On October 8, 1962, one day before Uganda formally became independent, Prime Minister-designate Milton Obote stood in front of a crowd of officials and cameras to unveil the country's brand-new Independence Monument. He pulled the cord. The reef-knot holding the ...[ read more ]
Day: August 11, 2026
Amabere Ga Nyinamwiru: Myth, Mist & Breasts of Nyinamwiru
A king hears a prophecy that his own daughter will one day give birth to the son who overthrows him. Rather than accept fate, he mutilates her, imprisons her in a cave, and waits for the threat to die out. ...[ read more ]
Uganda Safari Guide 2026: Parks, Costs & How to Plan
Planning a Uganda safari means choosing between more than a dozen national parks, several very different trip styles, and a wide range of budgets — from a $750 three-day wildlife safari to a $4,200 multi-country gorilla trekking adventure. This guide ...[ read more ]