Join me creating a nature and community-first river camp reshaping tourism on a remote stretch of the Nile in Uganda

This isn’t just somewhere to visit.
It’s something to be part of.

Right now, this is not a finished lodge.

It's a project in motion — a river camp taking shape on the Nile, one honest step at a time. I'm building it and telling the story as it happens, inviting you to watch, question and, eventually, be part of it. Here’s where I’ve got to:

  • Land secured

  • Early designs taking shape

  • Learning the realities of working with a community and putting nature first

  • Beginning the long process of doing this properly

There will be challenges.
There will be mistakes.
There will be moments of doubt.

And all of it will be shared.

Nighttime outdoor living space with illuminated lanterns, chairs, and cushions under a large canopy or tent.

Be Part of It

If this resonates, you’re welcome to follow along.

Join early, not as a guest but part of the story.

👉 Follow updates as the project evolves
👉 Be the first to hear when early stays become available
👉 Share ideas, thoughts, and perspectives along the way

Founder Iain Patton in Uganda an  arid African landscape, sparse trees, and distant mountains in the background.

-An invitation

If you’ve found your way here, you’re early.

You’re seeing this before it becomes something defined.

You’re welcome to follow along as it takes shape — to watch, question, and, in time, perhaps be part of it.

The #NileLife WhatsApp community

Is a small, broadcast-led community for people who want to follow Nile Life as it takes shape — with regular vlogs, discoveries, challenges and behind-the-scenes glimpses.

Only I can post to the group, and members cannot reply to the group or see each other’s phone numbers or contacts. From time to time, I’ll ask for your ideas, reactions or help — but there’ll be no constant stream of messages or pressure to participate.

For now, it’s simply a chance to come along from the beginning.