Comments on: Uganda travel advice I ignored

By: the muzungu

the muzungu — Tue, 07 Apr 2020 07:46:24 +0000

In reply to Gaga.

Hi Gaga LOL
There are lots of reasons why we should not drive at night in Uganda: lack of street lights, potholed roads in some places, vehicles without any lights, vehicles who have one light when they should have two, drunk drivers, cows! However, the reality is we sometimes have to drive at night but I would not advise it to people who are here on holiday because there’s a lot of things to get used to and that takes time. However I have had to travel by night on several occasions, particularly on bus journeys…
Very sorry that you were nearly in an accident but thanks for sharing your experience. Safari njema.

By: Gaga

Gaga — Tue, 07 Apr 2020 06:09:22 +0000

I was told and told again not to travel by night, as there are statistically more accident and rescue may take a very long time to come, if they come. I did it several time from Gulu to Kampala as I had not much of a choice, until the crappy bus I was in almost go into an accident… Therefore I would say that that advise is best to be followed;)

By: the muzungu

the muzungu — Tue, 10 Sep 2019 13:24:35 +0000

In reply to Brian Lambert.

Hi Brian, thanks for sharing your experiences. You certainly enjoyed UG to the full!
The Source of the Nile Bridge in Jinja is the fifth longest cable-stayed bridge in Africa (apparently). It is beautiful.
https://www.newvision.co.ug/new_vision/news/1487771/nile-bridge-fifth-africa
Cafe Java’s – now known as CJ’s – is very popular and consistently good.
The motorcyle taxis – or boda bodas – can be a lot of fun, but ride them with caution. Read how to ride a boda boda.
https://www.muzungubloguganda.com/travel-tips/travel-health/how-to-ride-a-boda-boda/
Home-cooked food is always the best, wherever you travel in the world. Uganda’s fruits and vegetables are incredible – my favourites are avocados, jack fruit and pineapples. Everyone has t try a rolex too of course! YUM.

By: Brian Lambert

Brian Lambert — Tue, 10 Sep 2019 00:52:54 +0000

I was in Kampala in January of 2019. I was there for 5 days and had a wonderful time. I was there to visit with someone from there so I didn’t do the safaris or anything like that. I did go to the Nile and also ate there and everything was wonderful. I also got to see their new bridge and looks better than the golden gate. Try cafe Java. I loved riding on the motorcycle taxi and buying food at the markets. Now for the people and food. Be prepared to be bumped into so is not necessary to apologize when you do it. If you are lucky enough to eat at someone’s house please do it and if they are serving national dish or anything from their country you better be ready to eat because all will be amazing. Everything about Uganda will remain in my heart…… But the people and food will be best memories…. All of you know whom you are.