There is something remarkably cool about kayakers. With minimal motion, they command the waters and choose the direction of their flow. Like a negotiation with nature in which they have the upper hand. I’ve always wanted to look that cool, so I booked … Continue reading KAYAKING THE NILE RIVER
It was the warm welcome of a floral centerpiece and the big glass windows letting in barrel-loads of light that captured my eye. This visual melody continued with the exposed brick walls, the metallic columns holding steady an iron sheet roof and the … Continue reading THE CABIN OF MY DREAMS
When we think adventure, we mostly imagine ourselves conquering natural obstacles. Obvious things like hiking steep mountains, rafting down turbulent rapids, trekking through forests and stalking beasts of prey! For a change, I sought adventure at a man-made attraction, Extreme Adventure Park Busika … Continue reading MUDDY IN BUSIKA
Looking for a great picnic spot this weekend? You’re in the right place. Sezibwa falls is close to town, easy to locate (google maps) and the entrance fee pocket friendly (Ugx 5000 if I recall correctly). We opted for a self-guided tour, as … Continue reading ESCAPE TO SEZIBWA FALLS
What makes Islands irresistible holiday destinations? The pristine beaches with palm trees, the unpolluted water, the sunsets, the slow paced life that provides a blissful escape from the hustle of reality? My guess is all these and more! Ssese Island was my last … Continue reading SSESE ISLAND SLUMBER LAND
Like most of my friends, Jinja is my backyard. When the week goes well, you drive to Jinja. When the week ends on an epic low, you drive to Jinja. When the week was ordinary, still, you drive to Jinja. The myriad amusement … Continue reading DISCOVER TALENT ALONG THE NILE
We need green spaces in Kampala! That’s all I could think of as I decided where to spend my Saturday afternoon. A green place to enjoy the freshness of tropical air and beautiful greenery in town. A safe space where I will not … Continue reading WINDING DOWN IN MUKONO
For the past months, I have enjoyed the city’s charm. Weekends at home by myself or with family. When I’m by myself its mostly movies/series watching binges, catching up with friends, hosting guests and occasionally sleeping in. Nothing worth mention in the presence … Continue reading KAAZI BEACH RESORT
“You walked four hours looking for a bird? Why!? Why!? Why!?” That’s the usual reaction I get when I share my Shoebill trekking experience. Although I am no bird watcher, it feels good to be ahead of the pack on this one. Shoebill … Continue reading FINDING SHOEBILLS
I knew you would be back. It’s hard to resist a 2.3 tonnes hug from a rhino. And yes, a male can grow that big, let me tell you all about it. Rhinos are still an endangered species not only in Uganda but … Continue reading RHINO TREKKING AT THE SANCTUARY
You know that sign post along the highway that leaves you curious? This was one of them. Although work took me there a few years back, it didn’t count because I never saw a Rhino. So, for as long as I drove past … Continue reading ZIWA RHINO SANCTUARY
Saturday mornings go by really quick. It wasn’t even 10 am and I was done with all the day’s chores. I wanted to do something I hadn’t done in a while. And in a flash, it came to me. Biking! Biking in Mabira … Continue reading FOREST BATHING IN MABIRA FOREST
Approximately 85.2 km from Kampala, along the Kampala-Kayunga road, stands the magnificent Wildwaters lodge. The name was inspired by its location on an island sandwiched by two magnificent waterfalls; Kalagala and Itanda. Most of the island is untamed forest inhabited by “harmless” snakes … Continue reading TAMING THE WILD WATERS
One of the best parts about heading to Kapchorwa is the eventful journey. From the chaotic traffic jam in Kampala, to the snail-paced traffic jam in Mukono, one suddenly finds themselves cruising through Mabira forest. A welcome contrast! But to enjoy the cruise, one … Continue reading ON THE ROAD TO KAPCHORWA
A few months back, I ventured out and toured the 7 original hills of Kampala. Just to be sure I didn’t leave out any, I started with Muyenga and after that Kibuli hill. Also, they are close to home and that made them pretty … Continue reading BREAKFAST ON HILLTOPS
What started out as an ordinary day took a turn for the better when I drove up Kibuli hill. Seating atop this hill is the Kibuli mosque which offers a panoramic view of Kampala city. My visit started with a courtesy call at … Continue reading LOUNGING AT KIBULI MOSQUE
In Karamoja, it is a race for love. To impress the lady you must prove that you are physically stronger and faster than her. She becomes “prey” and the man the hunter”. This was by far my favorite performance of the evening. Enjoy … Continue reading KARIMAJONG LOVE
The Burundians blessed the continent with the synchronized magic of their drums. The massive drum seats on the head of the drummer and gets the beating of its life, all for our pleasure. Enjoy the preview! Cheers! Continue reading BEATS BY BURUNDI
In Bugisu, the transition from boyhood to manhood is achieved through an initiation ceremony named “Imbalu”. The candidates are invigorated by music and dance to embolden them for the initiation. Legs in the air, wriggly waists and painted faces all add to the … Continue reading IMBALU AT NDERE CENTER
Enjoy the video as you get blown away by the bellowing trumpets of the Alur at the Ndere Center. Cheers! Continue reading ALUR DANCE AT THE NDERE CENTER
Like many of you, I have marvelled at the huge green dome of this temple from afar. And yet, each time people asked what they could do over the weekend I gleefully suggested, “you must visit the Bahai Temple, its spectcular”. What they … Continue reading A MORNING VISIT TO THE BAHAI TEMPLE
Of the seven original hills of Kampala, this was the fairest of them all. And all credit goes to the Gaddafi mosque. The tour starts at the main gate where the tourism office is located. Here, payments are made and a tour guide … Continue reading GADDAFI MOSQUE
I was born at Mengo hospital and spent the first year of my life in Mengo and Old Kampala where my parents resided. It was close to Namirembe Cathedral, and for that reason, my older siblings enjoyed evening walks in the Cathedral gardens. … Continue reading NAMIREMBE CATHEDRAL UNVEILED
So, you find yourself in Kampala and have 24 hours or more before moving on to your next destination. Or maybe, you have guests in town and are wondering how to keep them entertained. Better still, you live in Kampala and have an … Continue reading 24 HOURS IN KAMPALA – PART II
One of the truest tests of friendship is taking a long road trip and coming out alive. Its more than being stuck in a car for close to 12 hours. It is about agreeing or failing to agree on the music and the … Continue reading ROLLING TO KIGALI
When we dance in Uganda, we do it like a peacock flashing its beauty for all to see. We know it’s beautiful and want to show it off. We clap, sing, stomp and dance till the ground shakes and the dust rises, then … Continue reading RHYTHMS OF UGANDA
In the recent past, marathons have become a great way to create awareness and fundraise for noble causes. In Kampala, they fill up a sizeable chunk of the years’ social calendar and attract both professional and “social” runners. You might be wondering who the … Continue reading THE FUN SIDE OF MARATHONS
On a good day, the museum is a place of wonder and sheer pleasure. On a bad day, it can be a source of sadness and anger at the wrongs of the past. But on this particular day, it was a childhood memory … Continue reading TALES FROM THE MUSEUM
So, you have guests in town and are wondering where to take them. Or maybe, you just want to try something different. It could be a weekday or the weekend, and travelling out of town is off the table. Well, this is your … Continue reading 24 HOURS IN KAMPALA – PART I
Jinja, famed for extreme water activities along the Nile, has been labelled the tourism capital of Uganda. Loaded with a host of activities both on land and water, it’s a must visit town for anyone in Uganda. So far, I have done only … Continue reading WHITE WATER RAFTING ON THE NILE
