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
Richard Johnson writes: Thank you for recommending the Broadbill Forest Camp in Ruhija. I stayed there for 3 days in early February 2019 and was very pleased. As noted, the view from the tent was spectacular as well as very peaceful. I was surprised by how good the food was, I'm a vegetarian and they … Continue reading Broadbill Forest Camp, Bwindi Impenetrable National Park
David writes: We just are back from the MFNP (self drive / no guide) and I would have the following comments: - the prices for the 'special' campsite in the Delta is now 40 USD per person, instead of only 5 USD - there are two campsites at the Delta, not only one. These are … Continue reading Camping/self-drive in Murchison Falls
Cameron writes: We were travelling up the Kampala-Gulu Road this morning and stopped at the Kabalega Diner for a coffee. We spotted a new building next door and went in to discover a very well-stocked supermarket (for Uganda). Whilst picking up stores for the next leg of our road trip, the enthusiastic and effervescent owner, … Continue reading Supermarket on the Kampala-Gulu Road
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
Joseph writes: Newly opened in October 2018 and still developing, Nile Backpackers (nilebackpackers.com) stands around the corner from Gulu's popular Serenity (formerly Sankofa) Cafe and has 4 ensuite rooms, 2 dorm style rooms with 4 beds each and 2 tents. However the ensuite rooms have a touch of luxury with AC, TV and nicely furnished rooms … Continue reading Nile Backpackers, Gulu
Joseph, a researcher who regularly visits Kidepo, writes: TIps for travelling to Apoka Rest Camp: Fuel: If self driving, fill up in Kitgum or Kabong depending on which way you are coming. Carry extra fuel with you. (25 liters should be enough to get you out of the park to the nearest station). In a … Continue reading Independent travel to Kidepo
