I enjoyed Kampala, the capital City of Uganda, a straggly metropolis steeped in faith and history. With a populous so entrepreneurial and many beautiful tourist attractions.
The sites I visited where breathtaking and majestic but my afro travels were far from done...
The following day, the plan was to head to Kibale National Park located in the western region of Uganda.
The last Bus trip I made traveling to Kampala was far from perfect but what's one to do when traveling on a limited budget.
For the second time I sat in a 60 sitter Link Bus, the faces of my fellow passengers from the driver to the lady in the back corner, stared out, cheerful and expectant; most where heading out to see loved ones, and others, like me, where in search of new adventures.
Chafing a bit, having traveled for approximately 5 hours, a distance of 314 kilometers, I finally made it to Fort Portal City (The Tourism City) in the western region of Uganda.
Mwebaleyo (transition "Welcome") said one of the Bus Park attendants clad in a green, tagged Bus company uniform.
Fort Portal City had a different Vibe from Kampala. A home to the Batooro, a slow paced and welcoming people, and a booming economy mostly fueled by tourism. Some ladies and gentlemen offered snacks and refreshments for a small price in the Bus park to weary travelers.
A few meters away from bus park entrance, were special hire taxis. One of which I hired and off I was; for 32 minutes, a distance of approximately 26 kilometers, we drove to Kyaninga Lodge.
At the edge of an extinct Volcanic crater lake looking out to the Rwenzori mountains sat Kyaninga Lodge. The gem of a lodge offered accommodation with a cozy and intimate feel.
There were a lot of stairs being a mountainous vicinity, nevertheless, the lodge was a perfect spot.
Led by one of the staff, the main area led out to a large wooden veranda which had a gorgeous view of the crater lakes and the magnificent Rwenzori Mountains.
On the inside, the main area had a comfy lounge with roaring fire, that is set ablaze every evening; paving arrived in the evening hours, I had a pleasure of being welcomed by the golden flame view. A lot of books were available and, on the side, a small dining space.
The Rooms, located on one side of the main area, were very spacious with a gigantic bed made of bamboo like poles, a sitting area, and an en suite bathroom. And the highlight of my day, the Veranda overlooking the mountains.
These rooms spread along a tall wooden walkway...
This would go on to be my humble abode for the next couple of days as I trailed Kibale National Park on my Afro Travels.
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