Welcome to Diary of a Muzungu!
Visiting this blog for the first time? Here are popular pages I just know you’ll like:
*Launched 2024* The East Africa Travel Podcast is my biggest project in a long time. Tune in for the sounds of the forest (and strictly positive vibes).
What makes the Pearl of Africa so special? Read the ever-popular 50 reasons why I love Uganda.
Coming to Uganda to work, volunteer or simply live? Read Uganda for beginners – a guide for new expats and Is Uganda safe? (expats share their experiences about life in Uganda).
Looking for a tour operator?
The Travel Directory lists registered tour operators, accommodation and things to do in Uganda. New listings are added regularly 😎
You can also read reviews of Uganda tour operators on SafariBookings, the largest online marketplace for African safari tours.
Uganda tourist visas – apply online before you fly!
The East Africa Tourist Visa (Uganda / Rwanda / Kenya) – a definitive guide
Going on safari? Here’s the price list for visiting the National Parks, buying gorilla permits and a lot more. Uganda Wildlife Authority revises conservation fees FEES for 2024
Ultimate Guide to Tracking Mountain Gorillas a multi-page guide
Uganda’s National Parks a page on each of the country’s ten National Parks
I regularly travel to Kenya, Rwanda and Tanzania too. I have visited – and researched – a long list of places that haven’t (yet) made it onto the blog. Since 2022, that included:
UGANDA Kalangala (Ssese Islands), the very cool Banda Island, the Railway Museum in Jinja and both sides of the River Nile at Jinja, Arua and Pakwach in West Nile, Entebbe, Kampala, Kibale Forest and Fort Portal, Murchison Falls, Ishasha Wilderness Camp in Queen Elizabeth National Park, Honey Bear Camp in Kyambura Game Reserve, every lodge in Lake Mburo National Park, Mbarara, Kisoro, Lake Chahafi, Lake Mutanda, glorious Mgahinga and every sector of Bwindi Impenetrable Forest (Buhoma, Rushaga, Ruhija, Nkuringo).
RWANDA Kigali, Gisenyi and Lake Kivu, the world-class Ellen de Generes Campus of the Dian Fossey Gorilla Fund in Kinigi, Musanze and Gishwati-Mukura National Park (all part of my research for Fodor’s Complete Guide to the African Safari).
TANZANIA Arusha and Moshi with views of Kilimanjaro.
Who is Diary of a Muzungu?
Read a bit About me, some Interviews and my Portfolio of writing for other publications. Do get in touch! 😎
Random Uganda that will make you smile
Diary of a Muzungu comprises 100s of personal stories, travel reviews, wildlife encounters (and dating disasters!) Here are a few favourites.
Pant hoots and knuckle spins. Chimp tracking in Kibale Forest
Are Muzungus all rich? Apparently!
Ants in my pants insects EEEEH!
How to feed a baby elephant … cute! but the truth is shocking
Were Toto right about Africa? remember that song?
My local name is Nagawa but what does it mean? And how did I get this charming name? Read Bwindi – eye to eye with my totem
Downtown dreadlocks – the muzungu’s blind date
Grateful every day is dedicated to my home at Sunbird Hill on the edge of Kibale Forest AKA “how nature saved me.”
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Everything start with a small step, since 2008 you enlighten us with yours reviews. Excelente job Charlotte. Keep doing such a great job.
“Mpola mpola” as we say in Uganda… “slowly by slowly” and “one by one, we pick a bundle.”
Thanks Mario!