The Field Journal

Notes from Uganda: places, people and the practical details that make a trip run the way it looks on paper.

A Day Among the Karamojong: Stories from the Heart of Karamoja

In the savannah plains of north-eastern Uganda lives the Karamojong people, one of the country's most culturally rich communities. Their way of life centres on cattle, land and customs passed down through generations.

Jennifer Amuge24 January 20262 min read

Destinations

Bulambuli: Waterfalls and Caves of Eastern Uganda

Bulambuli District sits on the slopes of Mount Elgon in eastern Uganda. It has waterfalls, caves, forest trails and farmland, and few visitors.

Jennifer Amuge24 January 20262 min read

Wildlife

Kidepo Valley National Park: Uganda's Remote North

Kidepo Valley National Park is in north-eastern Uganda, far from the usual safari circuit. Its savannah, mountains and seasonal rivers hold elephants, lions, giraffes, buffalo and birdlife.

Ambroze AK24 January 20262 min read

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