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 [...]
Archive for the ‘Ssese Islands’ Category
Updates from Andrew Roberts
Posted: August 22, 2011 in Books, Bujagali Falls, Forex & ATMs, Queen Elizabeth NP, Ssese Islands, websites, Wildlife3
We are told that the MV Kalangala to the Ssese Islands, grounded for a few months earlier in the year, is now running again, but a little slower than it used to be - i.e. it takes about four hours to Buggala rather than three!
MV Kalangala is grounded and so getting to Bugala Island is somewhat more difficult especially if you want to come with a car. In such case the only option is the bukakata – luku ferry.
Bugala island is very quiet out of season. Although, the wildlife is great and there are still plenty of vervet monkeys and birds to enjoy. We had an excellent walking tour from a guy called Kasim. He knew the island inside out and was an important figure in the community as he also runs the [...]
When I reached Kampala on April 5, workers were busy demolishing the building which contains Motel Rome and Hotel Fiance, which I found disappointing because they were praised as some of the best Shoestring accomodations. Panorama Lodge on Buggala Island is now called Panorama Cottages. The prices are UGX 60,000/80,000/100,000 according to the size of [...]
Updates from the De Berrys
Posted: January 16, 2010 in Fort Portal, Jinja, Kabale, Kampala, Kumi, Lake Bunyonyi, Mbale, Queen Elizabeth NP, Soroti, Ssese Islands, UncategorizedWe visited Uganda last month and just want to say a huge THANK YOU for your guide which was invaluable. We offer these comments for updates Kampala Our best night in Uganda in Bugolobi in the new Primrose Suites. VERY quiet and away from the hurly burly of noisier Kampala. Yet only 20 mins to [...]
Uganda by bike: Trip Report
Posted: May 18, 2009 in Bicycle, Butiaba, Chimpanzee visits, Entebbe, Fort Portal, Hoima, Kabale, Kagadi, Kampala, Kibale Forest, Kihihi, Kyenjojo, Lake Bunyonyi, Luwero, Mabaale, Masaka, Masindi, Murchison Falls, Mygiera, Ndali-Kasenda Crater Lakes, Ntungamo, Queen Elizabeth NP, Rukungiri, Ssese Islands, UncategorizedUganda by bike 2008/2009 I’ve just received this wonderfully detailed and useful trip report from Rolf Rabe: The Trip: Entebbe – Kampala – Luwero – Mygiera – Masindi – Murchison Falls N.P. – Butiaba – Hoima – Mabaale – Kagadi – Kyenjojo – Fort Portal – Kibale Forest / CVK Resort – Lake Kifuruku – [...]
