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WordCamp Masaka 2025 is scheduled for July 18 and 19, 2025, at Equator University of Science and Technology. The venue is in Masaka City, Uganda, on Kigamba-Kasijjagirwa Road, behind Masaka Regional Referral Hospital (MRRH).<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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  1. How to Reach Masaka, Uganda?<\/a>\n
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    1. 1: Private Airport Pick-Up (Pre-Arranged)<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n
    2. 2. Public Taxi via Kampala<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n
    3. Photo Opportunity: Uganda Equator in Kayabwe<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n
    4. Directions from Drop-Off Points to the Venue<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n
    5. Travelers from Western Uganda or Rwanda<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n
    6. Travelers from Mutukula on Kyotera Road<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n
    7. Travelers from Ssembabule, Bukomansimbi, and Kalungu<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n
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      How to Reach Masaka, Uganda?<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

      If you plan to travel to Masaka, Uganda by air, the nearest major airport is Entebbe International Airport (EBB), located approximately 130 kilometers from Masaka.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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       Entebbe International Airport, Uganda (Photo Credit: infrastructure.go.ug)<\/em><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n
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      Private Airport Pick-Up (Pre-Arranged)<\/strong><\/h4>\n\n\n\n

      Private airport pick-up services from Entebbe International Airport<\/strong> to Masaka<\/strong> are available through local service providers. The cost typically ranges from UGX 400,000\u2013500,000<\/strong> (about USD 120\u2013140<\/strong>), depending on the vehicle and service level.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

      \ud83d\udd14 Please note that we do not offer this service<\/strong> ourselves, but we are happy to support attendees in choosing a trusted service provider<\/strong>. Feel free to contact us if you’d like help arranging airport transportation.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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      The journey takes approximately 3.5 to 4 hours<\/strong>, depending on traffic and time of day.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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      Get Map Directions<\/strong> \ud83e\udded<\/strong><\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n
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      Public Taxi via Kampala<\/strong><\/h4>\n\n\n\n

      If you do not have access to a private car, public taxis are a convenient and affordable choice.<\/p>\n\n\n\n