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e: [email protected] Motorcare Uganda Limited EVERYDAY LIFE
Cooper Motors 95 Jinja Road Toyota Uganda Limited
Katalima Loop, off Jinja Road, t: 0312238100 1 First Street, Industrial Area
Nakawa e: [email protected] t: 0414349425, 0312301500
t: 0414286780/4 Motor Serve Ltd e: [email protected].
Fontana Auto Parts (Fastfix) 62 Ggaba Road, Opposite KIU - Victoria Motors Limited
223/225, 6th Street Industrial Kasanga 10 Old Port Bell Road
Area t: 0772 447688 / 0704 546400 t: 0414343363
t: 0414235641 e: [email protected] w: www.victoriamotor.com
m: 0772 200580 / 0772302849 Ramzan Motors Ltd e: [email protected].
w: www.fontanauganda.com 118 Sixth Street, Industrial Area
e: [email protected]. t: 0414255767 CAR IMPORTERS
Goodyear Trentyre m: 0772726926 / 0712726926
t: 0414289231 e: trentyre@ w: www.ramzanmotors.com Aisha Trading Limited, UP COIN
africaonline.co.ug e: [email protected] Ltd
Kampala Nissan Limited Spear Motors Jinja Road
32 Jinja Road t: 0414258072. Jinja Road t: 0414222696-8 t: 0414288644, 4289187.
m: 0774438697/ 0782648043
Chatha Investments Ltd. COIN
lCD

Opposite Coca - Cola If customs is satisfied with the declarations and
t: 0414286626 / 0312264634 submissions then the car is released to the owner
m: 0772 654427, 0772485444. and a new Ugandan logbook and number plates
Japan Auto Traders (U) Ltd, COIN lCD are issued.
Jinja Road, t: 0312265398 For more information, check out
e: [email protected] w: www.ura.go.ug Toll free: 0800117000
Ramzan Motors • Don’t forget to insure the vehicle with a
118, Sixth Street, Industrial Area Ugandan insurance company.
t: 0414255767 Motor vehicle Declaration
m: 0772 726926, 0772788722 Motor Vehicle is categorized into:
Used Unit (8 years + of Usage), New Unit.
Importing, Registration and customs Valuation:
clearance Used Unit: Valued based on customs value and
Subjected to 25% Environmental tax
Registration conditions: New Unit: valued based on unit commercial invoice
Car clearance usually starts when the unit(car) is Requirements for declaration
received at a registered customs, car bond where Authorising letter (Unit owner issues an
documents including transit documents(T1’s) are authorizing clearance letter to its clearance
validated. agent).
Customs agent will then put up an MVR-7001 Once unit has been confirmed for entry by the
online, and a SAD i.e. IM4 tax document captured customs business center, approval for first time
to show tax assessment for the particular car. registration is triggered off from the URA web
The followings documents shall then be portal and notification is sent to the clearing
assembled and lodged in to customs. agent and importer confirming approval of
• Certificate of Incorporation (for companies) application and assigning number plates. On
• Copy of passport (for individuals) acquisition of number plates the number plate
• Motor vehicle application forms MV-7001 and manufacturer sends a notification to URA’s
licensing office for the log-book to be printed. In
acknowledgement receipt (obtained from the order to have the unit exited, the clearing agent
ura web portal and signed by client) is required to present the following documents at
• Vehicle export certificate, registration certificate the car bond: Log book, Reciept of No plate fee,
(applies to UK origin), certificate of ownership No. plates along with other transit documents.
(applies to Kenya origin) Number Plate Manufactures
• De-registration certificates or vehicle log book GM Tumpeco
(applicable to other countries) 428 Nakawa Jinja Road
• Customs export entry from country of export t: +256-312-341299/300 / +256-41-4505664/6/80
• Previous registration number plates (if shipped e : [email protected]
with vehicle) Driving License
• Vehicle owner must possess an active Tax
identification Number (TIN)

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EVERYDAY LIFE

Anyone over 18 years old who holds a category of Inspectorate of vehicles within a period of 3
B, a fresh applicant and holding driving license is months
authorized to drive a vehicle in Kampala. There is • Successful driver is passed on with a certificate
a limit of 60 years for the elderly. of competence. The certificate of competence
Procedure: is a lead to acquisition of a full driving permit.
For Nationals • Visit any URA branch to apply for a new full
• Collect medical application forms from any URA office. driving permit.
• Visit any medical practitioner for certification. • The application is then captured at the licensing
• Return forms to the licensing officer for office.
Face Technologies Ltd
assessment of the different transaction (such M505 Devon Kyambogo, Jinja Road
provisional and testing fees) t: www.facegroup.co.za
• Make payments of provisional and testing fees You’re instantly receipted a temporary driving
to the nearest bank where URA has an account permit and an actual card after a month.
(Diamond trust bank is the advised bank). For Non Nationals
• After a period of 2-3 days the applicant Necessary documentation
proceeds to face technologies to have the • Original foreign licenses (once verified can be
biometric taken onto the system and is issued exchanged for a Ugandan Driving license).
with a provisional permit then. • Copy of passport clearly indicating length of
• The provisional permit is then issued by the stay/visit (a visa is relevant as evidence).
Face Technologies, which is used carrying out International Driving License
tests. You can only acquire an international permit if
• Attach a test fee receipt together with you have a national permit.
provisional permit that are submitted to Required Documentation

• Original Driving License. plot 4 Wampero Avenue, Kololo. airways.com
• A passport t:04142582262/4. KLM Royal Dutch Airlines
Assistance and Accident Cover. w:www.air-uganda.com 14 Parliament Avenue.
If you have an accident, the Asante Aviation Ltd t:0414338000/4.
2nd floor, Forest Mall, Lugogo. Qatar Airways
most usual approach is a t: 0312265201, 1st Floor Rwenzori towers ,
jointly agreed statement for m:0715707690 Nakasero Road
insurance purposes: you e:[email protected] Rwandair Express
should always have a blank British Airways ( BA). Lumumba Avenue, rwenzori
copy of this document. If you Centre Court, plot 4 courts
and the other driver cannot Ternan Avenue (behind t: 04144344851/2
reach an agreement, call the Sheraton Hotel). w: www.rwandair.com
police on 0714 667772. t:0414257508. e: sales.kampala@rwandair.
e:contactba.1.uganda@ com
6.6. NETWORK britishairways.com South African Airways
Brussels Airlines Workers House, 1
Mobile Information 1 Lumumba Avenue, Pilkington Road.
• On your Smartphone, Android Rwenzori House. T:0414255501.
or IPhone, you can download t:04144234201/2 E:[email protected]
the app googlemaps e: [email protected] Turkish Airlines
• You can pick up a detailed Ethiopia Airlines Ruth Tower, Clement Hill Road.
map identifying routes United Assurance m:0788006296.
in Kampala from our Building, 1 Kimathi Avenue. w:www.turkishairlines.com
offices(Expats in Uganda). t:0414254796
Emirates SHUTTLE SERVICES
6.7. AIR Kimathi Avenue, FNC building,
t: +256 417 710 444, Airport Express
AIR LINES +1 407 261 3982, t:0392 174749/0756 568950
www.emirates.com/ug w:www.entebbeairportexpress.
Air Serv Ltd. Kenya Airways Ltd com
Entebbe International Airport. 14 Parliament Avenue. Pineapple Express
t:0414321251/2. t:0312360127. t:0753 794 030, 0787 992277
e:[email protected] e:Entebbe.office@kanya- w:entebbejinjashuttle.com
w: www.airserv.co.ug e:pineappleexpressuganda@
Air Uganda gmail.com
4th floor Investment Building,

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Kijani Diapers

CHILD CARE Children and the museum
Counselling centres
Getting ready and choosing Shuttle services
where to have a baby
Child care (0-3)
Child health centres

7.1. GETTING READY AND CHOOSING WHERE TO
HAVE A BABY

Most women in Kampala give birth to their babies in the maternity wards where their gynaecologist is
located.

The most popular Hospitals with Maternity wards in Kampala

AAR Health Service Nakasero hospital Victoria University Healthcare
6 Makindu Close, Kololo Plot 14, Akii-Bua Road, Centre
t: 0414258527 Nakasero, 548 Kira Road t: 0417727100
Case Medical Centre t: 0414346150/2/4 / 0312 346150 w:www.vuhc.ug
69-7 1 Buganda Road w: www.nakaserohospital.com e: [email protected]
t: 0414250362 / 0312261123 e: [email protected]
Kampala International Hospital Paragon
Namuwongo Southeast Bugolobi t: 0414220026
Kampala, about 6 Km from the
central business district of the
city

7.2. CHILD CARE (0-3)

Kampala offers an extensive network of childcare for kids aged between 3 months and 3 years. It’s not
compulsory, but is advised for parents with busy schedules and for the safety of a child when a parent
is away, for active preparation for the Nursery Education. All day care centers in Kampala are privately
owned.

What you need to know about your child’s care center/facility:
• Opening times and closing days, cost per day and are nappies and food included on the cost?
• Admission conditions ( age, vaccine) and a copy of internal rules, what happens if a child is ill.
• What does your child do during the day?
• Is their sleep rhythm respected or must we follow strict sleeping periods?

54 APRIL - JUNE 2015 Hidden Tressure , International Counseling ,
Kampala .
IN KAMPALA WITH KIDS m: +256 793 528 600 / +256 782 342 920.
e: [email protected]
Acacia Classical Academy Hope Counseling and well being
m: 0752 403961 Makindye, Kampala
e: [email protected]. m: +256 787 604337
w: www.acacia.co.ug e: [email protected]
Kissyfur Pre Kindergarten & Day Care Centre
1 Bandali Rise t: 0414222095 7.6. SHUTTLE SERVICES
w: www.kissyfuruganda.com e: kissyfur@nca.
co.ug BBk & Sons
The English Pre-School UMA Show Ground, Lugogo.
182 Ggaba Road m: 0782 597629 [email protected]
e: [email protected] m: 0704 178846 / 0753 793077.
Tom and Jerry Cab 4 Kids
Lugogo Bypass m: 0712 550786 Bukoto-Old Kiira Road,
Wellspring Nursery and Primary School m: 0774879210 / 0772436914.
Bweyogerere, e: [email protected]
t: 0414505771 m: 0782 307218. Metro Shuttle
e: [email protected] Wampewo Avenue, Kololo, m: 0750400555
Muwavu Transport
7.3. CHILD HEALTH Luzira, Portbell Road
CENTRES m: 0774226975, 0712805258
e: [email protected]
Kampala Children’s Hospital Ltd Whitelines School Bus
Opp AAR Kololo m: 0772 738 889, 0772 507 242 Suzie House, Ggaba Rd, m: 0774 081446
e: [email protected]
Princeton Children’s Medical Centre
2 Sturrock Kololo, t: 0414530704 M: 078244095
e: [email protected]

7.5. COUNSELLING
CENTRES

Inspirations Centre for Counseling & Parenting
Services
Susie House, Ggaba Road
m: 0772626766 / 0772635295
w: www.inspirationsug.com
e: [email protected]
Family Network
Ggaba Road, Opp. KIU
m: 0776727368

GOOD TO KNOW learning about horses and horse care at our stables. Open to
different age groups and sizes. So far each trip has been a huge
ADVENTURE FOR CHILDREN success in educating about the environment and getting kids out
of towns, away from ipods and TV’s.
Wildlife experiences hosted at Mihingo lodge often take the World Life Experiences
children of guests out for a couple of hours into the bush to > Mihingo Lodge ( Adjacent to Lake Mburo National Park)
learn tracks and signs of the wild as well as learning how to > T: 0752410509 , 0759988866.
make some traps and fish. It gives both the kids an intimate > E: [email protected]
bush experience as well as affording parents a few hours > W: www.mihingolodge.com
of peace!
On the longer school trips the kids will be camping,
help out with the cooking of their meals and take part in
numerous activities such as game, drives, bush walks,
tree identification, how to find north, star, gazing and even

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56 APRIL - JUNE 2015 Hope Counseling and well being
Makindye, Kampala
IN KAMPALA WITH KIDS m: +256 787 604337
e: [email protected]
7.3. CHILD HEALTH
CENTRES 7.6. SHUTTLE SERVICES

Kampala Children’s Hospital Ltd BBk & Sons
Opp AAR Kololo m: 0772 738 889, 0772 507 242 UMA Show Ground, Lugogo.
e: [email protected] [email protected]
Princeton Children’s Medical Centre m: 0704 178846 / 0753 793077.
2 Sturrock Kololo, t: 0414530704 M: 078244095 Cab 4 Kids
e: [email protected] Bukoto-Old Kiira Road,
MATERNITY SPA m: 0774879210 / 0772436914.
Indulge Maternity Spa and Gym e: [email protected]
239, Kabaka Rd - Minister’s Village - Ntinda Metro Shuttle
t: 0321 114 863/ 0772 573 441/ 0704 731 155 Wampewo Avenue, Kololo,
www.indulgematernityspa.com m: 0750400555
Muwavu Transport
7.5. COUCNonSneEctLThINe DGotCs ENTERS Luzira, Portbell Road
m: 0774226975, 0712805258
Inspirations Centre for Counseling & Parenting e: [email protected]
Services Whitelines School Bus
Susie House, Ggaba Road Suzie House, Ggaba Rd,
m: 0772626766 / 0772635295 m: 0774 081446
w: www.inspirationsug.com
e: [email protected]
Family Network
Ggaba Road, Opp. KIU
m: 0776727368
Hidden Tressure , International Counseling ,
Kampala .
m: +256 793 528 600 / +256 782 342 920.
e: [email protected]

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Kampala International School

education Curriculum
Language schools
The education system in Special needs schools
Uganda
Schools using new
educational methods
International schools

8.1 THE EDUCATION SYSTEM IN UGANDA

English is the basic language of education used in Kampala schools. In addition schools complement
this with Swahili and French.
TNHuErsEeDryUsCcAhToIoOlNs:SFYrSoTmEMthe age of 3 to 5; this level is not compulsory but recommended by education
experts. This is more like kindergarten. All nursery schools in Kampala are privately owned.
Primary schools: from the age of 6 to 12. Primary schools are both private and Government owned.
STheecorendaarery8s1cGhoovoelsrn: mfroemnt tohwenaegdeporfim12atroy 1s8c.hTohoislsl.evel is categorized into O-level (a cycle of 4 years)
and A- level (A cycle of 2 years). Secondary schools are both private and government owned.
University: There are a range of universities in and around Kampala, both government and privately
owned, some with religious affiliations. Also technical colleges, all of which can easily be found on the
internet. Courses last between 3 - 5 years.

8.2 Schools using Montessori Methods

MScohnotoelsssoursiinedgutchaetiMononfotellsoswosrithmeepthriondciples of an Italian physician, Maria Montessori. She believed in
human development through freedom of choice within limits, in a discovery- type situation rather than
by formal instruction, in mixed age classrooms. This method only works really well with a Montessori
trained teacher. Although new to Uganda, Montessori primary schools have been established for many
years in Europe and America.

Honey-Tree Montessori Pre-School Montessori Pre - School and Day Care Centre
950 Kisugu Road 2155 Old Jinja Road
t: 0414268068 m: 0752 616777 m: 0782 713547 e: [email protected]

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8.3 INTERNATIONAL SCHOOLS

In Kampala the international schools follow a variety of curriculum and international baccalaureate to
prepare students for university, both for in Uganda or outside. Some also offer certification following
vocational training.

Acacia International School t: +256755177982 Mathematics and English are as
Rest corner, Muyenga, Kampala, e: admin [email protected] taught
e. [email protected], w: www.gemscis-kampala.com in the United Kingdom)
m. +256 752 403961 Heritage International School
(Operates under an American Off Ggaba Road Kansanga PRE-SCHOOL
curriculum, with a semester t: 0414596033/4. Acorns International School.
system. Classes range from w: www.heritage.co.ug 448 Bukoto Crescent.
Pre-primary to Grade 8). e: [email protected]. (enrolls 18 months - 13 years
Acorns International School from Nursery through to Grade T:0312202665
448, Bukoto Crescent, 12, with a relevant - dynamic E:[email protected]
t. +256 312-202-665 education, programme provided Aga Khan Nursery. Col.
e. [email protected], principal@ais. in two semesters) Gadaffi Road, Old Kampala.
ac.ug, w: www.ais.ac.ug International School of Uganda w:www.agakhanschools.org,
(operates under Primary 272-273 Lubowa Estates t: 04143082343
Yeas Program (PYP), the t: 0414200374/8/9. w: www.isu. Balamory International
International ac.ug e: [email protected]. Kindergarten & Day care
Baccalaureate (IB) Curriculum (Offers three International Centre
with both pre- and primary Baccalaureate programmes: 20 Kabelega Drive, Luzira.
section) the Primary Years Programme Dolphins International Pre-
Ambrosoli International (Junior School), the Middle School
10/12 Binayomba Street, Years Programme (grades 6-10) 2069 Bernadette Lane,
Bugolobi t: 0312266777, and the Diploma Programme Namugongo. t:0414695172
0312266778, 0414220416 (grades 11 and 12). e:[email protected]
w: www.ambrosolischool.com Kampala International School French School,
e: ambrosoli@ambrosolischool. Uganda (KISU) Lugogo Bypass, 2 - 14 years
com ( The school teaches the Old Kira Road, Bukoto t: t:0414341660
international British curriculum) 0414530472 w: www.kisu.com e:[email protected] .
French School (2-14year olds) e: [email protected]. Harmony International Pre-
Lugogo By-Pass Rainbow lnternational School School,
t: 0414341 660 e: ecolfran@imul. Uganda Kiwafu Road, Kansanga. 6
com (recognized by the Agency Kansanga (Off Ggaba Road) months - 6 years,
in charge of teaching French Nanganda t: 0312266696/7 t:0790914771
Abroad) m: 0772 593296/ 0756594803 w:www.
Galaxy International School w: www.risu.sc.ug, harmonypreschooluganda.com
Uganda e: [email protected] Heritage International School
1107 Lubowa Estate The British School Kansanga (off Ggaba Road) age
m: 0781 468000 Lubbobbo Close, Muyenga, 1 - 17 yrs. t:0414596033
e: [email protected] t: +256-414 501697 (follows the w:www.heritage.co.ug
GEMS Cambridge International British National Curriculum Indian International School
School with adaptations for the 19 Nakasero Road, ages 2 -17
102/104 Butabika Rd Ugandans setting. yrs. t:04237316
w:www.iiskampala.com

GOOD TO KNOW International
Baccalaureate Primary

Tots Art class: under the age of 12 years will be equipped with skills in: Drawings, Years Programme
where the tots painting,(mPYoPld)inCgu/rproitctuerluy,m
sculpturing, practising face painting and other artistic works. Other offerings include, paiAndt myoiusrsikoidnsorpoeonmfsr,om
decorate your baby nursery, bedroom, bathroom, playroom and recreational room forCyroèucrhech(i1ld8omr boanbtyhsa-g7esyears)
infant - teenager.
e: [email protected], t. 0706474494

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EDUCATION

Acorns International School offers a full International Baccalaureate Primary Years
Programme to meet your child’s needs. We are committed to the continued success and
growth of AIS, helping your child achieve their best. Admission is open throughout the school

year, subject to availability.

AIS is a candidate school for the IB Primary Years Programme. The school is pursuing
authorization as an IB World School. These are schools that share a common philosophy - a
commitment to high quality, challenging, international education that AIS believes is important

for our students.

International Baccalaureate Primary Years
Programme (PYP) Curriculum

Admissions open from: Job opportunities
Early Childhood Development Centre (ECDC): available for

Créche (18 months) - Reception (5yrs) expat teachers
Primary: Year 1 - Year 6 (5 - 11yrs)
Now taking admissions for:
Secondary - Year 7 only (11 - 13yrs)

Now also open ECDC branch at Plot 448 Bukoto Crescent(Opp Kabira Country Club) P.O.Box 11674 Kampala,
Bunga: Tel :+256 312-202-665, Web: www.ais.ac.ug, Email: [email protected]
Plot 4769, Kawuku Road
Gaba, Makindye Division, Kampala

60 APRIL - JUNE 2015 e: [email protected] t: +256 414 532 631/4
e: [email protected]
EDUCATION 8.4 LANGUAGE w: www.mak.ac.ug
SCHOOLS St. Augustine International
International School of Uganda University
272 Lubowa Estates, ages 3 - 19 Alliance Française Kampala Bunga University, Bunga Hill
e:[email protected], 6 Mackinnon Road, Nakasero Ggaba Road, t: 0312-516789
t:0414200374. t: 0414344490 w: www.saiu.ac.ug
Kampala Community e: [email protected] St. Lawrence University
International Pre-School. DIFRA Language Services Nabunya Road t: 0414270082
Makajja Close, Naguru. 19 Market Street, Platinum e: info@stlawrenceuniversity.
t:0794254042 House m: 0772 457606 ac.ug
e:[email protected] e: [email protected] w: www.stlawrenceuniversity.
Kissyfur International Pre- Goethe-Zentrum Kampala ( ac.ug
Kindergarten and Day Care Germany) Virtual University of Uganda
Since 1993 with day care 6 Mackinnon Road, Nakasero 425 Zzimwe (Church) Road,
facilities (18 months – 5 years) t : 0414533410 Muyemga t: 0312202136/7
learning through play - way e:language@ e: [email protected]
method and child - centred goethezentrumkampala.org
approach. w: www.goethe.de/kampala
1, Bandali Rise Bugolobi,
Entrance on Luthuli Avenue, 8.5 SPECIAL
t: 0414 222 095, NEEDS SCHOOLS
w: www.kissyfur.com,
e: [email protected] Hills Preparatory School,
Harmony International Naguru t: 0414286551
Preschool School for the Deaf,
Kiwafu Road, Kansanga Ntinda m: 0782460668
t: 0790914771 / 0794002007 Uganda School for the Deaf
/ 0792896234 w: info@ Ntinda. 5-17 years
harmonypreschooluganda.com Mulago School for the Deaf
/ harmonyinternationalschool@ On Church Rd.
gmail.com Kampala School for Physically
w: www. Handicapped, (KSPH), Mengo,
harmonypreschooluganda.com PO Box 14278.
Kampala Community Ggaba School for Special Needs
International Pre-School Children, (4-17 yr olds), Ggaba,
7, Makajja Close, Naguru, www. Kampala.
kcipreschool.com Hill Preparatory School
e: [email protected], Lower Naguru East Rd. (Has a
t: 0794 254 042 (emphasizes the special needs unit).
importance of learning through Salama School for the Blind,
a play-based and childcentered Mukono 22km / 13 miles east of
curriculum for the 18 months Kampala
and 5 years).
Little Swans 8.6 UNIVERSITIES
1704 Tank Hill Road, Muyenga
t: 0772 427761 Makerere University
The Ark International Makerere Road
Pre-School
21 Akii Bua Road, Nakasero
m: 07723333.

GOOD TO KNOW

The ‘Kraanvogel’ is the Dutch School for pupils at primary and secondary level to have Dutch Language and
Cultural Class.
Classes are organized at 4 different international schools: KISU, ISU, Rainbow and Ambrosoli and take place
directly after regular school hours. For more information, please contact our director: Saskia Hegge (256
(0)774033202) or e: [email protected].

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LEISURE E&DCUUCLATTUIORNE

Guidance by Arnold Birungi / Ikara Arts

leisure & Culture

Cultural centres Kampala: lunch and tea
Art and culture Going out in Kampala
Various activities and groups
of special interest

9.1 CULTURAL CENTERS

Cultural Centers showcase different traditions and cultures. They conduct cultural events for instance
music galas.

Uganda National Cultural Center UNCC
commonly known as Uganda national theater
2, 4 & 6 Dewinton road, t: 0414 254567
w: www.ugandanationalculturalcentre.org
e: [email protected]
KADS (Kampala Amateur Dramatic Society)
The Kampala Amateur Dramatics Society (KADS) puts on 3-4 shows each year, a mix of musicals,
comedies, dramas and English Pantomimes. If you haven’t done amateur drama before: KADS
is enormous fun and very social, participation in on a volunteer basis and we are happy when our
audience enjoys the show! Check out their facebook page: www.facebook.com/KADSUg
Tilapia Cultural Center
Bringing live music, cinema, performance, art and fish to Kampala. Tilapia Cultural Centre is located
in Bunga, Kampala, with a bar, restaurant, concert hall, cinema and comfy open-air terrace. Sign up to
this group to receive weekly programme. Check out their website. www.tilapiakampala.com
Ggaba Road, opposite Bunga Market, Bunga, t: 0785 17316
Ndere Centre
Ndere is derived from the noun ‘endere’, which means flute. The center promotes, sustains the positive
sense of pride, confidence, self reliance and efficacy, of the Ugandan (African) person through musical
instrument known to us and which is found in all world cultures.
Plot 4505 Butukirwa
e: [email protected] t: 0414597704 / 0312291936, w: www.ndere.com

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9.2 ART AND e: [email protected] e: [email protected]
CULTURE The Art Spot Ujuzi Art Studios Ltd
1 Kafu Road, Nakasero (Paulo Akiiki), Kisaasi, Bukoto
AFRIART Gallery Ltd t: 0414259571, 0414259572, Road
Bloc k 56/57 Kenneth Date w: www.fairwayhotet.co.ug t: 0414532252
Drive, Kamwokya e: [email protected]. m: 0772542255, 0782372542.
t: 0414375 m: 0712 455555 Magima Art Gallery w: www.ujuziartstudio.com
w: www.afriatgallery.org Ntinda e: [email protected].
Collin Sekajugo , 62 Kenneth m: 0772 345085, 0774 528602. Umoja Art Gallery
Dale Drive kamwokya, e: e: [email protected] 85 Kira Road, Kamwokya
[email protected], w: www.magima.org m: 0752 878400
w: www.collinsekajugo.com T: Nommo Gallery w: www.umojaartgalIery.com
0312106531/ 0794006726 4 Victoria Avenue, Nakasero e: [email protected].
Karibu art Gallery t: 0414234475
Off kisasi road 0712990974 m: 0772502553

9.3. VARIOUS ACTIVITIES AND
GROUPS OF SPECIAL INTEREST

DANCE t: 0414530472
Ballet & Modern Dance School Teens & Tots Safaris
34C Kyadondo Road, Nakasero, 8 Buganda Rd t: 0414691503
t: 0414234691 m: 0752 809676 e: [email protected]
[email protected]
9.4. SOCIAL CLUBS
THEATRE
Pride Theatre Andhra Cultural Association
Matia Mulumba Road, Old Kampala – along from e: [email protected]
Okla Ethiopian Restaurant The Alliance Française in Kampala
Theatre Labonita Provides a platform where one can learn the
Colville Street, Opp Christ the King Church French language and become engaged in
Uganda National Theater the many different aspects of French culture
Dewinton Road. t:0414254567. including art, books, poetry, film, history,
e:[email protected] contemporary affairs, thoughts and ideas.
w: www.ugandanationalculturalcentre.org. Alliance Française Kampala
Language, Culture, Library.
CINEMA 6 Mackinnon Rd, Nakasero.
Century Cinemax T:041344490.
Acacia Mall Kisementi, 0757755204 E:[email protected]
Cineplex Garden City American Recreation Association.
3rd floor Garden City mall, Yusuf Lule Road Swimming, keep fit, etc. Music nights, flea
t: 0312261415/6 m: 0785012007 market 3rd Sat of month. Makindye Country Club.
The Hub at Cineplex Oasis mall T:041510290
2nd floor Yusuf Lule road t: 0312261440/1 Ballet and Modern Dance School.
m: 0751755300 34c Kyadondo Road. T:0414234691. M:0752809676.
E:kbmdsone2netmail.com
CONTEMPORARY BAND Bikers Association.
Sabar Zibwa Monthly meeting for motorbikers, also social
Luzira, PortBell Road events, bbqs etc. E:[email protected]
t: 0758685794, 0792125622 Bird Club.
e: [email protected] Nakawa.
e:ugandabirdsguides.org
MUSEUMS w: www.ugandabirdsguides.org
The Uganda National Museum. British Residents Association.
5 Kira Road Hanlon Rd, Nakasero. PO Box 4213 Kampala.

TOURS AND CAMPING
Kabira Country Club
Old Kiira Rd, Bukoto

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LEISURE & CULTURE

MY MIDSUMMER EXPERIENCE AT
LAGOON RESORT
Midsummer is Scandinavia’s owned boat was waiting to takes which is a key component in the
most popular festival right along us home away from home. The celebrations. The guys raised
with Christmas. A traditional 40 minutes boat ride seemed too the maypole in an open spot, we
celebration of the Summer short because of the breath-taking all decorated and soon after,
solstice, Midsummer is the scenery one enjoys along our own traditional ring-dances ensue to
longest day of the year and it’s Lake Victoria. Looking back, it was the delight of the children and
preferred on a Friday between the a privilege to be able to share this some of course me as I witnessed
19th and 21st of June. In Sweden, piece of paradise and I cannot and enjoyed my first Midsummer
Midsummer is even celebrated as speak highly enough of the people, experience. The magic of the day
a national holiday. The celebration the accommodation and the way was not over yet, a large bonfire
of the Summer solstice is a very you are looked after. was to take place later that evening
ancient practice, dating back to An expertly prepared meal was beside the lake as the evening mist
pre-Christian times. Midsummer soon served, a typical Midsummer settles.
was originally a fertility festival menu with different kinds of pickled Traditionally, girls and young
with many customs and rituals herring, boiled new potatoes women are supposed to pick
associated with nature and with with fresh dill, soured cream and seven different species of flowers
the hope for a good harvest the chives, a grilled dish of salmon, on their way home and lay them
coming fall/autumn. and for dessert strawberries with under their pillows. At night, their
On the 13th day of June, I got cream. Excited about the menu, I future husbands appear to them
the opportunity to join a group of later realized that the traditional in a dream. Legend has it that
swede and Dane friends currently accompaniment is a cold beer and Midsummer is a magical time
living in Uganda to celebrate every time the glasses are refilled, for love and relationships are put
this year’s Midsummer. The singing breaks out anew. Swedes to test. With the excitement and
distance between them all and like drinking songs, and the under the influence of alcohol,
their homelands did not stop racier the better. In that moment the truth comes out of both men
their desire to join millions of I realizing that I had left a car and women which can lead both
their colleagues back home in parked in Munyonyo, I switched my to marriage and to divorce. The
celebrating this popular day and attention to a crate of soda, after good news is that at the end of the
they wouldn’t have chosen a better all there was little completion. day, there was no divorce or any
place, the beautiful Lagoon resort, After what was surely a delicious attempt to divorce. At the lagoon,
the nearest offshore resort from meal, we all went out to construct you get what you pay for and my
Kampala. the traditional maypole. The ladies experience there was simply
As planned, we met up at 10am started picking flowers and made sensational!
in munyonyo where the resort wreaths to place on the maypole,

64 APRIL - JUNE 2015 Theme: Female Kampaleans coming together
to Interact and have fun. You can find them on
LEISURE & CULTURE Facebook.
Time: One Friday of the month, 7pm.
British Business Association.
Links with Tanzania & Kenya, promotes Lugogo Sports Complex
companies + social activities, wanted / for sales Pop in and check to see what’s available.
among members.
e:[email protected] Mountain Club of Uganda
Caledonian Society. Also kayaking and walking, meet monthly at
All things Scots, informal dancing every Thursday Athena club, Kololo
at The New Delhi Restaurant on Windsor Loop, e:[email protected] www.mcu.ug
along from Uganda Wildlife Authority.
Fb: www.facebook.com/caledonians.uganda Nature Uganda
e:[email protected] Nature walks every month, meet at Makerere
Goethe-Zentrum Society(German). Faculty of Science parking 7am. Also nature
Movies, plays, music. study groups, outings, public talk 1st Thursday
e:[email protected] every month, Naguru.
Green Drinks t:0414540719
Green Drinkers mingle and share insights and e:[email protected]
provoke and exasperate and inspire and delight
each other. Meet 1 time a month. Contact Lisa The Bengal Association
Ruetgers ([email protected] or Andrew e: [email protected]
Kent ([email protected]); or checkout for the
next Green drinkers’ event on Facebook. Uganda Rowing Federation
The Indian Association of Uganda, 10 -12 Based in Kampala and can be found via
Nakasero Lane, Kampala. Facebook.
e:[email protected],
T: 0414340087 Uganda Wine Appreciation Club
Indian Women’s Association Wine Festivals, Shows, Dinners, Tastings,
e: [email protected] lectures. Basically anything that’s happening in
InterNations Uganda that has anything to do with WINE. Find
On line facility to join and find expats from your out more on their Facebook page.
home country.
e:[email protected] Uganda Wildlife Society.
International Women’s Organisation Mawanda Road, Kamwokya
Dedicated to offering charitable assistance t:0414530891, w: www.uws.or.ug
to projects benefiting vulnerable and Wakenya Pamoja
disadvantaged women and children in Uganda. Open to all Kenyans working, married, studying
Also fosters greater understanding of women and staying in Uganda. It’s a forum and also
of all nationalities. With meetings every first presents an opportunity for networking and a link
Thursday of the month 10am- 12noon. For more between Kenyans in Uganda and their embassy.
information contact Suzanne: +256782151380 (https://www.facebook.com/
Kampala Amateur Dramatic Society.(KADS) groups/172296342786671)
Plays, musicals, poetry
t:041589844 PLACES OF WORSHIP BUDDHIST TEMPLE
m:0752246546 Uganda Buddhist Temple
Kampala Hash House Harriers Off-Entebbe Road, Garuga, Bulega.
Run/walks-last about an hour with stops, and are t: +256 (0)7750-19180. m: 776-159985.
followed by some beer drinking - both traditional e: [email protected].
and contemporary - silliness. Website: http://www.ugandabuddhistcenter.org
t: 0712-859-402, 0753670020.
Kampala Singers ART STUDIOS
At Kampala Music School. Taga Frames
Plot 18 Kitante Close. 6 Kent Lane
t:0414233215. t: 0414540032,
e:[email protected] w: www.tagaart.com
Ladies Night Kampala e: [email protected]
Ikara Art House
t:0772 470 881
e: [email protected]

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RESTAURANTS & BARS

RESTAURANTS & BARS

Centres to get you into shape Federation and sports
To beat stress and relax association
All kinds of sports

10.1 LUNCH AND TEA

African Centenary Park Nanjing Restaurant Cafe Kawa
Choma Bar + and Motel Muyenga, Tank Hill
Restaurant Chinese Restaurant 15 Impala Ave, Kololo. Road.
Centenary Park, Jinja 34 Yusuf. t:0312888669. t:0414340928 t:0703700776.
Rd. t:0777104463. China Palace Shanghai Restaurant e:cafecawamuyenga@
Mama Ashanti 3 Pilkington Rd. at Kampala Club gmail.com
20 Kyadondo Rd, t:0414250888. 8-10 Ternan Ave, Cafe Mebanas
Nakasero. China Plate Nakasero. 10 Kafu Rd, Twed
t:0774542855, 11 Cooper Rd, t:0414250366 Towers. t:0776322627.
e:info@mamashanti. Kisemente e:hotel@shangri-la. w:www.cafemebanas.
co.ug t:0414233888. co.ug co.ug
Chong Qing Cafe Pap
Afro-Caribbean Simbamanyo House, CONTINENTAL / 3b Parliament Ave.,
Cafe Ballet 2 Lumumba Ave, MEDITTERANEAN also Oasis Shopping
34c Kyadondo Rd, Nakasero. Bean Cafe Mall Coffees, snacks,
Nakasero. t:0414250242. Ggaba Rd, Kansanga, vegetarian, cakes.
t:0414234190, Chopsticks Bunga. t:0776750125. Camel Club,18
e:cafeballet@ Equatori Hotel, William Bubbles O”Leary KayadondoRd,
one2netmail.co.ug. St. T:0414250781. 19 Acacia Ave, Kololo. Nakasero. t:0792111200.
Fang Fang t:0312263815. Cayenne Restaurant
Belgian 1 Colville St, Roof e:bubblesoleary@gmail. Kira Rd, Bukoto.
Le Chateau Terrace. com t:0792200555.
142 Ggaba Rd, t:0414344806, Buzz Bar + Restaurant w:www.
Kabalagala. e:fangfanghotel@yahoo. Bandali Rise, Bugolobi cayennekampala.com
t:0414510404 com. t:0414251694. Crocodile Bar +
Great Wall e:buzzbaruganda@
Chinese 29 Kampala Rd. gmail.com Restaurant
4 Points Ltd t:0414230064. Cafe Javas Cooper Rd, Kisementi.
Centenary Park, Jinja Rd. Golden Fish Nakumatt Oasis Mall. t: 041425486630.
t:0414378826/ Spring Road, Bugolobi. t:0414690667 w:www.
0702377866. t:0414222040. thecrocdilekampala.com

66 APRIL - JUNE 2015 w:www.raves.com Haandi
Red Chilli Hideaway 1st floor Commercial Plaza, 7
ERDESUTCAAUTIROANNTS & BARS 13-23 Bukasa Hill, Butabika. Kampala Rd, w:www.handi-
t:0312202903. restaurants.com
Dancing Cup e:reservations@ Khana Khazana
15 Luthuli Ave, Bugolbi. redchillihideaway.com Acaia Ave, Kololo and Tank Hill,
t:0772766840 - Family-friendly Sky Lounge Muyenga.
restaurant. 11 Cooper Rd, Kisementi, e:[email protected]
Deuces t: 071411132. Mantra Gourmet Indian
Ggaba Rd, Kansanga. e:[email protected] 8 Kintu Rd,
t:0772581518. The Bistro t:0414342810. e:info@
Fez Brasserie 15 Cooper Rd, Kisementi, mantrakampala.com
Emin Pasha, 27 Akii Bua Rd, t:0757247876 New Delhi Restaurant
Nakasero. t:0414236977. The Sound Cup 8 Windsor Loop, Kololo.
e:[email protected] 3rd floor Garden City, t:0782755201 / 0715881644.
Faze 2 t:0774594913. Open House
10 Nakasero Rd. The Mist Bar 38 Buganda Rd,(next to KPC).
t:0392700815, 0772345808. Serena Hotel, Kampala. t:0718421772.
t: 0312309000 e:openhousekampala@gmail.
Continental, White Rose com
tandoori, 99b Lumumba Close, Lubowa.
vegetarian, t:0776999900. Italian
coffees Yasiga Beer Garden Caffè Roma
Micro brewery, fresh beer.40a Quality Shopping Mall, Lubowa.
Cakes Windsor Cres. t:0791698330.
Gatto Matto e:[email protected] e:cafferomauganda@hotmail.
3 Mandali Rise, Buglobi. com
t: 0750424344,0792692692. Game Meat Il Patio
Great Burgers and GB Cafe The Lawns Kisozi Close, off Nakasero Lane.
Kings Gate Bldg, Ggaba Rd. 34 Impala Ave, Kololo. t:0414258448 / 0779543335
t: 0755649050. t:0414250337 Mamba Point
w:www.greatburgers.com Italian/Med, 23 AkiiBua Rd,
Iguana Bar and Restaurant Greek Nakasero.
8 Bukoto St, Kamwokya. Mythos Greek Taverna t: 03125663000.
t:0782374667. + Lounge, 18 Impala Rd. e:guesthouse@mamba-point.
Jazzville t:0793999666. com
Bandali Rise, Bugolobi. e:[email protected] Paradiso
t:0777999887, 0775616373. Tank Hill, Muyenga,
Just Kicking Sports Bar Indian t:077778282.
Cooper Road , Kisementi. Ashiana Restaurant e:[email protected]
t:041423514. 42 Luthuli Rise, Bugolobi Restaurant Pizza Italia
Little Donkey t: 0700 406293, 0752 222848 Old Port Bell Rd, Bugolobi.
Mexican, Indian, Italian.4286 e: ashiana_restaurant2011@ t:0772956882.
Henry Ford Close, Kibuli Mboga yahoo.com
Rd. 4 Points Bar and Restaurant Japanese
t:787077156. Centenary Park, Jinja Rd. Sake Uganda limited
Mediterraneo Restaurant + t:0414378826. 36 Kyandondo Road Nakasero
Pizzeria Biyani House t: 09 217 5541
31 Acacia Ave, t:0414500533/ 16 Acacia Ave. e:sakahotelrestaurant@gmail.
0701098732. t:0758935839. com
Piato, 20 Lumumba Ave, e:biryanihouseuganda@gmail. Yujo
Nakasero. com 4 Kyadondo Rd, Nakasero.
t:0312516388. Buzz Bar + Restaurant t:0794289856.
e:[email protected] Bandali Rise, Bugolobi w:www.yujo.og
Prunes t:0414251694.
8 Wampewo Ave, Kololo. e:[email protected] Thai
t:0772712002. Coconut Shack Hot Rocks Thai
e:[email protected] Muyenga, next to Disney Bukoto-Kisasi Rd, Naguru
Raves Kindergarten & Day Care. t:0705021376.
Kanjokya St, Kololo- Mexican, t:0712723412, Also functions,
Indian, Italian. take-away, secure parking.
t:0312261266,

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RESTAURANTS & BARS

“Khana “Khäzana t: 0312202903, 0772509150
Khäzana” Verandah” e: [email protected]
w: www.redchillihideaway.com
Kololo Muyenga Sky Lounge
TheOriginal Tandoori Restaurant 11 Cooper Road Kisementi,
m: 0714111132, 0758111132
The Mist Bar
Kampala Serena Hotel, Nakasero
t: 0312309000 / 0414309000
Yasigi Beer Garden (Micro Brewery / Fresh

Beer)
40 A & B, Windsor Cresent Kampala
t: 0414661110/ 0758650674
e: [email protected], eddygz@gmail.
com

10.3. BAKERIES

Plot 20, Plot No. 7921 / 7922 BDRidOyOoDu know that BROOD means bread in Dutch?
John Babiiha/ Muyenga, Branches: Bugolobi Village Mall, Garden City,
Acacia Avenue Nandos (Kampala Road), Acacia Mall (Kisementi),
Kololo, P.O. Box 21528 Tank Hill Rd, Tirupati Mall (Ggaba Road) and Jinja.
Tel: 0414 233049 / 347346 Mob: 0752 224003 Bbrood Bread: Bbrood sells healthy sourdough
Mob: 0752 224000/1/2 bread with no preservatives or additives. Bbrood
0752 224004 also sells bread with yeast such as the tin bread
and buns.
Email:[email protected] House specialty: The sourdough bread. Bbrood’s
Email:[email protected] bakers undergo cost intensive training.
Most popular: The multi-grain bread. The grains
Tamarai are imported from the Netherlands.
14 Lower Kololo Terrace. Other delicacies: Croissants, baguettes, buns,
t:0755794958. samosas, muffins, cookies, pastries and good
e:[email protected] coffee.
For orders above UGX 15,000, Bbrood delivers for
10.2. GOING OUT IN free within a 10 km radius.
KAMPALA t: 0776516266, 0792516266
e: [email protected]
BARS
Deuces CAFESSERIE
Ggaba Road, Kansanga
m: 0772 581518 Branches: La Cafesserie in Acacia Mall,
Big Mikes Kisementi
Acacia Avenue, Categories of bread: French rye, French-German
t: 0705 360001 rye, whole wheat, whole wheat white, cereal
Camel Club bread, brown bread, sweet bread, pastries,
18 Kyadondo Road nakasero burger buns (pain de mie?), seed baguette.
Casablanca Pub & Restaurant House specialty: Pretzels
Plot 26 Acacia Avenue, Kololo Most popular: Burger buns, seed baguette
m: 0782 748840 (Multiple seeds of different varieties inside
e: [email protected] baguette) and cereal bread. Cereal bread runs
Iguana out by afternoon so orders are best placed in the
8 Bukoto Street, Kamwokya morning.
m: 0782 374667 All sandwiches are made from bread baked in the
Red Chilli Hideaway Cafesserie bakery, every day. Cafesserie does not
13-23 Bukasa Hill View Road, Butabika. do outside deliveries.

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LA PATISSERIE
Branches: La Baguette in Bugolobi, La Baguette in Katwe, La Patisserie in Quality Shopping Village
Nsambya & La Patisserie in Acacia Mall, Kisementi

Bread “A La Carte”
Black Forest, Maya bread, Multi-Cereal bread, Belgian Farmer, Sweet Farmer, Kramique, Healthy
Farmer, Cereal Buns, Italian Ciabatta.
Vegan Friendly Bread: Multigrain Baguette & French Baguette
Main central bakery is located in Namuwongo, which sends bread to all branches. For large orders,
contact Pamela on t:0792571653

RANCHERS BREAD Cinema Building T: 0792516266, 0776516266
Branches: Ranchers Bread is m: 0774 789782 / 0772961918
at all Nakumat Supermarkets Caffe latte
except for the Bread Basket KAMPALA CAFES 1-3 Coral Crescent lower kololo
which is only at Nakumat Terrace
-Oasis, Nakumat Bukoto and 1000 Cups t: 07945905750
Ranchers Garden City 18 Buganda Road
House Specialty: Bread Basket m: 0772 505619 / 0782 544313 Raves Café
Most Popular: Sweet White w: www.iooocupscoffee.com 67B Kanjokya Street Kamwokya
tin loafs, brown tin loafs, e: [email protected] T: 0782837606
baguettes, buns, Hot dogs, Bean café e: [email protected]
variety of patisseries, cookies Ggaba Road | Kansanga, w: www.ravescafe.com
and Cakes on order. Bunga, +(256)776750125
Yaya Foods Brood Cafe Pap
1st Floor Oasis Mall, Yusuf `lule Garden City Mall 13 Parliament Avenue
Road, Nandos Kampala road t: 0414254570
t: 0703788861,0703788872 Tirupati Mall, Ggaba Road m: 0712 652443
Jackie Kintu Cookie Couturier Bugolobi Village mall e:[email protected]
t: +256772421186 t: 0792516266 / 0776516266
e:[email protected] e: [email protected] Cee Cee’s Restaurant & Coffee
The Park Square Caffesserie
Sheraton Hotel, Ternan Avenue, Acacia Mall t:0787968080, e: Bar
Nakasero [email protected] w:www. Royal Palms Arcade, Butabika
t: 0414344590/6 cafesserie.com m: 0751300565
Windsor Crescent Café Kawa Muyenga e: [email protected]
Kololo t: 0312517068 Tank Hill Road (next to Wine
e: reservations@ Garage), Muyenga, Coffee At Last
thebarnuganda.com t: 0703 700776 Unit H1, Mobutu Road
The Woods e:[email protected] Makindye, Kampala
107 Tankhill Road, Muyenga Café Mebanas t:0704 (COFFEE) 263333
m: 0788 011223 10, Twed Towers, Kafu Road e:[email protected]
w: www.woods.biz m: 0772403093 / 0718021142
Tickles and Giggles Café Ballet Endiro Coffee
Ggaba Road, Kansanga 34c Kyadondo Road, Nakasero 23B Cooper Road, Kisementi,
m: 0772399223 t: 0414234190 m: 0772 382620 / 0787446904
m: 0752311661 w: www.endirocofee.com
NIGHT CLUBS e: cafeba let@one2fletmail.
co.ug Le Patisserie
Big Mikes DREW & JACS 12721 Ggaba Road, Nsambya
Acacia Avenue, T: 0705 360001 Forest Mall Lugogo
Club Silk t: 0392 175 043 m: 0712 867 629 Milestone Bakery
15-17 l5S1. lfldus t: 0414345362 / e:[email protected] 1 Cooper road kisementi
0414250907 [email protected] t: 041 4235846
Guvnor Club / Ange Noir & Brood Nandos
Kampala Road, Cargen House New Day Coffee Shop
Rouge Lounge Metroplex Shopping Mall,
2-2B Kampala Road, Plaza Naalya
m: 0777 874204
e: [email protected]

Prunes
8 Wampewo Avenue, Kololo,
m: 0772 712002
e: [email protected]

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SPORTS & WELLNESS

Photo by Colour Chrome

Sports & SOCIAL CLUBS

Centres to get you into shape
To beat stress and relax
Federation and sports association
All kinds of sports

11.1 C ENTERS TO GET YOU INTO SHAPE

There are various programs to get you into shape such as spars, Jacuzzis, sauna and hammam,
cleansing massage, Thai massage, reflexology, stone therapy, body sculpting, and beauty treatments.
Here are some of the addresses of the centers to get you into shape.
Kabira Country Club
63 Old Kiira Road, Bukoto t: 0312227222
e: [email protected]

11.2 TO BEAT STRESS AND RELAX

YOGA meditation, the recitation of scared mantras and
physical and spiritual techniques.
Aniara Yoga with Angela Forcier Everything about yoga: www. yoga.com
13 acacia avenue kololo (At Avane clinic) Yoga and T’ai Chi 5, near the Fang Fang hotel
E: [email protected], m:0701428399 Sezibwa Road(lesson every Saturday 1-3 pm at
Universal Peace Federation. Sponsored by the
Pura Health Living Uganda Buddhist Center). +256 (0)7750-19180; M:
Contact Rukmini t: 0716300986 776-159985.
w: www.purahealthyliving.com

Simply Yoga
w: www.simplyyoga.ug e: [email protected]
Both a sport and philosophy focusing on

11.3 FEDERATION AND SPORTS ASSOCIATION

The sporting federations bring together all clubs in the country such as FUFA.
FIFA is the head of all football clubs. The clubs are formed based on organization. Most prominent
organisations have football clubs on the other hand you can participate in Aerobics, Keep-fit and
Gymnastics, private venues.

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11.4 ALL KINDS OF SPORTS m: 0782 934543
@ shs. 8,000 per head

AEROBICS DANCE
Uganda’s only women’s guy, Fitclique 256
Green Hills Hotel, Bukoto, Kampala Ballet & Modern Dance School
t: 0793866074/ 0794406772. 34c Kyadondo Road
t: 0414234691 m: 0752809676
BOWLING e: [email protected]
Alleygators
3rd Floor Garden City Mall

FOOTBALL

The Big Kids League
The League is a ‘just for fun’ adults football league, where the players are all at the peak of their
physical fitness. Ahem! If you would like to have a run around and to lose a bit of weight. Taking place
roughly every two weeks at the Kampala International School, the league contains teams as Bank of
Uganda, Belgium/UK, Denmark, Elephants, EU/Italy, FBW Group, Germany, ISU, Japan, KISU, Lebanon,
Netherlands, Uganda, and USA. m: 0777 872 493 e:[email protected]

GOLF
There are many golf courses in Uganda with the Uganda Golf Club as the major golf centre. Most clubs
allow you to become a day member in order to play.
Uganda Golf Club, 30-32 Kitante, Yusuf Lule Road, t:0414233911

BASE BALL & SOFTBALL PERSONAL TRAINEE w: makindyecountryclub.com
Baseball and Softball
Uganda Association. Crossfit Kampala In Movement SQUASH
E:[email protected], Kansanga- Ggaba Road, oppo- Makindye Country Club
T:0772422708 site Bank of Baroda, 59, Makindye hill
t: o752988600 t: 0414510290
HOCKEY e: [email protected]. e: info@makindyecountryclub.
Kampala Hockey Club com
Lugogo Sports Complex. Bricks Diamond Blain w: makindyecountryclub.com
E:[email protected]. T:0716833338 Open air military fitness boot
camp Kampala.. CHESS
RUGBY national council of sports arena Lugogo Tennis Club
Kampala Rugby Club lugogo. 2-10b, Lugogo By-pass Rd
Kyadondo Rugby Ground, Rota- t: 0711234567/0751234566 t: 0312514614 / 0778837527 /
ry Avenue e:[email protected] 0755199680
t: 0414222759
The Uganda Women´s Rugby TENNIS ALL SORTS OF SPORTS
Association Tennis is becoming more popu- Frisbee, www.uufa.org,
One sport of choice for girls and lar both for adults and children. T:0774468630.
women in Uganda and being Horse Riding, Kijabijjo Village,
competitive on the world stage. Kabira Country Club Gayaza Road. t: 776700696.
Everyone is welcome to join. 63 Old Kiira Road, Bukoto Hash House Harriers - Run-
t: +256 77 677 7518 t: 0312227222 ning. www.kampalahhh.tripod.
e: ugandawomensrugbyassoci- e: kabiracountryclub@kabira- com. t:0712859402.
[email protected] countryclub.com Taekwondo, Acaia Yoga and
Wellbeing Centre, 23 Acacia
SWIMMING Kampala Club Avenue, Kololo. T:0772403462.
Swimming is in communal/ Ternan Avenue, Nakasero Uganda Taekwondo Academy,
public swimming pools, private Zzimwe Road, Kisugu, Myenga.
pools and hotel pools. Training Lugogo Tennis Club e:[email protected],
session can be arranged with 2-10b, Lugogo By-pass Rd t:0783238030.
the swimming pool attendant. t: 0312514614 / 0778837527

Makindye Country Club
59, Makindye hill
t: 0414510290
e: info@makindyecountryclub.
com

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SHOPPING

Photo by: Mehul Kanani/ Colour Chrome

shopping Frozen foods and ice cream
Delivery services
Book Stores Craft shops
Garage / Yard sale Wines and Alcohol
Fabric
Organic products

11.1 CONSUMER PROTECTION

Uganda Consumer Protection Association( UCPA) established in 1993 helps protect consumers and
enables them excise their rights. For further information email: [email protected]

BOOK STORES Fareed’s Bookstore, Shop New Day Bookshops
Aristoc Booklex Ltd C44 Ntinda Shopping Centre, Acacia Mall Kisementi
23, Garden City Complex Yusuf Ntinda t: +256 777 874 204
Lule Road Milestones m: +265 772 621362
t: 041 344381, 0312 264 409 CAFE . BAKERY . BOOKS e:[email protected]
w:www.aristocbooklex.com 1, Cooper Rd, Kisementi The Bookend

Bookpoint 0414 235846 All books at 8,000ush
Proceeds
1st Floor village mall, Bugolobi go to help fund Grassroots
t: 0790915737 Uganda
Located inside Ashiana
e: [email protected] Restaurant, plot 32 Bandali Rise
w: www.bookpoint.co.ug Bugolobi.
call 0774169978

GARAGE SALE/ YARD SALE
The American Chamber of Commerce of Uganda (AmCham) hosts a community charity yard sale
regularly throughout the year. Yard sales are perfect for those who just have too much stuff and need
to sell items to scale down, or for those expats moving away who need to sell their items, or for new
expats coming to Uganda. Table rentals are 25,000/=. held at:
Tamarai Thai Restaurant
14 Lower Kololo Terrace on the scheduled Saturday, from 9am to 3pm.
[email protected].

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FLEA MARKET / CRAFT SALE FROZEN FOODS AND ICE CREAM
at Makindye Country Club Theatre Labonita
59 Makindye Hill. 3rd Saturday of the month. Faze 2
t:0414510290. 10 Nakasero Road, Nakasero t: 0392700815
e:[email protected], m: 0772 345808
w.makindyecountryclub.com
ORGANIC PRODUCTS
HOME DELIVERY SERVICES Nature’s Health
Brood Yusuf Lule Road, Garden City t: 04143804022
Garden City Mall, Nandos Kampala road m: 0772474723 w: www.natureshealths.com
Tirupati Mall, Ggaba Road, Bugolobi Village mall, Charms Uganda Ltd
t: 0792516266 / 0776516266 M231, warehouse No.6 t: 0414285137
e: [email protected] e: [email protected]
Hello food Shea Butter
23 Acacia Avenue, Acacia Apartment, Kololo. 1st floor Nakumatt Oasis Mall Kampala
Mobile:0772 403462 / 0702 789322 / 0715 75955, t: 0772704545, 0752704545
Email:[email protected] e: [email protected]
Home Duuka Ltd w: www.sheabutteruganda.net
Turupati Mazima Mall, Ggaba Road office 269,
T: 0787373374, W: www.takeawayug.com RT Wellness and Beauty
Mr. delivery 1st Floor Shop No: .Ext1,(Opposite DFCU Bank)
Metropole House Capital Shoppers City, Ntinda
t: 0417744900, m: w: www.mrd.ug t: 0772 552 192
e: [email protected]
w:www.vemma.ruthidanamubiru.com

SECOND HAND SHOPS

FashionCorps
FashionCorps holds popular monthly pop-up sales of women’s clothing, bags and accessories at
venues in and around Kampala. Find FashionCorps on Facebook at www.facebook.com/FashionCorps,
e: [email protected]
Green shops
There is one at Clock Tower above Shoprite and another upstairs on the corner near King Fahd Plaza.

BEDDINGS Cloth Diapers [email protected]
Euroflex Ltd Kijani T: 0772206018, E: info@ For jewellery and Ethnic African
M514 Jinja Road, kyambogo kijanionline.com print (Katenga) fabric quilts,
t: 0312262058 / 0312 261260 Definition throws and Placemats
Capital shoppers Ntinda t: 0792 222 477/ 0794 447 686 Woolworths- South African
m: 0772466140 e: [email protected] fabric
KIDS WEAR w: www.definitionafrica.com 1 Yusuf Lule Road, Garden city
Babyland Dolce Vita Italian mall, 1st Floor
Ground floor, Garden City Forest mall Lugogo By pass t: 0414240102
Just Kids next to MTN w: [email protected]
Cham Towers m: 0772885586 Emporio Milano
New beginnings The Acacia mall Copper Road, LINGERIE
Ntinda Shopping Center Kisementi, Shop No. G-1.16, Lauma Lingerie
m: 0772502426 m: 0 791 420805, 0 778 666150 Nakumatt Oasis, 1st Floor
e: emporiomilano_ug@yahoo. e: [email protected]
BUTTER com t: 0786753552
Add Value Uganda Images
m: 0785800910 / 07700910800 2nd Floor garden City Mall, Super Markets
e: [email protected] t: 0312262601 Embassy super market
Tripple H Garden City 1470 Nsambya Ggaba Road
FABRIC Forest mall Lugogo By pass t: 0414268837
Bold t: 0414233584 Game
1st Floor Acacia Mall, Peggys Garments Lugogo Bypass - Lugogo
T: 0312109699, next to Uganda House, plot 10 Shopping Mall Jinja road,
E: [email protected] Kampala Road kampala t: 0312350400
Bootz Africa Ltd e:[email protected] w: www.game.co.za
Park royal building, Kyagwe Spellbound Millenium Supermarket
road t: 0312276416 Acacia Courts, 4a Acacia Ave, 23 cooper road, Kisementi
w: [email protected] Kololo t: 04144233495

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SeHaoufse ofodSINCE1986 UGANDA.KENYA.TANZANIA Wines and Alcohol

La Ville Wines and Spirits
Bugolobi Village Mall t: 0712925172
e: [email protected]
Uganda Wine
49 Luthuli Avenue, Bugolobi
t: 0759499463 w: [email protected]
The Wine Garage
2133 Tank Hill Road t: 04144578353
e: [email protected]
The Wines Shop
1A - 1C Acacia Avenue
t: 0414 257145
e:[email protected]

Leading supplier of all types of seafood, such as: Fresh Foods
-Lobster -Tuna Flea Market
-Prawns (All sizes) -Mackerel Makindye Country Club, 59 Makindye Hill
-Calamari -Norwegian & Scottish t: 0414510290
Salmon e: [email protected]
-Octopus -and much more w: makindyecountryclub.com
-King sh Victoria View Uganda
m: 0705555101 / 0312279721
Plot 3 Cooper road, Kisementi (Next to Just Kicking) e: [email protected] w: www.vanilla.ug
0752 694835, 0414 660887 Beinut Mini Market
[email protected] Oasis mall, yusuf Lule
Nakasero market
Nakumat City Centre near the Kampala - Entebbe road
Oasis Mall t: 0414668818 junction
Shoprite Natural Gourmet foods
Ben Kiwanuka Street t: 03122228100 Victoria View Farms
Uchumi Supermarket (U) Ltd t: 0312279721 / 0705555101
1 Yusuf Lule Road t: 031-2262300 The Farmer’s Market
w: www.uchumi.com Prunes
8 Wampewo Avenue, Kololo,
Craft shops m: 0772 712002 e: [email protected]
Grass Root Kampala
Banana boat plot 32 Bandali Rise Bugolobi (contact Lee
Lugogo Bypass- Lugogo Shopping Mall, Jinja Anyadwe t: 0774169978)
Road. Garden City, Kisementi (next to Endiro and
Acacia Mall) JEWLLERY
t: 0414222363 Poppy accessories
e:[email protected] [email protected]
Made in Uganda Cell: +256 785 610 588
Mishmash, 28 Acacia Avenue Kololo
OP Clothing SANITARY WEAR FOR WOMEN
Plot 2 Bandali Rise, GattoMatto Ruby Cup
m: 0701769606 / 0774769606 0712 295 457, 0717 58 6317
e: [email protected] [email protected]
w: [email protected] www. ruby-cup.com
Toloso Workshop
Rest Corner, Tank Hill Road Muyenga
e: [email protected]
w: www.talosoworkshop.com

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Clothing Comercial flower supplies
Plot 3354 Ntinda-Nalya Road
The Afro-urban experience
t: 0774 098638
The Afro-Urban experience e: [email protected]
Prunes Cafè, Plot 8 Wampewo Avenue
w. www.ugandaexpatsguide.com
t: 0701 769 606
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ENTEBBE

Entebbe a town in Wakiso district located on the shore of Lake Victoria, approximately
37km south west of Kampala covering a total area 56.2 Square Km.
Entebbe in the local Luganda language means a “seat”. it was the place where the
Baganda chief sat to adjudicate legal cases. In 1900s the time when Uganda was a British
protectorate, the city was used as base during the time of Colonial Commissioner Sir Gerald
Portal.
Uganda’s largest commercial and military airport is located in Entebbe. Also located at the Airport is the
head office of Uganda Civil Aviation. Entebbe is also the location of State House, the official office and
residence of the President of Uganda.
Many of Entebbe’s residents are civil servants and Expats who are UN employees. UN Regional Service
Center Entebbe is a consolidated administrative support base for UN East African operations.
Entebbe is the location of the oldest Golf course in East Africa. Entebbe Golf Club was established 1900.
Entebbe is the home to The Uganda Wildlife Education Centre (formerly called the zoo), also The
Botanical Gardens, beaches along the shores of Lake Victoria,Gamba Island and Bulango Resort Island.

ACCOMMODATION Entebbe Motel
Airport Guest House 8 LRV 3896 Old Airport Road, E: sales@
17 Mugula Road, T: 0414370932/ 0777086977, entebbemotel.com, W: www.entebbemotel.com
E:[email protected]
Entebbe Travellers Inn
Carpe Diem Guesthouse and Restaurant 18a Portal Road,
33 Uringi Crescent
w: www.carpediemuganda.com Imperial Golf View Hotel
e: [email protected] lugard Avenue t: 0417304000/ 0414322062
t: 0793396832 w: www.imperialhotels.co.ug

Entebbe Back Packers Laico Lake Victoria
33/35 Church road, t: 0414320432, 0712849973, 23/31 circular road, 0312310100,0414351600
E: [email protected], w:www.
entebbebackpackers.com

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Lake Heights FITNESS CENTER
13, Church road Entebbe Andez Fitness Center
e: lakeheightshotel.com, t:0312208000 0711566959/0703296796 4A Alice Reef close

Papyrus Guesthouse Entebbe MASSAGE & SPA
2 U-Ring Close, Uringi Crescent Road Entebbe Shalom Health Spa at Protea Hotel
t:0787 778 424, w:www.papyrusguesthouse.com 36-40 sebugwawo Drive, t: 0312207500
e:[email protected] e: [email protected]
w: www.proteahotels.com/entebbe
Protea Hotel
36-40 sebugwawo Drive, T: 0312207500 E: res1@ SPORTS
proteaebb.co.ug, w: www.proteahotels.com/ Entebbe Golf Club
entebbe ( For Golf and Tennis club)
M95 Circular Road T: 0414322067
Red Rooster
3 church road (adjacent to lake Victoria Hotel) t: HEALTH CENTERS
0785224475 Euro clinic
0794123300
Serenada Eco Resort IMC Entebbe
t: 0772428456/0701493033/0772493033 10b, Hill Road, Entebbe
e: [email protected]
w: www.serenadaecoreort.com RESTAURANTS AND BARS
2friends (beach hotel)
Skyway Hotel 0772236608, E: [email protected],
7 Mugula Road, E: [email protected], W: www.2friendshotel.com
W:www.skywayhotel.co.ug Anna’s Corner Entebbe
T: 0700951315/7, 0752116016 1 Station Road, M: 0789593196
E: [email protected]
Sunset Entebbe Arthur’s Café, Bar @ Restaurant
25 Church Road, Bugonga m: 0706323501, 19Portal Road, e; [email protected]
0776323501 T: 0414323502 E: enquiries@ Car wash and barbeque-The embassy Barbeque
sunsetentebbe.com W: www.sunsetentebbe.com 27 church road
Faze3 Bar & Restaurant
The Boma Hotel 106 Circular Road, T: 0778609595/ 0414598080,
20A Gowers Road, Entebbe M: 0772467929 e: [email protected]
e: [email protected] W: www.boma.co.ug Latitude
( Former Ciao Bella) Alice Reff Close Entebbe
CRAFT SHOPS T: 0794213141 E: [email protected]
New China Garden Restaurant and Bar
Entebbe Craft village 0414322266 2 Alice Reef Road
Open 8am-9pm 0782497679 Ongi Ettori, Mediterranean Restaurant and
Bar, behind Entebbe market (Ongi Ettori means
Magima Art Gallery ‘welcome’ in Basque).
Mb House Lubowa Red Rooster
T: 0392963377/0772345085 3 church road (adjacent to lake Victoria Hotel)
t: 0785224475 (Fussion and black golden night
EDUCATION Fridays and Saturday)

U-Can International Primary school VETERINARY
( children Age 3+ to Grade 6). Animal Care Center
With an integrated curriculum for a holistic 32 hill Road 0392967321 0414323714
learning experience
t: +256 774 993 433
w: www.ucan.co.ug, e:[email protected]

Kissyfur International Pre/Kindergarten And
Day Care Centre
17 Uringi Crescent, Entebbe. t: 0414 320 158,
w: www.kissyfur.com, e: [email protected]

Pearl of Africa International Primary school
Pearl of Africa International Primary School.
Provides an excellent all – around education
t: 0414320654 M: 0778878388
E: [email protected]
W:www.pearlintschool.com

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Photo by: Corne Schalkwyk

drive away

Activities to do in Kampala
Activities to do in Entebbe
How to access facilities up-country Uganda

ACTIVITIES TO DO IN KAMPALA feeding the Giraffes, walking
Activate Uganda with Charlie the baby elephant,
The premier sport events and adventure or even stay overnight in the funky
Management Company, specializing in running, bandas.
mountain biking, swimming, multi-sports events Natural horsemanship - long-term
and sports tourism groups. Activate Uganda’s Contact Katia, t: 0772996889,
dedicated team can tailor each event to fit the e: [email protected]
needs or your organization or company. Sailing at Banda Island
T: 0712 831388, w: www.activateuganda.com m: +256(0)772 222 777
e: [email protected], e: [email protected]
[email protected] w: www.bandaisland.biz
Ndere Troupe
www.ndere.com ACTIVITIES TO DO ON LAKE VICTORIA
A celebration of Uganda and Africa – through Fishing for giant Nile Perch on Lake
traditional music and dance. Wednesday, Friday Victoria
and Sunday night shows. Contact Wild Frontiers
E: [email protected] www.wildfrontiers.co.ug/contact-us/fishing
t: 0312 291936 / 0772 700104 /5 /6 T: 0772 502 155
Walter’s Kampala Boda Boda City Tours Lake Victoria Boat Safaris - Offering various day
www.walterstours.com, [email protected] trips from Entebbe on Lake Victoria.
T: 0791880106 / 0787492781 Sunset cruises, Cheese and Wine, Ngamba Island
Chimpanzee Sanctuary visits, Sports fishing
ACTIVITIES TO DO IN ENTEBBE for Nile Perch and many other specialist trips
Ngamba Island Chimp Sanctuary required on the lake.
T: 0414 320662, www.ngambaisland.com A variety of boats available to suit with
A trip across the lake to see Ngamba’s screechy experienced, trained skippers, and safety
chimps includes free entry to the Uganda Wildlife equipment including life jackets for all on board.
Education Center. T: 0414 321 479 / 0772 502 155 lakeboats@
UWEC’s Behind the scene Tour wildfrontiers.co.ug www.wildfrontiers.co.ug
T: 0414320520 Ssesse Islands
www.uweczoo.org Enjoy the beautiful white sandy beaches of
Open Daily 8:30am-5:30pm with experiences like Kalangala.
Take the M.V Kalangala ferry. T: 0787 354353

78 APRIL - JUNE 2015 Rwandese border, trek the Golden Monkeys of
DRIVE AWAY Mgahinga National Park.
Book your Golden Monkey trek a few weeks in
DAY AND OVERNIGHT TRIPS FROM advance with the Uganda Wildlife Authority, Kira
KAMPALA Road, Kampala and stay at Volcanoes’ Mount
Mpanga Forest Reserve (check out the four Gahinga Lodge. T: 0414 346464/5
trails and the shrine of the Buganda Kingdom’s
legendary Kintu. For a guide to the Forest’s birds, ACTIVITIES IN EASTERN UGANDA
contact Roger Skeen, T: 0787 689172). Jinja is “the adrenaline capital of East Africa.”
Horse riding at Lake Mburo Grade 5 white water rafting, kayaking and
(Lake Mburo National Park located 3 hours canoeing on the River Nile make for an
away from Kampala is the only National Park in adventurous weekend. The Nile River Explorers
Uganda where you can go horse riding, silently Camp at Bujagali is the hub for many activities.
moving amidst the wildlife). T: 0772 422373, [email protected] www.
Contact nearby lodges: Mihingo Lodge: raftafrica.com
T: 0752 410509, • A quad biking Safari next to the River Nile, and
www.mihingolodge.com/horsesafaris.htm through the local villages is huge fun. Muddy or
or Rwakobo Lodge, T: 0755 211771, dusty, it’s ideal for the whole family and excellent
[email protected] for groups.
Lake Nabugabo Sand Beach Resort, a few T: 0772 377185, [email protected]
kilometres before Masaka. is unspoiled and you www.atadventures.com
can make sandcastles and swim in the Bilharzia • Horseback safaris along the northern bank of
and hippo-free waters! Ask a local fisherman for the River Nile may be a few hours or even a few
catch of the day. T: 0772 416047, days - The professionally run stables also offer
e: [email protected] horse riding classes.
ACTIVITIES IN SOUTH WESTERN UGANDA T: 0774 101196, [email protected]
• Queen Elizabeth National Park, Safari to watch www.nilehorsebacksafaris.com
tree-climbing lions, over 600 bird species - the • Mabira Forest. . Visit just for the day or stay
most of any Ugandan National Park - hippos, overnight, the forest is home to primates and
crocodiles and - of course - magnificent wonderful birdlife. Hire a trained bird guide, such
elephants. as Roger Skeen (T: 0787 689172) to maximise your
• Uganda Community Tourism Associationhas visit.
some great community tourism experiences: • Share Griffin Falls Eco Campsite at Mabira
visiting elephant trenches, beeswax candle- with Red Tailed Monkeys and (if you’re lucky) shy
making, basket weaving, dance, medicinal herb Grey Cheeked Mangabeys. Walk or hire mountain
tours, and more. Book in advance via www.ucota. bikes to go on the trails through the Forest.
or.ug • Mabira Forest Canopy Super Skyway is over
• Three hours north of Queen Elizabeth is Kibale 220 metres of canopy zip-lines through the tops
Forest. With 13 types of primates, Kibale has the of 40M trees and across the River Musamya.
highest concentration of primates in Africa and is T: 0751 949368, www.mabiraforestcamp.com
the best place for seeing chimpanzees in the wild. East from Jinja, the striking Sipi Falls is the
• Traveling south of Queen Elizabeth, Lake only place in Uganda where you can go abseiling
Bunyonyi is a dream! The cool air - and even and paragliding. Sipi River Lodge’s beautiful
cooler lakes - offer time out from the dust, hustle setting and colourful interiors make it a highly
and bustle. recommended treat. Activities include hiking,
• Gorilla trekking permits should be booked mountain biking and flyfishing.
three months in advance at the Uganda Wildlife T: 0751 796 109, [email protected]
Authority office, Kira Road, Kampala or call Dixon www.sipiriverlodge.com
on 0776 912807 for more info. • Mount Elgon is Africa’s eighth highest
• To the south of Bwindi Impenetrable Forest, mountain. Admire the bamboo forest, giant
take a dugout canoe across Lake Mutanda and Hornbills, freshwater lakes and Giant Lobelia as
admire the eight volcanic Virunga peaks reflected you climb above the clouds and look north down
in its surface. into Kenya. Make a detour to view the ancient
The canoe trip can be combined with gorilla Nyero rock paintings on your way home.
trekking hiking up to Nkuringo Gorilla Camp, set For information on hiking to the summit of
high on a hilltop between the Virunga volcanoes Wagagai, contact Michael at Uganda Wildlife
and Bwindi Impenetrable Forest. Authority’s Elgon office T: 0752 / 702 004321.
T: 0774 805580 www.gorillacamp.com/
Further south, a few kilometres from the

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La Ville Wines and Spirits

Is a place where you can
lounge, browse the wines
and all sorts of liquor of
the world, discover new
and revisit familiar brands.

We are both a whole sale and retail store, discounts
apply to all bulk purchases. We offer free delivery
for purchases that are more than 10 bottles within
Kampala. Book with us for wine and spirit supplies at
weddings, introductions and all parties.

Come one, come all and experiment from our
wide selection of cocktails.

P. O. Box 37292, Kampala We are open Monday - Sunday- 9:00am-Midnight
Village Mall Bugolobi
Email: [email protected]
Tel: 0712 926 172

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ACTIVITIES IN NORTHERN UGANDA National Park. Will you spot an elusive cheetah?
Murchison Falls Protected Area covers a Can you outrun an Ostrich? Kidepo has wildlife
range of over 4500 km². The wandering herds of that you can’t see in any other Ugandan park.
elephants and towering Borassus Palms make it Driving to Kidepo takes at least 10 hours,
a stunning landscape. travelling north from Kampala via Gulu.
Visit the Top of the Falls where the Nile is forced Alternatively, make a round trip by driving east
through a narrow gap in the rock before plunging towards Mbale and up through Moroto. Feeling
43 metres below. Feel the power of the water flush? Fly direct.
beneath your feet. Stay at the Uganda Wildlife Authority bandas
No visit to Murchison is complete without the in the Park and enjoy the hot springs and huge
(three hour) boat trip to the bottom of the Falls, herds of buffalo.
where you will see huge Nile crocodiles, hippos Just south of Kidepo, in Karamoja, Ateker
and 100s of birds, including brightly-coloured Safaris offer photographic safaris from their
Bee-eaters, Spoonbills and – if you’re lucky – the luxury tented camp. Explore the beautiful Narus
rare and prehistoric-looking Shoebill. Valley and visit the Karamajong Manyatta
Nile River Safaris - Offering a variety of boat (homesteads), unique to the area. T: 0773 766689,
excursions on the Nile Falls and Delta area, [email protected]
sunset cruises, cheese and wine, sports fishing For travel, adventure and day trips, check out
for Nile Perch and many other specialist trips. A Diary of a Muzungu | Uganda travel blog www.
variety of boats are available with experienced, diaryofamuzungu.com or call Charlotte on 0774 /
trained skippers and safety equipment including 0752 802319.
life jackets for all on board.
Entebbe office An Environmentally Friendly Break
t: 0414 321479 / 0772 502 155 in Mafuga Forest
Murchison office t 0702 152 928 / 0773 897 275
[email protected] Green Environment Promotions is a community
www.wildfrontiers.co.ug organisation started eight years ago in Kanungu
The walkway to the top of the Falls has been District, by a determined Ugandan lady Evelyne
overhauled, making it easier to do this dramatic Ninsiima. There is a small lodge with 3 double
(yet relatively short) climb. En route you can see rooms in Bushere village. You need to arrive with
both Murchison Falls and the thundering Uhuru comfortable walking shoes, a torch and phone
Falls, not visible from elsewhere. fully charged. Interacting with the community is
a fascinating part of the experience, visiting a
Break up your journey to/from Murchison by local homestead, enjoy the forest walks learning
visiting Ziwa Rhino Sanctuary, part of a species about traditional medicinal plants, as you pass
reintroduction programme. Go rhino trekking, Colobus monkeys, or trek is to Nyamasiizi Hot
on foot, for about an hour and learn more about Springs and cave, where people bathe for relief
these huge - but surprisingly docile - creatures. from rheumatics and various conditions.
T: 0772 / 0758 713410, www.rhinofund.org Until recently, children were sent away
Budongo Ecotourism site, 60 km south of for school, but Evelyne’s ‘Iniatives for
Murchison Falls, is packed full of information Empowerment and Development’, has bought
and friendly, helpful staff who can show you in some funding for a village school, which GEP
exactly where to find the forest’s 600-700 native supports with any profits from tourism. 130
chimps. For chimp permits, contact Budongo children are enrolled, a huge benefit to keep the
Eco Lodge T: 0781 381332. Book in advance. info@ communities together.
ugandalodges.com Volunteers - environmentalists, teachers etc,
Take a drive to Arua - forever famous as the best are always welcome.
viewing point of Uganda’s solar eclipse - and Green Environment Promotion,
buy some local smoked fish. Proximity to its PO Box 462, Kabale. e:[email protected]
neighbours, the D.R. Congo and South Sudan, t:0701469104, m:0782469104
provides a rich mix of language, culture and
lifestyles.
Thousands of kilometres of wilderness await
you in north-eastern Uganda. Everyone who has
visited Kidepo Valley says it’s their favourite

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Reservations: Location: Camp Ndegeya is
E: reservations@ only 3.5Km off the Masaka -
ugandaexclusivecamps.com Mbarara highway bypass or
P: 0414 321 479 6.5Km from Masaka Town
M: 0772 721 155 Bookings:
ugandaexclusivecamps.com t:0777 006 729/ 0794 006 726
Category - Lodge e: [email protected]
Location: Murchison Falls
National Park Camp Ndegeya
Camp Ndegeya is a growing sculpture park with
Baker’s Lodge camping facilities, is a unique place that was formed as
Brand new and due to open by January 2015 with 5 a part of the big dream “To transform Ndegeya” Village
accommodation units and the rest to be added there in Masaka into the first of its kind Community for the
after. Situated on the edge of the National Park on the Arts in Uganda and East Africa at large”. It’s a perfect
south bank of the Nile river. 10 raised thatched en suite, getaway place for those who are seeking adventure,
private accommodation units along the Nile riverside learning about Ugandan families and their traditions
within large grounds with shady trees. Access by river while you would also learn about the role of art in
boat or road. development of the Ugandan society.

Location: Bwindi Location: Murchison Falls
Impenetrable Forest National Park
Access: An hour by plane Bookings:
from Kampala. 96-98 5th Street Industrial
Bookings: Area
Volcanoe Safaris t:0312 260260/1/0414 255992
27 Lumumba Avenue e: [email protected]
Nakasero mweyaparaa@
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Bwindi Lodge
Bwindi Lodge overlooks the primeval Bwindi Chobe Safari Lodge
Impenetrable Forest offering a truly unique jungle A Five Star lodge with a breathtaking panoramic view,
experience. It is separated by nothing more than an coupled with the sounds of the River Nile’s magnificent
idyllic stream. The gorillas themselves are frequent rapids and so all the rooms and luxury tents have
visitors to the finest lodge in Bwindi. The lodge has 8 balconies and terraces facing the magnificent sweeping
timber, glass-fronted bandas with en-suite bathrooms. views. Other activities: the wildlife, birds, flora and
fauna; all in an area of the park that has yet to be
discovered.

Reservations Location:Queen Elizabeth
E: reservations@ National Park (southern
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P: 0414 321 479 Reservations:
M: 0772 721 155 E: reservations@
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Location:Bwindi com P: 0414 321 479
Impenetrable Forest M: 0772 721 155 W:
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Buhoma Lodge Ishasha Wilderness Camp
An eco friendly, upmarket lodge ideally situated for Queen Elizabeth National Park (southern sector) -
gorilla trekking or enjoying the pristine rain forest area. Category - Top quality Tented Camp located besides
10 spacious, locally styled en suite cabins with superb the Ntungwe river within the upspoint Ishasha sector
forest views and upper level cosy, intimate, main dining/ of QENP. 10 large individual safari style, tented en suite
lounge area. accommodation units with river views with both indoor
and outdoor dining Activities: game viewing including big
game such as elephants, buffalo, lions in the trees and
also various antelopes and the rare giant forest hog.