Greetings from *Oswald and the chimps
It’s been a busy few months here on the edge of Kibale Forest (where the sound of chimpanzees will not distract me from writing to you!)
Can you believe I’ve been in Uganda for 10 years?
To mark my decade in the Pearl of Africa, Diary of a Muzungu has a new look. I hope you will find it useful. I’ve had so many enquiries about lodges and tour operators that I decided to build something specially for you! Visit the Travel Directory to find a tour operator, lodge or ‘things to do’.
Scroll down to see the most recent listings.
Recent posts you may have missed
"Auntie Charlotte’s cottage" features on BBC.com I’m thrilled that my little home cum office features in “Amazing views from workplaces around the world” on bbc.com – yes, I really live here!
Are you visiting Kampala? Then you might enjoy my tongue-in-cheek guide to travel around this sometimes crazy city.
How to get around Kampala (when you don’t have a helicopter)
Are you a wildlife lover?
I was spellbound by the wildlife images that the BBC captured when they visited Murchison Falls National Park. Read Caught on camera! The BBC visit Murchison Falls.
See who’s joined the Travel Directory on Diary of a Muzungu!
Where to stay in Uganda – Lodges & Hotels
At The River Ishasha Lodge Queen Elizabeth National Park
New Court View Hotel, Masindi ideal for Budongo and Murchison
Nkima Forest Lodge Mabamba, ideal location to see the Shoebill
Philo Leisure Gardens on Kalangala, Ssesse Islands
Where to stay in Uganda – Apartments
Soho Greens Apartments on Gayaza Road, Kampala
Uganda tour operators
Sights and Sounds of Africa Safaris
Primate Journeys Africa
National Chigo Tours Africa
Gecko Safaris Africa
Engabi Tours & Travel
Econest Tim Safaris and Tours
Things to do in Uganda
Entanda Traditional Hunting and Cultural Experience Mityana – an award-winning tourism experience
Agartha’s Taste of Uganda Tour Ishasha – another award-winning tourism project
Gallery Antique Uganda on Gayaza Road has an incredible selection of African tribal art
In the Shadow of Chimpanzees "walk with the ex-poacher" on the edge of Kibale Forest is eye-opening!
Rwanda tour operators
Amahoro Tours
Looking for somewhere that’s not on the list yet? Send me a message … new listings added daily.
Thanks for reading ‘the Diary’ – I love hearing from you!
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