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Daan Oxener
October 28, 2020
Hiking, Hidden treasures, Culture, Adventure

Why Kapchorwa is one of the most interesting places to visit in Uganda

Daan Oxener
October 28, 2020
Hiking, Hidden treasures, Culture, Adventure
Why Kapchorwa is one of the most interesting places to visit in Uganda

Untouched natural beauty. A Land of Running Champions. Discover why Kapchorwa is one of the most interesting places to visit in Uganda.

Tagged: Nature, Hiking, Mount Elgon

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Daan Oxener
October 3, 2020
Adventure, Hiking, Nature

Exploring Wanale Ridge: The Ultimate Half-Day Adventure in Mbale

Daan Oxener
October 3, 2020
Adventure, Hiking, Nature
Exploring Wanale Ridge: The Ultimate Half-Day Adventure in Mbale

If you’re into nature and a bit of adventure, Wanale Ridge should be at the top of your list when visiting Mbale. A great welcome to the natural beauty of Mount Elgon!

Tagged: Wanale, Mount Elgon, Hiking

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Daan Oxener
September 10, 2020
Adventure, Hidden treasures, Hiking, Nature, Tourism Uganda, Trekking

Conquering Mount Elgon: A 5-Day Adventure to the Peaks

Daan Oxener
September 10, 2020
Adventure, Hidden treasures, Hiking, Nature, Tourism Uganda, Trekking
Conquering Mount Elgon: A 5-Day Adventure to the Peaks

Curious to climb Mount Elgon? Read about a 5-day itinerary to the peaks of this incredible mountain!

Tagged: Hiking, Uganda, Mount Elgon

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Daan Oxener
July 16, 2020
Nature, Hiking, Tourism Uganda

Top-7 of Must-Visit Waterfalls in the Mount Elgon region

Daan Oxener
July 16, 2020
Nature, Hiking, Tourism Uganda
Top-7 of Must-Visit Waterfalls in the Mount Elgon region

Did you know that - apart from Sipi Falls - Mount Elgon hosts numerous other stunning and must-visit waterfalls? A top-7!

Tagged: Waterfalls, Waterfalls Uganda, Sipi Falls Uganda, Mount Elgon waterfalls

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Daan Oxener
June 13, 2020
Adventure, Hiking, Nature, Tourism Uganda

Uganda with kids: Plan your family vacation

Daan Oxener
June 13, 2020
Adventure, Hiking, Nature, Tourism Uganda
Uganda with kids: Plan your family vacation

Ready to plan your post covid19 family vacation and looking for a friendly and diverse country to visit? Uganda has it all!

Tagged: Family vacation, Uganda with kids

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Daan Oxener
May 25, 2020
Culture, Tourism

Where does the name Mount Elgon come from?

Daan Oxener
May 25, 2020
Culture, Tourism
Where does the name Mount Elgon come from?

The name comes from a tribe

Tagged: Mount Elgon, Masawa tribe, Breast mountain

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Daan Oxener
May 25, 2020
Hiking, Tourism

Is Mount Elgon a volcano?

Daan Oxener
May 25, 2020
Hiking, Tourism
Is Mount Elgon a volcano?

Mount Elgon is a solitary volcanic mountain.

Tagged: Volcano, Peaks, Mount Elgon

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Daan Oxener
May 25, 2020
Culture

Which tribes live on Mount Elgon?

Daan Oxener
May 25, 2020
Culture
Which tribes live on Mount Elgon?

Mount Elgon is home to four tribes: Bagisu, Sabiny, Sabaot and Ndorobo.

Tagged: Tribes, Culture Uganda, Mount Elgon

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Daan Oxener
May 15, 2020

 Top five tourist spots in Uganda

Daan Oxener
May 15, 2020
 Top five tourist spots in Uganda

Are you looking for what to do in Uganda? In this blog Daan shares his favourite five tourist attractions.

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Daan Oxener
November 10, 2019
Altitude training, Running, Sports, Long distance running

Running as a way of healthy and sustainable living

Daan Oxener
November 10, 2019
Altitude training, Running, Sports, Long distance running
Running as a way of healthy and sustainable living

Julie Mahmoud from Arizona has a clear vision for running development in Kapchorwa, with an interesting connection to sustainable farming and healthy living.

Tagged: Running on altitude, Permaculture, Sustainable farming, Healthy living, Mount Elgon running

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Daan Oxener
October 8, 2019

Is the Kapchorwa – Suam road tarmacked?

Daan Oxener
October 8, 2019
Is the Kapchorwa – Suam road tarmacked?

The tarmacking of the Kapchorwa - Suam road is done by the Chinese States Construction Engineering Company

Tagged: Kapchorwa - Suam road, Chinese in Uganda, Kween Bukwo Highway

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Daan Oxener
January 2, 2019
Sports, Running

Five reasons to come to Kapchorwa for high altitude training

Daan Oxener
January 2, 2019
Sports, Running
Five reasons to come to Kapchorwa for high altitude training

Teryet is on the verge of becoming a paradise for runners and other (endurance) athletes. In this blog five reasons why you should come and train from Teryet, Kapchorwa.

Tagged: Altitude training, Running in Uganda, Joshua Cheptegei, Stephen Kiprotich

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Daan Oxener
January 1, 2019

Eliza's passion for relaxation massage

Daan Oxener
January 1, 2019
Eliza's passion for relaxation massage

Eliza is the passionate massage therapist offering relaxation massage at Home of Friends Guesthouse, also known as Swedish massage. In this interview I talk with her about her passion.

Tagged: massage, relaxation massage, Swedish massage, Massage Mount Elgon, Massage Ugana

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Daan Oxener
December 19, 2018

Facts about circumcision in Sebei region

Daan Oxener
December 19, 2018
Facts about circumcision in Sebei region

Tour guide and cultural expert George explains what you need to know about circumcision in Sebei region, Mount Elgon.

Tagged: Circumcision, Mount Elgon region, Sabiny people

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Daan Oxener
November 19, 2018
Adventure

Motor bike adventure through the Sebei mountains

Daan Oxener
November 19, 2018
Adventure
Motor bike adventure through the Sebei mountains

Canadian friends Guillaume and Thierry explore the Sebei mountains by motor bike. Read about their experiences with the locals and beautiful surroundings.

Tagged: Motorbike tour, Offroad bike tour, Uganda roadtrip, Mount Elgon roadtrip

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Daan Oxener
September 7, 2018
Culture, Tourism

Positive cultural practices in Sebei

Daan Oxener
September 7, 2018
Culture, Tourism
Positive cultural practices in Sebei

Sebei culture is known for its widespread Female Genital Mutilation (FGM), though numbers have gone down in the last two decades.

Tagged: Storytelling, Cultural practices, Sebei region, Uganda culture, Uganda tourism

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Daan Oxener
September 7, 2018
Culture, Tourism

History of prophets in Sebei

Daan Oxener
September 7, 2018
Culture, Tourism
History of prophets in Sebei

Did you hear about powerful Matui and the spear of Kingoo? Learn about the history and significant role of prophets in Sebei society.

Tagged: Sebei, Mount Elgon, Culture, Prophet

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Daan Oxener
August 7, 2018
Nature, Hiking, Sports, Adventure, Trekking

Is it possible to hike Mount Elgon?

Daan Oxener
August 7, 2018
Nature, Hiking, Sports, Adventure, Trekking
Is it possible to hike Mount Elgon?

Hiking Mount Elgon is a blast! Rejuvenate your soul in Eastern Uganda.

Tagged: Mount Elgon hike, Long hike Uganda, Trekking Mount Elgon, UWA Mount Elgon

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Daan Oxener
June 4, 2018
Nature, Trekking, Hiking

How high is Mount Elgon?

Daan Oxener
June 4, 2018
Nature, Trekking, Hiking
How high is Mount Elgon?

Learn about the height of Mount Elgon’s peak, Uganda’s hikers’ paradise!

Tagged: Mount Elgon, Elgon National Park, Altitude Mount Elgon, Height Mount Elgon

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