Janos Zachow of Black Cat Bunyonyi writes: First of all thank you for your really comprehensive and up-to-date Travel Guide published by Bradt! It has been of great use for us since our first travels to Uganda back in 2015. We are now running our own Backpackers Hostel on the shore of Lake Bunyonyi, which … Continue reading Black Cat Bunyonyi Backpackers Hostel
Carrie writes: I just finished an incredible month-long backpacking trip around Uganda. Your guide was invaluable for figuring out how to do things independently - thank you! Just have a few updates and report backs to share: - Bwindi: I tracked gorillas at Ruhija. As far as I could tell it’s virtually impossible to get … Continue reading Detailed August 2019 trip report
Fred Hodgson writes: We spend December in Uganda again and had a successful trip. Our route was mainly triangular from Entebbe west to Kanyanchu, then 'down' to QENP and on to Buhoma, Ruhija and Nkuringo before swinging by Lake Mulehe to Kanaba Gap and back by Lake Mburo. Duration was 4 weeks. was good to see … Continue reading December 2018 trip report
Tara Writes: Firstly, I want to thank you for the Bradt guide to Uganda. My husband and I have lived in Uganda for the past year and the guide has been a wonderful asset and source of amusement. The dry humor entertains me greatly. I wanted to give a recommendation for Entusi Retreat and Guesthouse … Continue reading Entusi Retreat & Guesthouse, Lake Bunyonyi
Julia Kellie writes: I have just spent 5 weeks in a village high up on the slopes of Lake Bunyonyi. It is a community village/orphanage which is striving to be self-sufficient. Its location is not only it's highlight, but it's downfall. While it is on the mainland, it is a boat ride across from the … Continue reading Village visits and stays at Lake Bunyonyi
Fred Hodgson writes: In March 2015 I returned to Echuya Forest for more birding and added other locations close to our lodgings on the western tip of Lake Bunyoni at the small and simple Heritage Camp at Muko. We did a side trip to Kigeyu Swamp which was very rewarding. This swamp is formed as the … Continue reading Echuya Forest, Lake Bunyonyi and Kigeyu Swamp
Leon writes: Masaka - Ten Tables The Ten Tables restaurant seems to have converted into a rooftop pub, serving basic pub food rather than the mentioned three-course dinners. Lake Mburo - Eagle's Nest Indeed Eagle's nest is good value. Basic tenting with beds and shower having great views over the park. Lake Bunyoni - Arcadia … Continue reading May 2014 trip report
Pim writes: The past half year I stayed a total of 5 months in Uganda of which I was approximately one and a half month travelling in that country. Here I will share some of the experiences I had during my travels and I shall provide some information and updates to the Bradt Travelguide, that … Continue reading Recent trip report
General: - Maestro/MasterCard can be used with any Stanbic ATM, the limit per withdrawal was 250kS (250’000 Shilling), even if sometimes higher limits were stated on the screen; in my experience only one withdrawal per day per ATM, just try the next one for another withdrawal (mostly they have several) - Attention: Travelers Cheques are … Continue reading Uganda trip report, June 2012
The Home of Edrisa in Kabale Town has accommodation as of January 2012. It is in a converted family house in a strikingly peaceful environment, with a fully equipped kitchen, a bathtub and other amenities. Prices from Ush 20,000 to 50,000. More info on their website or contact +256 75 2558 222. Also worth a look is … Continue reading Accommodation at Edrisa (Kabale)
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