Travel to Uganda
Uganda is a beautiful country with amazing people. It’s one of my favorite countries throughout Africa. The people of Uganda have survived the problems of the 1967-1986 period, and appeared in a standing position and wearing a smile. In this short period, the country suffered under the whims of two despicable despots. One was the indisputably insane Idi Amin and the others, probably crazy Milton Obote.
This is now history – a tribute to the dignity and endurance of this people. The transformation of the country in the years since returning normality is quite spectacular. And it shows in the faces of people you meet. It is graceful beauty of Uganda has not received the recognition they deserve in international beauty contest is for me proof that most of these events are really fixed.
Winston Churchill was so taken by the country he gave the name that endures: the “pearl of Africa”. His observations about Uganda remain true today: “The landscape is different, the vegetation is different, the climate is different and most importantly, people are different from everything else … in the whole of Africa.”
Travellers to Uganda are drawn by its stunning landscape – green rolling hills, snowy mountains, forests, rivers, lakes and majestic mountains. There are also a number of outstanding national parks for your safari encounter with the wild animals that Africa is known for. Unfortunately, I must advise you to skip Kidepo Valley Park resources well in the North, because it is not considered safe. edge of the country as an attractive destination is further enhanced by his talent for rafting and angling. Tour operators have offered a wide variety of safari packages in Uganda.
It is in Uganda that you find the largest number of primates worldwide. Opportunities for tracking mountain gorillas and chimpanzees are unmatched elsewhere. The primate conservation efforts in the country followed in practice. A survey 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 that this number was between 3000 and 4000, but nobody knew for sure. The chimpanzee is our closet living relative, sharing 98% of our genes and much of our behavior. Uganda is the best country in the world to observe chimpanzees in their natural habitat.
The best place to see rare mountain gorillas is 331 km ² of Bwindi National Park. This park was once known as the Impenetrable Forest for good reason. The trees are thick and more thick forest with dense undergrowth, vines, bamboo, and parasitic plants such as mistletoe and orchids. This environment is the habitat of chimpanzees and mountain gorillas, and 8 other species of primates. Not less than half the world population of about 600 mountain gorillas have sanctuary here, which Bwindi basis for a conservation program for scientific research.
gorillas is limited to small groups and permits issued in order to minimize disruption in the routine of the animals. Gorilla tracking is a difficult task, and you should be ready for up to 8 hours walking. Good physical condition is a must. It is advisable to contract 4-12 months before your visit. Bwindi is basically a rainforest, and it is necessary to bring a raincoat, walking boots and gloves.
In addition to its star gorillas, Bwindi is home to the bush pig, giant forest hog and over 300 species of birds including rare forest birds. People who 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 chameleon types, 14 lizards, skinks and geckos, and 200 species of butterflies. Bwindi is to the west and is 560 km from Kampala.
Although not as famous for safari in Kenya and neighboring Tanzania, Uganda still has a very good game sanctuaries. The 3840 km ² national park Murchison Falls is the largest and most spectacular of them. Besides the game, he is famous for its beauty. Rolling savannah, tall grass and thick bush forests constitute the park. But you are advised not to miss the magnificent waterfalls after which the park is named after. The waterfall is formed where the Nile tapers from 50 yards rushing in a 7 meter gorge, falling 45 feet in one breathtaking leap. This is considered the most powerful natural flow of water everywhere on Earth.
If you are patient, you can do some really great Nile perch at the foot of the falls. What kind of fish can withstand such a force that exists at the foot of the grave? Charles Norman describes his days fishing with a buddy who sees the huge quantities of fish “… let out a strangled cry, and I found myself looking at the back of pork the size of a big fish in excess water Near rock -. a 100 kg fish with scales the size of tennis balls swimming beside him was a minor, a “dwarf” of a single 40 kg or more. ” This adventure is described by a phenomenal experience as Charles Norman “… the morning’s most exciting fishing I’ve ever known.” Other game fish in the Nile include Bärbel, electric catfish, and tiger.
The game that you will encounter in the park include elephant, hartebeest, leopard, lions, giraffes, buffaloes, hippos, crocodiles and many species of antelope. Upstream of the Murchison Falls Karuma Falls where the Nile cascades over 23 km of rapids. Here are some of the most exciting whitewater in Africa. Murchison Falls is located 330 km from Kampala.
Queen Elizabeth National Park is another treasure in circulation. This is a UNESCO Biosphere Reserve, designated for humanity. The recognition comes from the tropical forest, green meadows, savannah and swamps that make up the park. As for wildlife, you will find elephants, buffalos, hippos, baboons, chimpanzees and more than 600 species of birds. The park covers 2,000 km ² and is located 440 km from Kampala. At the north end of Queen Elizabeth, Kibale you find. This park has a unique forest habitat and has a great wealth of flora and fauna. It is in Kibale you find the largest number of primates in Uganda and one of the highest densities of primates and diversity in the world.
From Kampala to Queen Elizabeth or Bwindi, most visitors stop at Lake Mburo National Park. The park is 230 km west of Kampala on Mbarara road and is the most accessible in the country. It is a very attractive park of rolling hills, open grassy valleys dotted with groves, forests and meadows. Besides the game looks including Cape buffalo, zebra and elk, you can relax by taking a boat trip on Lake Mburo.
The relatively flat terrain in the country is off west from the Rwenzori Mountains and east of Mount Elgon. Rwenzori, also known as “Mountains of the Moon” has the third highest mountain in Africa after Mount Kilimanjaro and Kenya. The Rwenzori National Park is part of the same name and contains 6 snow-capped peaks. You can hike trails of this mountain climbing without special equipment, unless you want to go to the summit. The mist covered mountain range extends about 100 km.
Mount Elgon sits near the border with Kenya and the shell of an ancient volcano. The main attractions here are waterfalls, caves which were once used by indigenous people, hot springs, mountain vegetation, the different peaks, canyons and Suam caldera itself. After millions of years of erosion, now oval caldera measures about 7 by 8 km, one of the largest in the world.
The traveler with a sense of history will want to visit the source of the Nile in Jinja. Jinja, 60 km northeast of Kampala and is easily accessible by road. This is where the White Nile begins, straight out of Lake Victoria on its 5.600 km trip to the Mediterranean. The source of the Nile was a mystery, millennium, which was finally settled by explorers John Speke in 1862.
If you are interested in culture, go to The Trail of the Kabaka’s. This is a unique journey through some of the rich heritage of Uganda, which have been shaped by kings in the region during the year. The Kabaka is the king of the Baganda ceremony and his lineage goes back to the 14th century. Trail combines a number of cultural sites, all near Kampala. You can easily combine with your path Kabaka tour of the Nile in Jinja. The trail offers a lot more sightseeing and learning about the hidden and forgotten history of Uganda. You will also experience an authentic tribal culture – with traditional dancing, music, crafts, spiritual healing and storytelling.
There are international standard hotels in Uganda, especially in major cities in Entebbe, Jinja and Kampala. The quality is variable in small towns and residential rating is rare. All the major national parks offer accommodation in cabins and tents camps.
If you want to run around Uganda, you must show an international driving license to rent a car. Rental cars are available in Uganda in Entebbe and Kampala. Roads radiate from Kampala and are of varying quality. In the north, the security situation remains uncertain, like roads. He is a good idea if you are on the disk for Local Government adviser on condition of roads you want.
Uganda has a tropical climate tempered by altitude. The hottest time of year is from December to February, when the temperature rises to 29 degrees Celsius. For the rest of the year, temperatures range from 21 to 25 ° C. The country has two rainy seasons: April to May and October-November, the month of April is the wettest month. The best times to visit is from December to March and from June to September. Light informal clothing is usually sufficient. But it must be warmer wraps and sweaters for the evenings and early mornings. You are also advised to carry rain gear, just in case.
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