matt229
American looking for information about Uganda
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Thinking of Moving to Entebbe, Jinja, or Mbarara.. by matt229
Any ideas on which is better? We're a family of 4. I prefer to live away from the hustle and bustle of Kampala, and I'd love scenic views. I'm also interested in the cost of living in a smaller town. I know Kampala is expensive (if ...
Thanks for the reply. I haven't spent much time in Mbarara, but I'll give it a consideration. Do you know how I can find a home to rent there? And what the prices are? Read More
Why the price disparity?
When I'm looking at hotels in Uganda, I see one price for USD and one price for Uganda shillings. But, the prices are not equal. Sometimes they're off by as much as $20 USD. Why is there such a difference? Should I try to pay in Ugandan ... Read More
Should I learn Swahili?
Thank you. I'll try to find some resources online, maybe a phrase book. I think the closest Rosetta Stone comes to is Swahili. Read More
Should I learn Swahili?
I know that English is the official language of Uganda, and widely spoken, but I'm curious if it's worth it to learn Swahili. I know Swahili is widely spoken in Kenya, but not so sure about Uganda-- especially with the different tribal ... Read More
Homes in Kalangala District?
I'm interested in living off the beaten path, and I'm considering Bugala. Does anyone know if there's homes for rent there, or if it's mainly hotels and a closed community? Read More
New members of the Uganda forum, introduce yourself here by Julien
Hi all, Newbie on the Uganda forum? Don聮t know how to start? This thread is for you ;) We invite you to introduce yourself on this topic, to share with us your expat story if you are already living in the country, or to tell us more on your ...
Thanks for your offer to help! I'm interested in getting around Uganda to see where I'd like to stay... and maybe not just Kampala but the countryside, too. Do you have a suggestion for hiring a car, or renting a car? Read More
Thinking of Moving to Entebbe, Jinja, or Mbarara..
Any ideas on which is better? We're a family of 4. I prefer to live away from the hustle and bustle of Kampala, and I'd love scenic views. I'm also interested in the cost of living in a smaller town. I know Kampala is expensive (if ... Read More
New members of the Uganda forum, introduce yourself here by Julien
Hi all, Newbie on the Uganda forum? Don聮t know how to start? This thread is for you ;) We invite you to introduce yourself on this topic, to share with us your expat story if you are already living in the country, or to tell us more on your ...
Hi, I'm KT. I'm planning on moving to Uganda in early 2015. I'm happy to find an active community of expats! Read More