Uganda- The Pearl of Africa
Unique Uganda
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Uganda is a landlocked country that was known as the “pearl of Africa” by Winston Churchill. It is a diverse and beautiful destination that offers wildlife, culture, adventure and nature.
Probably the most famous residents of Uganda are the Mountain Gorillas. One of the most amazing experiences you can have is to track the gorillas in their natural habitat with your local guides.
Uganda is home to more than half the remaining Mountain Gorillas on earth and preservation of their environment is hugely important. 15% of the countries land mass is governed and protected under The Wildlife Act and National Wildlife Policy which works with the tourist industry so that future explorers and adventurers (that's you), will continue to enjoy the beauty of this country in the future.
You can visit the town of Jinja, where the Nile flows out of Lake Victoria, and enjoy a variety of activities on and around the river. You can raft some of the best white-water rapids in Africa or just marvel at the scenic beauty of the locale.
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Elsewhere, Uganda is blessed with stunning natural beauty that ranges from snow-capped mountains to tropical rainforests, from savannah plains to crater lakes, from volcanoes to waterfalls. You can visit many of the national parks and reserves such as Queen Elizabeth National Park, Murchison Falls National Park, Kidepo Valley National Park, and Kibale Forest National Park and lose yourself in the fauna and flora.
As well as gorillas, Uganda is one of the best places in the world to see chimpanzees and other primates in their natural environment. You can easily see them in either Kibale Forest National Park or Budongo Forest Reserve amongst others and watch as they swing through the trees, play, groom, or feed.
Uganda has a vibrant and lively culture with regular festivals and events throughout the year. You can join in the celebrations of music, dance, art, fashion, food, sports, religion, or history that showcase Uganda’s creativity and diversity.
Uganda is a country that will surprise and delight you with its many attractions and charms. It is a place where you can have fun, learn, explore, and connect with nature and people. It is a place that will inspire you to visit again and again.
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Be your very own David Attenborough
The stars of Gorillas in the Mist are none other but the mountain gorillas of Uganda. Also known as silverback gorillas, because of the silver hair on their backs, they are one of the most endangered animals in the world, with only about 900 of them left in the wild. More than half of that number live in Uganda in the dense forests of Uganda’s Bwindi Impenetrable National Park and Mgahinga Gorilla National Park.
To see them, you need to join a gorilla trekking tour, which involves hiking through the forest with a guide and a small group of other visitors. You need to book a gorilla permit in advance, which costs $700 per person. The permit allows you to spend one hour with a habituated gorilla family, observing their behavior and taking photos.
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Gorilla trekking is an amazing and unforgettable experience that also supports the conservation of these magnificent animals.
If you want to see these rare and awe-inspiring gorillas then click the button above, check your passport and pack your bags.
Currency
Ugandan Shilling, although Dollars and Euros are also beginning widely accepted.
Generally only Visa credit cards are accepted
Climate
The average temperature during the year varies little generally being between 24 degrees centigrade and 26 degrees. There is no wet season in Uganda but there is a dry season that runs from June to September.
Flight Time
There are no direct flights from the UK to Uganda but there are various stop over options using Europe or the Middle East as a transit point. Flight times are 11 hours including stop over
Local Time
GMT +3 Hours
Uganda does not change its clocks and so during the UK summer the time difference is + 2 hours
