on fish, birds, and other reptiles, but have also been known to attack humans. They have the strongest biting force of any animal on the planet.
Episode73: An Adventure Worth Dying For. Murchison Falls National Park.
PodcastNational Park After Dark
A man looks back on his childhood and how his fascination with war and the military led him to join the army, and his youthful naivety made him feel included in his father's war stories.
14:00 - 22:51 (08:51)
Summary
A man looks back on his childhood and how his fascination with war and the military led him to join the army, and his youthful naivety made him feel included in his father's war stories. He briefly mentions his disinterest in school and recalls a waterfall he visited.
Episode73: An Adventure Worth Dying For. Murchison Falls National Park.
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An employee at a bar agrees to run river rafting at night despite having no experience, just rolling with whatever life hands him.
22:51 - 26:43 (03:51)
Summary
An employee at a bar agrees to run river rafting at night despite having no experience, just rolling with whatever life hands him.
Episode73: An Adventure Worth Dying For. Murchison Falls National Park.
PodcastNational Park After Dark
The speaker discusses the importance of trusting your gut and following your intuition when making decisions, even if it seems random or odd at first.
26:43 - 30:21 (03:37)
Summary
The speaker discusses the importance of trusting your gut and following your intuition when making decisions, even if it seems random or odd at first.
Episode73: An Adventure Worth Dying For. Murchison Falls National Park.
PodcastNational Park After Dark
The speaker describes a man navigating through a class five river at night, showing fearlessness and talent but also ignoring risks, in some of the most beautiful places on earth.
30:21 - 34:28 (04:07)
Summary
The speaker describes a man navigating through a class five river at night, showing fearlessness and talent but also ignoring risks, in some of the most beautiful places on earth.
Episode73: An Adventure Worth Dying For. Murchison Falls National Park.
PodcastNational Park After Dark
A kayaker narrates his adventurous journey, crossing the border illegally, rowing through rapids, storm, and a crocodile.
34:28 - 38:32 (04:03)
Summary
A kayaker narrates his adventurous journey, crossing the border illegally, rowing through rapids, storm, and a crocodile. He makes it to the bar, imagining the story he would tell about his incredible journey.
Episode73: An Adventure Worth Dying For. Murchison Falls National Park.
PodcastNational Park After Dark
A kayaker heads to Uganda in search of the world's largest warm water rapids along the Nile River and ends up living the intense kayaker lifestyle with like-minded adventurers.
38:32 - 42:39 (04:07)
Summary
A kayaker heads to Uganda in search of the world's largest warm water rapids along the Nile River and ends up living the intense kayaker lifestyle with like-minded adventurers.
Episode73: An Adventure Worth Dying For. Murchison Falls National Park.
PodcastNational Park After Dark
A man decides to live life to the fullest after a close call with death and spends the next two years kayaking and working with a paddle company in the Nile.
42:39 - 45:58 (03:19)
Summary
A man decides to live life to the fullest after a close call with death and spends the next two years kayaking and working with a paddle company in the Nile.
Episode73: An Adventure Worth Dying For. Murchison Falls National Park.
PodcastNational Park After Dark
After being asked to settle down by his mother, a kayaker spent years reflecting on himself and his experiences on the river, believing they were gateways to a higher power.
45:58 - 52:34 (06:35)
Summary
After being asked to settle down by his mother, a kayaker spent years reflecting on himself and his experiences on the river, believing they were gateways to a higher power.
Episode73: An Adventure Worth Dying For. Murchison Falls National Park.
PodcastNational Park After Dark
The speaker describes a harrowing encounter with a hostile tribe while on a barge and how he was left shaken by the incident.
52:34 - 58:43 (06:08)
Summary
The speaker describes a harrowing encounter with a hostile tribe while on a barge and how he was left shaken by the incident.
Episode73: An Adventure Worth Dying For. Murchison Falls National Park.
PodcastNational Park After Dark
The podcast talks about the aftermath of wars, where millions of dead bodies were dumped in rivers and eaten by crocodiles.
58:43 - 1:06:16 (07:33)
Summary
The podcast talks about the aftermath of wars, where millions of dead bodies were dumped in rivers and eaten by crocodiles. Meanwhile, a famous man-eating crocodile, Gustav, lurks the waters, having eaten over 300 people in the area.
Episode73: An Adventure Worth Dying For. Murchison Falls National Park.
PodcastNational Park After Dark
Researchers observe and document a rare attack by a crocodile on a person, leading to concern about the behavior of this particular crocodile.
1:06:16 - 1:14:53 (08:36)
Summary
Researchers observe and document a rare attack by a crocodile on a person, leading to concern about the behavior of this particular crocodile.
Episode73: An Adventure Worth Dying For. Murchison Falls National Park.
PodcastNational Park After Dark
The podcast discusses the life and death of a free spirit who enjoyed living life simply through adventurous activities.
1:14:53 - 1:18:30 (03:37)
Summary
The podcast discusses the life and death of a free spirit who enjoyed living life simply through adventurous activities. This was contrasted with the danger posed by creatures such as crocodiles, which have killed hundreds of people in the past.
Episode73: An Adventure Worth Dying For. Murchison Falls National Park.
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The story of an inspirational person's life can motivate us to live our lives to the fullest and not fall into a routine.
1:18:30 - 1:22:17 (03:46)
Summary
The story of an inspirational person's life can motivate us to live our lives to the fullest and not fall into a routine. It reminds us that life is short and we should follow our dreams, as their life is more than their death.
Episode73: An Adventure Worth Dying For. Murchison Falls National Park.
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The speaker talks about her interest in storytelling that revolves around animals.
1:22:17 - 1:24:27 (02:10)
Summary
The speaker talks about her interest in storytelling that revolves around animals. She also mentions a memoir she will finish soon that is about someone's life and how interesting it is.