(Posted 20th January 2026)
It was a year of travel – for both fun and for research – with fascinating conversations
across Uganda, Rwanda and Kenya on the award-winning East Africa Travel Podcast
by Diary of a Muzungu.
2025 was a busy year for Diary of a Muzungu. If you missed a few posts (or many!), here’s a
short guide to the stories that shaped the year — grouped by theme.
Listen to the East Africa Travel Podcast, hosted by Charlotte Beauvoisin, author of Diary of a
Muzungu.
Planning travel to Uganda & East Africa
Practical guidance — and personal stories — researched from the ground up and reviewed
regularly by yours truly, Charlotte Beauvoisin, “a real live human being”.
? Ultimate Guide to Mountain Gorilla Tracking
https://www.muzungubloguganda.com/adventure/ultimate-guide-to-mountain-gorilla-
tracking/
? Uganda tourist visas – what you need to know
https://www.muzungubloguganda.com/travel-tips/ugandan-visas-online/
? Flying into Uganda? Latest health rules at Entebbe International Airport
https://www.muzungubloguganda.com/travel-tips/latest-health-news-entebbe-airport-
uganda/
? Tips on travelling safely in Uganda (and my advice on suspended tour operators)
https://www.muzungubloguganda.com/travel-tips/tips-on-travelling-safely-in-uganda-
tour-operators-suspended-and-my-advice/
? Uganda travel advice I ignored
https://www.muzungubloguganda.com/travel-tips/travel-health/uganda-travel-tips-
advice-i-ignored/
? Kampala and Nairobi by bus: the muzungu’s tips
https://www.muzungubloguganda.com/travel-tips/bus-kampala-nairobi/
Gorillas, wildlife & conservation
Experiences from the field (or jungle!), plus the people working behind the scenes to make it
all happen.
? From snorting to snoozing – tracking rhinos on foot at Ziwa Rhino Sanctuary
https://www.muzungubloguganda.com/conservation/from-snorting-to-snoozing-
tracking-rhinos-on-foot-at-ziwa/
? Falling in love with Bwindi Impenetrable Forest — and gorillas — all over again!
https://www.muzungubloguganda.com/conservation/falling-in-love-with-bwindi-all-
over-again/
? What is the future for Uganda’s wild rhinos?
https://www.muzungubloguganda.com/conservation/what-is-the-future-for-ugandas-
wild-rhinos/
? Why I love elephant dung!
https://www.muzungubloguganda.com/conservation/community-tourism-ishasha-
uganda/
Tours and trips: Kampala city, seven crater lakes, and a long overdue cultural visit
A few of Diary of a Muzungu’s favourite itineraries from 2025.
? From rolex to royalty — Kampala’s must-visit attractions
https://www.muzungubloguganda.com/adventure/from-rollex-to-royalty-kampalas-
must-visit-attractions/
? Do numbers mean anything? Observations from Karamoja
https://www.muzungubloguganda.com/adventure/karamoja-community-tourism-
uganda-kara-tunga-tours/
? On Top of the World — exploring Toro’s crater lakes by boda boda
https://www.muzungubloguganda.com/adventure/top-of-the-world-toro-crater-lakes-
by-boda-boda/
? Serendipity in Mubende — the sacred Nakayima Tree
https://www.muzungubloguganda.com/adventure/serendipity-in-mubende-the-
sacred-nakayima-tree/
Sustainability and legacy – some tributes
Celebrating a few of the people and projects shaping tourism and conservation in the region.
? Honouring Dr Jane Goodall: voices and field updates from the Albertine Apes
Alliance
https://www.muzungubloguganda.com/conservation/jane-goodall-institute-volcanoes-
safaris-recognise-jane-goodall-legacy-albertine-apes-alliance/
? Volcanoes National Park celebrated 100 years in 2025. VNP is Africa’s oldest
protected area.
? Recognising sustainability at the Pearl of Africa Tourism Expo
https://www.muzungubloguganda.com/conservation/recognising-sustainability-at-the-
pearl-of-africa-tourism-expo/
? The legacy of the marabou stork lover. RIP Professor Pomeroy
https://www.muzungubloguganda.com/conservation/the-legacy-of-the-marabou-
stork-lover/
Planning a trip to Uganda or East Africa?
There’s a ton of info online — and a lot of it is out of date. AI-generated itineraries look
impressive but can be totally misleading (outdated pricing, non-existent lodges, unrealistic
journey times and more).
How do I know? I’ve tried them.
For personally researched travel recommendations from me and my network across East
Africa, get in touch:
https://www.muzungubloguganda.com/contact/
