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RE: Uganda-Kenya-Zanzibar (hitch-hiking | couchsurfing)

by ric_howard 01 June 2012

if you're prepared to stay on a strangers couch, i would have though that you would be prepared to stay at the cheapest accommodation…
RE: Safari, Gorilla Trekking, Kilimanjaro & madagascar

by ric_howard 01 June 2012

you really don't need a tour to do this and it will add a lot of money to the trip; the only thing you need to book in advance (in my…
RE: Looking for a suggestion

by Fulana 01 June 2012

Maputo definitely Victoria (Seychelles) Moroni even Kampala (Entebbe is a bit far away but quickly accessed) Harare? Nairobi airport…
RE: PNG is not safe but you will return with all your parts intact

by jcbierley1 01 June 2012

Many expats carry flare guns for protection and as you will be on the coast or in a riverine environment you would have reason to bear…
Re: Searching for vinyl records in Masaka or Kampala

by CMT1977 31 May 2012

Thank you for your advice. I will definitely follow-up with them. Anyone else know of places in Masaka or Kampala to buy vinyl records?…
Trip Report Juba

by buffybot_in_beirut 31 May 2012

I obtained my visa from the South Sudan embassy in Kampala. Go to Sezibwa Road, walk past Fang Fang Hotel and a few minutes downhill.…
RE: Lake Nakuru- is it worth it?

by strikingstar 31 May 2012

Kampala Coach is pretty reliable. The duration will depend on the route and whether you're travelling in the day or at night. The last…
Re: Searching for vinyl records in Masaka or Kampala

by safarigo 31 May 2012

Hi, When you come you may try contacting Radio Uganda/radio CBS they can Help you with Some Vinyls.
RE: Lake Nakuru- is it worth it?

by chutti 31 May 2012

Do you think that if I were to take Kampala coach I should take their coach durations with a pinch or salt or are they accurate, in the…
RE: Lake Nakuru- is it worth it?

by strikingstar 31 May 2012

Kampala Coach is pretty reliable. Duration will depend on whether you're travelling in the day or at night and which route the bus is…
Re: Just moved to Kampala - anyone fancy meeting for a drink?

by LionKing1969 31 May 2012

Sure where are u based out in Kampala. call me on 0757889001. Nandi
RE: Lake Nakuru- is it worth it?

by chutti 31 May 2012

Thank you all so much for your replies! They are so useful and helpful. Would you all waiting till I got to Nairobi and then organise…
RE: Volunteer

by ric_howard 31 May 2012

Hi Libby If you can stand it its usually best to just turn up in a country and then go from there. For example here in Uganda, there…
RE: Uganda to Cape Town

by ric_howard 31 May 2012

I personally would fly from Dar to Lusaka if you have to put a flight in there. Nairobi to Dar is on the nicest bus of the trip and the…
Searching for vinyl records in Masaka or Kampala

by CMT1977 30 May 2012

Greetings! I'll be in Uganda next month for two week work work-related trip. I'll primarily be in Masaka, but will also have a couple…
RE: Trip to Uganda and Ruanda

by kaz 30 May 2012

To visit the rhino sanctuary (def. recommended!) you can get a bus from Kampala towards Masindi and ask the conductor to drop you at Nakitom…
RE: Rwanda visa application problem

by kigalilongwe 30 May 2012

*The upshot of this means that I will just be spending less time and, therefore money in Rwanda.* and? who cares? *read any literature…
RE: Uganda to Cape Town

by ric_howard 30 May 2012

Buses in Africa are a hell of a lot safer than in India/Nepal but there are the usual horror stories etc etc Hijackings on this route…
Uganda to Cape Town

by chutti 29 May 2012

Hallo! (And thank you in advance for reading this and for your answer) This summer I am planning on going to Africa from London from…
Trip to Uganda and Ruanda

by faceman79 29 May 2012

Hi folks, In July we (me and my girlffriend) are on a four week trip through Uganda and Rwanda. Our tour will start on 9th July in Kampa…
RE: Rwanda visa application problem

by jonzy85 29 May 2012

Well I'm still in Kisoro having for refused today. The website worked this morning and applied. I prob would have got through if I had…
RE: Uganda

by janeyestrada 29 May 2012

You can get your visa right at the airport - no hassle - very quick and friendly - you do not have to have proof of funds either - and…
Re: Lilongwe lifestyle

by Okafrica 29 May 2012

I lived in Lilongwe for three months about five years ago. I absolutely loved it. The people were friendly and it was easy to make friends…
Re: mombasa

by bigal1 29 May 2012

+Presume you are goin from Nairobi?+ As this is posted on the Uganda forum would it not be more sensible to assume that they are going…
RE: IMasai Mara safari to Uganda for gorilla trekking in 10 days?

by ric_howard 29 May 2012

In nairobi stay at Upper Hill Backpackers, its lovely, they run trips to the masai, i think they are 2, 3, 4 or 5 nights and it works…