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Kindest People in the world.
Land of the largest variety of fruits, vegetables and Spices in the world.
Stop in to see for yourself.
I stayed in Uganda for five months and it was truly an educational experience.
Americans must complete the required visa application.
The people of Uganda are the friendliest you will ever meet. The country truly deserves the nickname “The Land of Smiles.”
These are my pros and cons based on my time in Kampala and the surrounding areas.
The Pros:
Ugandans are very friendly. From the market vendors to total strangers, you will find genuine warmth and welcoming spirits from everyone.
I stayed near the Namuwongo slum area, which was full of energy & excitement.
I shopped in the open markets, which offered fresh vegetables and meats. I picked up some of the best cooked local food from street vendors.
The fastest way to get strong the city is on the back of a boda (motorcycle taxi). The safest motorcycle taxi is to use the “Safe Boda App”.
Uganda has a rich & mysterious history & that you can learn about in their National Museum.
Uganda has year-round warm tropical climates.
My favorite pro is their seamless Mobile Money system. Uganda is primarily a cash economy (using Ugandan Shillings). They are part of a system that allows people that are unable to obtain bank accounts to use their mobile phones for all financial services. It’s the absolute best way to pay, send, and receive money directly via your phone.
My Cons
The Infrastructure has many roads are in need of repair, plagued by massive potholes. This leads to notorious traffic jams that can last for hours.
Boda drivers are unlicensed and their bikes uninsured. While convenient, the ride can be hazardous.
Security in many places, hand a notable high crime rate.
It’s common to encounter police with pretext checkpoints dedigned to solicite small bribes from drivers.
Significant inequality exists in the workforce, where high unemployment allows exploitation through underpayment, and gender imbalance with men holding more rights.
Missionary organizations come in and flash money to promotion white- supremacy.
These organizations set up schools that continue to push negative black imagery.
I highly recommend a visit to Uganda, just be prepared with open eyes.
Kampala Uganda has always been one of my favourite East African countries.
Enjoying fresh fish by the Dam was a favourite for me and I am not a fresh fish person but they have very delicious fish. So food in Uganda is delicious and amazing, the fruits taste rich and full of flavour , my favourite is their pineapples.
The weather in Uganda is very hot, lucky for me I was there for a month staying with family, so the first 2 days I was passing out in the car from the heat, so it took me 2 days to adjust before I could be ALIVE to see everything. Also Kampala has lots of traffic as well so traffic and the heat.
Things to do in Uganda:
Visit the Gorillas
Museums
Uganda Equator
Nightlife in Kampala is wild but so much fun , they party until sunrise that was a first for me, I was taken to a few clubs by a friend I had met there at a mall and we went to have dinner as well. I got home literally when the sun was rising and couldn’t go back to sleep after. And I am not one for the nightlife when I travel Uganda and Bali are the only countries I have gone partying in and had a blast .
After staying in Uganda, I must say for the ladies I came home with amazing skin – glowing skin from the weather.
Kampala is a great city with alot to do. It was a shock when i first got there and started driving around seeing everyone on these motorcycles they call “Boda Boda”, however i quickly became accustomed. I would have stayed at Hilton Garden Inn in Kampala which was a bit on the pricier side which could be seen as a downside but an upside is that it was located close to Acacia Mall among other attractions.
The people are very friendly especially with helping me get around. Once there you should visit the Uganda Museum, which shows the complete history of Uganda and their many tribes and artifacts, Gaddafi National Mosque, which I believe is the second largest mosque in Africa. While on this tour you would be able to go up their tower and once at the top, you would be able to see 360 views of Kampala. Also should go to the craft market with numerous traditional African sourvenirs and very reasonable prices. These trips were part of a one day excursion which was completely set up and booked through the hotel which i stayed at and it came to a price equivalent to $150 USD.
Every day is a party. The Monday to Monday experience is unimaginable. The dress up, the restaurants especially night Rolex and the spicy fries.
The prices are super affordable. People are kind and fun. When in Kampala plan for a trip in Entebbe for an adventure of a lifetime
Kampala is alive 24hours a day. Western Union/ foreign currency exchange open even on Sundays which was great.
Kampala is a great city been there a few times, much to do and see. The people are very nice, welcoming and friendly. You might want to be awake and lively because things move fast when u are in the city centre. There is much tourism to do eithnin the city. You should visit Kasubi tombs, a royal burial place for the kingdom of Buganda, the Gaddafi National Mosque, which is the largest in Sub-Sahara Africa. While in Kampala which is set on 7hills, your might want check out all seven hills all boast different views and history. Try out the Boda Boda rides for faster transportation. Traffic heat hectic at rush away you might want to avoid traveling by car between 4-7pm. They are multiple chilling and relaxing spots in the city u should try out.