I don’t always plan my trips. Sometimes I ride the wave of spontaneity, and this was one such time. It left me clueless about what to do on a beautiful Saturday in Mbarara City. To pass time, I slept in longer than usual, … Continue reading AWAY IN MBARARA
When you have dreamt of a moment for a long time and it finally arrives, there is strange fear that grips you. A fear that leads you into wishing the moment hadn’t come so soon and created a desire in you to pause … Continue reading WILD KIDEPO
I recently got new neighbours. They are noisy workaholics on a mission to dominate at all costs. With no appreciation for serenity, they run a tight house construction operation 7 days a week. They are weaver birds! In the event that your neighbourhood … Continue reading SPEEDY IN KOTIDO
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
When nature is tucked between a rock and a hard place, water falls. When a silent stream conquers its fear of heights, water falls. And when the rains fall in Pader, Aruu falls let out a mighty roar causing the rocks to tremble … Continue reading SCALING ARUU FALLS
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
Along the Kampala-Mbarara highway, one of the most tempting roads for drivers with a need for speed, seats Lake Mburo National Park. It is advertised as a whisper in the wild and most certainly lives up to that. With mostly herbivorous land inhabitants, the … Continue reading THE SURPRISE IN MBURO
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
Crossing geographical frontiers of a country as variedly beautiful as Uganda promises an exciting and sometimes contrasting experience. It could be in the terrain, weather, people, food and even road conditions. One such example is the neighbouring districts of Kabarole and Kasese. Although … Continue reading SEMPAYA HOT SPRINGS
It was a quiet afternoon at the office. The ones where the hardest workers are knee-deep in semi-important assignments, the smart workers are somewhere working smart, the others are somewhere being the others and I had a doctor’s appointment to get to. Without … Continue reading CLEVER CLOCKS
The journey versus the destination. What stole the show? How could I tell, for the journey was a destination in itself; at least to me! But, let me break it down for you and maybe you do the picking. There were two journeys … Continue reading OF JOURNEYS AND DESTINATIONS
It was the first of many memorable camps to come. But on that maiden night in the cold, I wouldn’t have guessed so! Lodged in the thick of Kibale Forest, by the shores of one of the many crater lakes in the region, … Continue reading KIBALE FOREST: THE FIRST OF MANY
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
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
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