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
Category: Rwenzoris
Off-the-beaten-track in the Rwenzori region
Thanks to Jozef Serneels for the following alluring travel ideas: - Biglad farm https://www.facebook.com/pg/bigladfarm/, tel 0772 665633, 8 km from Fort Portal, along the Kamwenge road. Tour of a pleasantly green working family farm managed on ecological principles. A boda costs about 5,000 shilling. A tour by the son of the owner costs 20,000 shilling. … Continue reading Off-the-beaten-track in the Rwenzori region
2014 trip report
Goran writes: Route travelled: Entebbe-Kampala-Fort Portal-Kasese-Kampala-Mbale-Sipi-Kampala-Murchison Falls NP-Kampala-Kabale-Kisoro-Buhoma-Butotoga-Kanunga-Kabale-Katuna-Kigali(Rwanda) Places visited: Entebbe, Fort Portal, Crater Lake Valley, Kibale NP, Rwenzori NP, Kampala, Sipi Falls, Mount Elgon NP, Murchinson Falls NP, Lake Bunyoni, Lake Chahafi, Mgahinga NP, Lake Mutanda and Bwindi NP NB: some practical info may be outdated as the report is more than a … Continue reading 2014 trip report
Jan 2015 trip report
Gavin writes: Having recently returned from two and a half weeks in Uganda, which went very well, I felt that I ought to provide something by way of an update. The Red Chilli Hideaway has indeed moved to Butabika, and does indeed have a pool, which I made good use of. The pizza is still … Continue reading Jan 2015 trip report
January 2013 trip report
Anton Summerer writes: Please forgive my poor english Recommendation: Touroperator Road Trip Uganda Couple from the netherlands rents cars with/without driver Very good, they picked me up from the ariport; I only had to send my flight-dates; no money a priori; it’s a matter of trust! They are also driving to Ruanda and Kenia Prices: 7 … Continue reading January 2013 trip report
Tourism Information Center in Kasese
The Belgian Development Agency has funded a Tourism Information Center in Kasese town. It allows visitors to connect more easily and safer to the community tourism organisations, hotels, local guides and private car hire agents in the region. The Information Center gives travel advice and offers assistance in booking your tours and accommodation. A small … Continue reading Tourism Information Center in Kasese
Sara & Adrian’s updates
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
New UWA fee structure
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
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 … Continue reading Various updates
Rwefuma Safaris, Kasese
I am running a tour company based in Kasese. A number of my clients have told me about your guide book and i have personally read it. However, there is a gap in the service industry which we need to fill, Rwefuma Safaris is based in Kasese Town but also offers services around the country, … Continue reading Rwefuma Safaris, Kasese