Accidental Tourist
East Africa's crazy taxis make SA's seem tame in comparison
The 'boda boda' scooters and 'matatu' minibuses in Uganda and Kenya add a charming chaos to the streets, writes Gugulethu Khumalo
13 October 2019 - 00:00
The landing at Entebbe International Airport was smooth. The airplane disgorged us onto the tarmac. Then we were out of the airport building proper. Now, how to get to my final destination, my aunt's house in a suburb of Kampala? That's when the culture shock kicks in...
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