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• 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

  

  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

• 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

• 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

• The Day My Suitcase Got Upgraded to Business Class

  

  My hands were full. With one hand I pulled my suitcase on wheels; in the other I was carrying – and trying to quickly drink – a hot cup of coffee before boardin... Read more

  Posted on 09 January 2018 CHARITY, EXPAT, TRAVEL

• Uganda for Beginners – Introduction for New Expats

  

  Uganda for beginners – an introduction for new expatsYou’re bound to fall in love with Ugandans’ ever friendly and infectious enthusiasm for life. Read more

  Posted on 13 December 2017 CHARITY, EXPAT, TRAVEL

• Why I Believe There’s Witchcraft (A Tribute to My Dog)

  

  Welcome to Diary of a Muzungu! This week’s guest post is by Bash Fahad Mutumba, a Ugandan blogger and fellow dog-lover! Bash Fahad Mutumba is a blogger, poet an... Read more

  Posted on 11 December 2017 CHARITY, EXPAT, TRAVEL

• It’s Nsenene All the Way: Grasshopper Road Trip to Fort Portal

  

  A rainy season journey: grasshopper road trip to Fort PortalOur dawn departure from Kampala is marked by streaks of pink and orange daybreak filtering over... Read more

  Posted on 30 November 2017 CHARITY, EXPAT, TRAVEL

• Rwanda Announces: All Travelers to Get #VisaOnArrival from January 2018

  

  How do I apply for Rwanda visas in 2018?Rwanda to issue visa on arrival for all visitorsYou have to hand it to the Rwandese, these guys are serious about... Read more

  Posted on 17 November 2017 CHARITY, EXPAT, TRAVEL

• *ENTER NOW* Share Your Photos of the Pearl of Africa!

  

  Do you love photography?Do you love winning cool prizes?Do you love taking photos of the Peal of Africa? Then you want to enter the Expats in Uganda Magazine... Read more

  Posted on 05 November 2017 CHARITY, EXPAT, TRAVEL

• The Rolex: Celebrating Uganda’s Uniqueness!

  

  How the humble ‘rolex’ celebrates Uganda’s uniqueness!How do you sum up Uganda, the Pearl of Africa to would-be visitors? And what makes Uganda unique? Some... Read more

  Posted on 09 October 2017 CHARITY, EXPAT, TRAVEL

• Bumming Around in Nyabugogo Bus Park

  

  Waiting for the bus to depart. Nyabugogo bus park, KigaliI can’t believe my luck. My allocated seat – number 11 – happens to be the window seat near the front o... Read more

  Posted on 27 September 2017 CHARITY, EXPAT, TRAVEL

• “Vintage is Elegance” – Classic Cars & Fashion at the Kampala Sheraton

  

  In case you missed it! Highlights from the 2017 CBA Uganda Classic and Vintage Auto ShowDo you love the cars of a bygone era? East Africa has a surprisingly... Read more

  Posted on 18 August 2017 CHARITY, EXPAT, TRAVEL

• Why Orphanage Tours Are Wrong

  

  Children aren’t tourist attractions. Why orphanage tours are wrongWelcome to Diary of a Muzungu! This week’s guest post is by Mark Riley, Co-Founder of... Read more

  Posted on 08 August 2017 CHARITY, EXPAT, TRAVEL