Uganda is a safe country for travelers to visit. It is a relatively peaceful country. The people are friendly and welcoming. Uganda is also politically stable. The police do a good job of keeping the peace. That said, there are some risks to be aware of. Uganda does have a high crime rate. Petty theft …
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Kibera slum is a suburb of Nairobi that is often considered to be the largest slum in Africa. As many as 1 million people live here in extreme poverty. Most live on less than $1 per day. Crime and disease are common. Fresh water is scarce. The locals live in small shacks. Most of which …
One of the best ways to get away from stress is to spend a few days relaxing by the lake. Luckily, the Great Rift Valley of East Africa has plenty of them to choose from. In this guide, I’ll outline 17 of the most spectacular Great Rift Valley lakes in East Africa. I’ll cover some …
I have traveled to Uganda twice. On my first trip, I spent two weeks backpacking the country. I fell in love with Uganda from the moment I arrived. A few years later, I returned and ended up spending 5 months living in Uganda. During that time, I visited many of Uganda’s major attractions. Uganda is …
Lake Malawi is one of Africa’s Great Lakes of the Rift Valley. It lies between three countries, Malawi, Mozambique, and Tanzania. This guide is designed to help you plan your trip to this spectacular lake. First I’ll explain, step-by-step, how to travel to Lake Malawi from each country. Next, I’ll list some of the best …
Masai Mara and Serengeti are two of the most popular parks for game viewing in all of Africa. Masai Mara National Reserve is located in Kenya. Serengeti National Park is located in Tanzania. Even though the parks sit just across the border from each other, the safari experience is quite different. In this guide, I’ll …
Nairobi is my favorite African city. When I arrived, my plan was to spend a couple of days there. I ended up staying for over a month. I’ve since visited two more times. It’s a surprisingly modern city full of friendly people, excellent nightlife, and delicious food. There is a safari park in the city …
While visiting the Omo Valley, I ended up getting stuck in the small town of Dimeka, Ethiopia where I spent an interesting afternoon drinking with a woman from the Hamar tribe. I also wandered around the tribal market. This story outlines my experience in Dimeka. I’ll also talk about a couple of things to see …
Traveling between Nairobi, Kenya and Kampala, Uganda by bus is pretty straightforward. One bus takes you all the way. No transfers are required. The trip takes 12-14 hours. Day and night buses are available. In this guide, I outline buying tickets, pricing, bus schedules, ticketing office locations, luggage, safety, and more. I will also explain …
Lake Kivu is one of Africa’s Great Lakes. It is located in the Rift Valley in a beautiful region on the border between Rwanda and the Democratic Republic of the Congo. You can easily get there by bus from Kigali in around 5 hours. This guide explains how to visit beautiful Lake Kivu, Rwanda. In …