Uganda
A typical Uganda safari could include the national parks that offer spectacular safaris and scenery and gorilla tracking or visits to a chimp sanctuary.
Uganda is the Pearl of Africa, a country with fantastic natural scenery and a rich mosaic of tribes and cultures. Traveling through Uganda you will be captivated by its beauty, overwhelmed by the friendliness of its people and intrigued by all that Uganda has to offer.Have a look at some of our suggested tour packages and specials.
Set at the equator, Uganda is made up of four regions (Central, Eastern, Northern and Western) on an area of 236, 580 sq km, with its capital at Kampala. Uganda is a landlocked country, bordered by Sudan to the north, Congo to the west, Rwanda and Tanzania to the south, and Kenya to the east. Lake Victoria forms part of the southern border, the second largest lake in the world forming the source of the Nile, the second largest river in the world. This provides the adventure seeker with some grade 5 rapids that will make your hair stand on end.
Fishing is also a major attraction to Uganda with the Nile Perch being the prize catch (largest fresh water game fish in the world).
From the moment you land at Entebbe’s modern international airport, located on the forested shore of island-strewn Lake Victoria, it is clear that Uganda is no ordinary safari destination. Dominated by an expansive golf course leading down to the lake shore, and a century-old botanical garden alive with the chatter of acrobatic monkeys and colorful tropical birds, Entebbe itself is the least obviously urban of all comparably sized African towns. Just 40km away, sprawled across seven hills, is the capital Kampala.
What makes Uganda such a unique safari destination is its remarkable concentration of primates (the highest on earth). Gorilla tracking is a year-round activity, with no season as such. The rain forest is moist, and it rains very often in Bwindi, even in the dry season.
Uganda is immensely endowed with over 1,000 bird species; some of which are endemic to the country; mainly in the Albertine region. These constitute 67% of Africa's and 11.1% of the world's total population, making the country a must visit for bird lovers. Some of the most interesting birds include; the crested crane (recently named 'Gray crowned crane'), Shoebill, Wattled plorer, Africa Fish Eagle, African Jacana, Saddle Billed Stock, Pelican, African Pigmy Geese and Narina's Trogon.
These special birds, such as the Shoebill and the numerous spectacular endemics of the Albertine rift Valley are difficult or impossible to find elsewhere. The huge bird list is so remarkable given the small size of the country of over 235,000 sqkm; approximately the size of Great Britain. Making it arguably, the richest African birding destination.
People and culture
Uganda has long been a cultural melting pot, as evidenced by the existence of more than 30 different indigenous languages belonging to five distinct linguistic groups, and an equally diverse cultural mosaic of music, art and handicrafts. Uganda is a friendly country with rolling green hills, huge rivers and lakes and rugged mountains. There is a remarkably low level of crime and hassle directed at tourists.
Uganda is very progressive in its developments as an environmentally friendly destination with community based Eco-tourism projects mushrooming and a mood of social enlightenment characterized by the progressive and much lauded policies towards curbing the spread of HIV/AIDS and promoting women’s rights.
Climate
Uganda experiences a temperate climate even though the majority of the country is within the Tropics with temperatures between 16 - 26'C for the majority of the year (April - November). However, during the warmer months (December - March) temperatures reach in excess of 30'C.
Uganda's climatic seasons always change from year to year. However, it is always a little dry throughout the year apart from the rainy seasons between April - May and September - November.
Visa
You can acquire a visa at Uganda's High Commission or embassy in your country of residence or on arrival at Entebbe International Airport.
Inoculations
Yellow fever vaccine is essential.
Hepatitis A and B, Mengitis, tetanus, polio and typhoid are also recommended.
Expecting to get closer to wild animals, rabies vaccination should be prioritized.
Set at the equator, Uganda is made up of four regions (Central, Eastern, Northern and Western) on an area of 236, 580 sq km, with its capital at Kampala. Uganda is a landlocked country, bordered by Sudan to the north, Congo to the west, Rwanda and Tanzania to the south, and Kenya to the east. Lake Victoria forms part of the southern border, the second largest lake in the world forming the source of the Nile, the second largest river in the world. This provides the adventure seeker with some grade 5 rapids that will make your hair stand on end.
Fishing is also a major attraction to Uganda with the Nile Perch being the prize catch (largest fresh water game fish in the world).
From the moment you land at Entebbe’s modern international airport, located on the forested shore of island-strewn Lake Victoria, it is clear that Uganda is no ordinary safari destination. Dominated by an expansive golf course leading down to the lake shore, and a century-old botanical garden alive with the chatter of acrobatic monkeys and colorful tropical birds, Entebbe itself is the least obviously urban of all comparably sized African towns. Just 40km away, sprawled across seven hills, is the capital Kampala.
What makes Uganda such a unique safari destination is its remarkable concentration of primates (the highest on earth). Gorilla tracking is a year-round activity, with no season as such. The rain forest is moist, and it rains very often in Bwindi, even in the dry season.
Uganda is immensely endowed with over 1,000 bird species; some of which are endemic to the country; mainly in the Albertine region. These constitute 67% of Africa's and 11.1% of the world's total population, making the country a must visit for bird lovers. Some of the most interesting birds include; the crested crane (recently named 'Gray crowned crane'), Shoebill, Wattled plorer, Africa Fish Eagle, African Jacana, Saddle Billed Stock, Pelican, African Pigmy Geese and Narina's Trogon.
These special birds, such as the Shoebill and the numerous spectacular endemics of the Albertine rift Valley are difficult or impossible to find elsewhere. The huge bird list is so remarkable given the small size of the country of over 235,000 sqkm; approximately the size of Great Britain. Making it arguably, the richest African birding destination.
People and culture
Uganda has long been a cultural melting pot, as evidenced by the existence of more than 30 different indigenous languages belonging to five distinct linguistic groups, and an equally diverse cultural mosaic of music, art and handicrafts. Uganda is a friendly country with rolling green hills, huge rivers and lakes and rugged mountains. There is a remarkably low level of crime and hassle directed at tourists.
Uganda is very progressive in its developments as an environmentally friendly destination with community based Eco-tourism projects mushrooming and a mood of social enlightenment characterized by the progressive and much lauded policies towards curbing the spread of HIV/AIDS and promoting women’s rights.
Climate
Uganda experiences a temperate climate even though the majority of the country is within the Tropics with temperatures between 16 - 26'C for the majority of the year (April - November). However, during the warmer months (December - March) temperatures reach in excess of 30'C.
Uganda's climatic seasons always change from year to year. However, it is always a little dry throughout the year apart from the rainy seasons between April - May and September - November.
Visa
You can acquire a visa at Uganda's High Commission or embassy in your country of residence or on arrival at Entebbe International Airport.
Inoculations
Yellow fever vaccine is essential.
Hepatitis A and B, Mengitis, tetanus, polio and typhoid are also recommended.
Expecting to get closer to wild animals, rabies vaccination should be prioritized.
Some of Uganda's attractions that we can offer you in your holiday package: