Monkeys at Enfuzi Community Campsite at Lake Nkuruba, Uganda
Vervet monkeys at Enfuzi Community Campsite at Lake Nkuruba, Uganda. 9th November 2013.
Crater lake in the heart of Uganda
Crater lake in the heart of Uganda. In the center of Uganda there are quite a few crater lakes, one more beautiful than the other. Most of the crater lakes have campsites, where you either can stay at the rim or in the crater. This crater lake is a popular destination not only for foreigners but locals as well. Read more at:
Shopping in Fort Portal. We drove to Fort Portal, to some shopping, butcher for beef fillet, vegetables, post office. We were already used to the flies on the meat, not only mentally but also organically. When we finished shopping we drove to Nkuruba Community Campsite. A fantastic place. It was situated at the crater rim surrounded by dense vegetation and we had a view into the crater to the lake. Tara was happy as well and we started immediately to walk down to the lake level. We met two biologists that were searching about some fish that are supposed to be endemic here but had no explanation why there are fish at all. The campsite was basic, that is why they had to get the water from the lake in jerry cans and carry them up the steep crater rim. We stayed for some days. The weather was always the same, in the morning overcast, than during the day sunny, in the evening frequently thunder storms. The shower was a bucket shower, they prepared warm water in a bucket, and with a pot you poured the hot water over your sweaty body, open air of course.
We started for a bush walk through the dense jungle forest. We could observe Colobus monkeys very close, just two meters. They were watching us suspiciously, we were watching them. Later we saw a swarm of tree bees. After two hours walking we returned back to the campsite.
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Relaxing all day. In the evening a group of young girls and boys were performing dances and were singing which we joined. It was very entertaining, the dance was beautifully and their singing really fantastic. They had rhythm in their blood. They were dressed in their traditional clothes, short skirts from banana leaves and blouses, barefoot of course, looked very pretty.
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In the morning we left the site. But first we made a hike to the top of the world . The path was narrow but after a time we reached the hill, where we had a marvelous view over the crater lakes. They all had different colors, so it was amazing. The cartaker of the site came with us and explained that there were hippos in the lakes as well but they move on from lake to lake. I wondered where they originate from, maybe somebody brought them there. Although we enjoyed the scenery we had to continue to Kasenda, another crater lake. The campsite this time was at the level of the lake surrounded by dense vegetation. Scenic site. Avocado trees, paw paw, banana bushes and lots of other different plants. In the afternoon we made a walk around the lake. Later we ordered with a guy to get us chapati and veggies and a bottle of Gin from town. Unfortunately we did not bargain about the price, so it turned out rather expensive. But at least we had something to eat. In the evening it started to rain, heavily of course as it happens in tropical areas. So we retreated into the van. During the night I woke up and it was still raining.
Uganda VLOG - Source of the Nile and Pool Time
In this vlog, we head to the source of the Nile (not quite as exciting as it sounds). We then had a lot of time to mess around in the hotel pool.
Next one will be on Safari!
Sorry about the end, didn't realise youtube got rid of annotations! I'm getting old..
Uganda 2018
My beautiful trip to Uganda (August 2018)!
Chicago -- Amsterdam--Kigali--Entebbe
High Priority: Yellow Fever Shot (won't get into the country without, but you can get it upon entry at the Entebbe airport for 40 pounds or about $52) and a Visa for $50 which you can get here:
Where -- started in Kampala but spent the majority of my time in the southwestern portion of the country in a rural area called Ruhanga.
I stayed at a place called which was one of the best decisions I made when planning my trip! The Lodge is community project offering schooling to local Ugandanese children and its an amazing place to escape the touristy areas and get to know the real Uganda--super affordable for the thrifty traveler and an amazing experience. Because of where we stayed I was able to have dinner with a generous Ugandanese family, learn to farm, volunteer at the school, visit the hospital and learn some of the local language.
To Do?
Safaris--I did two safaris through the lodge at Lake Mburo and Queen Elizabeth National Park. We saw hippos, zebras, giraffes, warthogs, crocodiles, elephants, and lions.
Chimpanzees -- I went on a chimpanzee trek in Kalinzu Forest and spent the day tracking a family of chimps. We came insanely close to them, heard them yell, and pound on the bases of the trees. This is quite a hike and great for the athletic types, if not, there are shortened versions of the trek.
Gorilla Trekking -- This is by far what Uganda and its neighboring country Rwanda are famous for. Gorilla permits are pretty hard to come by. If you can, it's a must!!
Video: GoPro HERO 5 and iPhone 6
Music: Indian Summer by Jai Wolf