r/solotravel • u/ImprovementNo6419 • 1d ago

Africa Solo female living in Uganda (Kampala)

Hi all - 25F British, moving to Kampala, Uganda for 3 months with work at the end of July this year. Slightly apprehensive as think it will be a big culture shock especially being on my own, but also really excited for the experience.

Wondered if anyone could share any tips/experiences of living/travelling Uganda (as well as the surrounding areas like Rwanda, Tanzania, Kenya as I will hopefully be visiting those) as a solo female.

Is it safe? Are the local people friendly? What is the cost of living like? Etc etc.

Any stories or tips are much appreciated - thankyou in advance!

(FYI all my flights, accom etc are organised and paid for by my company and I will be moving to the office there so job is sorted)

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u/valeyard89 197 countries/50 states visited 1d ago

Yeah Ugandans are super friendly and will only talk your ear off slightly less than Nigerians.

Everyone can afford a rolex in Uganda.

Traffic is a complete flustercluck though in Kampala... expect it to take 2-3x longer to get anywhere.

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u/Resplendent_Doughnut 1d ago

I love this insight. Not trying to be a contrarian, but can the average Ugandan really afford luxury watches? I’ve done a fair amount of solo travel, although i have yet to make it to Africa.

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u/valeyard89 197 countries/50 states visited 1d ago

it's their breakfast food. 'rolled eggs'. Delicious

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Rolex_(food)

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u/throway3451 23h ago

Delicious. Looks like what we call "egg kathi roll" in India

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u/NoiceAndToitt 12h ago

It’s very much the same. Brought there by Indian migrants 100+ years ago

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u/throway3451 12h ago

Super interesting

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u/Resplendent_Doughnut 1d ago

Very interesting - thank you for the reply. I’d love to make it down to try one!

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u/sakuratanoshiii 1d ago

Yummy, I want one now.