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Uganda, one of the famous African countries, is a perfect place to visit this vacation. Because Uganda is geographically positioned in the equatorial belt, the country is blessed with thousands of species of birds, plants and animals. You will never find such a wide diversity anywhere else in Africa. The huge variety of habitats includes arid semi deserts, montane rain forests, rich savannahs, lowlands, wetlands, afro-alpine range and volcanic mountains, and the altitudes for these geographical arrangement range from 650m to 5000m. Related Article Tags: , , ,
One of the best places on earth that has a huge collection of animals is Africa. This is because of the terrain that includes rich savannahs, deserts, rain forests, wetlands and a lot more. This makes it an ideal place to be close nature and if you love birds, why don't you go on a bird watching in Uganda. Related Article Tags: , , , , , , , ,
Every now and then, people must take a vacation in order to separate from the busy working life and enjoy some leisure time. For adventurous people, there is nothing like undertaking Uganda safaris to witness some of our closest relatives - in the evolution chain - in action. Related Article Tags: , , ,
If you have planned your holiday destination to Uganda, you ought to visit Kampala, one of the most happening cities here. Even though, there are a number of places to visit in Uganda, but Kampala offers something special to present you. You will truly feel that you have invested in the right thing as your trip to Kampala is going to be quite excellent and satisfying. Related Article Tags: , , ,
Uganda is one of the most beautiful bastions of the African wilderness and has everything for a global tourist or even a backpacker. From trekking opportunities in the volcanic Great Rift Valley to exploring the Gorilla hideouts deep in the mountains; from sunbathing at the isolated and magnificent beaches on the Ssese Islands that seem to be floating in Lake Victoria to being captivated by the mystic Jinja, the source point for the great river Nile, Uganda has just about anything. Related Article Tags: , , , , , , , , , ,
A climax of any Uganda safari is undoubtedly tracking the largest living primate on the planet, the endangered mountain gorilla, through some of the most impenetrable jungle in the world... Related Article Tags: , , , ,
Now, a decade into the twenty first century, tourism is a fundamental aspect of Uganda's economy. Without the half a billion dollars that holiday makers spend in the country every year a lot more people would be in hardship and penury. What has allowed the tourism sector to become so significant is the range of options when it comes to choosing accommodation. Even international chains have a presence in the capital; for example you could book a room in the Grand Imperial, Sheraton Kampala, or the Holiday Express. Related Article Tags: , , ,
Elephants are classified as endangered animal by the International conservation community The forests and wildlife reserves are actually teeming elephants have been the major tourist attraction. Ironically there has been a consistent decline in the number of elephants due to illegal poaching all over the world.. Uganda, a small east African country had over 30,000 elephants during 1960 and the numbers were drastically reduced since a large number of elephants moved to nearby Congo, during the cruel regime of Idi Amin- then army general. Today, Uganda has only 5000 elephants in its wild reserves and parks.
In 1886, the Kabaka, ruler of the Uganda's Baganda people ordered the killing through burning, of 45 Ugandan catholics because of their faith. The Christians from Uganda were declared martyrs and their deaths are commemorated every year on the third of June. Martyrs day is not only a public holiday in Uganda, but it has become a regional source of religious tourism.
The hosting of the Commonwealth Heads of Government Meeting scheduled for 2007 in Uganda has enhanced hotel development and refurbishment, and Hotel Owners have put their facilities together necessary to host the summit in 2007. Related Article Tags: , , , ,
The word 'safari', in Swahili, means journey and people associate it with hunting and exploring. Nowadays, when you say safari you picture great adventures and the discovery of habitats and wildlife on the African continent. Related Article Tags: , , ,
The definition of primates places them in the category of mammals, which includes humans, apes, lemurs and monkeys. It ranges from lemurs, which bear no resemblance to us, to chimpanzees, which are our closest non-human relatives. The sizes of primates vary from 60g, the average weight of a bushbaby, to 200 kg the weight of a gorilla. Related Article Tags: , , ,
Uganda is a land of breathtaking contrast. Right from the border with Kenya in the east to that with the giant Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) in the west, the landscape and vegetation can be described as a kaleidoscope of tantalizing beauty. Winston Churchill, one of the United Kingdom's great historical figures, summed Uganda in four words: 'The Pearl of Africa'. Related Article Tags: , , , , , , , ,
Tucked under the mountain of the moon is fort portal, a colonial township in western Uganda. The Rwenzori Mountain is the 3rd highest in Africa from Mt. Kilimanjaro and Mt. Kenya. Its home to the elusive Mountain Gorilla and along the Albertine rift valley which is part of the great African Rift Valley. it is ideal for climbing Mt. Rwenzori or gorilla tracking. Related Article Tags: , , , ,
East Africa is rich in wildlife, natural attractions and a number of diverse and interesting cultures, making the area one of the preferred destinations of leading African tour operators. The region effectively straddles the equator and comprises the grassy plains of the Serengeti in Tanzania, unforgiving rocky deserts where water is the one resource on the top of all creatures’ agendas and long extinct volcanoes, where herds of animals graze contentedly in the sun. Related Article Tags: , , , , , ,
With HIV individual infections at 2.4 million, America represents the third largest region with HIV infections. Initially it was among homosexual men and injecting drug users but now it is increasing among poor and less educated parts of the population. Related Article Tags: , , , , , ,
The Ripples of Difference FREE e-book is a collection of unique and powerful stories written by volunteers from around the world. From refugee camps in Africa to orphanages in Asia, readers can learn about how volunteers are touching the lives of others and making a difference - a ripple of difference. Related Article Tags: , , , , , , ,
Find out why Winston Churchill's were no idle words when he called Uganda the "Pearl of Africa". This is a beautiful country with an impressive people. Related Article Tags: , , , ,
Planning on an African Safari? Don't forget to add these to your to-do list.
There is only one known cure for the travel bug, and that’s getting out there and seeing the world with your own eyes. Whether you need a career break, you’re looking for a great way to spread your wings before going off to uni or you just have a bad case of wanderlustitis, it’s much easier than you think to see the world. Related Article Tags: , , , , , , , , ,
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