Decoding Uganda’s Immigration Scribbles or How to Avoid Visa Complications
Look at that scribble in the photo, below “08” on the stamp. Look very carefully. No, it’s not an abbreviation for “Immigration”, it’s something else…
Advice for Travellers
Cyimbili on the Congo Nile Trail: Now & 50 Years Ago
Cyimbili may well be the most peculiar overnight stay on the Congo Nile Trail. It’s staggeringly picturesque, lying right on the sandy Kivu waterfront and…
Smaller Twins Are Handsome Too
Three pretty sets of twin lakes can be found nestled on both sides of the Rwanda-Uganda border, and we usually spin tales about the bigger…
The Shadowy Secrets of Sunbird Hill: Who Would Visit Kibale for Chimps?!
National park megastars can be annoying. Allow a park to get famous for one specific thing and that’s all people are going to think about.…
The Three Beaches of Lake Nabugabo
Wondering where to stop for a picturesque sleepover between Uganda’s southwest and Kampala? It’s a looong drive to Entebbe Airport if you embark from somewhere…
Why It’s Smart to Get a Guide for the Congo Nile Trail
Are you wondering if it’s worth getting a guide for the Congo Nile Trail (CNT)? Whenever our team meets hikers or cyclists with a guide,…
Why Is Congo’s Bukavu Safe to Visit & What Does It Offer?
The Democratic Republic of Congo has been in the news for very unfortunate reasons. The Movement of 23 March (M23) rebels have been occupying the…
Are Rwanda and Uganda Suitable for Travelling with Kids?
Travelling with children anywhere requires a little bit more planning and preparation. A safari with kids is no different, but it is certainly very possible.…
Will Cultural Experiences Feel Commercialised?
11mm, f/5.6, 1/500s, ISO400 Quite some years ago I guided a group of tourists to Rwanda and Uganda for a Swedish tour company. They had…
SABA Episode #7 — Congo Nile Trail & Staring at the Muzungu
That photo above, that’s something I can totally get behind! Miha took a picture of Cesar Niyonkuru before they embarked on a lovely chat about…
