Stories, guides, and the unfiltered Uganda.
Where Kampala's Creatives Actually Hang Out: Poetry, Anime, Art & Comedy Nights
The most interesting people in Kampala aren't at the club. A local guide to the city's real creative scene — poetry nights, anime evenings, art galleries, comedy, quizzes and the spaces that host them.
SAMUEL GIANNI·Jun 8, 2026· 5 min
Entebbe in a Day: What to Do Before or After Your Flight
What to do in Entebbe in a day — botanical gardens, the wildlife centre, lakeside beaches and fresh tilapia — the perfect calm start or finish to a Uganda trip by the airport.
Day Trips from Kampala: 8 Escapes Within 3 Hours
The 8 best day trips from Kampala within 3 hours — shoebills at Mabamba, chimps at Ngamba, the Source of the Nile, rhinos at Ziwa and more, with real drive times and costs.
A Self-Guided Walking Tour of Kampala's Old Town & Markets
A self-guided walking tour of Kampala's old town and markets — a step-by-step route through the mosque, Nakasero, the Old Taxi Park and Owino, with a map, tips and costs.
The Complete Guide to Kampala Nightlife
The complete 2026 guide to Kampala nightlife — the districts, the lounges driving the amapiano and afrobeats wave, the expat bars, costs and safety. Mapped by locals.
The Best Safari Lodges Near Bwindi, Murchison & Queen Elizabeth
The best safari lodges near Bwindi, Murchison Falls and Queen Elizabeth — budget, mid-range and luxury picks with real 2026 prices, and why location beats luxury.
Airbnb vs Hotel vs Lodge in Uganda: Which Should You Book?
Airbnb, hotel, guesthouse or safari lodge in Uganda? An honest comparison of cost, location, safety and the local catches — so you book the right type of stay.
Things to Do in Kampala: The Local's Master List
The local's master list of things to do in Kampala — mosques, royal tombs, markets, lake trips, food and nightlife — with real entry fees and how to plan each day.
Best Hostels in Kampala for Backpackers and Solo Travelers
The best hostels and budget stays in Kampala for backpackers and solo travelers — real 2026 prices, neighborhoods, amenities and who each one suits. Local picks.
Where to Stay in Kampala: A Neighborhood-by-Neighborhood Guide
Where to stay in Kampala, explained hill by hill. Real 2026 prices, honest pros and cons for Kololo, Nakasero, Kamwokya, Naguru, Bukoto, Kabalagala and more.
48 Hours in Kampala: A Local's Honest Itinerary
Skip the hotel concierge. Here's how a Kampalan actually spends a weekend — from rolex breakfasts in Wandegeya to last-call jazz in Kamwokya.
Where to Party in Kampala: A Night-by-Night Guide
Nightly playbook for every day of the week. Bring a clean shirt and small bills.
SAMUEL GIANNI·May 18, 2026· 7 minGorilla Trekking in Bwindi: Everything Nobody Tells You
Permits, fitness, what to wear, the weird waiting room before you meet a silverback.
The 12 Best Cheap Eats in Kampala Under 20,000 UGX
Rolex, katogo, muchomo and more — twelve plates that punch way above their price.
Solo Female Travel in Uganda: Honest Safety Notes
What I wish someone had told me before I landed at Entebbe alone with one backpack.
Jinja in 48 Hours: Rafting, Bungee, and the Best Sunset Spot
A weekend playbook for the adventure capital — including the riverside bar nobody tells tourists about.
How to Spend Less Than $40/Day Backpacking Uganda
Real receipts from a month on the road. Where the budget bends and where it breaks.
Date Night in Kampala: 9 Spots That Actually Impress
From rooftops in Kololo to the speakeasy in Bugolobi that doesn't post on Instagram.
SAMUEL GIANNI·May 6, 2026· 5 minSipi Falls vs Murchison: Which Weekend Trip Is Right for You?
Two of Uganda's iconic weekend escapes, compared honestly by someone who's done both six times.