Kampala Housing 
 
Namirembe Guest House sits on a hill overlooking the city of Kampala, with a beautiful view and easy access to downtown. Every room has two twin beds, a full bathroom, and a basin for handwashing clothes. Closet space and places to hang clothes to dry are very minimal! The housekeeping staff cleans the rooms every day, the management is always available and extremely helpful. All meals at the guest house are served buffet style at scheduled times, but drinks and snacks can be purchased any time.

The electricity is very inconsistent during the day, but a high power generator is always operating at night. Wireless internet is available with the purchase of access cards (Uganda Telecom), and, although the connection is very good, this can get expensive. The business center also provides computer use, internet, printing, and copying for set prices. The FHI office, where students can print papers, check out books, and interact with staff, is a ten minute walk way.

Rwanda Housing 
 
The FHI Guest House in Kigali is a 5-story house that has been renovated to serve the needs of short or long term visitors. Bedrooms are for two or three people, and bathrooms are shared by everyone- there is only one shower! The staff cleans every day and cooks all meals. Basins and a laundry line are provided for washing clothes.

Transport to town is fairly accessible, although the matatu system in Kigali is more confusing that in Kampala. The FHI office is a 15-20 minute walk away, where there is free wireless internet.

Laundry 
 
All laundry is washed the African way! Every student is responsible for handwashing their own clothes. Basins will be provided, and detergent is available to buy in town.

Transport 
 
Public transport in Kampala relies on walking and matatus, vans that operate similar to a bus system. All matatus follow routes that travel back and forth between taxi parks to a specific area of town. This is the most common and inexpensive way to travel. Students will become very familiar with this way of getting around town. (This is a photo of the old taxi park, downtown Kampala.)

Special hire taxis (cars with drivers) are always available, but they are much more expensive.

Students are NOT allowed to ride boda bodas (motorbikes). They are all over town, but they are extremely dangerous.