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
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
To those as curious about the past as I am, often left behind by present trends, this post is for you! They call Africa the cradle of mankind, the birthplace of modern-day man and other catchy phrases and theories along with that. But … Continue reading CHEERS TO NYERO ROCK PAINTING
Welcome back! In the previous post I already mentioned how much I loved this place. So, with a grip so strong on my heart, it drew me back over the Christmas break, this time with family and they were ecstatic! Given the heavy … Continue reading THE MOUNTAINS OF MY HOME – SISIYI FALLS
When I travel with family to Mbale, I reside in my village, never in the town. However, when I travel for work, staying in town is the convenient choice. But when I travel with friends, nothing beats the camping options. A few years … Continue reading THE MOUNTAINS OF MY HOME – SISIYI CAMP SITE
“Simply travel home for Christmas. The view will be yours every time you step out of the house. Bumanye hill is there to see, but if you turn to the right, then the magnificent Wanale ridge of Mt. Elgon will be a sight … Continue reading THE MOUNTAINS OF MY HOME – BUMANYE HILL
I originate from Mbale, a district in the far east of Uganda with a bustling town and astute people. The streets are filled with somewhat careless pedestrians trying to outrun the ambitious cyclists and impatient motorists. That’s not surprising as it is the … Continue reading THE MOUNTAINS OF MY HOME – MBALE
Getting to Kagulu hill in Buyende district was pretty easy, google maps did it all. It was a smooth drive from Jinja town, my choice of lodging. Before driving to Kagulu, I enjoyed a cup of Kombi Koffee and a rolex to warm up … Continue reading COFFEE MORNINGS AND KAGULU HILL
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
“May I please have a cup of coffee?” or “Would you like a cup of coffee?” Coffee; the lesser appreciated hot beverage in Uganda. Tea; my least favourite hot beverage since I discovered Ugandan coffee. Most of us in Uganda are raised taking … Continue reading COFFEE TOUR IN KAPCHORWA
SIPI FALLS: If I were a bird, I’d sing my favorite song each time I flew past that spot. It was a tropical paradise meets Utopia, but again, in Uganda we are kinda used to this level of awesome! Check out the video! … Continue reading ADVENTURE AT SIPI FALLS
On my first trip to Kapchorwa, I visited two of the three major falls. The two, being the smaller of the falls. To get to the first fall, we enjoyed a simple short walk that took us across a well-maintained wooden bridge and … Continue reading ABSEILING AT SIPI FALLS
Kiprotich, Kipsiro……what do they have in common? They are all world champion long-distance runners originating from the same geographical location in Uganda – Kapchorwa. Wondering what the secret is? Well, for the most part, growing up at an altitude of 1800m above sea … Continue reading CAMPING AT SIPI FALLS
What started out as a chase for the eclipse, ended in a stunning sunset like no other. In case you missed it, the blood moon/total lunar eclipse was the talk of town last weekend. The blood moon was the longest lunar eclipse of … Continue reading CHASING THE BLOOD MOON
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
