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Sun+Me = Pink knees (Rafting on the...
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Case or pack?

by muguruki

I have often wondered how I can keep all my clobber and personal belongings secure in my back pack. Over the years I have experimented with various locks that can pass through the holes of the zips or have in the past even fitted eyes similar to what you might have on your shoes to make somewhere to put a small pad lock. I usually now carry a small chain and lock or even a bicycle lock to so that I can fasten the pack to something that wont move usually the bed in wherever I am staying.It did occur to me that even if I did all this it was still possible to slash a small hole in my bag and take out what ever the miscreant might want. I have always wanted some kind of solid back pack something that is unslashable but could never find anything that was appropriate or affordable. So it wasn't until I was in a local charity shop where I saw a Samsonite suitcase for sale. It was one of the...

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There's a hole in my sink dear Nyabo dear Nyabo

by muguruki

A lot of washbasins in Uganda or even east Africa do not have a plug for the sink. For some reason they do not seem to think that they are necessary. I for one can not have a shave without a bowl full of water.So if you need a sink full of water either bring your own or either by one when you get here. The pug I am using now is one that I had bought at hardware shop in Mombasa. Universal plugs are available in the UK but I find the smaller plug with a diameter of just over an inch seems to fit all the east African plug holes that I have come across.

Cloths made out of cotton fabrics only

by croisbeauty

It is up to everyone traveller alone to make a choice, I prefer huge "samsonite" plastic bag. Make sure your bag have up to 20 kg. of weight because, in case of flying from Nairobi to Entebbe, like I did, overweight will be charged. I had to pay additional 1.500 ksh for 5 killos over the limit.To those who practice buying cloths during their travellings, there is nothing of a kind in Kampala what might attract you. Make sure all your cloths is made out of cotton fabrics, same goes for underwear too. August is winter season in Uganda but no need for warm cloths there. However, it is rainy period and light mackintosh might be very usefull. I suggest you to take light leather jacket or sweater, it is a must for late evenings. You need waterproof shoes, those goretex might serve very well. Make sure your certificate of vaccination is valid and anti-malaria pills inside your bag. Malaria is...

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Things I should have taken

by Biozfear

My friends and I had suitcases, rucksacks and backpacks between us. All were fine really, but the backpack was best when we had to lug all our stuff up the road in Kampala. If you go for suitcases - wheels are a good idea but only on paved areas! An unbrella came in handy So wish I took a stronger sunblock (I took factor 25). Being British and having pasty white, after two days of rafting I turned pink (much to the amusement of the locals). I would spend loads of money on the best one I could find next time. I had an old SLR camera which did me fine. My friend had a lovely digital camera which has never been the same since the 30 local kids crowded round to see the photo he had just taken of them all.I so glad a took my camcorder - about 2 weeks editing all the film but no I have a DVD I will treasure for ever (and that isn't boring to show my friends) Most places say they have...

Pills for Malaria

by ericsas

As in almost all of the Sub-saharan countries, there is malaria in Uganda, so you must take some pills. If you're going to be there for less than 1 month, I recommend you to take MALARONE. You have to start taking them the day before you travel, one everyday, and during one week more when coming back home. In Spain is allowed to take them for a maximum of 35 days, but other countries like France are not so restrictive and you're allowed to take them for even some months.

Eveready

by suubi

Hard- wearing bags are necessary to withstand long dusty safaris. Most undertakings require simple and light cotton clothing which doesn´t absorb heat. However, you will need a pullover for late evening hours and garniture for going out.As for shoes, you need strong sandals and water proof shoes for rainy times. Carry all basic medical supplies along with you: Asprins, paracetamol, plaster, ..... Films are obtainable in Kampala and other main towns. Because of the good weather you can use 50 to 100 ASA (18 zo21 DIN). For those interested in trekking and mountain climbing its advisable to carry the necessary armament

Packing List

by dandnlee

Rugged backpacks are the best, since you'll be throwing your bags in buses, taxis, and the back of trucks. Backpacks are much more practical than wheeled luggage, unless you're doing a high end tour where you'll be dropped off at your hotel's front door every day (UPDATE: My wife probably wouldn't agree - she would've preferred wheeled luggage - I guess it depends how much off-road walking you'll be doing). Check whether or not you're going during the rainy seasons or dry seasons. If during rainy season, be prepared...have rain jackets, good boots, and maybe an umbrella.Otherwise, bring light, fairly cool clothing (but don't wear skimpy clothes - even shorts are culturally insensitive in off-the-beaten-path areas). Plus, long sleeves and long pants are more better at preventing mosquito bites. Most of your washing will be by hand (I think Kampala has one laundry joint), so have clothes...

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