Uganda Safari Packing List If you’re planning a safari in Uganda, Murchison Falls National Park is one of those places that will absolutely stay with you — but it also comes with a few surprises if you’ve never done safari travel before. Between early morning game drives, dusty (or muddy!) roads, and long stretches out…
Visiting the Uganda Martyrs Catholic Shrine in Namugongo A quiet, powerful stop just outside Kampala We’re trying to slowly explore Kampala a bit more every time we’re there. On one of our visits back in November, we decided to finally stop at the Uganda Martyrs Shrine in Namugongo — a place we had driven past…
Uganda Packing List for Families Traveling With Kids Traveling to Uganda with kids can be an incredible adventure full of beautiful scenery, wildlife, friendly people, and unforgettable memories. But if you’re visiting Uganda for the first time — especially with kids — packing can feel a little overwhelming. The good news is that you really…
Visiting Jinja, Uganda: Where the Nile Begins There are some places that feel like a destination, and others that feel like an experience. Jinja is both.Set along the edge of Lake Victoria and known as the source of the Nile River, Jinja is one of the most well-known places to visit in Uganda—and for good…
Welcome to Mbale Mbale is where most of our everyday life happens. It’s where I live with the kids during the school week, and where our routines are built—school mornings, cooking from scratch, laundry, and the rhythm of daily life. It’s also where we return after time in the village in Tororo District, which is…
Murchison Falls National Park, Uganda Our Family Adventure (Getting Sort Of Lost, Safari Game Drives & Murchison Falls & Red Chili Rest Camp) Our trip to Murchison Falls National Park in Uganda started with what can only be described as a very wrong turn. We absolutely knew better but still, we followed Google Maps straight…