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  1. peteinaustralia avatar

    Re: Best route for Tanzania

    by peteinaustralia 14 September 2011

    I'm in Goma just working out the best way to go from here to Dar. Probably go Bukavu, Kikali then direct by bus (not Burundi) but also…

  2. miky76 avatar

    Re: Bwindi Gorilla families

    by miky76 14 September 2011

    Ariel, I've been in Nshongi Camp last year and was one of the best places I've been in Uganda. I've tracked the Nshongi Group, we reache…

  3. herecomesthesun avatar

    Visiting the gorillas - advice on permits and transport etc.

    by herecomesthesun 12 September 2011

    I will be in Uganda 7-16 October and would like to visit the gorillas. I just contacted a company who offered me a 3 day deal for $1,700.…

  4. nomoss avatar

    Mountains of the Moon

    by nomoss 12 September 2011

    Has anyone trekked the Mountains of the Moon recently? Or crossed from Uganda to DRC via Kasindi to Bendi?

  5. ToadofToadHall avatar

    RE: What is your favorite country in Africa?

    by ToadofToadHall 11 September 2011

    I recon Mozambique would be a good place spend a couple years. Also Uganda and Namibia - oh and Zimbabwe but then you already said you're…

  6. ToadofToadHall avatar

    RE: Malawi, Tanzania and Uganda?

    by ToadofToadHall 11 September 2011

    All 3 countries are worth visiting even if just for 2 or 3 weeks. Rwanda certainly is pretty small and you can see pretty much the whole…

  7. angcolemans avatar

    RE: Malawi, Tanzania and Uganda?

    by angcolemans 11 September 2011

    Hey I went to Rwanda for ten days and loved the place. There is so much history to see there and it's very safe. I travelled with friends…

  8. markharf avatar

    RE: What is your favorite country in Africa?

    by markharf 11 September 2011

    Fulana makes more sense than the rest of us put together. I was so busy wondering why someone would prefer Kenya to Tanzania and Uganda…

  9. ermaaa avatar

    Malawi, Tanzania and Uganda?

    by ermaaa 11 September 2011

    Hi. Am planning a return visit to Africa after visiting Tanzania next year. I am thinking of revisiting Tanzania for a few weeks, Malawi…

  10. Fulana avatar

    RE: What is your favorite country in Africa?

    by Fulana 11 September 2011

    Living in a country is a different experience than traveling there. I have also lived in all the countries you mention apart from Kenya…

  11. hajis avatar

    RE: Accidant near Nungwi

    by hajis 11 September 2011

    Accidents like this is normal in Tanzania. Nobody cares of the exceed of the number of passengers in the train, buses or ferry. The police…

  12. buddy23 avatar

    Re: thoughts on the price of this gorilla tracking

    by buddy23 11 September 2011

    Gee, alot of confusing information to sift through, including some recommendations of scam companies. Simply put - is it possible to…

  13. Mrs_Trellis avatar

    RE: What is your favorite country in Africa?

    by Mrs_Trellis 10 September 2011

    Well I have lived and worked in all the countries you mention (except Uganda) and would say I prefer Tanzania, Zambia and Zimbabwe - so…

  14. nowigotworry88 avatar

    What is your favorite country in Africa?

    by nowigotworry88 10 September 2011

    I've travelled a bit around Eastern and Southern Africa, and I think it's about time to go back. I'm considering being a Peace Corps…

  15. ac2carol avatar

    RE: Gorilla Tracking - Rwanda or Uganda?

    by ac2carol 10 September 2011

    If u visit Uganda, u'll have an opportunity to also do forest walks and could even visit other places in Uganda but if your primary…

  16. Helen_of_Troy avatar

    RE: Gorilla Tracking - Rwanda or Uganda?

    by Helen_of_Troy 09 September 2011

    Juho - You are right about the Susa group, they are the largest group and would be great to visit. I think this is the group Dyan Fossey…

  17. blake8286 avatar

    RE: Cycling South Sudan into North Sudan - Questions

    by blake8286 09 September 2011

    Appreciate the feedback - I'm in Uganda and have spoken to several people here who have contacts in the Sudans and in particular had a…

  18. devineafricansafaris avatar

    RE: Ssesse islands and Jinja

    by devineafricansafaris 09 September 2011

    Jinja is a classic African adventure tourism destination. This is attributed to the existence of the Mighty River Nile which is characterize…

  19. stoephi avatar

    South Sudan

    by stoephi 09 September 2011

    Yesterday I came back from South Sudan to Uganda. Here some informations. Visa in Kampala on the same day, 50 USD plus 2000 UGS, but it…

  20. devineafricansafaris avatar

    RE: Ssesse islands and Jinja

    by devineafricansafaris 09 September 2011

    Recommended Tours and Historical Places of interest in Ssese Nsirwe Island is famous for both bird and spider breeding . A day tour…

  21. linshinyi avatar

    safety fro single female traveller

    by linshinyi 09 September 2011

    Can anyone tell me from their experience that is it safe to travel alone as a signle woman in Uganda?

  22. linshinyi avatar

    Re: Back from Uganda

    by linshinyi 09 September 2011

    Hi, Thanks for sharing your experiences, it sounds amazing. I just have a quick question, I am a single female traveler, accordi…

  23. CAROL2 avatar

    SUPPORTING BUHOMA & BWINDI COMMUNITY

    by CAROL2 09 September 2011

    BUILDING THE CAPACITY OF COMMUNITY THROUGH GUIDANCE AND COUNSELING, EDUCATION AND SENSITIZATION Project proposal for Bwindi community…

  24. sun22 avatar

    RE: gorilla-permits how long ahead of time possible?

    by sun22 09 September 2011

    To echo the above commens, it definitely depends on which season you will be going. In my experience, it's fairly easy during the low…

  25. thegav1 avatar

    RE: Brilliant local tour guide in Uganda

    by thegav1 08 September 2011

    Unfortunately Steve had a unique experience which does not actually reflect Joe. From what we gathered at the policy station, he has…

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