An African overland tour is the ultimate way to disconnect from the humdrum of everyday life and get your boots dirty. And, there’s hardly a better place to get lost than East Africa. It’s the land of great escapes. The orange sunsets, untamed wildlife, captivating...
Move over, Simba! The mountain gorilla is the true king of the jungle and Uganda is the best place to spot him! Gorilla trekking in Uganda is the safari adventure you’ve been waiting for. Sitting in silence amid the lush emerald green foliage of Africa’s oldest...
The new year is around the corner, and with fresh new possibilities on the horizon. It may be time to start thinking of your next adventure! Since it’s a new year and a new start, it’s also the perfect time to do things a little differently than you may have done...
When travelling through foreign lands, you’re bound to experience language barriers which of course make it challenging to communicate and interact with the local people. Communicating with locals is important if you are genuinely wanting to learn more about the place...
Sipi Falls is a showstopper, and arguably the most beautiful waterfall in all of Uganda. These days it’s much more accessible than it used to be via one of the best roads in the country. Lying about 55km north of Mbale, in the foothills of Mt Elgon and not far from...
If you have not had the opportunity of trekking through Africa’s dense, dank forests and coming across a group of lazing gorillas, on an African safari then you have not experienced the very best of what Africa has to offer. Africa is filled with millions of beautiful...
Officially known as the Republic of Uganda, Uganda is a landlocked country located in East Africa. It is bordered in the east by Kenya, in the north by South Sudan, in the west by the DRC (Democratic Republic of the Congo), in the southwest by Rwanda, and in the south...
Find out about the ins and outs of the culture of Uganda from their favourite sports to their vibrant dancing. Language and Religion There are a wide range of ethnic groups in Uganda with many different languages spoken, namely Luganda (most common), English (only a...
‘Nam Lolwe’ in Luo and ‘Victoria Nyanza’ in Buntu, Lake Victoria was named after Queen Victoria by an officer of the British Indian Army, John Hanning Speke. With an enormous size of 69,480 square kilometres, Lake Victoria is one of the African Great Lakes. Located in...
The capital and biggest city of Uganda, Kampala, is located close by to Lake Victoria’s shores. The city is very colourful and vibrant, and is rich in history. It is situated on numerous hills, each encompassing a significant government or religious structure. The...
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