Uganda's Lake Bunyonyi Boat Cruising

4 Days Solo Trip in Uganda - Rwanda (East Africa)

June 23 to 27, 2017

Uganda's Bwindi Impenetrable Park Gorilla Tracking

Lake Bunyonyi is in south-western Uganda between Kisoro and Kabale, and it is close to the border with Rwanda. The lake appears on the 5,000 Ugandan shilling note under the title "Lake Bunyonyi and terraces". The depth of the lake is expected to vary between 44 m (144 Ft.) and 900 m (2,952 ft), which if true would make the lake the second deepest in Africa and third in the world. Many tourists and travelers who undertake a Gorilla trekking safari in Uganda or come to Uganda after their Rwanda Gorilla safari experience rest and relax at the beautiful Lake Bunyonyi as they enjoy the best scenery, involve themselves into various cultural and community activities as well birding and canoe rides.

​Sightseeing the 3rd deepest lake in the world...

Boat cruising to serene and untouched beauty... #uganda #lake

Full itinerary details of my 4 Days Solo Trip in Uganda - Rwanda (East Africa)...
http://www.theviewingdeck.com/2017/07/4-days-solo-trip-in-uganda-rwanda-east.html

Uganda's Lake Bunyonyi Boat Cruising

Uganda's Bwindi Impenetrable Park Gorilla Tracking

4 Days Solo Trip in Uganda - Rwanda (East Africa)

June 23 to 27, 2017

Uganda's Equator Line Short Visit

Bwindi Impenetrable National Park is a bio-diverse, mountainous area in southwest Uganda. It's home to many of the world’s remaining silverback mountain gorillas, who feed on roots, leaves and fruits from the park’s many tree and fern species. Restricted numbers of viewing permits help protect the endangered gorilla families.

​Deep in the jungle trekking for Silverback Gorilla tracking...
Uganda's signature tourist atttaction... their "Planet of the Apes" version #uganda #eastafrica #gorilla

DAY TRIP ITINERARY TO BWINDI GORILLA TRACKING (24-Jun-2017 Saturday)

Duration: 6 - 7 hours (depends on the gorilla movement)
trail type: moderate (savage, no visible trail)
Altitude Gain: 400m

0715H ETA Bwindi Park Rushada Camp; Registration and Briefing

0830H ETD Ranger Office 1,850masl
1100H ETA Silverback Gorilla 2,250masl
1230H ETD Silverback Gorilla nest
1245H pack lunch break; trek back
1430H ETA Ranger Office; Gorilla Tracking Certificate; tip 25,000 UGX

Full itinerary details of my 4 Days Solo Trip in Uganda - Rwanda (East Africa)...
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Uganda's Bwindi Impenetrable Park Gorilla Tracking

Uganda's Equator Line Short Visit

4 Days Solo Trip in Uganda - Rwanda (East Africa)

June 23 to 27, 2017

How to Apply for East Africa E-Visa

The Equator line passes through Uganda and the line has been marked at 72km along the Kampala-Masaka Road and other equator mark is located in Kasese District within the Queen Elizabeth National Park.There are shops including craft shops, art galleries, restaurants and others at the Equator Line.  While at the Equator, the visitor has an opportunity to see an experiment of how water with a small flower drains straight down at the Equator and have visit certificate (10,000 UGX / $3). But the water will drain clockwise on the northern hemisphere and anti-clockwise on the southern hemisphere.

​Exactly on the line in between the Earth's northern and southern hemisphere...

​Going back to the line in between the Earth... the Zero Latitude line #uganda #equator

Full itinerary details of my 4 Days Solo Trip in Uganda - Rwanda (East Africa)...
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Uganda's Equator Line Short Visit

How to Apply for East Africa E-Visa as Philippine Passport Holder

an adventure of Pinoy backpacker in processing travel documents

general info:

* East Africa E-Visa is valid within Kenya, Uganda and Rwanda only (airport and land border).
* East Africa E-visa print-out is to exchange as visa sticker in passport on airport arrival 

* multiple entry within 90 days from the date when the visa sticker was applied

* as of June 2017, visa-on-arrival still in process in Entebbe Airport (Uganda)

EAST AFRICA TOURIST E-VISA REQUIREMENTS:
1. scanned information page of passport (more than 6 months before expiry)
2. latest passport photo
3. scanned copy of yellow card certification (for yellow fever vaccination)
4. hotel booking and itinerary details
5. confirm e-copy of flight details

TO APPLY FOR EAST AFRICA E-VISA AND PLANNING TO ARRIVE ON THEIR RESPECTIVE AIRPORT:
Uganda - https://visas.immigration.go.ug/
Rwanda - https://www.migration.gov.rw/index.php?id=203

Kenya - http://evisa.go.ke/evisa.html

East Africa Tourist Visa Sticker (Jun to Sep 2017)

4 Days Solo Trip in Uganda - Rwanda (East Africa)

sightseeing Uganda and Rwanda's best tourist attraction

June 23 to 27, 2017

I shall not be deterred by people who don’t see where the future of Africa lies. It is the short-sighted people who put their opinions in writing. They don’t understand that the future of all countries lies in processing,” - Museveni

My 52nd solo backpacking trip, 5th and 6th in African continent, 61 countries visited so far and somehow for the 1st time, I've spent a lot due to private and customize itinerary to fill-in my interest and maximize it on the holidays. 

Interesting Facts about Uganda: 
1. Uganda is the Tropical Fruit Basket of Africa
2. Uganda is home to over half of all Mountain Gorillas in the world 480 of them out of 880
3. Uganda is one of the safest, secure and most stable countries to visit in Africa

timezone - +0300H UTC;   capital - Kampala;   language - Swahili
currency - Shiling (UGX) 1 USD = 3,300 UGX
visa - Filipino's can apply for multiple-entry E-Visa for 90 days

Interesting Facts about Rwanda: 
1. Rwanda is also known as the Land of a Thousand Hills because mostly covered by rolling, grassy hills.
2. Rwanda is a leader of Gorilla tourism
3. Rwanda is the 4th smallest country on the African Continent

timezone - +0200H UTC;   capital - Kigali;   language - Kinyarwanda
currency - Franc (RWF) 1 USD = 800 RWF
visa - Filipino's can apply for multiple-entry E-Visa for 90 days

4 Days Solo Trip in Uganda - Rwanda (Souvenir Fridge Magnet and Local Currency)