Uganda’s Entebbe International Airport Opens, International Flights in Uganda Resume
Yesterday, on 20th Sep 2020, President Yoweri Museveni announced that Uganda’s Entebbe International Airport will open but he did not give an opening date. From the news circulating in the media and the flight schedules put out by Uganda’s Civil Aviation Authority, flights appear to resume on 1st October 2020. The main points noted
Read MoreUpdate on the COVID19 situation in Uganda (to book a safari/hotel/travel to Uganda or not)
Until recently, Uganda was doing quite well at containing the COVID19 virus and Uganda had zero deaths. Uganda was fast to implement a lockdown as soon as the first few cases of COVID19 arrived in Uganda via Entebbe airport. Despite Uganda’s best efforts, the virus got out of hand and is now rapidly spreading within
Read MoreGuest requests from last week and how we responded
Wondering what guests request for when they go to hotels? Are you the only one who requests for extra sachets of tea/coffee or are there others? 🙂 Here are some of the requests from our guests who stayed at our Kampala hotel this week and how we responded! Guest J “Tomorrow is Ash Wednesday.
Read MoreSurvival Tips for your first visit to Kampala Uganda
Uganda, unlike most Western/Developed countries, has a certain culture/vibe to it. Things are done in a certain way and you may struggle to get by if you’re not prepared for it. So without further ado, here are five survival tips for your first visit to Kampala, Uganda. 1.Best to carry Cash Most transactions in
Read MoreOrigami & Wine this Friday!
We are so excited to present to you an artsy evening this Friday 10th May. Ali from start-up, PaperPlay, will be teaching us how to make a bit of origami including paper cranes, butterflies and even flowers! Have a glass of wine and meet new people at our Origami and Wine event, whilst learning this
Read MoreWhat strikes first time visitors as special or unusual when they arrive in Kampala, Uganda?
So you have taken the bold step to visit Kampala (Uganda) and you are wondering what to expect? Check out our list of all the fun, unusual, annoying and strange things you may come across. Don’t say we didn’t warn you! 1. Boda-bodas – The streets are lined with them. Boda-boda drivers have their own
Read MoreVisiting Lake Bunyonyi (Wakanda)
Lake Bunyonyi which means “the place of many little birds” is one of the most beautiful lakes in Uganda. 29 islands adorn its waters and if you are a Marvel fan, you’ll most likely have heard the claim that Lake Bunyonyi is Wakanda from the movie, Black Panther. The Golden city of Wakanda is built
Read MoreWhere to stay in Kampala
One of the most important questions you’ll have when visiting Kampala is where to stay in Kampala? Kampala is a city built on hills and there are various areas in Kampala where you could stay depending on what you are looking to do in Kampala and your budget. Visiting Kampala city as a tourist If
Read More30 common local phrases in Luganda when visiting Kampala/Uganda
Survival Phrases – Communicating in Luganda when visiting Uganda (Kampala) One of the most fun things to do when visiting a new country is to learn its local language. In Uganda, there are several tribes of people and therefore lots of different local languages, depending on where you travel to in Uganda. If you are
Read MoreGetting around in Kampala
We are going to get straight to the point. Getting around in Kampala is probably one of the most unpleasant things you’ll have to do while in Kampala. Narrow roads, rowdy drivers, boda-bodas and an over-supply of cars all create an experience that is one to be remembered or one to be loathed. We highlight
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