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EPISODE · Aug 20, 2026 · 10 MIN

Imbalu Drums, Coffee Money, and Mbale's Edge

from Uganda Travel Podcast with Daniel Okello · host Daniel Okello

Daniel spends his fourth day in Mbale in the middle of Imbalu season: watching a procession of initiates, following the coffee money from a local cafe to the industrial area, hiking the lower slopes of Wanale Ridge, and getting a practical grip on costs before his Mount Elgon trek. ☕ Enjoying the show? Help keep every episode free — buymeacoffee.com/paris2tokyo Plan your trip to Uganda: eSIM & data · Tours & tickets · Airport transfers · Car rental · Travel insurance · Hotels & full Uganda guide → Some links are affiliate links. Episode 20 of Uganda Travel Podcast with Daniel Okello. Daniel Okello is in Mbale, Uganda. Places in this episode: Mbale Travellers Inn, Republic Street, Mbale Clock Tower, Mbale Central Market, Endiro Coffee, Wanale Ridge, Mbale Cricket Grounds, The Rooftop Mbale. Covered: Imbalu season procession, Mbale Central Market fee dispute, Coffee economy, Wanale Ridge cave hike, Mount Elgon trek planning, Practical travel costs in Mbale. Chapters:00:00 Mbale Travellers Inn01:42 Mbale Cricket Grounds03:27 Endiro Coffee05:14 Wanale Ridge06:56 Village07:58 The Rooftop Mbale09:31 Quiet room A full transcript of this episode is available in supported apps. #Mbale #Imbalu #MountElgon #SipiFalls #UgandaTravel #Coffee #Bagisu #WanaleRidge #Karamoja #UgandaPodcast #TravelEastAfrica #HikingUganda #MbaleCity #Kadodi #BugisuCoffee #RolexSnack #UgandaAdventure https://www.paris2tokyo.com/podcasts/uganda/

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