Kyambura Safaris

26/05/2024

It is a lie for someone to say; "I am self-made" later alone businesses. When Naalya Motel finally becomes a household brand in Uganda, forget the crap that we are self-made. We are an aggregate of everyone's brick as this story by my big brother Philip Matogo is about building legacies of reading in our 'literary desert' that Uganda was once christened in the 60s. I am sweetly humbled by this bwana Phil. You really have the license to Phil. We are making our small contribution in building our Uganda. People, come to Naalya Motel's open spaces and read as you enjoy a cuppa of coffee. We now have our own brand; Kyambura Safaris . And it goes down well with your favourite Katogo. Thank you Daily Monitor, thank you Uncle Ben for nurturing this dream Benmak Savior as we step into the 5th of Naalya Motel! And to our customers and clients who believed in us, thank you. Mwene Bikeira thank you for starting , who are the regular patrons, my OBs of St. and , thank you for choosing us to be your home.
We are the home of
Judith Judithehotone
Judith Judith
Betty Komujuni
Kul Sylvia
Allan Kwame Kalangi
Allan Okello

Several establishments that serve coffee and comfort are flourishing all over Kampala

28/02/2024

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28/02/2024

To Ndungi's friends, we know ourselves really. He has cyber aunts, uncles and grannies all over the world. I want to share with you that we have an Aviator (his word) in the making. We aced the Uganda Secondary School Examinations codenamed UCE with a sweet 20 aggregates in 8 subjects though he sat for 10. And so PCM/Computer it is with a 4 in Physics, 2 in Chemistry and 2 in Mathematics. If he was inclined to the Arts like Julius Mucunguzi, he would still be in good stead with HLD/G with the scores of 2 in history, 3 in Literature, 4 in Divinity (or Religious Education) and Distinction 2 in Geography.

I have gone against his passionate desire of being so private. He tells me, the cancer treatment makes one very reflective" and he wants that to remain in the past. Lydia Bujara and Ann Hatton please share. He is also turning out a fine young man with a high sense of fashion.

Dale Robinson, Heidi Gramlich Bryson, Eseza Catherine Byakika, Maria-Lovence Tusingwire Jorgensen Philip Brownbill, in two years' time we will be knocking on your doors for the choice of an aviation school. I chose to include a 1982 picture of my own dad to have the 3 generations in one post. Maria-Lovence Tusingwire Jorgensen, you know when this black and white picture was taken. Bukuru ni nungi.

29/09/2023

So, the two of us share birth month; September. His comes 9 days later. Mine falls on the 17th and his on the 26th.
Thus post is about me making it to another year! I looked forward to this new year. But something bizarre happened 2 days to the birthday. I am happy I am alive and I give Glory to God. This year is a true turning point. I have had several turning points in my life, but probably this near end of life is the mother of all. I truly got to commit myself to God. I confessed and professed. I realised life is a fleeting shadow and it can end in seconds. More than ever before, I want to do the right thing. And I will continue to search and ask God to guide me to see that I do what is right with Him. I hadmy questions about God. They are now all answered. And the answers came through 2 days to my birthday. Probably, on my birthday day, my body would have been buried. But He chose that it will not be on that day. He used people to see that I may go on. Our staff at Naalya Motel ensured I live and Judithehotone Judith drove to TMR hospital faster than she will ever drive maybe. I have no questions about God. They were all answered. He is neither white or black. He is God. May each one of us get to know God their way. May God may it so easy for you to know Him. I think I was hard for Him and so, it had to be a harder way. May He make it easy for you. Happiest birthday to me, though belatedly, 12 days later. And I am proud to have been born in no other place but , the most beautiful place on earth that I will ever know.

05/08/2023

Ready to take on your assignment as your *Destinations Planner.* My name is Aggrey Nshekanabo, the Destinations Planner or Safaris Manager at Kyambura Safaris Ltd (www.kyamburasafaris.com). Thinking of Starting a wild adventure? I am the fixer for wild West, North and East experience. We are located in Naalya off Naalya-Kyaliwajjala road at Naalya Motel. When I am not on a Safari, I double as a your smiling and happy waiter at the Motel. Call us now to plan your family and group Safari on; 0775414596 or drop us an email on; [email protected] or [email protected]

01/08/2023

*Destinations: – Exploring the Stone City of Jinja*
Original story;
https://www.watchdoguganda.com/op-ed/20230801/157591/bunyaruguru-dispatch-destinations-exploring-the-stone-city-of-jinja.html

In the last 6 months, I have had more inquiries on exploring Jinja City and Murchison Falls. It is interesting to note that many residents in Kampala, Wakiso including Entebbe, Mpigi and Mukono have not taken time to travel to or stay in Jinja for a night. One person had this to say;

“I can truly tell you, I have never spent even an hour in Jinja. And yet, everyone is talking about Jinja. Other than being a former industrial hub? What is there? People are waxing over that bridge. We know electricity is generated there. What has it got to offer? I have driven through and maybe stopped for a break at Igar fuel station for a snack and coffee;”

She is not alone. While other towns have claimed they are the tourism cities of Uganda, Jinja silently is becoming the premier destination to be over the weekend. In fact, if you want to stay in Jinja over the weekend, you may fail to get where to stay if you are a typical Ugandan traveller.

Okay, what is a typical Ugandan traveller? A typical Ugandan traveller will drive from here to Gulu or Arua or Mbarara without knowing where they will stay. And then spend another one or two hours rotating around and turning to every signpost and asking if they have accommodation and then, become abusive if the different places are either out of their pocket range or are full. If you are the kind of traveller, Jinja will teach you a lesson. You may end up driving back to Lugazi or staying in Mbiko, close to 7km out of the city.

What to do while in Jinja:

I am probably one of the few who think that the flooding of Budhagali (Bujagali) Falls opened up Jinja. Jinja was equal to Budhagali Falls and Budhagali (Bujagali) Falls was equal to Jinja! After visiting these falls, many travellers believed that was all. With the flooding of these falls, other falls were ‘discovered’ such as Busowoko Falls, which are just less 20km downstream in Budondo Sub County.

I think they are the most spectacular next to Itanda Falls. Busowoko Falls offers the best hydrotherapy experience. They are not as deep and noisy as its cousin Itanda Falls further down. And they are easily accessed from the Easterly side of the river. And, while you enjoy your water massage, several kayakers will be rafting by in their inflated boats. Entrance to the falls is a paltry Ush.5,000 for adults and Ush.2,000 for children. While a whole day hydrotherapy/message is Ush.30,000. You can take a whole package that includes tubbing at Ush.70,000. And there is a mini-restaurant from which you can order for chips/fish among other limited offerings.

There are two options for Bungee-jumping while in Jinja. There is one within or next to Nile Resort Jinja opposite Kimaka Military College. From here, you can order for horse-riding and quad-biking. You can bungee-jump for Ush.250,000, horse ride for an hour at not more than Ush.150,000 and quad-bike for an hour at about Ush.190,000. You can kayak the Nile or what is commonly known as white water rafting. The cost depends on the time (from 4-6 hours), including transportation from Kampala, meals before and after kayaking, and transfer back to Kampala. There are many water activities on the Nile, including biking the Nile. We have not talked about the boat cruises to the source of the Nile and a little peek into the expansive Lake Victoria. Water activities in Jinja would be a separate story of its own, while forest bathing and walks within Mabira Forest offer another independent experience. Just talk to your agent or tour guide on what you wish to have.

Ziplining over the Griffin Falls and Archery. This is another experience that tests one’s adrenaline. At just Ush.100,000 you will have a two-hour ziplining experience through the tree canopies of the river-line Mabira forest over one of the tributaries of the Nile just 10km outside Lugazi town, through the winding roads of Lugazi Sugar Plantations. You will have an opportunity to shoot the arrows as you see it in the movies. And if you think shooting arrow is as easy as the movies make it seem, you will be surprised. You may just drop the arrow at your feet. This comes with free photography by John, a committed Kenyan born photographer.

Where to stay and food:

Jinja is not cheap. A decent bed and breakfast room will not be less than Ush.80,000/-. And that is if you booked earlier. If you are the type who will look for where to stay on arrival, you will find all decent spaces taken. Jinja has some luxurious offerings too that charge in dollars; ranging from US$50 to US$120 bed and breakfast for double occupancy. These may include the former Gately Inn which I think now trades as Nile Cottages, Surjios Guest House, Source of the Nile Resort Hotel, Nile Resort Hotel, Kingfisher, Paradise Hotel, Sunset Hotel, Nile Anchor, Nile Cottages and so many others.

There are several lodging facilities to choose from along the Nile on Njeru – Kayunga road just in case Jinja town is not giving you a good bargain. And as earlier noted, should you find it hard, you can drive out of the town on Iganga road and stay in Bugembe or along Kamuli road or return to the Buganda side and stay in Njeru division.

Jinja is an Indian stone city with several India-fashioned duukas and buildings. Most of the roads are named after former Indian residents and European occupiers. There are a few roads named after indigenous Basoga. But whatever it is, it has so many Indian restaurants to choose from. This city named after a big stone that stood out where the current Owen Falls Dam is and from which, the flooded falls of Kiyiira that lie between the old bridge and the train bridge, give the original name of the Nile; Kiyiira. Jinja is an Indian city in terms of food offering and buildings.

Most high-end restaurants are run by Ugandans of Indian descent and so, while in Jinja, you will have a taste of India! There are a few café houses that serve fast foods while back-end restaurants serve local dishes. Some lodges/hotels on workshop or retreat days, serve Uganda buffets.

*Aggrey is a travel writer and works with Kyambura Safaris & Naalya Motel*

Email: [email protected] Tel: +256 775 414 0775 414596

Bunyaruguru Dispatch: Destinations: - Exploring the stone city of Jinja - Watchdog Uganda

19/07/2023

This is my sister. We fight; amongst ourselves but should you fight one, we fight you to Dearg.

18/07/2023

https://www.watchdoguganda.com/news/20230718/156827/destinations-kingfisher-lodge-designed-and-crafted-with-the-national-park-at-its-feet.html

Destinations: Kingfisher Lodge; Designed and crafted with the national park at its feet - Watchdog Uganda

18/07/2023

Ready to take on your assignment as your Destinations Planner. My name is Aggrey Nshekanabo, the Destinations Planner or Safaris Manager at Kyambura Safaris Ltd (kyamburasafaris.com). Thinking of Starting a wild adventure? I am the fixer for wild West, North and East experience. We are located in Naalya off Naalya-Kyaliwajjala road at Naalya Motel. When I am not on a Safari, I double as your smiling and happy waiter at Naalya Motel. Call us now to plan your family and group Safari on; 0775414596 or drop us an email on; [email protected] or [email protected]
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25/06/2023

Hello People, my WhatsApp line, 0775414496 is now back and in my name(s). Let's getting talking about Naalya Motel and it's backyard bar and beds that don't Nyikiri nyikiri. Life is for Eating

20/05/2023

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22/04/2023

Happiest birthday big brother Amos Wekesa. Start of the 5th floor. It is half a century. We praise the most high God.

26/03/2023

Dear friends. This is Aggrey Nshekanabo I lost my phone on the night of Friday, 23rd March, 2023 at about 10:30pm. I understand these smart thieves have been reaching out to send money to a one Edward Mafabi. Please do not fall prey. Do not send money to anyone in my name.

29/11/2022

Don't say we didn't tell you. kyambura Safaris Ltd domiciled at Naalya Motel is giving you thus Christmas extravaganza. Call us now on 0775414596 and give you a Wild West experience in the heart of Queen Elizabeth National Park. We need at least 6 people (3 couples) or simply 6 individuals to start with.
Families are highly encouraged to take this up. Families get 5% discount. The 7th odd person is welcome. But I know you can as well be more than 7. Let's beat this. Drop us an email on [email protected] or call or WhatsApp 0775414596 and you will thank heavens for a great 2022.

15/10/2022

15/10/2022

Time to reward yourself banange. Eat on that money. Go out and enjoy the breeze of Uganda. Tickle your wild side. Call on Kyambura Safaris now and book. We are located at Naalya Motel off Naalya-Kyaliwajjala Road. This offer is between now and 23rd Dec, 2022 and 27th-30th Dec, 2022 and 3d Jan to March 31st 2023. Inbox and we plan your group or family trip. with Kyambura Safaris 0775414596

09/10/2022

08/08/2022

https://www.watchdoguganda.com/tourism/20220805/141138/bunyaruguru-dispatch-destinations-marthas-farmhouse-is-the-perfect-village-gateway-close-to-the-city.html

Dispatch: use is winding and with no signage right from the main road at Kisowera off Mukono-Kalagi road. When you finally arrive at the house, then you know it was a worthy drive. About three years ago, someone pointed me to Martha’s Farmhouse in Genda village in Mukono when I was looking for a family gateway. Unfortunately, I didn’t take it up.

However, the idea of a hospitality farmhouse kept tagging at my heart. And when my writings were finally pinpointed to destinations, Martha’s Farmhouse spirit rose again. And off we went to Martha’s house in Nama, Mukono district.

Martha’s Farmhouse has no road sign whatsoever anywhere in Mukono and only on the wall of the farmhouse. According to Norah, the curator of Martha’s Farmhouse, this is intentional.

“We want the clients who come to us are protected from intrusion and to enjoy their total privacy. Besides, this is not a walk-in facility. All our clients are pre-booked. And this is a digital era. We are on Google Maps. So, it is still possible to find us without the traditional means of road signs. More so, these road signs are expected to be paid for to the local council and this cost is passed onto the client. And security of these signage from scrap dealers is not assured,” Norah explains.

And so, this was the case with me in finding Martha’s Farmhouse. I was in contact with Norah and followed the Google Maps but also the community was very helpful in leading us to Martha’s house. The community is a great beneficiary of Martha’s Farmhouse from its Community Social Responsibility of which, 10% of its income to the community for social change.

And so, we finally arrived at Martha’s house following Google Maps and asking and calling and it was worth every effort considering that it is 10km from Kisowera stage on community roads that are well maintained. Your last landmark is the rusty Buliika Health Centre II and Ssejinja Junior Academy signposts from which, you turn left through a humble village and then a grand tiled house welcomes you at the end.

Now, Martha’s Farmhouse is named after the late Martha, a mother of three who was born in this village and worked so hard single-handedly to raise them. The three are grateful for their mother’s toil and in remembrance of her hard work, chose to name this gem after her.

Martha’s Farmhouse sits on half an acre in enclosure that has a swimming pool, a well-manicured garden for relaxation at the front yard. On the left of the house, is a fireplace where if the evening turn chilly and yet guests still want to be outdoor, they can be warmed up. There is a big sitting area that can take up to 12 diners.

The swimming pool area has sitting pockets for one to chill out while the front-yard, which faces the sunsetting has a tea plantation ahead to complete the magical beauty.

The backyard has a games space for various outdoor games and the packing area and an outside kitchen.

The external kitchen gives the village feel since food is cooked on energy saving firewood powered stoves and a modernized dishrack, where kitchen utensils are kept to drip. The inner kitchen in the main house is exuberant and exudes modern living lined with modern kitchen utensils complete with gas cookers and other kitchen knickknacks.

The lounge is extremely neat and extravagantly expansive to give it the serenity that guests would be looking for.

There is a huge satellite TV set for those who want to keep in touch with the rest of the world in news and sport. The walls are lined with books and modern movies that when you retreat to this place, you do not completely feel out of place. The main house has three bedrooms. The main room has a king size bed and two bathrooms including one with a transparent roof. The other two bedrooms, while not self-contained, there is a shared bathroom that is easily accessed by the occupants of the two rooms. According to Norah, this too was intentional to give the facility a home feel. The verandah is extended to the front to allow sitting of over 30 people.

According to Jim Lumala, who was our guide during the tour and is a nephew of this household said that this porch was also intentional to give guests another outdoor feel. “In fact, many guests love to have their meals at the verandah especially dinner as they see the sun go westwards over the tea-plantation. This adds beauty to the facility but also breakfasts are also great here since it gives the guests a great morning feel and allows us to have a good breakfast spread;” Lumala says.

Finally, we had a tour of the farm. The farm grows majorly coffee, vanilla and matooke. And now that school holidays are here, I strongly advise that families take their children to Martha’s Farmhouse to give them a farm feel. They will be able to feed rabbits, look after coffee and harvest some, see how vanilla is manually pollinated; a rare plant occurrence since we have majorly known pollination to take place through wind or by insects and also, they get to look after goats.

Martha’s farmhouse is that much needed place for family retreats, team building expeditions and just the right place to go and chill as a group. Groups are allowed to pitch tents but also because of the growing numbers, there are four-self-contained units that will be ready before the year ends. These will be for the noisemakers or those who love to go with their boom boom music and separate from the main house which is mainly about tranquility and quietness and serenity.

Aggrey is a travel writer and team leader at; https://www.facebook.com/MotelNaalya
Email: [email protected]; Tel: +256775414596

01/08/2022

Fellow Corinthians....but why??why have you not come...?!

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25/07/2022

Original piece; https://www.watchdoguganda.com/news/20220725/140403/bunyaruguru-dispatch-destinations-escape-to-eco-resort-in-the-inner-city-of-kampala.html

*Escape to Eco Resort in the inner city of Kampala*

By Aggrey Nshekanabo
Since changing the outlook of Bunyaruguru dispatch from social commentary to destinations, several people have sent WhatsApp messages and emails with inquiries of places they can go within what was formerly known as EnteJiKa; that is Entebbe, Jinja and Kampala. So, in the coming weeks, our focus will be on this axis.And that is how I ended at Eco Resort, in Kajjansi near the Fisheries offices.
Now, there are three ways to accessing this place. From Kampala along Entebbe Road, it is about 14km after the Lweza Clays lights and before the Kajjansi fly-over and or round-about. Turn off on the right at Shell Kajjansi and drive for about 500 metres and you will meet a signage on the left for which you will have to follow and drive for about a kilometre astride the Kajjansi road toll. Now, instead of driving through the tunnel, turn right and drive again astride the Entebbe Express and again, after about 500 metres, turn right and there; you will be ushered into a forested area with various fishponds that gives it an out of the city aura.
Otherwise, you can as well access it from the Entebbe Express and take the left as though you are heading to Kampala and get onto the murram road before Shell Kajjansi. If you are from Entebbe-Kisubi Kajjansi direction, immediately after Kajjansi round-about, keep it left and drive beside the different flower gardens.
The resort is shrouded in trees on an expansive piece of land that has been intentionally designed to show how virgin Kampala was before the advent of indiscriminate concrete rise. You got to give it to the vision bearer Mr. Collins Tugumisirize who about 7 years ago chose to transform this marshy area into an exclusive resort.
Eco Resort has 11 units of which, 3 are built on stilts within the fishponds. It gives the impression that you are spending a night on a boat house in the middle of the lake. These units are accessed through a bridge but once inside, there is no sign that your house is on top of a water body. The units are specially designed with natural materials that do not conflict with nature and do not in any way interfere with the rhythm of the water or rather fishponds.
On this side of the resort there are six units in all including a family unit that accommodates up to seven family members and for just Ushs.560,000/- on bed and breakfast basis, you got a great deal. On the forested side, there are five units that range from Ush.150,000/- to 360,000/- a night.
Apart from accommodation, there are several recreation activities that one can engage in. There are expansive gardens for team building activities, camping, spaces for games and sports and a great swimming pool that can take up as many as 20 people in one go. This makes it ideal for schools around Kajjansi and or families that are looking for Sunday escape places for a family outing for a swim or for children to run around the green areas.
There is also an eco-friendly meeting/conference hall and other group or individual workspaces for one to accomplish their tasks as their tea or coffee is being fixed. And should you want a little adventure, there is a canoeing and fishing experience at a fee of Ushs.20,000/-. And you are allowed to order the kitchen to prepare your tilapia fish catch either for lunch or dinner.
According to Dennis Lubega, Eco Resort’s resident Manager, the resort has distinguished itself as an exclusive wedding space, video photoshoots and or private meetings and parties. The centrality of the place makes it ideal for people to easily meet up without the prying eyes of the city and yet it is within the city.
“We like it when our clients have this great feel of privacy. That is why, we do not have one single sitting area save for the conference hall. Individual couples or smaller groups have their own sitting spaces. The feedback we get is that we are accessible and that our services are exclusive and individualized in an exclusive environment. Other than the family unit, all other units are stand-alone and have private entrances,” Mr. Lubega explained.
And for the time I was the Eco Resort, Dorothy was assigned to our personal cares and ensured that our demands are met with perfect precision. She also showed she is a great host. And therefore, if you an in need of an inner city escape or working space environment, look no further than Eco Resort. You may be inspired even to take up piloting lessons from the nearby Kajjansi airstrip as occasionally, small aircrafts get to fly overhead. And the sound of planes is nice for children and adults alike.
Aggrey is a travel writer and team leader at www.kyamburasafaris.com,
Email or call to feature your destination: [email protected]; +256775414596

Bunyaruguru Dispatch: Destinations; Escape to Eco Resort in the inner city of Kampala - Watchdog Uganda

22/07/2022

Don't just pass through Kampala. Make Naalya Motel is just perfect for you. Don't kuteganisa people to make space for you in the living room. We are your designated nook. Come here and eat life bulungi. Whether you continuing to Mbale or coming from Arua to Kisoro. We got what suits you best. You may be coming to Kampala for kuhingira or wedding and you wonder where the Bakade will stay. We are a family oriented Motel. Wonder no more. What's more, the beds don't nyikiri nyikiri and the rooms are soundproofed.