It is generally believed that human life first began on the continent of Africa – some 7 million years ago. Today, Africa is a continent with a fascinating diversity of peoples, who make up about 10% of the world population.…
Africa Tours
The word “tour” can conjure up images of inebriated sports-fans or busloads of the blue rinse brigade complete with walking frames all being shepherded by a stern, clip-board wielding, dictator. However to dispel these ghastly images, let me introduce you…
Budongo Forest Uganda
Budongo Forest It took me a drive of 3 hours from Kampala to get to the Budongo forest. It falls on the way to Murchison Falls National Park. Budongo forest is renowned for its incredible Mahogany reserves. Bluntly put,…
Safaris in Africa
Safari has become more and more popular for travellers who love adventure. Since African heartland was discovered by David Livingstone in the mid 1800s, travellers have been fascinated by its romance of nature’s wilderness, which used to be the realm…
10 Important Tips For Becoming A Carry-on Traveler
10 Important Tips For Becoming a Carry-on traveler. Today, after two weeks absence, we look at some tips on how to become one of those enviable “carry-on bag” travelers that will make your summer travel a lot easier and…
Climbing Everest Base Camp
Climbing the Everest Base Camp Known as the Land of the Himalayas, Nepal has eight of the world’s ten tallest mountain peaks within its acreage. As such, Trekking in Nepal is a famous adventure activity to do and draws in…
Kasubi Tombs
Kasubi Tombs Another famous UNESCO world heritage site that I happened to come across in Uganda was the burial ground of four kinds of Buganda, popularly termed as the Kasubi Tombs. I was attracted to the place owing to…
Mgahinga Gorilla National Park
Mgahinga Gorilla National Park For me, Mgahinga Gorilla National Park was the park of the skies. It seemed to be sitting in the clouds, rather it actually is in the clouds, since its altitude ranges from 2,227m to 4,127m.…
Latest Lake Victoria News
At least 13 Ugandans drown in Lake Victoria during Christmas revelry A statue of the first catholic missionaries of French origin is seen on the shore of Lake Victoria, marking the spot where Father Simeon Lourdel and Brother Amans landed…
Kenya Lake Victoria Sanitation Project to Benefit From France Grant
Kenya: Lake Victoria Sanitation Project to Benefit From France Grant Nairobi — The Lake Victoria Water and Sanitation Project and the Kenya Informal settlement Improvement projects are set to benefit following the signing of the grant agreement between the National…