For my last weekend in Uganda, I wanted to do something special. So I decided to venture west to Lake Mburo National Park with my aunt, uncle, and two of our friends. Lake Mburo is six hours from Kampala, deep in Ankole Country. Everyone recommended we stay at Rwakobo Rock, and as soon as we … Read more
This week, I left Kampala, Uganda, after living there for almost a year. While I’m happy to be back in the states, I’m already missing my home away from home in Uganda’s capital. Which isn’t to say that living in Uganda didn’t frustrate me; at times, it did. But overall I really enjoyed living in Uganda. … Read more
Murchison Falls National Parks is Uganda’s largest national park that is famous for two things: its safari park and massive waterfall. What is Murchison Falls National Park? Never heard of Murchison Falls? Murchison Falls National Park is Uganda’s largest national park. It’s located in Masindi, in the northeast corner of Uganda. Murchison is known two things: its sprawling … Read more
You know those childhood dreams you have but doubt you’ll ever get the chance to live out? That’s what safari was like for me. As a kid, I was obsessed with African animals. I spent hours watching The Lion King and drawing safari animals on Drawing Discoveries, an amazing 90s computer game. (Anyone else play that? Just me?) So … Read more
While I was driving north to Murchison Falls with my aunt and uncle, my aunt requested we stop at Ziwa Rhino Sanctuary to see rhinos in the wild. As I had never seen any African animals in the wild, let alone white rhinos, I was beyond excited. Ziwa Rhino Sanctuary is unique because it’s the … Read more
So you’re considering moving to Uganda? That’s awesome! In 2017, I spent almost a year living in Uganda and absolutely loved it. I lived in Kampala, the country’s lively capital. Looking back on the experience, a few things come to mind. Red dirt roads. Humid night air. Delicious tropical fruits. Overall, I loved the laid-back … Read more
I’ve only been in Kampala, Uganda, for a week and I’m already head over heels. I like it so much that when people ask me, “How are you liking Kampala so far?” I have to hold back from gushing about all the reasons I’m so enamored. For those who don’t know, I moved to Uganda because I … Read more