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
Ronald writes: Ever since 2003 when I started to work in Uganda I have used the Bradt guide for the trips we made in Uganda. I advised the guide to all our friends who came to visit us. I have always been impressed by the accuracy of the guide but I also understand that it cannot … Continue reading Various 7th edition corrections
Uganda Wildlife Authority has recently introduced an electronic card system for prepayment of park entry fees and activities at five national parks i.e. Murchison Falls, Lake Mburo, Kibale Forest, Queen Elizabeth and Bwindi Impenetrable. For full details see http://ugandawildlife.org/wildlife-card
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
We've just spent several fascinating weeks travelling round Uganda (mainly by public transport) & have enjoyed the experience & using the guide. Below are a few thoughts/comments/recommendations: edition. 1. Re minibus-taxis, I'd say that the law of 3 passengers per row is strictly enforced in Kampala but did not find that to be the case … Continue reading Sara & Adrian’s updates
As of 1 July 2011, the Uganda Wildlife Authority implemented a fee structure that increases entrance fees for National Parks by around 15% and institutes new fees for various unguided activities such as US$100 for birding in Semliki or US$80 for hiking on a trail in Mgahinga. Please click here for the full 2011-2013 tariff structure … Continue reading New UWA fee structure
Please do check out the blog including photos of our trip to Uganda in June 2011 to Murchison Falls, Fort Portal, QENP and Lake Mburo. We used the Bradt guide extensively before our trip. We had an amazing trip as captured in the photos. http://ugandavacation.shutterfly.com Richard Hall
UWA's tented camp at Lake Mburo NP is a good choice if you need something cheap and you don't mind run down toilets and showers. Also there is no light provided so make taking torches along is advisable. In the end we stayed at Kimbla Mantana (twice in the last few months). They recently changed … Continue reading Accommodation at Lake Mburo
Mihingo Lodge. We have stayed there before and loved the chalet and its balcony etc., The space is enormous and the food excellent. We had no complaints at all. However it is a long way from the central area and this is a drawback unless you partake of the 'activities’ on offer at the Lodge … Continue reading Lions at Lake Mburo
