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Back in Uganda again - 10 years later

Stepping off the plane in Entebbe, I was surprised how familiar everything still feels. The air smells the same, the accents tickle the ear the same way, the shops are brightly painted with the same paints. To be back somewhere after nearly ten years is such a blessing. I often find myself thinking about how much has changed since 2015--I now have a bachelor, a masters, and a new citizenship, I survived a global pandemic, I moved to Vienna (twice)--but I also marvel at how much is the same. Returning to Red Chilli, the same hotel where my Ugandan adventure began last time brought a special sort of nostalgia. 

But last time I was here, I missed out on touring Kampala. So this time, I was determined not to make the same mistake twice. I set off bright and early on a city tour of Uganda's capital. We started with a tour of the Old Taxi Park, where you can catch a ride to anywhere in Uganda--and some places even farther than that. Following the taxi park, we did a quick jaunt through the Okiwano Market, the biggest market in the city.

After, we made our way up Old Kampala Hill to the Gaddafi National Mosque. The mosque sits on top of the tallest hill in the city, where the British first built their colonial capital. The mosque was first begun by Idi Amin but was not completed before he was ousted in 1979. The mosque remained incomplete until 2002, when Gaddafi visited Kampala and pledged to finish the project. The mosque is built with wood from the Congo, carpets from Turkey, lamps from Egypt and art from Saudi Arabia. After the tour of the interior, we walked up the 292 steps (woof) of the minaret to see the best view of Kampala; from the top, you can see the city stadium, the first Anglican church and the first Catholic church in the city, and the Makerere University campus. 

Next, we traveled to Kabaka Palace, where the kings of Buganda Kingdom used to live. The palace was built in the late 1880s and housed three Bugandan kings before it was commandeered by Idi Amin's forces in the 70s. The palace armory then became the scene of torture and execution for thousands of innocent Ugandans. The guide told me to take a picture of the torture chamber, though I have not included it here, so that I could "remember the horrors of that time."

After perhaps the most depressing part of the tour, we went to lunch. For lunch, we stopped at a small local restaurant called Maama Barbarou, where we feasted on rice, brands, beef stew, yams and more to fortify us before our final stop.

Last, but not least, we visited the Martyr's Shrine, which was built at the site where the 32 first Christians in Uganda were killed for their faith in the late 1800s. The church is magnificent, built in a circular shape to resemble a traditional African home, the interior made of magnificent mahogany wood. On the 3rd of June every year, the area is overtaken by over one million pilgrims, many of whom walk from their homes in Uganda, Rwanda, Kenya, Tanzánia and Burundi. While I was visiting, the guide showed me the exact spot where the martyrs were burned alive, which is now where the church's alter sits. Outside, there is a large amphitheater, which was filled with pilgrims celebrating their faith.

Though the tour of Kampala was a little depressing, I am glad they I got to bettet understand the city and her people before heading to my next location.

[ewan-mo]

A day to collect ourselves

Saturday 16th September 2023

It is good to be back in Uganda again. We like this guest house.  It in one of the back streets of Entebbe, and the road reflects the state of some of the infrastructure. Once you leave the main road the surface deteriorates as the tar has fragmented such that after a while, it is better not even to try and drive on the tar.

The sides of the road in a residential area are too good to waste; they become potential grazing for cattle, sheep and goats.

We took a taxi up to the shopping mall, which emphasises the enormous disparities. It is a modern shopping area where we have to go to buy local Sim cards – all very efficient and high tech, including a disability desk where Mo could go and sit to do the waiting bits.  A delightful young person spotted the walking stick and looked after us. 

Elsewhere in the mall there is a supermarket belonging to the Carrefour French chain where you can buy anything and everything, including all kinds of chocolate (even liquorice-covered white chocolate), single malt Scotch whisky, high cost imported foods and many other things that only the affluent can afford.  

Javas is a café, part of a chain we know and trust where we enjoyed having lunch.  But last year when we took our driver, John. to have lunch in one of these cafés when we were travelling, he was so discomfited at the price of chicken and chips that thereafter I gave him some money so he could buy food where he was more comfortable.

This afternoon I walked down to the local shops.  They vary from good sized shops to small shacks.  With the latter, people scrape a living.  

Shops across the road from each other

Within about a 50 metre circle there were about 30 men with motorcycles – the local motor bike taxis.  All waiting for fares.  Again just scraping along.

Just waiting

We had an interesting discussion with our taxi driver.  He did a business administration degree at university, but was not able to get a relevant job.  Graduate unemployment is all too common here and at least some of the time you need to be of the right tribe and possibly able to pay a “joining fee“ or know the right people, to get a job.  He worked at the airport for a bit but has been a taxi driver for the last four years – like his father: “You need to find a way to make enough money to live and to be in harmony with the government requirements.”

We have enjoyed having today as a less pressurised time.  We had planned it to give our friend Helen time to orientate as it would have been her first time in Uganda, but it has in the event given us a bit more time to catch up.  Mo is having to pick up even more of the presentations as Sudaat, one of the presenters, suffered a crashed computer, losing all her work. She has borrowed a friend’s laptop but is now desperately trying to get her material back on the screen again. 

Linda arrives later tonight.

[ugandacarhire]

Traveling to a new destination often comes with its share of anxieties, from navigating unfamiliar streets to ensuring timely arrivals. In Uganda, these concerns are effortlessly addressed by Entebbe Airport Taxi, the premier airport transfer service that stands head and shoulders above the rest. Here’s a detailed look at why Entebbe Airport Taxi is considered the best in Uganda.

Unmatched Reliability

One of the foremost reasons Entebbe Airport Taxi is the top choice for travelers is its unparalleled reliability. When you book a taxi with Entebbe Airport Taxi, you can rest assured that a vehicle will be waiting for you upon arrival, regardless of flight delays or unexpected changes in your schedule. This commitment to punctuality and reliability is crucial for both business and leisure travelers who need to stick to tight itineraries.

Professionalism and Experience

Entebbe Airport Taxi prides itself on its team of professional and experienced drivers. These drivers are not only well-versed in the local geography but also possess excellent driving skills, ensuring your journey is both safe and swift. Their professional demeanor, courteousness, and readiness to assist with your luggage and other needs significantly enhance the overall travel experience. Knowing that you are in capable hands allows you to relax and enjoy your trip from the moment you step out of the airport. Entebbe Airport Taxi is the number one option for Car Rent with a driver in Uganda.

Comfort and Convenience

Travel can be exhausting, especially after a long flight. Entebbe Airport Taxi understands this and ensures that all their vehicles are equipped with modern amenities to provide the utmost comfort. The taxis feature spacious interiors, air conditioning, and comfortable seating, making your ride from the airport to your destination a relaxing experience. Additionally, the service offers a variety of vehicle options to cater to different group sizes and needs, from solo travelers to large families or business groups.

Transparent and Competitive Pricing

One of the key advantages of using Entebbe Airport Taxi is the transparent and competitive pricing structure. Unlike some services that surprise you with hidden fees and surcharges, Entebbe Airport Taxi provides clear and upfront pricing. This transparency allows you to budget your travel expenses accurately, without any unwelcome surprises. Furthermore, the rates are highly competitive, ensuring you get excellent value for your money.

Easy and Flexible Booking

Booking a taxi with Entebbe Airport Taxi is a breeze, thanks to their user-friendly online platform and responsive customer service. You can easily make a reservation in advance through their website or by calling their customer service line. The booking process is straightforward and efficient, ensuring you receive instant confirmation and peace of mind. Moreover, the service operates 24/7, offering flexibility for travelers arriving at any time of day or night.

Safety and Security

Safety is a paramount concern for any traveler, and Entebbe Airport Taxi takes it very seriously. All vehicles undergo regular maintenance checks and adhere to the highest safety standards. The drivers are thoroughly vetted and trained to handle various driving conditions, ensuring your journey is safe from start to finish. This focus on safety extends to the COVID-19 protocols the company follows, with regular sanitization of vehicles and adherence to health guidelines to protect both passengers and drivers.

Local Knowledge and Insights

One of the unique benefits of choosing Entebbe Airport Taxi is the wealth of local knowledge and insights the drivers bring. Whether you need recommendations for the best restaurants, information on tourist attractions, or tips on navigating the local area, the drivers are more than happy to share their expertise. This local insight can significantly enhance your visit, allowing you to experience Uganda like a local and discover hidden gems off the typical tourist path.

Environmental Responsibility

In today’s world, environmental responsibility is increasingly important. Entebbe Airport Taxi is committed to sustainable practices, incorporating fuel-efficient vehicles in their fleet and adopting eco-friendly operations. This commitment not only helps reduce the environmental impact but also resonates with eco-conscious travelers looking to minimize their carbon footprint.

Customer Satisfaction

Ultimately, the success of Entebbe Airport Taxi can be seen in the high levels of customer satisfaction and positive reviews from travelers worldwide. Many repeat customers attest to the consistently excellent service, professionalism, and comfort provided. The company’s dedication to maintaining high standards and continually improving their service ensures they remain the preferred choice for airport transfers in Uganda.

In conclusion, Entebbe Airport Taxi stands out as the best airport transfer service in Uganda due to its reliability, professionalism, comfort, transparent pricing, ease of booking, safety measures, local expertise, environmental responsibility, and exceptional customer satisfaction. Choosing Entebbe Airport Taxi guarantees a smooth, enjoyable, and stress-free start to your Ugandan adventure.

[smodp]

We thank God for the reliability of taxi driver, Godfrey, who was so patiently waiting for me at the Entebbe Airport. We pray that all drivers attain his kindness and skill.

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Entebbe road Taxis ordered to return to Kisenyi and USAFI Taxi Parks

By PCA/KCCA Minister for Kampala Capital City and Metropolitan Affairs Hajat Minsa Kabanda. – Courtesy photo All taxis operating along Entebbe road have been directed to immediately vacate the Old Taxi Park and return to Usafi Park and Kisenyi Park. The directive that took effect, Friday was issued by the Minister for Kampala Capital City and Metropolitan Affairs Hajat Minsa Kabanda. Kabanda…

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Praise God So Much

So it’s day 3 of my Ugandan adventure and the first day I’ve had access to spotty internet. Saturday afternoon I hopped on a 16hr flight to Dubai. I sat next to a man from India who spoke about 10 words in English. From his hand gestures and few words I learned that he has 3 sons, he likes whiskey (his wife yelled at him when he asked me to help him order some), and he has throat cancer (the reason his wife yelled at him). 

A couple hours before we landed, the airline fed us breakfast -- and immediately after we landed it was dinnertime in Dubai. My body was so confused. In Dubai I met Lauren for the first time. She’s from Ohio and is joining me for the next 8 days here in Uganda. Thankfully, we thought ahead and planned out a meeting place in the airport since neither of our phones worked once we got there. We didn’t have time to explore the city much, but we did venture out to get some incredible Lebanese food.

The next morning, Lauren and I were off again on a 6hr flight to Entebbe, Uganda. Unfortunately, the wifi wasn’t working on the plane for us, so we couldn’t contact Janet (the head honcho of Chayah & our ride) to let her know that we were delayed more than an hour. When we finally got all 350lbs of luggage out of the airport, Janet (who had been waiting for 3+hrs for us at the airport) and her driver, Luis, started the journey back to Chayah. The airport in Entebbe is only 79 miles from Chayah, but the trip can take 2-6hrs depending on how many times you get stuck in “the jam”. We got stuck in all the jams, so needless to say, when we arrived at Chayah at 9pm Uganda time (10hrs ahead of CA) we were exhausted. Stepping out of the van, we were bombarded with hugs from all the kids which made the long journey completely worth every moment.

It’s so good to see all the kids, moms, and cooks and hear their joyful laughter. Our first full day at Chayah, we went to downtown Jinja in the morning and shopped for food and muzungu items. Muzungu is the Ugandan term for a white person, although it technically means “English speaker”. You can’t imagine what a Ugandan market looks and smells like until you experience it for yourself, but here’s a couple pictures that might give you an idea.

After our market adventure, we went back to Chayah to eat lunch, rest, and do tie-dye with the kids. About 20 minutes into tie-dying we practically had a monsoon. I have never seen so much rain in my life! So 25 of us huddled on the brown tile porch, attempting to finish what we started. Almost on queue, when the last shirt was finished, the rain let up a bit. Uganda is a tropical country on the equator and its people are used to moderate, warm weather so the Ugandans were freezing during all this. We brought all the kids inside Janet’s living room. Since the power was out, we gave them books to read and played card games until it was time for the nightly devotion. The way they worship the Lord is beautiful -- they sing and dance like no one is watching and praise God with a humble gratefulness that is unmatched by anything I’ve seen. As they say here in Uganda, “Praise God so much.”

Day 3 we learned what Ugandans do with their corn (maize). We took 6 giant sacks of maize to a grinding machine and spent a couple hours waiting for it to become flour. They use it to make a dish they call posho (a gummy potato-like substance). Then Lauren and I went to a restaurant with wifi to have some sense of connection to our world back home for a little bit. We left at 5pm and you would not believe the jam we hit! After waiting in the van for 20 minutes, Janet, Lauren, and I decided to take our chances on walking a little ways to get a boda-boda. A boda is a little motorcycle that taxis people, among other things (like moving couches, carrying live chickens, etc). After the first half mile, we realized the whole bridge was shut down on both sides because there had been an accident. So we continued to walk until after 2 miles, we caught some bodas up the hill for the last half mile of our trek. What a day...

I’m so grateful to be here with the Chayah family and for all the ways God has provided for this adventure. From donations of books, backpacks, school supplies, toiletries and money to the money refunded on Lauren’s and my plane tickets, God has been with us every step of the way.

[hellodenisestuff]

Entebbe, Uganda, Aug 25-28, 2018

Once again a smooth transition in travel from Kenya to Uganda. It is a short flight of around an hour to Entebbe and again my taxi driver holding my name was present and whisked me off smoothly to my friend's guest cottage in Entebbe. I had met Leslie Nielsen and Jan De Bont, my hosts, when I was in Entebbe three years ago volunteering at UWEC. Leslie was off on a new job in Liberia, but Jan welcomed me graciously and has been a super host. My friend of 40 years, . Eric Wheeldon DVM, PhD, arrived a few hours before me from UK. We had a happy reunion. Jan and Eric hit it off so well both being veterinarians who had careers in research and were Africaphiles. Jan, born in the Congo of Belgian descent, and very widely travelled and learned kept us enthralled with tales of Africa and his work. He was a walking encyclopedia who we probed with multiple questions. He, besides his many talents, cooked a beautiful meals for us and dropped us where we need to go when he went out for errands. Eric and I got our money exchanged and ate at one of my favorite hangouts from three years ago. Because I did not have my passport on me I was unable to get my sim card then, but next day we went to the Victoria Shopping Mall once again and got the Sim card which is a rather in depth process with photos of passport and self and lots of filling out of forms etc. That done we walked to the near by arboretum and with a guide saw all the beautiful full growth trees such as rubber trees, Mango, canon ball, and many of the trees I see in Hawaii. An area of indiginous forest where Tarzan films had been made was jungly with thick vegetation, tall rainforest trees with hanging lianas which I could visualize Tarzan swinging through the trees. Then we walked down a steep rocky path to the shores of Lake Victoria. Being bird enthusiasts we were delighted to see Plantain Eaters, Turacos, Kites, Egrets, Plovers, starlings, vultures, and the common and noist Hadeda Ibis etc. We then walked over to a pizza place with tables on the beach under the palms and rested. I was pooped by then as I had had an early morning walk as well. Jan found us there at the restaurant and we enjoyed a fun lunch with him. The highlight of the day was the boat ride along the shores of Lake Victoria in the evening to view the water birds. Another scientist, Rob Newton, came with Jan, Eric and I. We saw wonderful bird life and enjoyed sundowners of gin and tonic or beer and basked in the tranquility and beauty. Later we ate at a very Ugandan barbeque restaurant where grilled pork pieces and cassava and vegetables were served. Another vendor grilled chicken pieces so we had some of that too, eating with our hands with greasy fingers and face. Yum! For a first time visitor it was a bit intimidating as it was very dark and noisy in a crowded cement floored, tin sheeted walled with one little string of blue lights on one wall of the room. I had been there 3 years ago so knew what to expect, but I am sure Eric found it very non touristy to say the least. Folks were watching soccer so there were mostly guys there but also the occasional family and one darling toddler. We were the only white faces which being Africa is expected. The conversation was full of things such as discussions about Burkitt's Lymphoma and AIDS and shistosomiasis etc. as these were people who had worked in these areas of disease research and knew and had worked with other famed doctors besides doing original research themselves. We were quite intrigued by the stories and really enjoyed it all.

[gabrielaaufreisen]

Quer durch Uganda

Lange, lange ist diese Reise geplant und immer wieder verschoben oder geändert worden, aber nun sind wir in Entebbe in Uganda! (To the English blog post)

Dieser Beitrag enthält unbezahlte Werbung. Diese Reise wurde selbst bezahlt und dieser Bericht spiegelt ausschließlich meine Meinung wider. Die Flüge sind ein Gewinn aus einem Preisausschreiben von KLM, das beeinflusst meine Meinung nicht. Es wurde seitens KLM kein Bericht gefordert oder erwartet. Der Beitrag enthält auch Affiliate Links. Erwirbst Du dort etwas zahlst Du nicht mehr, aber ich erhalte eine kleine Provision, die dazu beiträgt, meinen Blog weiterführen zu können.

wohin soll die Reise gehen?

Reiseplanung

2019 habe ich Flüge mit KLM nach Kigali in Ruanda gewonnen, die ich eigentlich 2020 einlösen wollte. Nun was dann kam, wissen wir alle. Trotzdem mache ich Pläne und zusammen mit meinem Mann Dirk und Freunden, wollen wir 2021 dann erst ein paar Tage nach Ruanda und dann über Land nach Uganda. Da die KLM von Amsterdam zunächst Kigali anfliegt und dann weiter nach Entebbe fliegt, wollen wir dort nach unserer Rundreise wieder einsteigen und nach Hause fliegen. So der Plan… Ein paar Wochen vor Beginn der Reise, werden unsere Flüge umgebucht, da sich die Flugtage ändern. Gut, dass unsere örtliche *Agentur so flexibel ist und die Tour anpassen kann, obwohl die Permits für das Schimpansen-und Gorilla-Tracking längst erworben wurden.

Dann erfahren wir, dass es nicht mehr möglich ist, über Land über die Grenze von Ruanda nach Uganda zu reisen. Also müssen wir alles wieder ändern. An dieser Stelle ein großes Dankeschön an KLM, die so flexibel waren, unseren Gewinn von Flügen nach Kigali auf Flüge nach Entebbe umzustellen!

langsam wird es Zeit zum Einsteigen

Ein paar Fakten über Uganda

Schweren Herzens verabschieden wir uns von der Idee, das kleine afrikanische Land Ruanda auch zu erkunden. Dafür haben wir nun mehr Zeit für Uganda, das ca. ein Drittel kleiner ist als Deutschland und etwa halb so viel Einwohner hat. Hiervon die meisten unter 25 Jahre alt. Es liegt zum großen Teil am Victoria See, dem zweitgrößten Süßwasser See der Welt und dem größten See in Afrika. Der See allein ist schon mehr als halb so groß wie Uganda! Durch das untere Drittel des Landes zieht sich der Äquator entlang. 56 Stämme leben in Uganda, mit 56 sehr unterschiedlichen Sprachen, so dass auch untereinander oft Englisch oder Suaheli gesprochen wird. Alle Kinder haben Schulpflicht und sollten nicht vor der siebten Klasse von der Schule gehen.

Einreise in Uganda

Mitten in der Nacht kommen wir in Entebbe an. Hier liegt der größte Flughafen, der auch die Hauptstadt Kampala bedient. Zwingend vorgeschrieben ist eine Gelbfieberimpfung, die auch schon als .jpg beim E-Visum mit hochgeladen werden muss. (Achtung: Passbild, Gelbfieberimpfung und Passkopie dürfen nur sehr wenige kb groß sein!) Ein maximal 120 Stunden alter PCR-Test muss schriftlich vorgewiesen werden, aber KLM verlangt einen maximal 72 Stunden alten, so dass wir hier gut planen müssen. Diese Bestimmungen können sich jederzeit ändern, daher empfiehlt sich hier immer ein Blick auf die Seiten des Auswärtigen Amtes.

Wir sind alle wenigstens einmal gegen Covid-19 geimpft und haben zusätzlich unsere Tollwutimpfungen aufgefrischt. So fühlen wir uns hier sehr sicher, denn Uganda hat keinerlei Reisewarnung, d.h. für den Rückflug in 10 Tagen brauchen wir nur einen negativen PCR-Test vorzuweisen. (Aber auch hier ist eine kurzfristige Änderung immer möglich!)

Joseph, unser Fahrer-Guide wartet schon ungeduldig draußen auf uns. Er wird uns in den nächsten Tagen sein Heimatland näherbringen und uns sicher über die teilweise abenteuerlichen Pisten geleiten.

Wir sind todmüde und wollen nur noch schlafen, also fahren wir direkt zu unserem ersten Hotel, dem Lake Victoria Serena Hotel, das wir leider nur eine Nacht genießen können. Auf den Straßen ist nichts los, denn es herrscht eine nächtliche Ausgangssperre, die nicht für touristische Fahrten zum Hotel gilt.

Die Corona-Bestimmungen werden hier sehr ernst genommen. Im Geländefahrzeug, wo wir auch das Dach öffnen können, müssen wir Masken tragen, natürlich auch in den Hotels. Dies wird kontrolliert, wie wir in einigen Tagen erfahren werden…

Teilweise fahren wir am Lake Victoria entlang, können ihn allerdings nur erahnen.

wunderschön gepflegte Gartenanlage des Lake Victoria Serena Resorts

Lake Victoria Serena Resort

Schon vor dem Hotel werden wir mit Desinfektionsmittel und einer Fiebermessung begrüßt und auch unsere Koffer werden desinfiziert. Da man hier in Uganda schon seit vielen Jahren mit hochansteckenden Krankheiten, wie Ebola konfrontiert ist, weiß die Bevölkerung, wie wichtig Hygiene, Desinfektion und Masken sein können.

der Blick aus dem Fenster im Lake Victoria Serena Resort, Morgennebel über dem Viktoriasee

Das Hotel liegt in einer Art großem Park, wie wir sehen können, als wir unsere Gardinen um 6 Uhr öffnen und die Sonne über dem See aufgeht. Die typisch afrikanische Geräuschkulisse mit Zikaden und Vogelstimmen passt wunderbar dazu.

Durch Kampala

Ein schnelles Frühstück und es geht um 8 Uhr los, wir haben gut 350 km Fahrstrecke vor uns. Zunächst geht aus durch die Randbezirke Kampalas. Wir sind froh, nicht selbst fahren zu müssen, denn unzählige Taxi-Motorräder, Lastwagen, Sammeltaxis und auch ein paar Personenfahrzeuge fahren gefühlt kreuz und quer über die Straßen der Stadt. Fliegende Händler, Fußgänger, Radfahrer immer dazwischen und an den Straßenrändern eine unübersehbare Menge von Händlern, die ihre Waren vor ihren Türen präsentieren.

das leben tobt in Kampala

Was für ein unglaublich buntes Bild, dazu die Gerüche und Stimmen, das Knattern der Motoren und das allgegenwärtige Hupen. Das ist Afrika!

Über Land

Wir kommen aus dem Staunen kaum heraus, trotzdem freuen wir uns, als die Großstadt hinter uns liegt und wir über die dann wenig befahrene Straße gen Norden fahren. Grün ist das Land! So unheimlich Grün! Kann es so viele verschieden Grüntöne geben? Überall sehen wir Felder, kleine, große, Plantagen. Sanfte Hügel, Ebenen. Alles grün und fruchtbar. Kein Wunder, eine der beiden Regenzeiten im Jahr geht gerade dem Ende zu. Von März bis Mai ist die erste Regenzeit und dann wieder von September bis November. Wie uns Joseph aber erzählt, hat es nahezu ein ganzes Jahr durchgeregnet und es hat Überschwemmungen gegeben. Auch hier kommt der Klimawandel an.

irgendwo zwischen Kampala und Murchison Falls

Unterwegs begegnen uns immer wieder Viehherden, kleine, große und manchmal nur jemanden, der eine Ziege, den ganzen Besitz, an der Leine spazieren führt, damit das Tier am Straßenrand fressen kann. Besonders beeindruckend sind die Longhorn-Rinder, die meist von Jungen gehütet werden und friedlich am Straßenrand grasen. Dazwischen unsere wohlbekannten schwarz-weißen Kühe.

die hier typische Kuhrasse

Eigentlich wollen wir auf dem Weg zum Murchison Falls Nationalpark, dem größten Ugandas, ein Rhino-Tracking machen, aber wie wir erfahren, sollen die Tiere umgesiedelt werden und das Rhino Sanctuary ist deshalb gerade nicht zugänglich. Sehr schade, aber so kommen wir recht frühzeitig am Parkeingang an.

der Eingang zum Murchison Falls Nationalpark

Im Murchison Falls National Park

Normales Prozedere: Fieber messen, Desinfizieren, persönliche Daten eintragen und dann dürfen wir hinein. Sofort begrüßt uns einen Affenbande auf der sehr gut ausgebauten Straße. Die Paviane lassen sich durch uns nicht stören, auch nicht, als wir ganz langsam durch die Gruppe hindurchfahren und sie fotografieren.

eine Pavianfamilie steht bereitwillig für uns Modell

Den ganzen Weg zu den berühmten Murchison Falls sehen wir Straßenbauer, die diese Straße herrichten und das Fahren sehr komfortabel machen.

die neue Straße durch den Murchison Falls Nationalpark

Murchison Falls Wasserfall

Oberhalb der Murchison Falls angekommen, werden wir schon von einem unglaublichen Getöse der Wassermassen begrüßt. Wir sind die einzigen Touristen und das einzige Auto auf dem großen Parkplatz. Der Victoria Nil stürzt sich 42 m hinunter, durch eine enge, nur 7 m breite Felsenspalte muss er sich quetschen und das tut er mit einer unglaublichen Kraft! Pro Sekunde sind es bis zu 300 Kubikmeter. Damit ist der zwar bei weitem nicht der höchste Wasserfall aber dafür extrem beeindruckend.

die gewaltigen Wassermassen müssen durch einen 7 m breiten Spalt

Bald sind wir von der Gischt komplett durchnässt, aber bei Temperaturen um 30 Grad ist das eher ein Wohlgefühl! Wer eine empfindliche Kamera hat, sollte sie hier gut schützen. Auch ist das Auftragen von Insektenschutzmittel auf die Haut keine schlechte Idee, denn es gibt hier die großen TseTse-Fliegen. Zwar übertragen sie hier nicht die Schlafkrankheit, aber die Stiche können ordentlich weh tun. Wir schützen uns mit „Nosilife“ -Kleidung, das wirkt auch sehr gut.

Im Murchison Falls Park

Es ist nun nach 16 Uhr, d.h. die perfekte Zeit, um Wildtiere zu sehen, denn wenn es nicht mehr so heiß ist, wird gegrast oder gejagt. Auf unserem Weg zur Pakuba Lodge, hoch über dem Weißen Nil, fahren wir auf ausgewaschenen Wegen durch eine Steppenlandschaft.

Elefantenherden, Giraffenherden. Büffel und viele Wasserböcke begegnen uns und keiner hat Angst vor unserem Auto. Manchmal stehen wir nur wenige Meter neben ihnen und können sie in Ruhe beobachten.

da taucht ein Elefant aus dem Gebüsch auf!

In der Zeit von Idi Amin und danach waren die Wildbestände durch Wilderei dramatisch gesunken. Einst war das Gebiet hier sehr wildreich und stand schon sehr früh, ab 1910 unter Schutz. Es soll vor der Ära Idi Amins über 14.000 Elefanten hier gegeben haben, 1990 hatten gerade mal 250 das Abschlachten überlebt. Von 14.000 Flusspferden blieben 1200 übrig. Und so ging es auch allen anderen Tierarten. Viele waren ausgerottet, dazu gehörten auch die Nashörner.

Nachdem es wieder Tourismus gab, wurden die Tiere wieder geschützt und teilweise neu angesiedelt.

Mehr davon im nächsten Blogbeitrag.

Pakuba Lodge

Kurz vor dem Sonnenuntergang, gegen 18.30 Uhr, erreichen wir die Pakuba-Lodge und sehen den Sonnenball rot über dem Weißen Nil in der Ferne verschwinden.

Die Zimmer in der Pakuba-Lodge sind groß und die Betten sind natürlich mit einem Moskitonetzt überspannt. Strom gibt es nur, wenn der Generator läuft oder genügend Solarstrom zur Verfügung steht.

Wir werden, wie üblich mit dem Händedesinfektionsmittel und dem Fiebermessgerät empfangen, alle tragen selbstverständlich Masken. Die Lodge ist lange nicht ausgebucht, denn Touristen kommen wegen der Pandemie momentan kaum an. Um so froher sind alle, dass wir da sind. Wir werden sehr herzlich mit einem kalten Saft begrüßt und dürfen uns gleich unser Abendmenü aussuchen, das wir nach einer erfrischen Dusche sehr genießen.

endlich da, an der Pakuba Lodge

Ein schöner Ausklang unseres ersten Tages ins Uganda und wir haben schon so viel gesehen! Ein paar Bilder verschicke ich noch per WhatsApp an meinen Sohn als Joseph ganz aufgeregt wieder zu uns stößt und uns erzählt, dass um seine Unterkunft gerade ein Leopard geschlichen ist. Nicht ungewöhnlich hier und uns wird geraten, nicht durch den Garten zu schlendern oder gar nachts im Pool zu baden. Der ist ab 19 Uhr gesperrt, da auch viele Wasserböcke oder auch Warzenschweine durch die Anlage streifen und niemand verletzt werden soll. Alle Angestellte zücken ihre Taschenlampen, um evtl. die aufleuchtenden Augen der Raubkatze zu sehen, aber weg ist sie. Sehr schade….

Da auch das WLAN in der Bar nicht mehr mag, gehen wir schlafen, denn morgen brechen wir ganz früh zu unserer ersten Pirschfahrt auf.

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Onwards. Sat 17th

.I had breakfast with the 2 Tony’s.  I am working with Tony H in 10 days in Liverpool, which will be a bit different.

The purple jacaranda trees are flowering now.

The taxi collected me about 8 am and we had an easy journey to the airport.  The driver was telling me that for many people in Kenya life is a financial tightrope as prices have gone up and there is little financial security, despite the appearance of all these expensives buildings and roads expanding. The VAT rate has gone up, and “What do we get for it?”.  

Later I read an article in the economist which is saying that “Africa” has made little progress in closing the economic gap with the rest of the world.  The agricultural yield per acre is still well below most other places, though it is improving by over 4% per year.  This reflect government policy, or lack of, but also it says in Uganda “the market is so awash with understrength fertiliser and feeble seeds that farmers are reluctant to invest in them”.

I had a few hours to wait in the airport and then flew up to Entebbe.

Air traffic at Nairobi airport, with the Ngong hills behind.

I was met at the airport and went to a phone shop to get a SIM card and mobile WiFi set up, which took a while.  

I then went to the Guinea Fowl Guest house, which we haven’t used before.  It is pleasant, but there are loudspeakers around. 

After a much-needed power nap I went for a walk before it got dark.

Mo, Hugh and Linda will get here about midnight.

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Africa 2020

Sun 5th Jan / Mon 6th Jan 2020

So, yeah, Africa.

People constantly ask us when we are going to get married and when we are going to have babies and when we are going to enter into reality and when we are going to stop travelling and when we are going to live a ‘normal life’.

I’m not going to get into the fact that there is no such thing as normal and that reality is whatever is happening to you in that moment etc etc.

Either way, we really had no choice but to book one way tickets to Africa to escape.

Yep, its all your fault.

We landed in Uganda after two flights with Ethiopian Airlines, stopping off in Addis Abbaba - Ethiopia’s capital. The flights were pretty good. We watched a couple of films - Goldfinch and Blinded by the Light - and the time went by fast. We did get a bit annoyed though as Phils screen kept malfunctioning. The buttons kept turning the screen brightness up all of a sudden, or the volume down, totally at random. We considered complaining to the staff, maybe they would upgrade us we wondered?Well, about 10 minutes before landing, we realised that the armrest of our seats had screen controls that Phil had been leaning on. So he had been doing it with his elbow the whole time. Oops.

After agreeing to travel with a random taxi driver called John at Entebbe airport, we arrived to Fat Cat Backpackers hostel in Uganda’s capital Kampala to be greeted by friendly Joseph.

It was pretty surreal to be there. It felt like we had just 5 minutes before been stood in Sports Direct Isleworth, panic buying a jacket for me to take with me after we had realised we could not find the one I already owned (this was an hour before arriving in the airport might I add). Oh, and the drive to the airport was fun, highlight being when Phil asked me 15 minutes in if I had packed my purse.

I had not packed my purse.

Anyway, Kampala - we slept for a couple of hours and then ventured out to a sports bar nearby called Arena with locals in watching premier league football. Home from home. The staff were super friendly and we had some food while Phil had a few beers. Yep, Phil was fairly giddy at this point. The reality that we were in Uganda, finally, had gone straight to his head and there really is no other way to celebrate than to drink a load of beer, apparently.

We made friends with the super nice bar man serving us. He wanted to chat to us about football and the premier league teams. We watched Arsenal undeservedly beat Leeds and our new friend had an air horn that he pressed every time anything remotely interesting happened in the game alongside laughing his head off, which obviously caused us to laugh a lot too. We went to bed at 1am ready for another sleep. IN UGANDA MATE.

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What to do on your first 2 days in Uganda

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The main reason why most of us wanna visit Uganda is clear: seeing the mountain gorillas! The gorillas are located in Bwindi National Park, which is quite a trip from Entebbe airport (260 km or about 5 hours drive). Some of us make the trip in one go, but we hate sitting in a car for too long without anything to see in between. So we wanna share with you how we managed to avoid this: going through Lake Mburo National Park.

  How to get there

  We booked all our accommodations, main trips and car rental with Active African Vacations. So when we arrived at the airport, Godfrey was waiting for us and guided us to our rental car at the parking lot. After a decent briefing about the car and our itinerary, we headed out.

As we (actually my husband) didn’t find much online about where to get food, except for Victoria Mall (Imperial Mall) at about 10 minutes from the airport, this was our first stop. A decent super market to get drinks and some food for the next days. We also withdrew our cash there (maximum of 400.000 shilling per withdrawal, including costs), we bought a prepaid mobile data pack (15.000 shilling for 2GB for 1 month) and had lunch at KFC (I know… but we couldn’t resist).

A little further down the road we stopped at a Total station. They’ve advised us to use Total or Shell at all times. Although there’s lots of other fuel stations (typically about 25% cheaper), the quality is a question mark.

Then you follow the road to Kampala and then Kampala-Mpigi Expressway and finally the road Mbarara – Masaka. We always pre-set our GPS and download the maps and in this case this was particularly handy, as the road signs in Uganda are not the clearest (if there are any signs at all). It’s not obvious whereto the road is actually going. So I would advise to do the same. We didn’t have any difficulties and the GPS was precies for most of the time, also in estimating the arrival time.

After a little less than 2 hours you get at the Equator sign, which is ideal to get your legs stretched, take a picture and look around the curiosities they sell around there.

The car drive from Victoria Mall to our lodge at Lake Mburo took us about 5 hours in total. It was a colorful drive to say the least. Small boda boda (motorcycle taxi’s) with up to 4 passengers or carrying a couch, solar panels or a ton of bananas on the back. Mini buses packed with people and showing religious slogans like “God’s mercy”, “Jesus is Lord”, “Blood of Jesus” and “God is First”. Nobody cares about speed limits, it seems – a honk will do. People walking alongside the road for miles, children mostly barefoot. Or others selling huge fish hanging from a cord, in the burning sun. Cows and goats tied on a leash in what seems to be no one’s land and children waving at us and shouting “How are you” or “Have a safe journey”.

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Where to stay

  We stayed at Leopard Rest Camp, just outside of the National Park (Nshara gate). Full review to come soon.

Making our way to the Lodge, we were soon welcomed by zebra, impala, warthogs, vervet monkeys and local cows (herds of ‘m!).

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Lake Mburo National Park

  Lake Mburo National Park is the second smallest National Park in the country, but ideal to get acclimatized and immediately find absolute rest.

  Bike safari

  On the morning after we arrived, the first thing we did was going for a bike ride, scheduled at 7.30 am from Leopard Rest Camp. Dennis was our guide – you always need to take a guide, which costs 25 USD for 2 hours. If you stay outside of the National Park, that’s it; if you wanna go inside the Park (which they recommend), there’s additional charges for i) the entrance fee and ii) the “activity fee”, which means taking an armed ranger with you. The entrance fee can be used for 24 hours, so if you plan on returning to the National Park afterwards (for a game drive), then this is no extra cost. The fee for the ranger is 25 USD.

The paper work for getting in is quite heavy, so that takes a while. Fun fact: although the bike ride is recommended in every book or online review we saw and is a standard activity organized from the Lodge as well, we were surprised to be needing to sign a waiver which stated that it’s actually something they advise against and you’re responsible if anything would happen. Anyway, we signed it and got started around 8am.

We saw surprisingly many animals on our way: herds of zebra, warthogs, giraffe, buffalo, waterbuck, topi, eland, hippo, vervet (blue balls) monkey and even mongoose. We learned some new fun facts as well – for example, topi have a real short memory; when they run fast to get away from a predator, they may – all of a sudden – forget what they’re running from.

The uphills aren’t the easiest – that took some effort. And afterwards Dennis told us that actually a lot of people have to get off to make it to the top of the hill. We got back at the Nshara gate entrance around 10.30 am and then got back to the Lodge (5 minutes). Fun experience – enjoyed every minute of it.

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  After our fun bike trip we took a 15 min “rest” on our private balcony. Right before leaving again, we heard a noise and saw a baboon climbing on one of the other cabanas ahead of us. Taking his time to soak up the views, I guess…

Right after that, we got into our car and headed up to the park entrance again. We paid an extra 30.000 shilling for our car and started the Zebra track, then Warukiru track, followed by the Lakeside track. We stopped at Rwonyo Rest Camp (restaurant by the lake), to get a few cold drinks and eat our lunch (that we had bought the day before at the Mall) in some chairs facing the water. A vervet monkey was sitting at the picnic table a few meters on our right – what it looked like – minding his own business. After a minute or two he came a little closer. My husband had put our camera behind us (on another picnic table), filming us as we ate our lunch in absolute peace… But then the monkey climbed up the table, looking very interested in the camera. He was sitting right next to it, checking it out. We didn’t trust it, so sushed it away and took the camera back. A little later he came back, up to our chairs this time and started acting a whole lot bolder. We grabbed our stuff together, making sure he couldn’t take it. I turned my head away from him for a split second – making sure that we got everything – and before I knew it, I felt him pulling the bag with sandwiches out of my hand, in a swift and firm pull and ran away, up into the tree. I startled – it all went so fast. In the meantime other monkeys had joined him (we hadn’t even seen them) and they were all trying to get at least a piece of our sandwiches. I tried to get closer to save whatever I could, but I was way too late. Also, they were pretty aggressive, running up to me and showing their teeth for me to back off. Unbelievable. So from now on, we don’t trust any monkey anymore – how adorable they may look…

After this “relaxing” lunch, we continued the Lakeside Track and Kinganbira Loop. Although this last one isn’t a real loop – the road stops all of a sudden (they’re building what looks like a new hotel complex there). So we turned back and got to the Kazuma track to check the Kazuma hill lookout. By that time however the weather had started turning and you could feel the sky getting heaver – it was going to rain (heavily). As the road up to the lookout is pretty steep and got some nasty potholes (it’s a dirt road all over the park), we wanted to get back down before the rain actually started, so we made it a quicky. It’s not a spectacular sight, but I guess when the sun shines – or even better, at sunset – it could be pretty nice.

We made it back down safely and continued to the Ruroko track. Actually, right after the lookout, we’re not sure which road we took as it was pretty confusing at times, as there’s not always a sign indicating the track on each intersection. As the roads got slippery and the potholes filled with rain, it was quite an adventure. We slipped a few times and got into some deeper holes in the road, but were able to manage (at least my husband was). We wanted to get to Mihongo Lodge, but a fallen tree blocked the road, so we turned back and finally took the Zebra and Impala track up and down back to the gate.

Our wildlife sightings – on top of what we saw earlier that day during the bike trip: bushbuck, bateleur, Ruppell’s starling, African grey hornbill, little egret, African wattled lapling and Senegal coucal.

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Abschied, ’(Kultur)schock’ und NyegeNyege

Die erste Woche in Kampala (Uganda) ist nun rum. Ich habe jetzt schon viel erlebt.

Der Abschied in Deutschland löste gemischte Gefühle in mir aus. Auf der einen Seite fiel es mir schwer meine Lieben für ganze 12 Monate zu verlassen, auf der anderen Seite freute ich mich wahnsinnig auf meine Abenteuer in Uganda!

Hier angekommen war ich zunächst total geplättet. Es war warm und das Matatu (Taxi) war alles andere als bequem. 😄 Die Straßen von Entebbe nach Kampala hatten so einige Schlaglöcher.

Endlich in meinem Zuhause für die nächsten 12 Monate angekommen, erwarteten uns leider Kakerlaken… erst war ich total fertig und wusste nicht, ob ich das aushalten würde. Doch als der erste Schreck vorbei war, wurde mir bewusst, dass es doch viel Schlimmeres gibt. War es nicht ebendiese Umstellung, die ich erleben wollte? Ich entschied diese Frage mit JA zu beantworten und fasste neuen Mut. Jetzt muss ich sagen, dass ich froh über meinen neuen Optimismus bin und stolz auf mich sein kann.

Natürlich ist es manchmal nervig, wenn das erste was man hört, wenn man irgendwo hinkommt ‘Mzungu’ ist und einem dadurch immer wieder bewusst wird, dass man anders ist und niemals so dazu gehören wird, wie die Einheimischen, aber das muss ich wohl akzeptieren.

Am Wochenende war ich mit den anderen Freiwilligen in Jinja, direkt am Nil! Dort waren wir auf dem 'NyegeNyege Festival’. Ich kann es nur empfehlen, es ist wirklich einen Besuch wert. Für umgerechnet ca. 45€ kann man drei Tage lang die Livemusik und den Blick auf den Nil genießen.

Langsam kenne ich meine Umgebung etwas besser und gewöhne mich an das Chaos Kampalas. Übrigens war meine Sorge hier auf irgendetwas verzichten zu müssen total unberechtigt. Kampala ist eine super große Stadt und es gibt von Nutella, über Adapter für deutsche Stecker bis hin zu Malariamedikamenten alles! Zwar hat alles Importierte seinen Preis, aber es ist gut zu wissen, dass es nicht schlimm ist, wenn man was vergessen hat.

Ich habe das gute Gefühl, langsam anzukommen.

P.S. Ich werde die nächsten Tage noch einen Eintrag zu meinem Projekt veröffentlichen.

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Mein erstes Foto aus Uganda lässt tief blicken ... der Mann mit dem blauen Plastikkrug ist gerade dabei, aus Bananen ein alkoholisches Getränk herzustellen. Der freundlich in die Kamera blickende Herr, Ibrahim, erklärt uns in perfektem Englisch wie die Bananen zunächst mit sauberen Füssen zerstampft, dann mit Gras vermischt auf den Haufen geschichtet werden. Die Flüssigkeit sickert nach unten durch, wird aufgefangen und mit etwas vermischt, dann fermentiert es und fertig ist das Bier. Wir probieren es vorsichtshalber nicht. So, aber jetzt erst mal unsere Anreise : Von Frankfurt sind wir über Brüssel nach Entebbe geflogen, leider noch mit einem Zwischenstopp in Kigali. Das ganze hat 12 Stunden gedauert. Wenn ihr denkt das sei viel lasst mich berichten wer im gleichen Flugzeug saß wie wir: Amanda. Sie war von Washington D.C. über Brüssel und Kigali nach Entebbe gereist! Aber auch sie wird noch getoppt von Judith, die aus Christchurch angereist ist: sage und schreibe 27 Stunden hat sie im Flugzeug verbracht. Ja, und alles um die wunderbare Wildnis und die Tiere Ugandas zu sehen. Nach unserer ersten Nacht unter dem Moskitonetz im Forrest Cottage in Kabira wurden wir beim Blick aus dem Fenster auch gleich belohnt: eine fünfköpfige Affenfamilie zeigte ihre Kletterkünste: in atemberaubendem Tempo glitten und sprangen sie von Ast zu Ast. Am Bauch der Mama klammerte sich das jüngste Affenbaby fest. Was für ein schönes Spektakel ... und das in freier Natur, nicht im Zoo. Nach dem Frühstück st��rzen wir uns ins erste Abenteuer. Wir bestellen uns ein Uber Taxi, das uns zum Uganda Museum chauffiert. Obwohl wir nicht im Stadtzentrum wohnen sind die Straßen ziemlich verstopft. Der Fahrer erklärt uns, dass hier das Wochenende schon am Freitag beginnt. Aha!

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