Nestled along the northern shores of Lake Victoria, where the mighty Nile River begins its 6,650-kilometer journey to the Mediterranean, Jinja stands as one of Uganda’s most vibrant and historically significant towns. Known as the “Adventure Capital of East Africa,” Jinja offers a unique blend of thrilling activities, rich history, and cultural diversity. From white-water…
All indications portend that the 15th AKWAABA African Travel Market is set to become the biggest and best edition of the travel and tourism trade show as more countries have confirmed their participation. Perhaps in line with the Year of Return theme by design or coincidence, Uganda is set for a return since her last…
If you followed the series “My Uganda Memoirs” you’ll probably have read where I mentioned doing the bungee jump on Saint Valentine’s Day while I was in Jinja in the country known as the Pearl of Africa. Jinja is regarded as the Adrenaline Capital of East Africa because of the several activities one can engage in in the…
February 14, 2017… Yesterday was a good day after all. The Birthday Surprise from the Uganda Tourism Board was totally awesome. If you don’t know what I’m talking about click here. Anyway, I got up early today, Valentine’s Day, but I was not in the mood to go anywhere. In any case, we’d been informed about…
February 13, 2017… After breakfast, we got into the buses provided by our host and left the Kampala Sheraton Hotel, weaving our way through the fabled capital city traffic as we headed towards Jinja. We had a stopover at the Mabira Forest, and soon everyone disembarked as got ready for some ziplining fun. There was…
February 11, 2017… We had another early morning game drive and this time we finally met a pride of lions having breakfast. We didn’t have to cross the Nile for the game drive, since we were now on the northern banks of the longest river in the world. The usual suspects were the first to…
February 10, 2017… Another early morning wake-up to get to river bank and get on the first ferry crossing. We waited a while for the guys from Pakuba Safari lodge to join us before setting off. I can’t be too sure, but it seem we drove about an hour after the ferry crossing before getting…
February 9, 2017… Got up early and had a rushed breakfast. We were out of Kabalega Wilderness Lodge by 06:35 and in a jiffy were at the Paraa Crossing. We crossed the Nile and drove to Paraa Safari Lodge, our new home for the next couple of days. We had to wait awhile to get rooms because they…
February 8, 2017: Woke up and found out it was almost 06:30 and everyone was waiting for me so we can go on the early morning game drive as planned. I barely had a shower, rushed into some clothes and sped to meet the rest at the restaurant cum reception area. No time for breakfast,…
February 7, 2017… Up early at about 07:10, freshened up and got ready for the day. We were scheduled to leave for the airport at 09:00 and fly a light aircraft out to Kidepo Valley National Park where we were to spend the next two days. Nina, the Uganda Tourism Board (UTB) rep was waiting…
