www.ngaaliinflightmag.com 101 DENTISTRY Pan Dental Surgery Plot 67, Buganda Road, K’la Plot 63A, Naguru Drive, K’la Plot 1A, Nalufenya Road, Jinja Tel: +256 701 091 800; +256 312 251 525; +256 752 908 745; +256 784 777 210 e: [email protected] www.pandentalsurgery.com Bhandari Dental Care Lugogo Bypass (Nanjing Hotel) Tel: +256 756 721 086 e: [email protected] www.bhandaridentalcare.co.ug Jubilee Dental Kololo Wampewo Avenue K’la Tel:+256 414 344 647/+256 392 713 e: [email protected] www.jubileedentalclinic.com Pristine Dental Surgery Plot 29 Luthuli Ave, K’la Tel: +256 39 321 6430 e: [email protected] www.pristinedentalsurgery.com OPHTHALMOLOGY Dr Agarwal’s Eye Hospital Padre Pio House, Lumumba Ave. Tel: +256 755 007 582 e: [email protected] www.dragarwal.com Kampala Eye And Lasik Center Acacia Mall, 3rd Floor Tel: 0755 562 324; 0754 680 980 Whatsapp: +256 755 562324 Eye Care Centre Plot 3 Johnstone Street, K’la Branches include: Lugogo Mall, Acacia Mall, Village Mall Bugolobi, Garden City Mall, Victoria Mall Entebbe Tel: +256 414 257 759 www.eyecareug.com ASG Eye Hospital 14 Kyadondo Road, Nakasero Tel: +256 750 000 777 e: [email protected] [email protected] PHYSIOTHERAPY Ultima Trauma & Orthopaedic Centre Lumumba Ave, K’la Tel: +256 41 4231 254 e: [email protected] www.ultimahospital.com Kampala Physio Clinic Off Prince Charles Drive Kololo Tel: +256 705 124 337 www.kampalaphysioclinic.com Uganda Cancer Institute Upper Mulago Hill Road K’ls Tel: +256 414 540 410; 0800 100 800 e: [email protected] Uganda Heart Institute Mulago Hospital Kampala Tel: (+256) 417 720 350 [email protected] www.uhi.go.ug OTOLARYNGOLOGY (E.N.T) Kampala Audiology and Speech Centre ESAMI House, Bombo Road Tel: +256 754 69 1743 e: [email protected] www.kascentre.com TMR Hospital Naalya Estate K’la Tel: +256 755 897 657 e: [email protected] www.tmrinternational.org Department of ENT, Mulago Hospital Mulago National Ref. Hospital Upper Mulago Hill Road Tel: +256 414 541 250 For more healthcare information and a full list of hospitals and clinics in Uganda, visit www.medpages.info and yellowpages.com MENTAL HEALTH & REHABILITATION Butabika Mental Hospital Butabika Hospital is the only National Referral Mental Health Institution in the country. It is also a teaching hospital for a broad range of mental health specialist courses. Add: Kirombe-Butabika Road, Luzira Tel: +256 414 504 375 e: [email protected] www.butabikahospital.com Serenity Centre Uganda Bwebajja, Dundu Tel: +256 717 504 261 Safe Places Uganda Kyambogo Lower Estates Lancaster Avenue Tel: +256 782 740 522 e: [email protected] www.safeplacesuganda.com BEDSIDE NURSING Bedside Nursing And Homecare Services Kungu, Wakiso Tel: +256 777 199 060 www.facebook.com/Bedsidenursing Tick Bedside Nursing Kisugu, Zzimwe Road K’la Tel: +256 772 467 311 e: [email protected] www.tickbedsidenurses.com Golden Age Elderly Homes Uganda Najjera, behind Esella Hotel Tel: +256 776 824 895 e: [email protected] www.goldenagehomesug.org DOULAS Sacred Heart Doula Services Tel: +256 701 008 578 e: [email protected] Eugenia “Gigi Criss” Childbirth, preparation/Lamaze Tel: +256 750 454 588 e:[email protected] 11: PLACES OF WORSHIP Rubaga Cathedral (Catholic Archdiocese) Rubaga Hill, K’la Tel: +256 414 270183/4 e: [email protected] www.klarchdiocese.org.ug All Saints Cathedral (Anglican Archdiocese) Nakasero Hill, Kampala Tel: +256 414 342 128 e: [email protected] www.allsaintskampala.org Pentecostal Churches The National Alliance of Pentecostal and Evangelical Churches of Uganda (NAPECU) is an umbrella network of Pentecostal churches. For more information on the different pentecostal churches in Uganda, visit https://ircu.or.ug/ the-national-alliance-of-pentecostal-andevangelical-churches-of-uganda
102 NG'AALI APRIL - JUNE 2023 DIRECTORY NAPECU Plot 245, Sentema Road, Mengo K’la Tel: +256 414 342 877 e: [email protected] Uganda National Mosque (Gaddafi) Old Kampala Hill Tel: +256 777 000 e:[email protected] www.gaddafinationalmosque.com SDA Kampala Central Church Makerere Hill, Gaddafi Road Tel: +256 701 820 425 F: www.facebook.com/sdakampalacentral Baptist Church Uganda Baptist House Wandegeya Plot 42, Bombo Road Tel: +256 772 948 550 e: [email protected] www.baptistunionofuganda.com Shree Sanatan Dharma Mandal #8-10, Snay Bin Amir Rise Near Nakasero Market, K’la Tel +256 414 256 036 e: [email protected] www.ssdmuganda.org Bahai Mother Temple Kikaya Hill, Kanyanya Tel: +256 393 262 681 e: [email protected] www.bahai.ug Uganda Buddhist Center Off Entebbe Road, Bulega, Garuga Tel: +256 775 019 180 e: [email protected] www.ugandabuddhistcenter.org Kingdom Hall Of Jehovah’s Witnesses Plot 5028 & 5897 Block 244, K’la Tel: +256 202 409 150 www.jw.org 12: FUNERAL SERVICES MANAGEMENT Uganda Funeral Services Plot 80A, Old Kira Road Bukoto P. O. Box 31034, K’la Tel: 256 414 535 678 e: [email protected] www.ufs.co.ug A-Plus Funeral Management Plot 576 Nsambya Road Nsambya Hill, Ggaba Road Tel: +256 782 482 888 e: [email protected] www.aplusfuneralmgt.com Kampala Funeral Directors Bukoto-Ntinda Road P. O. Box 9670 K’la Tel: +256 312 533 533 e: [email protected] www.kfd.ug 13: HOUSE HELPS Amani Domestics (U) Ltd Kitamirike Way Plot 611, Bunga K’la Tel: +256 701 339 909 e: [email protected] Domestiq Uganda Ntinda-Kisaasi Road, K’la Tel: +256 755 441 626 F: facebook.com/352459674842754 www.domestiquganda.webs.com Uniquely Made 4 You 5th Street Industrial Area K’la Plot 3 Bata Close Tel: +256 776 997 766 Whatsapp: +256 702 893 750 e:[email protected] 14: THE POST OFFICE Uganda Post Limited, trading as Posta Uganda, is the most extensive provider of postal services in Uganda, having an extensive network of postal delivery outlets down to the sub-county level. Services include letter and parcel conveyance, an express courier service(EMS), local and international money transfers, internet services, philately for collectors, affordable public transport by the Post Bus, distribution of newspapers and magazines, among others. It’s open from 8am-5pm from Monday to Friday, and on Saturday from 9am-2pm. Address: Plot 35, Kampala Road Tel: +256 414 255 511 Whatsapp: +@56 797 298 493 For more information, visit ugapost.co.ug 15: COURIER SERVICES DHL Express Plot 54, Lugogo Bypass Tel: +256 312 210 006 www.dhl.com FedEx Express 3rd Street, Industrial Area Tel: +256 312 374 222 e: [email protected] www.fedex.com/ug/contact Daks Couriers Plot 64 Kira Rd, K’la Tel: +256 312 330 000 e: [email protected] www.dakscouriers.com 16: AUTOMOBILES Car Parking In Kampala Kampala Parking is entirely managed by Multiplex Ltd and Kampala City Council Authority (KCCA). Copies of the Highway Code are available from Prestige Driving School in Bugolobi Market. Parking Tickets Tickets are availed by Multiplex parking attendants. You can also pay using your mobile phone. For MTN, dial *185#. For Airtel, dial *185*5*2#. The cumulative default charge is Shs2000 daily, and after 10 cases of defaulting, your car will get clamped if located. Getting A Drivers License Anyone aged 18 and above can acquire a
www.ngaaliinflightmag.com 103 DL in Uganda. The Uganda Driver Licensing System, UDLS, is charged with issuing DLs in Uganda. Head Office Uganda Railway Station Plot 57, Nasser Road, K’la Tel: +256 414 660 540 e: [email protected] Regional Offices Jinja: +256 414 660 541 Mbale: +256 414 660 542 Gulu: +256 414 660 543 Arua: +256 414 660 544 Fort Portal: +256 414 660 545 Mbarara: +256 414 660 546 For more information on how to acquire, update, and renew a driving license, visit them @ udcl.co.ug CAR RENTALS Hertz Rent A Car Communications House Colville Street, K’la Tel: +256 041 347 191/3 http://www.hertzuganda.com Expedient Car Hire Semawata Road, Ntinda, K’la Tel: +256 772 641 399 e: [email protected] 4x4 Car Hire Bukoto-Kisaasi Road, K’la Tel: +256 779 612 466 e: [email protected] For more car hire options, visit https://jiji. ug/141-car-rental-services 17: TOUR OPERATORS UG Great Lakes Safaris Mutungo Hill Plot 1001, K’la Tel: +256 770 486 002 [email protected] www.safari-uganda.com 1000 Shades Of Green Kamu Kamu Plaza, K’la Tel: +256 414 579 306 www.gogreensafari.com Adrift – The Adventure Company Plot 14, York Terrace, Kololo Tel: +256 312 237 438 www.adrift.ug For a full list of tour operators, go to https:// ugandatourismcenter.com/list-of-touroperators-and-travel-companies-in-uganda 18: MOVING COMPANIES Freeman Movers Nkrumah Road, UCA Building Tel: +256 758 122 622 e: Email: [email protected] AGS Movers Uganda Ntinda Industrial Park Plot 55, Unit 2 & 3 Tel: +256 414 348 337 www.agsmovers.com Fundi Handyman Services Bukoto-Kisaasi Road, K’la Tel: +256 714 462 269 www.fundihandyman.co.ug 19: HOME DELIVERY SERVICES Hello Fresh Uganda Room M16, California Plaza Nakasero, Kampala Tel: +256 703 289 142 e: [email protected] www.hellofreshuganda.com Jumia Food Acacia Avenue, Acacia Apartment, Kololo Tel: +256 772 403 462 e: [email protected] Glovo Plot 1 Bukoto St, Kampala https://glovoapp.com Mr. Delivery Metropole House Tel: +256 417 744 900 e: [email protected] www.mrd.ug 20: WASTE MANAGEMENT/DISPOSAL We recommend you try out the yo-waste mobile app, a location-based application that connects households & businesses to the nearest local waste collectors in their communities and is reliable, affordable & convenient. CLEANING & FUMIGATION H&A Cleaning Services P. O. Box 565 Namugongo, K’la Tel: +256 705 067 835 www.hnacleaningserv.business.site 7Star Cleaning Services Ntinda - Kisaasi Road Magdalene Close Tel: +256 393 243 503 e: [email protected] M&N Cleaning and Fumigation Plot 13 Kyambogo View St, Ministers Village Ntinda Tel: +256 772 425 803 e: [email protected] www.mnservices.ug 21: WELLNESS & BEAUTY Urban Yogi Bandali Rise, Bugolobi, Kampala Tel: +256 751 182 154 www.urbanyogi.ug Karuna Studio 5a Naguru Drive, Kampala Tel: +256 794 515 415 e: [email protected]
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www.ngaaliinflightmag.com 105 Don’t let sickness stifle your travel plans. Here are tips to keep you in good health while in Uganda. COVID19 PCR TEST AND MASKS All travellers will be required to present to the airline, proof of a negative PCR test result for COVID19, conducted 72 hours or less before departure and done by a health facility accredited by the host Government. Passengers must carry along an official printed certificate as SMS and digital certificates will not be accepted. While in transit, the returnee will be required to adhere to the host country’s Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) for safe travel and the SOPs provided by the airline while on the plane. This includes wearing a face mask and sanitisation. YELLOW FEVER HEALTH CARD A must for most African nations, get these from your doctor, and don’t wait until the last minute! Aside from vaccinations, don’t forget your necessary medications. According to the CDC, yellow fever vaccination is required to enter Uganda if you are travelling from a country with risk of transmission. FIRST AID KIT Out in the wilderness, the nearest town could be hours or even days away. This means catching a cold could turn into a miserable experience. That is why it’s important to pack some cough drops, Sudafed, diarrhoea medication, Aspirin, Dramamine, and allergy medication. You don’t need to bring a full first aid kit, as most lodges and guides have their own. Simply think about the first aid medications you may need if you start feeling sick. HAND SANITISER Why not protect yourself as much as possible? Getting sick is tough, but getting sick on a safari could be a nightmare. There are times when clean water for hand washing may not be available, so hand sanitiser will come in handy. Best time to visit Uganda month by month: JANUARY TO FEBRUARY This is one of the two best seasons out of the year to visit Uganda because this is considered a dry season with little to no rainfall. It is a popular time for trekking mountain gorillas and chimpanzees as well as birdwatching and viewing a variety of wildlife. MARCH TO MAY This is when the Uganda climate changes to one of the wet seasons. Some rains can be heavy, causing flooding and road inaccessibility. However, if you don’t mind the rain, you could save money during this time with reduced accommodation rates. You will also appreciate the lush scenery and abundance of migratory birds during this period. JUNE TO AUGUST Another dry season, this period is one of the best times to visit for wildlife viewing. It is possible that you could see some rains during these months, but it most likely will not ruin your itinerary. SEPTEMBER TO OCTOBER While you can expect rainfall during these months, you should still be able to enjoy excellent opportunities to view wildlife. NOVEMBER November is when you may experience heavy rain showers turning the landscape green again. This is another good time to see migratory birds. DECEMBER December is when the rains slack off and temperatures start to rise along with gorilla tracking rates. If you can’t stand the heat, December may present a better month to visit than January and February. Travel Health Weather Calendar
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JANUARY - MARCH 2020 YoUR fRee CopY JANUARY- MARCH 2020 Trekking The Magnificent RWENZORI MOUNTAINS Bugisu’s Imbalu A teenager’s bittersweet rite of passage The African Kanga A traditional form of African twitter NAIRoBI • MoMBASA • MoGADISHU • JUBA • DAR eS SALAAM • KILIMANJARo • BUJUMBURA • ZANZIBAR www.ngaaliinflightmag.com 94 NG'AALI JANUARY - MARCH 2020 www.ngaaliinflightmag.com 95 ROOM WITH A VIEW ROOM WITH A VIEW Mahogany Springs is situated in one of the most intimate, secluded, beautiful, and most importantly, natural settings in the world – Bwindi Impenetrable Forest, Uganda. The mist covered hillsides of Bwindi are blanketed by one of Uganda’s oldest and most biologically diverse rainforests, a habitat for over 450 mountain gorillas, roughly half of the world’s population, including several habituated groups which can be tracked. Surrounded by over 300 sq. km of tropical rainforest, Mahogany Springs makes the most of its location, offering guests privacy and serenity in a spectacular setting. All 11 huge luxurious suites have their own exquisitely designed terrace with magnificent panoramic views over the forest, lodge gardens and Munyanga River, giving a feeling of total immersion in this lush rainforest. Being in the middle of the forest means gorilla families in the surrounding area often pay a visit to the lodge gardens, giving a surprise gorilla experience for guests. Spend the day tracking gorillas through the forest, engaging with the local community and tribes, or sitting on the terrace of your room listening to the sounds of the forest, and maybe the odd primate visitor as time slowly passes by. Mahogany Springs is open year-round and offers luxurious suites from $240 per person per night sharing, including all meals. Find out more at www.mahoganysprings.com Mahogany Springs Lodge BWINDI IMPENETRABLE NATIONAL PARK 62 NG'AALI INAUGURAL ISSUE OCT - DEC 2019 www.ngaaliinflightmag.com 63 DESTINATION KENYA DESTINATION KENYA With the blast of a horn, like a wounded bull elephant, the old train rumbled into Nairobi Station. There was a flurry of activity as passengers hauled luggage to the edge of the platform. To the Swahili travellers, this train is known as gari la moshi (the car that smokes), but most tourists know it as The Lunatic Express. There have been accusations of lunacy ever since the idea was conceived to build a railway line from the Indian Ocean over a thousand kilometres to Kampala, in the heart of Africa. Now, more than a hundred years after the project was started, friends in Nairobi looked at me like I was equally crazy when I told them that my girlfriend Nina and I planned to take the train to Mombasa. “But the plane is so much faster,” a bush-pilot friend exclaimed. “Even the matatu minibuses are quicker and cheaper and probably more comfortable too,” a park ranger told me. “You are crazy to go by train,” they all seemed to agree. Just as I was on the verge of being convinced, an old friend who is an experienced East Africa correspondent weighed in on the side of lunacy: “The building of that railway line was one of the crazy things that could really only happen in Africa. Everybody should experience the Lunatic Express while they’re in Kenya,” he said. “I’ve done it three times.” Reassured by his enthusiasm, I booked two tickets and by mid-afternoon the next day, we were already dragging our bags into a surprisingly crowded Rift Valley Railway carriage. “Either there are a lot of crazy people in Nairobi, or there are a few good reasons for taking the Lunatic Express after all,” Nina pointed out. Within a few minutes, we were already convinced that our decision had been the right one. The tracks slithered quickly away from the grumbling traffic on Mombasa Road and further ahead, we passed within a few metres of the Lunatic Express The plan to build a thousand-kilometre railway track from the Indian Ocean into the heart of Africa was considered by many to be utterly insane. Mark Eveleigh boards the train that, a century later, is still called The Lunatic Express. Words and photos by Mark Eveleigh Crazy times on the Reach your target audience Acacia Mall, 4th Floor 14-18 Cooper Rd P.O Box 400 Kampala, Uganda +256 782 555 213 +256 772 666 370 www.ngaaliinflightmag.com NAIROBI • MOMBASA • MOGADISHU • JUBA • DAR ES SALAAM • KILIMANJARO • BUJUMBURA • ZANZIBAR • KINSHASA • JOBURG • DUBAI ADVERTISE WITH