What to see and do on your self drive tour in Kampala Kampala, the capital city of Uganda, has a rich and diverse history spanning over 1,000 years. The city was founded by the Buganda Kingdom, with its name derived from the Luganda word “Kasozi K’empala,” meaning “Hill of the Impala. It served as a…
How to deal with corrupt traffic police officers in Uganda Dealing with corrupt traffic police officers is a survival skill for anyone planning to drive on Ugandan roads. Because Uganda has had a record of being among the most corrupt countries in Africa in the past according to the Corruption Perception Index(CPI), many travellers may…
Common Car rental scams in Uganda and how to avoid them Being scammed is one of the worst things to experience, especially on a trip to Uganda! Car rental scams are a common issue world wide that catches travellers off-guard and these scams can lead to unexpected expenses and in the long run ruin…
Tips on choosing a reliable car rental company for your safari trip in Uganda We live in an era where we actually don’t know what is real and what is not. It is even worse because of the Internet. There are so many scammers online and so many people have lost large sums of…
Is Uganda a safe tourist destination? Uganda, also known as the pearl of Africa got her nickname from the former prime minster of United Kingdom, Winston Churchill in his 1908 book “My African Journey” after being impressed by the country upon his visit. Just like a pearl, Uganda is globally recognised for her beauty and…
Recently, Karamoja was always documented to be a sluggish and uncivilized region. Sayings like we can’t wait for Karamoja to develop (which translated not wait for certain people wh were not catching up with surging. The ever annual hunger, cattle raids, unrest, were the characteristics which described Karamoja Sub-region. Of now, far as travelling is…
Plans on picking up your car rental and dropping off is decide when placing your rental booking. After assuring your rental car there is no need to bump into the offices so that you can get your car. These arrangements are services are available on the car rental, only need to be aware of how…
There a lot of trouble which can be encountered on any drive on road with a car, and the fact in this, all these can be avoided. When taken a chance to seat behind the wheels of the car to decide on the rest of the trip, be intentional to ensure that these troubles…
All about gorilla permits We bring you all that you need to know about gorilla permit. A gorilla permit is a document which allows access to gorilla forests to initiate a search for gorillas. Gorillas are endangered species and various protective measures were set that allows any person interested in seeing these giants. The mountain…