Diaryofamuzungu
Experience Uganda with a Lonely Planet blogger & connoisseur of local gin: adventure, stray animals & cultural (mis)observations.
'Diary of a Muzungu' kicked off in 2009 when I arrived as a Voluntary Service Overseas volunteer with the Uganda Conservation Foundation, fundraising to stop poaching and protect elephants.
Now in tourism, my blog documents why I'm in Uganda, field trips to the Bush, cultural (mis)observations, travel across Africa & luck (or otherwise!) finding a man.
I want to travel the length and breadth of Africa - by public transport? with my dogs? who knows ...
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Diary of a Muzungu
http://www.muzungubloguganda.com/
Experience Uganda with a Lonely Planet blogger & connoisseur of local gin: adventure, stray animals & cultural (mis)observations.
'Diary of a Muzungu' kicked off in 2009 when I arrived as a Voluntary Service Overseas volunteer with the Uganda Conservation Foundation, fundraising to stop poaching and protect elephants.
Now in tourism, my blog documents why I'm in Uganda, field trips to the Bush, cultural (mis)observations, travel across Africa & luck (or otherwise!) finding a man.
I want to travel the length and breadth of Africa - by public transport? with my dogs? who knows ...
LATEST ARTICLES ( 189 )
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Airbnb Africa Travel Summit Starts Drive to Spread Tourism Benefits to Locals
Guest post by Solomon Oleny In partnership with South African Tourism, Airbnb has flagged off the first edition of its Africa Travel Summit in Cape Town. The... Read more
Posted on 13 September 2018 CHARITY, EXPAT, TRAVEL -
Airbnb Africa Travel Summit Starts Drive to Spread Tourism Benefits to Locals
Report from the inaugural Airbnb Africa Travel Summit Cape Town, 11-13 September 2018Guest post by Solomon OlenyIn partnership with South African Tourism, Airbn... Read more
Posted on 13 September 2018 CHARITY, EXPAT, TRAVEL -
“I Saw Things” Nyege Nyege Festival
Eating life: Nyege Nyege Festival 2018PHOTOS Tweny Benjamin, Tweny Moments“I saw things.The 4-day fete ended last night. And I saw things. I saw music and art... Read more
Posted on 12 September 2018 CHARITY, EXPAT, TRAVEL -
Back in the Saddle – Horseplay at Speke Equestrian Centre
Straight from the horse’s mouth: what’s on at Speke Equestrian Centre, MunyonyoI loved being back in the saddle again. The smell of horses is addictive! Read more
Posted on 04 September 2018 CHARITY, EXPAT, TRAVEL -
17 Must-try Experiences in Mombasa!
I recently flew to the coast - with a few hours stopover in Nairobi. Here are the muzungu's 17 recommendations on how to fly, where to stay, what to eat, and... Read more
Posted on 29 August 2018 CHARITY, EXPAT, TRAVEL -
How to Book Air Tickets for Entebbe to Nairobi on Jambojet.com
A guide to booking air tickets for Entebbe to Nairobi on Jambojet.com + tips for first time fliersIf you’ve read my 17 must-try experiences in Mombasa! Read more
Posted on 29 August 2018 CHARITY, EXPAT, TRAVEL -
17 Must-try Experiences in Mombasa!
17 must-try experiences in – and on the way to – Mombasa Mombasa – you have blown my tiny little mind!Mombasa is closer than you think…I recently flew to the... Read more
Posted on 27 August 2018 CHARITY, EXPAT, TRAVEL -
How to Book Air Tickets for Entebbe to Nairobi on Jambojet.com
If you've read my 17 must-try experiences in Mombasa! you'll know how much Kenya has to offer as a tourist destination, and how Jambojet is making travel betwee... Read more
Posted on 27 August 2018 CHARITY, EXPAT, TRAVEL -
Chimping in “Chibale” (Kibale Forest) – a Family Affair
Welcome to Diary of a Muzungu! This week’s guest post is by Clare Park, a British tourist who visited Uganda with her family recently. Read more
Posted on 22 July 2018 CHARITY, EXPAT, TRAVEL -
Chimping in “Chibale” (Kibale Forest) – a Family Affair
Welcome to Diary of a Muzungu! This week's guest post is by Clare Park, a British tourist who visited Uganda with her family recently. She writes "We are all... Read more
Posted on 22 July 2018 CHARITY, EXPAT, TRAVEL -
From Silverbacks to Silverchefs!
From Silverback Mountain Gorillas to Silverchefs - how food is helping put the Gorilla Highlands of southwestern Uganda, Rwanda and the DRC on the tourist map. ... Read more
Posted on 29 May 2018 CHARITY, EXPAT, TRAVEL -
From Silverbacks to Silverchefs!
How far will you go for good food?From Silverback Mountain Gorillas to Silverchefs – how food is helping put the Gorilla Highlands of southwestern Uganda, Rwand... Read more
Posted on 29 May 2018 CHARITY, EXPAT, TRAVEL -
Scrabble and a Roaring Fire: Recipe for a Cosy Weekend at The Peak Spot Lodge,...
A weekend by an open fireplace at The Peak Spot Lodge “Jewel of the Virunga” a few minutes’ drive from the start of Rwanda’s Mountain Gorilla trackingTIP: get u... Read more
Posted on 27 April 2018 CHARITY, EXPAT, TRAVEL -
A Bed Full of Wings
Life on the edge of Kibale Forest during the rainy seasonThe chimpanzees of Kibale Forest have been screeching loudly for the past two weeks. Read more
Posted on 17 April 2018 CHARITY, EXPAT, TRAVEL -
A Bed Full of Wings
The chimpanzees of Kibale Forest have been screeching loudly for the past two weeks. I've stayed here at Sunbird Hill many times, but never have I heard them... Read more
Posted on 17 April 2018 CHARITY, EXPAT, TRAVEL -
Race Around the Lubiri – ‘Kabaka Wange’
Register for the Kabaka’s Birthday Run, Kampala, Sunday April 8th 2018Look who made it to the finishing point! Kabaka’s Birthday Run 2015It seems every week... Read more
Posted on 31 March 2018 CHARITY, EXPAT, TRAVEL -
25 Little-known Ugandan Tourist Destinations to Visit in 2018
After a few days visiting community tourism projects in Ishasha, Queen Elizabeth National Park, Julia and I drive north through the crater lakes of Fort Portal... Read more
Posted on 28 February 2018 CHARITY, EXPAT, TRAVEL -
The Bee Hive – for Cold Beer & Hot Coffee (drop by After Tracking the Chimps in...
The Bee Hive Bar & Bistro at Bigodi only opened last year and is already a hit amongst travellers, tourists and locals.The Bee Hive is conveniently located... Read more
Posted on 26 February 2018 CHARITY, EXPAT, TRAVEL -
Brief Encounter. Of Romance & Railways – Kenya’s SGR Train Ride
Brief Encounter – the muzungu’s complete guide to Kenya’s SGR ‘Madaraka Express’ train between Nairobi and MombasaDiary of a Muzungu hits Mombasa SGR... Read more
Posted on 14 February 2018 CHARITY, EXPAT, TRAVEL -
Love Birds, Butterflies and Chimps? Then Don’t Miss Sunbird Hill, Kibale Forest...
Introducing Sunbird Hill on the edge of Kibale ForestSunbird Hill Research and Monitoring Site is becoming a haven for nature enthusiasts that have ticked off... Read more
Posted on 07 February 2018 CHARITY, EXPAT, TRAVEL