An amazing experience of Ssese as told by a Trip Advisor Traveler

3 weeks ago we returned from a fantastic trekking safari in East Africa which included 4 nights stay at Brovad Sands lodge, the new lodge on ssese islands. It was our 1st time in Africa and we have always wanted to do a trekking trip in Africa. After all the trekking in Kilimanjaro, mt.Kenya, Rwezori mountains, nyarangogo + game safaris, boat cruises ,double gorilla tracking in Uganda and Rwanda but we missed out Congo due to security reasons none of us could cross to Congo though we wanted to.

The new Brovad sands lodge is spacious with large bed & mosquito nets, large bathroom with bath & shower. Our room was fantastic, really clean and overlooking Lake Victoria and the beach!! During our stay a monkey came and lay down alongside our deck whilst we were sunbathing! At breakfast we were able to meet up with all of the other guests and hear their ideas of what to do around the island and we decided to take a fishing trip and the next we had a forest walk. The main restaurant had such a wide choice of food that we didn't even need to try the food from nearby lodges and on our last night we had a night beach BBQ which. My full trip report will be posted soon.. For more visit, http://www.tripadvisor.com/ShowUserReviews-g480251-d4458755-r166205190-Brovad_Sands_Lodge-Ssese_Islands_Central_Region.html#CHECK_RATES_CONT

An enchanting weekend experience in the Ssese Islands Uganda

Ssese Islands in Uganda still remains a destination of choice for anyone seeking a weekend place to unwind, relax near Lake Victoria. The Ssese Islands is an archipelago of 84 small islands on Lake victoria and the most developed still stands out as the Bugala Islands, where majority of the Ssese Island hotels are situated. The Bugala Island is also where we find the Kalangala District head quarters. The island is well developed with banking system available and Electricity is also available.

There is a long stretch of beach line shared by most of the hotels in Ssese islands most notably the Brovad Sands Lodge, Mirembe resort, Ssese Islands club and Ssese islands beach hotel. The beach is a white sand beach and lots of beach games are available here to spice up your weekend. These may include Volley ball, football, canoeing, sport fishing and lots more. The ssese islands is a very unique destination still unaffected by mass tourism and therefore a complete get-away from the hassle of Kampala city and surrounding areas. Getting to the Ssese islands is pretty simple and affordable. Ferry service is readily available in Nakiwogo, Entebbe and as well as the Bukakata in Masaka. The Entebbe ferry departs at 2pm daily, whereas the Bukakata ferry departs at 5 times daily. Get your self a hotel reservation as early as possible to attract a good deal and avoid last minute preparation as they can prove costly. Honeymooners and holiday makers alike will love this destination.

A new honeymoon resort hotel opens doors in Ssese Islands Uganda

Uganda has for long been known as one of the best honeymoon destination in East Africa and Ssese Islands the number one honeymoon destination in Uganda. We now welcome a new luxury resort to Ssese Islands and this is called the Brovad Sands Lodge. The Brovad Sands lodge is situated right at the end of the long white sand beach in Ssese Islands, sitting on 5 acres of prime beach front forested land overlooking the mighty Lake Victoria. The resort has 10 well appointed tastefully decorated cottages, well spaced and self contained, each baring a balcony and view of lake. The cottages are designed in search a way that each cottage has got both a bath tab and shower in a large spacious bathroom. There are cottages with twin beds and those with king size beds to cater for the different categories of visitors. Families for those with children are also available. Brovads Sands Lodge has got a restaurant that serves a wide range of dishes ranging from continental, Indian, Chinese and traditional Ugandan delicacies. so be sure to enjoy a well grilled whole Tilapia fresh from lake victoria, while at the resort. The passoniate chefs are prepare the best pastries on the Island, so your breakfast of fresh brewed coffee or Uganda tea will be complete. A cocktail bar is also available serving a wide range of cocktails and beers, both local and international brands. The service is excellent and you'll surely have a home feeling while resting at the Brovad sands in Ssese.

Thinking of what activities to do while on the Ssese Islands vacation, worry not. At Brovad Sands Lodge, a travel consultant is available on sight to recommend the best activities for the day and these may range from taking Romantic canoe rides, forest nature walks along John Speke's trails, biking in the Kalangala town, a visit to the Bidco palm oil plantation and many others. Just book with the Brovad Sands lodge and the rest will be sorted. The room rates at the Brovad Sands Lodge are very competitive and the best on the island. Both on bed and breakfast and full board basis. Think no further, think of Brovad Sands Lodge.

All you need to know about Uganda before you travel for your honeymoon

What’s the weather like? Uganda enjoys a tropical climate, though the heat is tempered by the altitude, as much of the country is more than 1000m above sea level. Rainy seasons are from march to may, and September Dry seasons are from December to February and mid August Average temperature range from about 16c(61f)in the southwestern highland to 25c(77f)in the northwest; but in the northeast, temperatures exceed 30c(86f). What Should I Bring General Daypack. High SPF Sunscreen (Uganda is not equator). Flashlight. Insect repellent. Spare of rechargeable batteries (these are difficult to find once you are in the pack) Water proof bags to protect equipment. Electric plug adaptors for 240 volts AC 50 HZ.Uk-style square-pin plugs are used. Some people find contact lenses uncomfortable in Uganda becouse of dust-you may find it more comfortable to wear glasses while on the road. Antiseptic hand wash. An international Driving license if you are thinking of hiring a vehicle. Clothing Good walking boots/shoes. Sandals or other light shoes Water pool jacket or rain poncho. Lighter clothing for Kampala and the savannah, with layer for the cooler evenings Warm clothing for mountainous region, including thermal layers and a fleece. Sun hat/cap. Uganda is a conservative county, and visitors should dress respectfully. Avoid shit skirts and short shorts. Should I Bring any Specialist Equipment? This depends on your interests- for photography, birding and wildlife enthusiasts we recommend the following. Binoculars; The better ones start at about $250 you get what you pay for! Water proof binoculars are great in Uganda as they also dustproof. For most travelers stick with 8 or 10 magnification and 32 objective. These will be lighter than the 42 objectives which are heavy to carry all day. Cameras: choose something which you know you can handle-a heavy camera with many settings will be off-putting for some people to use .For good wildlife shots,get at least 8x optical zoom. Six to eight megapixels is fine unless you what poster-size photos ,Bring a lens cloth to remove dust, several changes of batteries (even if you use rechargeable-not all sites have power points) and take several 1GB memory cards instead of one large one, to avoid losing all your photos if something goes wrong, especially during your Uganda Safaris experience. Do I Need a visa to Enter Uganda? For most nationalities including the USA.UK Canada, Australia, and Ireland,90- day tourist visas can be purchased on arrival at Entebbe airport for $50, or at the Uganda Embassy in your home county prior to departure. Your passport must be valid for at least six months following the date of entry. As visa regulations change frequently, please check with the Ugandan Embassy in your county before departure. What is the Currency? The Ugandan shilling. This cannot be purchased outside the county. How do I Exchange Cash? US dollars, UK pounds and Euros are accepted by UWA for gorilla/chimp tracking permits and park entry fees. Many larger hotels will also accept US dollars and Euros-though you should check in advance. Note; All US Dollars must be printed post-2003, and should not be damaged in any way. Higher exchange rates are given on larger value notes Banks and forex bureaus will exchange cash alternatively you can use ATM machines-common in the major towns. They should accept visa debit and credit cards. Can I use Credit o debit Cards? Visa is more widely accepted in city hotels and stores, following by Master cards. Other credit cards are unlikely to work. Alert your bank before using your card abroad to avoid it being blocked.

Quetions Asked When Preparing For A uganda Safari

What’s the weather like? Uganda enjoys a tropical climate, though the heat is tempered by the altitude, as much of the country is more than 1000m above sea level. Rainy seasons are from march to may, and September. Dry seasons are from December to February and mid August Average temperature range from about 16c(61f)in the southwestern highland to 25c(77f)in the northwest; but in the northeast, temperatures exceed 30c(86f). What Should I Bring ? -Day pack. -High SPF Sunscreen (Uganda is not equator). -Flashlight. -Insect repellent. -Spare of rechargeable batteries (these are difficult to find once you are in the pack) -Water proof bags to protect equipment. -Electric plug adapters for 240 volts AC 50 HZ.UK-style square-pin plugs are used. -Some people find contact lenses uncomfortable in Uganda because of dust-you may find it more comfortable to wear glasses while on the road. -Antiseptic hand wash. -An international Driving license if you are thinking of hiring a vehicle. Clothing -Good walking boots/shoes. -Sandals or other light shoes -Water pool jacket or rain poncho. -Lighter clothing for Kampala and the savannah, with layer for the cooler evenings -Warm clothing for mountainous region, including thermal layers and a fleece. -Sun hat/cap. -Uganda is a conservative county, and visitors should dress respectfully. Avoid shit skirts and short shorts. Should I Bring any Specialist Equipment? -This depends on your interests- for photography, birding and wildlife enthusiasts we recommend the following. -Binoculars; The better ones start at about $250 you get what you pay for! Water proof binoculars are great in Uganda as they also dust proof. For most travelers stick with 8 or 10 magnification and 32 objective. These will be lighter than the 42 objectives which are heavy to carry all day and also during Uganda Safaris. -Cameras: choose something which you know you can handle-a heavy camera with many settings will be off-putting for some people to use .For good wildlife shots,get at least 8x optical zoom. Six to eight megapixels is fine unless you what poster-size photos ,Bring a lens cloth to remove dust, several changes of batteries (even if you use rechargeable-not all sites have power points) and take several 1GB memory cards instead of one large one, to avoid losing all your photos if something goes wrong. Do I Need a visa to Enter Uganda? For most nationalities including the USA.UK Canada, Australia, and Ireland,90- day tourist visas can be purchased on arrival at Entebbe airport for $50, or at the Uganda Embassy in your home county prior to departure. Your passport must be valid for at least six months following the date of entry. As visa regulations change frequently, please check with the Ugandan Embassy in your county before departure. What is the Currency? The Ugandan shilling is the official currency of Uganda and cannot be purchased out of the country. How do I Exchange Cash? US dollars, UK pounds and Euros are accepted by UWA for gorilla/chimp tracking permits and park entry fees. Many larger hotels will also accept US dollars and Euros-though you should check in advance. Note; All US Dollars must be printed post-2003, and should not be damaged in any way. Higher exchange rates are given on larger value notes Banks and Forex bureaus will exchange cash alternatively you can use ATM machines-common in the major towns. They should accept visa debit and credit cards. Can I use Credit o debit Cards? Visa is more widely accepted in city hotels and stores, followed by Master cards. Other credit cards are unlikely to work.Alert your bank before using your card abroad to avoid it being blocked. Can I Bargain When Shopping? Prices are fixed in shops, but food and craft markets will be more flexible. You stand a better chance of getting a reduced price if you purchase several items from the some seller. Prices are generally very low-so do consider if what you are asking for is fair.Agree on changes for minibuses (matatus) or motorbike taxi (boda-bodas) with your driver beforehand. What Vaccinations Do I Need? A yellow fever vaccine is essential- bring your certificate with you.Hepatitis And B, meningitis, polio, tetanus and typhoid vaccinations are also recommended A rabies vaccination is recommended for anyone who expects to be in close contact with animals, or in a very remote area. Be aware that some of these require a course of injections, and others take several days to take effect, so you should visit your doctor or travel clinic as soon as possible before you travel. By Martin Isiko

Exciting Activities on the Nile this Festive season

If pure relaxation, water rafting, bungee jumping,kayaking,horse rides and a chance to complete de-stress is what you need to make this festive season a memorable one, then take a trip to the source of the Nile and explore what the Nile has to offer.
Well known to be the longest river in the world. Its source starts right from Jinja Uganda, some people may be wondering how the name Nile come about. It’s a famous Greek word simply meaning valley. The river starts from the Northeastern part of Africa. It flows from the surrounding areas close the equator to the outrageous Safari desert and up to the eastern Mediterranean Sea.
The source of the Nile has been associated and known for its grade 5 white water rafting and i know many of you may think that’s all the Nile has to offer but am here to tell you that you better hold your sparks. The Nile offers a wide range of river and riverbank adventure activities which include water rafting, bungee jumping, Kayaking, boat rides, sport fishing, gorilla jetting, horseback rides as well as a Nile cruise to the bottom of the Nile.
A few kilometers further, is Bujagali Falls, the adventurer’s capital with grade-five white water rafting, kayaking, river boarding and mountain-biking. These activities offer a unique way to explore the river banks, passing through farms, forests and villages beside the Nile.
Up along the Nile’s course is Lake Kyoga which also feeds the river with fresh water. The course then leads you to the great Murchison Falls, where roars of millions of litres of water dropping form a lullaby. Activities such as spot fishing, game drives and scenic viewing can make your festive holiday an exciting one.
BY:MARTIN ISIKO
Uganda Safaris

Murchison Falls National Park Inviting Honeymooners to Its Heavenly Abode

Situated at the northern end of the Albertine Rift Valley in northern Uganda is the Murchison falls national park One of Uganda's oldest conservation areas, it was initially gazetted as a game reserve in 1926 to protect a savanna that Winston Churchill described in 1907 as 'Kew Gardens.
Murchison falls national park is the treasure trove of wonderments and more of all it fascinates tourists and honeymooners from across the nook and corner of the globe. Blessed with outstanding charm and beauty of the nature, the Murchison falls national park lovingly called the abode of God is one of the most sought after holiday destination in Uganda.
The Murchison falls national park is a place of wonderments and no doubt this park is endowed with several enchanting beauty and charm that appeals visitors from far and wide. Here tourists can soak in the splendor of the nature or enjoy three-hour launch trip from park headquarters at Paraa to the falls, passing hippos and crocodiles galore. explore the exhilarating charm of the wildlife and rare bird species found in this park,Murchison falls national park is truly a lovely honeymoon destination where fun and joy knows no limits.
Murchison falls national park is not only famous for its wildlife, but at the same time it is also famous for its picturesque white falls which first races down 80km of whitewater rapids before plunging 40m over the remnant rift valley wall at Murchison Falls.other activities at the falls include sport fishing along the nile and chimp tracking in the park
So book one of the Uganda honeymoon safaris with travel256 and soak in the splendor of the nature to enjoy the vacation in a delightful and memorable way.
BY:MARTIN ISIKO
UGANDA TRAVEL CONSULTANT