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
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
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
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
Being Ugandan comes with many perks. My favorite are the infectious happiness and a constant supply of public holidays (those that fall over the weekends are still a trick). With International women’s day falling on a Friday, we had a long weekend on … Continue reading CAMPING CHRONICLES – QUEEN ELIZABETH NATIONAL PARK
With each holiday I take, the more I appreciate the importance of managing time efficiently. My experience at Kyaninga Lodge was no different. With only 3 days on my hands and a host of activities to enjoy, there was no slowing down. So … Continue reading TOP TEN ACTIVITIES – KYANINGA LODGE
To thoroughly enjoy Fort Portal, a sleep over for at least a night is unavoidable. Kyaninga Lodge was my choice for accommodation and it was perfect. From the daring positioning of the cottages, to the ever-evolving food choices and not forgetting the thoughtful … Continue reading STAYING AT KYANINGA LODGE
“Uganda, the Heart of Africa” – #stolen I like that description. Its factual and fresh. Factual in terms of geographical location and fresh because its about time we moved on from the colonial “pearl of Africa” tag line…. On this occasion, I travelled to … Continue reading TOP FIVE THINGS TO DO IN FORT PORTAL
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
Inspiration lies all around us. We can choose to embrace it or completely ignore it. My inspiration last week lay in the waving trees, chirping birds, temperamental skies, still waters and rolling hills of Kabale. It is from this South-Western district of Uganda … Continue reading WORK JOURNAL: KABALE
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