Website design By BotEap.comUganda is a beautiful country with amazing people. This is one of my favorite countries in all of Africa. The people of Uganda survived the troubles of 1967-1986 and emerged on their feet and smiling. In that short period, the country suffered at the whim of two despicable despots. One was the indisputably crazy Idi Amin and the other, possibly the crazy Milton Obote.

Website design By BotEap.comThis is now history, a testimony to the dignity and resistance of this people. The transformation of the country in the period since normality returned is staggering. And it shows in the faces of the people you meet. That the gracious beauties of Uganda have not received the recognition they deserve in international beauty pageants is to me incontrovertible proof that most of these events are indeed staged.

Website design By BotEap.comWinston Churchill was so enamored of the country that he gave it the name that has endured: the “Pearl of Africa.” His observations about Uganda are still valid today: “The landscape is different, the vegetation is different, the climate is different, and above all, the people are different than anywhere else…in the whole range of Africa.”

Website design By BotEap.comTravelers to Uganda are drawn to its stunning scenery: rolling green hills, snow-capped mountains, tropical jungles, majestic rivers, and vast lakes. There are also a number of outstanding national parks for your safari encounter with the wildlife for which Africa is famous. Unfortunately, I have to advise you to skip Kidepo Valley, a resource-rich park in the north, as it is not considered safe. The country’s edge as a worthwhile destination is bolstered by its endowments for rafting and sport fishing. Tour operators offer a variety of tour and safari packages in Uganda.

Website design By BotEap.comIt is in Uganda that the largest number of primate species in the world is found. The opportunities to track rare mountain gorillas and chimpanzees are unrivaled elsewhere. The primate conservation efforts that the country has followed are paying off. A survey conducted by the Wildlife Conservation Society and the Jane Goodall Institute in collaboration with the Ugandan government revealed that there were 4,950 chimpanzees in the country in 2003. Previously, scientists assumed this number to be between 3,000 and 4,000, but no one knew why. sure. The chimpanzee is our closest living relative, sharing 98% of our genes and much of our behavior. Uganda is the best country in the world to see chimpanzees in their natural habitat.

Website design By BotEap.comThe best place to see the rare mountain gorilla is in the 331 sq. km Bwindi National Park. This park was previously known as the Impenetrable Forest for good reason. The trees are lush and the forest more dense with dense undergrowth, vines, bamboos and parasitic plants such as mistletoe and orchids. This environment is the habitat of mountain gorillas, chimpanzees and 8 other species of primates. No less than half of the world’s population of some 600 mountain gorillas have refuge here, making Bwindi the base of a major scientific conservation programme.

Website design By BotEap.comGorilla tracking is limited to small groups and licenses are issued to ensure minimal disruption to the animals’ routine. Following the gorillas is an arduous task and you should be prepared for up to 8 hours of walking. A good physical condition is essential. It is recommended that you make arrangements 4-12 months in advance of your visit date. Bwindi is essentially a rainforest and a raincoat, walking boots and gloves are required.

Website design By BotEap.comIn addition to its star gorillas, Bwindi is home to wild boar, giant forest hogs, and more than 300 species of birds, including rare forest birds. Others that have found a home in this ecosystem include many types of bats and rodents, 14 species of snakes, 27 species of frogs and toads, 6 types of chameleons, 14 lizards, skinks, and geckos, and 200 species of butterflies. Bwindi is in the west of the country and is 560 km from Kampala.

Website design By BotEap.comAlthough not as famous for safari drives as neighboring Kenya and Tanzania, Uganda still has some pretty good game sanctuaries. The 3,840 square meters. km Murchison Falls National Park is the largest and most spectacular of them. Aside from hunting, it is known for its scenic beauty. Rolling savannah, tall grasslands, and thick shrub forests make up the park. But we recommend that you do not miss the magnificent waterfalls that give the park its name. The waterfall forms where the Nile narrows from 50 meters to plunge through a 7-meter gorge, dropping 45 meters in an impressive leap. This phenomenon is said to be the most powerful natural flow of water anywhere on Earth.

Website design By BotEap.comIf you are patient you can catch a huge Nile perch at the foot of the falls. What kind of fish can withstand such a force that exists at the foot of the falls? Charles Norman describes his day fishing with a companion who upon seeing the huge fish “… gave a strangled squawk and found myself looking up at the pig-sized back of a huge fish sticking out of the water at the edge of the rock – a A 100kg fish with scales the size of tennis balls. Next to it swam a smaller one, a ‘dwarf’ just 40kg or so.” This adventure is described by the prodigiously experienced Charles Norman as “…the most exciting morning fishing I have ever known.” Other game fish found in the Nile include barbel, electric catfish, and tiger fish.

Website design By BotEap.comThe game you find in the park includes elephants, antelopes, leopards, lions, giraffes, buffaloes, hippos, crocodiles, and many species of antelopes. Upstream of Murchison Falls is Karuma Falls, where the Nile cascades over 23 kilometers of rapids. Here are some of the most exciting whitewater in Africa. Murchison Falls is located 330 km from Kampala.

Website design By BotEap.comQueen Elizabeth National Park is another exceptional treasure. It is a UNESCO designated Biosphere Reserve for Humanity. Recognition arises from the tropical forest, green meadows, savannah and swamps that make up the park. In terms of wildlife, you will find elephants, buffaloes, hippos, baboons, chimpanzees, and more than 600 species of birds. The park occupies 2,000 square kilometers and is located 440 km from Kampala. At the northern end of the Queen Elizabeth, you’ll find Kibale. This park has a unique forest habitat and has an excellent diversity of animal and plant life. It is in Kibale that the largest number of primate species in Uganda and one of the highest primate densities and diversities in the world is found.

Website design By BotEap.comTraveling from Kampala to Queen Elizabeth or Bwindi, most visitors rest in the Lake Mburo National Park. The park is 230 km west of Kampala along the Mbarara road and is the most accessible in the country. It is a very attractive park of rolling hills, grassy valleys, interspersed with scrub, forests and rich wetlands. As well as seeing animals including zebras, cape buffalo and elands, you can relax by taking a boat trip on Lake Mburo.

Website design By BotEap.comThe country’s fairly flat terrain is broken to the west by the Rwenzori Mountains and to the east by Mount Elgon. Rwenzori, also known as “Mountains of the Moon”, has the third highest peak in Africa after Mount Kenya and Kilimanjaro. The Rwenzori is part of the national park of the same name and contains 6 snow-capped peaks. You can hike the trails of this mountain without any special climbing equipment unless you want to go to the peaks. The mist-shrouded mountain range stretches for about 100 km.

Website design By BotEap.comMount Elgon sits along the Kenyan border and is the shell of an ancient volcano. The main attractions here are the waterfalls, the caves that were once used by the indigenous people, the hot springs, the vegetation of the mountains, the various peaks, the Suam gorge and the caldera itself. After millions of years of erosion, the oval-shaped caldera now measures approximately 7 by 8 km, one of the largest in the world.

Website design By BotEap.comThe traveler with a sense of history will want to visit the Source of the Nile in Jinja. Jinja is located 60 km northeast of Kampala and is easily accessible by road. This is where the White Nile begins, as it leaves Lake Victoria on its 5,600 km journey to the Mediterranean. The origin of the Nile was an age-old mystery that was decisively solved by explorer John Speke in 1862.

Website design By BotEap.comIf you are passionate about culture, go for The Kabaka’s Trail. This is a unique journey through a part of Uganda’s rich heritage that has been shaped by the region’s kings over the years. The Kabaka is the ceremonial king of Baganda and his lineage dates back to the 14th century. The Trail combines a number of cultural sites, all within easy reach of Kampala. You can easily combine the Kabaka Trail with your Search of the Nile excursion to Jinja. The Trail offers much more than sightseeing and you will learn about Uganda’s hidden and forgotten history. You will also experience an authentic tribal culture, with traditional dances, music, crafts, spiritual healing and storytelling.

Website design By BotEap.comThere are international standard hotels in Uganda, especially in the major cities of Entebbe, Jinja and Kampala. The quality is variable in the smaller towns and listed accommodations are scarce. All major national parks offer lodging in hunting lodges and tent camps.

Website design By BotEap.comIf you wish to drive in Uganda, you must show an international driver’s license to rent a vehicle. Rental cars in Uganda are available in Entebbe and Kampala. The roads start from Kampala and are of varying quality. In the north of the country, the security situation remains doubtful, as are the roads. It is a good idea if you are self-driving to get local advice on the condition of the roads you intend to use.

Website design By BotEap.comUganda enjoys a tropical climate tempered by altitude. The hottest period of the year is from December to February, when the temperature rises to 29 degrees Celsius. During the rest of the year, temperatures range between 21 and 25 °C. The country experiences two rainy seasons: from April to May and from October to November, with April being the rainiest month. The best times to visit are December-March and June-September. Light casual clothing is generally adequate. But you need warmer coats and sweaters for evenings and mornings. It is also recommended to bring rain gear, just in case.

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