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Lake Bunyonyi is a breathtakingly beautiful freshwater lake located in southwestern Uganda near the Rwanda border. This article explains, step-by-step, how to visit beautiful Lake Bunyonyi, Uganda. I’ll explain transportation, things to do, safety, accommodation, and more. Lake Bunyonyi is an incredibly friendly and easy place to visit on your own. No tour is required. …

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Several companies sell tours of Kibera for around $30 per person. You can easily visit the slum independently for free. No guide is necessary. This guide explains, step-by-step, how to tour Kibera slum for free. It includes info on transportation, safety, things to do, and more.  A Bit of Info About Kibera Kibera is a …

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Many companies sell two day, one night tours to Sipi Falls from Kampala for about $100. The trip can easily be done independently for less than half of that price including food, accommodation, and transportation. This guide explains how to visit Sipi Falls from Kampala. It outlines minibus transportation, where to stay, and how to …

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African visas can be a bit tricky. They’re expensive, policies change often, and some require extensive paperwork to obtain. To add to that, visa policies often aren’t completely clear. You may read one thing online then the embassy tells you something completely different. This Africa visa guide outlines the process of researching and obtaining visas. …

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Uganda is one of Africa’s greatest countries. This guide outlines the 13 best things to do in Uganda. We’ll cover Uganda’s top tourist attractions including nature and wildlife viewing, adrenaline activities, cultural activities, city attractions, foods to try, and more. Whether you’re looking to trek to meet the majestic mountain gorillas, raft down the Nile, …

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A safari is one travel experience that’s on almost every traveler’s bucket list. Many people have the idea that a safari costs thousands of dollars and has to be a luxury experience. Luckily this is not the case. This guide explains, step-by-step, how to go on a safari in the Maasai Mara in Kenya and …

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Traveling from Lilongwe, Malawi to Lusaka, Zambia by bus is pretty straightforward. One bus takes you all the way. No transfers are required. This guide walks you through buying tickets, pricing, bus times, the border crossing, and more.  Buying Bus Tickets on Devil’s Street in Lilongwe This bus does fill up occasionally so you’ll want …

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Traveling by bus between Kampala and Kigali is pretty straightforward. One bus will take you all the way. No transfers required. The journey takes about 9 hours and can be made during the day or overnight. In this guide, I’ll outline how to buy tickets, prices, bus times, and more.   The Best Kampala to Kigali …

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