Updates from Andrew Roberts

Some useful updates from Andrew Roberts, who put together the 5th and 6th editions of Bradt Uganda, follow: General As of  August 2011, the Uganda shilling is billed as the world’s worst performing currency.  Bad news for Ugandans but great for tourists paying in shillings.  I used a rate of Ush2000 to the $ when [...]

Volunteer opportunity at Bujagali Falls

Ann Chawner writes: “Hi! I would like to tell you about a great opportunity at Kyabirwa which is only a mile away from the wonderful Bujagali Falls and 3 miles from Jinja town. There is a low cost volunteer project which was started by one of the teachers at Kyabirwa Primary School to help develop [...]

Various updates

Hello, we, 4 friends from Belgium, travelled through Uganda with the Bradt-guide of Uganda. It’s a very good guide with excellent practical information and idea’s. I only have these new information/suggestions: -it would maybe be interesting to put a good roadmap (that you can take out of the book) of the whole country in the [...]

Bujagali Falls and rafting updates

On 28th February, 2011, Bujagali Falls and Silverback rapids were closed to rafting as the next phase of contruction on the new hydropower dam begins across Silverback. The three rafting companies will now launch  their boats on the west side of the Nile at new sites near The Haven  lodge and land further downstream than [...]

Source of the Nile

In the Jinja section there is a paragraph about The Source of the Nile. It says admission is 2,000 and there is a cafe and bar there which has a great band playing there on a Sunday between 4 and 6pm. I went there today with my parents who are visiting from UK. The price [...]

Fiona Smith’s trip report

UGANDA TRIP (19 Jan -13 Feb 09) I travelled alone through Uganda for 4 weeks and experienced amazing warmth and friendliness from all the Ugandans I met on the way. Scenically it is a truly stunning country and I highly recommend it ! KAMPALA – Red Chilli safari was great value and well organised. There [...]

Nile Horseback Safaris 2009 rates & info sheet

2009 PRICE LIST and Information sheet A horseback safari provides the ideal way to explore the Nile up close, see a traditional Ugandan village and view the fantastic panorama from the hills overlooking the Nile River valley. The landscape is spectacular, you will be in awe of the beauty of the area around the source [...]

Nile Horseback Safari update

Nile Horseback Safaris is located on the Kampala side of the River Nile, opposite Bugagali Falls. We have 18 horses, ranging from small to very big – all in top condition and to suit any range of experience level. The horses are schooled frequently and are completely bombproof, making them a pleasure for even the [...]

Brian & Celia’s updates

Brian & Celia Lea recently returned from a 16 day visit to Uganda (late July-early August 08) and forwarded me the following info: Page75 : June ‘08 Visas cost £25 each. We had to wait 3 days before it was ready to collect from the High Commission in London. We received polite and courteous service from [...]

Flavie Galtier’s updates

Hello! My name is Flavie GALTIER and I went to Africa with my friend Jean for nearly one month. We had your book for Uganda and we wanted to tell you what had changed since the book was written. On page 75: a standard single-entry visa, valid for 3 months, costs US$ 50 and not [...]