Verity Ramsden writes: I have been working on a very exciting project with the Cross-Cultural Foundation of Uganda (CCFU) and the EU, and the outputs were launched earlier in May 2019. These includes a beautiful coffee table book - 'Beyond the Reeds and Bricks - Historical Sites and Buildings in Kampala, Jinja and Entebbe', containing … Continue reading New book (plus downloadable app and maps) detailing Historical Sites and Buildings in Kampala, Jinja and Entebbe
Gerhard writes: My wife and I just returned from our trip to Uganda. We travelled for almost 5 weeks, and we exclusively relied on public transport (buses, matatus, boda-bodas). I want to emphasize, that your guidebook is excellent; comprehensive, detailed, and very well structured, bearing a wealth of background information in addition. There is one … Continue reading Feb 2019 Rwenzori hike and trip report
Joseph writes: Kyandondo Rugby Club has the best grilled pork (Muchomo Embizi) anywhere in Kampala and perhaps Uganda. I have tried many and this one has the right seasonings & it is not overcooked like so much of the meat in Uganda- it is always juicy and always fresh and plentiful. $5,000 per stick. There … Continue reading Kampala restaurants
Seru Nasser of Tour Slums For A Cause writes: Tour Slums For A Cause (formerly Real Life Slum Tours) offers tourists exposure and awareness to the poorer suburbs of Kampala District and to enjoy the local life and culture. Our tours explain the history of these slum areas and include visits to family outreach programs, community … Continue reading Tour Slums For A Cause, Kampala
Fun blog on street food in Uganda: https://peopleimeetandfoodtheyeat.com/2018/07/22/ugandan-street-food-cheap-local-eats/
Thanks to Jamie Hitchen and Grace Natabaalo for forwarding me details of this useful blog about Kampala: http://roadsandkingdoms.com/2017/24-things-to-know-before-you-go-to-kampala/
Stefanie writes: Thank you very much for your travel book. It helped us a lot to find our way around in Uganda. I would like to add some new information: Kampala We went to the craft market in Buganda Road, in front of Plot 18. It is a wonderful small market, where you can buy … Continue reading Kampala and Tororo updates
