Sir Samuel Baker remains a familiar name in the Northern part of Uganda. For good or bad reasons, I’ll leave that to you to decide. But on this trip, he was the hero that fought the slave trade at Fort Patiko in Gulu. … Continue reading THE RUINS OF FORT PATIKO
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
I remember it clearly, the first print out I got from the internet. As I stared down at these colourful pages packed with adventure, I never imagined walking in those steps myself. You see, when my dad told me about the 7 wonders … Continue reading SIGHTS OF EGYPT
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
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
After a year away from home, camping sounded like a great way to reconnect and catch up with friends. Although we have gone on road trips before, this was our first camping experience together and we were super excited about it: probably too … Continue reading CAMPING IN MURCHISON FALLS NATIONAL PARK
Saw Bizzy 