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RE: Busia to Mbale

by strikingstar 26 May 2012

Never mind. I found out where the stage is. For those interested, it's just before the Majanji/Tororo junction. I never saw it cause…
Busia to Mbale

by strikingstar 25 May 2012

Hi, I live in Busia on the Kenyan side and was thinking of going to Sipi Falls over the weekend. Are there matatus/buses from Busia (Ug)…
Re: Mt Elgon Uganda to Kenya

by safarigo 05 April 2012

Hi ossen, Just Hire a car from Kampala to mbale fueling your self costs will be much low. Its easier to arrange that for you, everyone…
Elgon

by safarigo 05 April 2012

Hi ossen, Just Hire a car from Kampala to mbale fueling your self costs will be much low. Its easier to arrange that for you, everyo…
Getting to Moroto in 2012 and cash question

by ki2140 13 March 2012

Hello fellow travelers! I am a doctoral student headed up to Moroto this summer for a few months. I have some contacts when I get there,…
Re: First Time Traveling to Uganda

by sandedavid 28 February 2012

Hey Cass I am a native Ugandan living in Uganda, I hope my view on my country is not passed as merely marketing stereotype. Like the…
RE: First Time Traveling to Uganda

by ric_howard 28 February 2012

Hey Cass In my opinion the whole world is a lot safer than you expect seeing as, on the whole, only bad news is reported. I had the time…
First Time Traveling to Uganda

by cacccchi 27 February 2012

Hi! I'm a 20 year old female student, planning on traveling to Uganda (specifically the Mbale region) for about 2-3 weeks this summer…
Ugandan trip report (Dec 2011 to Jan 2012) part 3

by kaz 03 February 2012

Here’s the 3rd and final part of my trip report. I hope it is of some help to anyone planning a holiday to this lovely country. Transp…
RE: SW Uganda > Rwanda > Tanzania - Transport Advice Needed

by ofumbi 28 January 2012

There a bunch buses to Kigali But Am not sure if they stop at Ntugamo or Kabale to get to Kigali You have to make that enquiry for yourself…
Ugandan trip report (Dec 2011 to Jan 2012) part 1

by kaz 18 January 2012

My man and I have just returned from a thoroughly enjoyable 6 week visit to Uganda, now firmly on my ‘favourite countries in Africa’ lis…
RE: Uganda, Kenya and Tanzania

by Tipple1989 17 November 2011

This is obviously a small trip as we are stuck in jobs at the moment (Dull :p) The ethos behind the trip is to show my GF where some of…
RE: Car hire in UGD

by aalkindy 29 July 2011

Hi, 1- Do you know their tel number (Kalita bus) is it near havana hotel? 2- For Mbale try Elgon Fly bus near Emirates office. 3- For…
Bus service from NBO to KPL.

by aalkindy 29 July 2011

I went with Akamba bus from NBO to KPL & vice versa as there was no other service from Mbale to NBO. The bus took a lot of time because…
RE: Tourist visa extension

by juho 25 July 2011

I should extend my tourist visa, am at the moment in Mbale. A local friend said there is an immigration office in here so I will try it…
RE: Mt Elgon - Sasa or Piswa trail / as a solo traveller?

by juho 16 July 2011

Miss Miet, I just came from the mountain and during my four days hike I saw four other mzungus in two groups. I think the best source…
RE: Mt. Elgon today (and a few other questions about Uganda)

by juho 16 July 2011

Here's my summary about the 4-day trek I did on Mt. Elgon this week. Like I said earlier, the sudden rise in park fee seems almost absurd…
Mt Elgon - Sasa or Piswa trail / as a solo traveller?

by Miet 09 July 2011

Hi there, I plan on doing the Sasa or Piswa trek on Mount Elgon, around the 11th or 12th of august. (or one of the other - new - treks?)…
Re: Mt. Elgon today (and a few other questions about Uganda)

by juho 07 July 2011

Apparently Mt. Elgon is not that cheap anymore: I visited the national park headquarters in Mbale today and found out the daily fee for…
RE: Mt. Elgon today (and a few other questions about Uganda)

by juho 04 July 2011

Any comments on these two budget hotels in Mbale, New Mt. Elgon View Hotel and Sayona Hotel?
RE: Help Required with Itinerary

by WarwickHR 21 June 2011

Need to head back to Mbale in Uganda & thought this might be best idea to optimise game viewing??? Is there a better route to traverse…
Help Required with Itinerary

by WarwickHR 20 June 2011

We are planning on completing a self drive tour in Kenya finishing up in Uganda. I need some advice on whether the following itinerary…
RE: Travelling around Uganda

by bazmoan 06 June 2011

I would recommend Sippi Falls and a stop along the way in Mbale which although not the most beautiful of towns, has a great feel to it…
RE: Kipedo Valley National Park

by overblood 17 May 2011

I did it by myself, from Kampala all the way to Kidepo. There's no need to cook for yourself, when I was there in January 2010 there was…
RE: Uganda – must sees and daily budget

by spoes 23 January 2011

Lake Bunyoni, hands down. The most beautiful location in Uganda, if you ask me. Others, Sipi Falls near Mbale. Fort Portal, hike around…