12/06/2026
Hello, I’m Lara 🤍 If you’ve been wondering who’s been behind Women Tour Uganda’s social media - sharing photos, videos, and memories from the women who travel with us… it’s me!
I’m from New Zealand and travelled with Women Tour Uganda in February 2025 when I was 23 (I was Irene’s youngest guest!).
A few moments on my trip I’ll never forget:
• Seeing gorillas in Bwindi - impossible to put into words, truly one of the most incredible days!
• Being nicknamed “Baby Gonja” after falling completely in love with gonja (a savoury banana snack!) 🍌
•Travelling with three incredible women who became my “aunties” and made everything so much fun 🫶
• Dancing with children in Bwindi - I remember feeling so happy I couldn’t stop smiling. The culture in Uganda is something truly special.
I still think about arriving at the airport as a solo female traveller when Irene ran over to hug me. I felt so welcomed and genuinely cared for in that moment - it stayed with me for the whole trip ♥️
Irene has become one of my closest friends, and I will forever admire her kindness and thoughtfulness. She makes every single person feel seen and looked after (truly a guide like no other!).
It means a lot to be part of Women Tour Uganda and to share these stories 💕 If you’ve travelled with Women Tour Uganda (maybe a few years ago or more recently) and have photos or videos, please reach out to Irene so we can share them on our social media. Thank you ☺️