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muguruki Says: This is the best that Kitobo gets. This is what you see from Banda Island well before the toast and Marmite appears.
muguruki Says: It is a 3 hour trip from Kasenyi to Banda as the sun goes down it can get cold! This was the only time I wore a jacket in the whole 4 months that I spent in UG. Boarding at Kasenyi can be a right pain in the arse as scores of people want to help you on board the boat FOR A...
muguruki Says: The most enerjetic thing I did on Banda was pick chillies! Excellent food prepared by the staff under Dom's strict instructions. I didn't even have to bring my own Marmite (now there is a rareity). Since the Dutch goverment have bought a ferry to run to the Ssese islands...
Bonobo2005 Says: We talked about ants movements as a favorite pastime, but what to say about all other animal life on Banda Island that you may want to explore? Spiders in all formats are in abundance (what is funnier then to listen to the already expected screaming of new arrivals,...
Bonobo2005 Says: I'm sure you never see more ants in your life than on Banda Island. Sometimes they can be irritating, but on the other hand I found observing them is an extremely fascinating pastime.If there's not too much action on the table yet I would recommend to put a piece of food on...
Socializing with other islanders
Bonobo2005 Says: At some parts of the day you might want to leave your hammock and socialize a bit. The island usually attracts a variety of guests, some of whom you may find amusing and actually good company! Even if you happen to be the only guest, you will find Dominique a very...
muguruki Says: Getting off your face as the sun goes down is an excellent way to end the day on Banda!
Banda Island reception: Beer, soda and cigarettes
Bonobo2005 Says: On Banda Island you can buy:* Beer (-cold- when finally the solar energy system works);* Soda (as with beer);* Cigarettes (no choice other than the cheapest local brand: Supermatch);* Chocalate (sometimes);Included in the daily flat fee is - besides food, regular snacks and...
7PM - 9.30PM (extremely flexible)
Bonobo2005 Says: Around 7 usually an excellent fishdish will be served. Kerosinelamps are lit and distributed. Socializing time. If there comes a boat it will come around 9PM, in the dark and that's the big event of the day. There will be a big fire on the beach, a chair will be put in the...
Bonobo2005 Says: Everybody knows around 4PM a snack, coffee and tea will be served, although it's rare to find other people around the big table on the beach at that time.However the afternoon is usually the most active time of the day. Someone might even propose a game of backgammon and...
Bonobo2005 Says: Around 1 pm the bell rings and you know another gorgeous fishdish will be served. Time for socializing and analyse the events of the morning. Usually not much has to be said besides about the weatherconditions and the chance a fishing canoe will call at the Island.After...
Bonobo2005 Says: After dessert it's normal to retire to the hammock or the sand.There's a big choice of hammocks on different locations on the tranquil Island. Sometimes people opt for a lazy chair, just for a change.An equally popular -guest- activity is to retire to the beach, with a...
9AM (flexible, but not earlier)
Bonobo2005 Says: time for breakfast; if you didn't wake up yet, someone might ring a bell on the beach that you might notice.Never try to demand breakfast before 9AM.During breakfast it's possible to socialize with the other islanders, review the behaviour of the fishermen during the night...
Porters carry you to or from the boat
Bonobo2005 Says: Usually a fishing boat leaves at 3pm and can call at Banda Island if you ask. Since the boat doesn't reach the shore porters will carry you and your luggage on/from the boat. Quite a hilarious happening.A few dozen porters will fight for the muzungus (whites) since they are...
Bonobo2005 Says: After a couple of days in the hammock, eating, drinking and smoking, you may start to wonder how the rest of the island would look like. Most of the former attempts of exploration, I heard, had been failed because of the enormous number of insects. If it were not a zillion...
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Getting off your face as the sun goes down is an excellent way to end the day on Banda!
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Banda Island: ultimate chill out...
Dominique fulfilled his dream and bought an island. A handful of staff takes care of the few hassles in the islandlife. Half a dozen of dogs take care of security. Some days a fishing boat comes by...
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Heard a lot about Banda before I ever got there, not all good! I still hear mixed things about the place now; it probably is the Marmite of Ugandan travel (by that I mean you either love it or hate......
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You luv camping??? come to Banda.
Banda is one of the wonderfull island found on Ssese island on lake Victoria (the source of the Nile), other than Bulago, Kalangala and many more islands on Ssese, Banda island is Unique, it is very...
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Getting there & Away Various options are available depending on your budget. The Kasenyi option: The cheapest and most regular is to take a Sesse fishing canoe from Kasenyi landing site. Take a taxi...
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Banda Island is a tiny, private owned island in the Ugandan part of Lake Victoria and not far from Kalangala. If you manage to get there, which is not too easy and you also manage to make friends with...
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