Why visit Uganda East-Africa?

Reasons for visiting the Pearl of Africa - Uganda :

Winston Churchill back in 1908 said it best as to why visit Uganda

Uganda offers so much, from bio-diversity to the friendliness of its people.  Some call it "gifted by Nature" Winston Churchill said it best "Uganda is truly the Pearl of Africa."

Uganda, untouched by mass tourism and yet has so much to offer.  Each day here is truly an African Adventure.   You can visit Bwindi Impenetrable Rainforest with its gentle giants, the endangered mountain gorillas.  You can climb high mountains and glaciers right on the equator in the Rwenzori mountains or Volcanoes in Mgahinga or Mount Elgon Park.  White Water rafting on the historic River Nile, the bustling Nightlife of Kampala, the jungles of Kibale Forest with the highest concentration of Primates in East Africa, including chimpanzees. Savannas, lakes, rivers, wildlife, scenic wonders...be sure not to its greatest treasure, its people and primarily its children.  This is the youngest country in the world.  People of many African cultures call Uganda their home, from the pastoralists to the Baganda of the central region you will find different cultures and cultural kingdoms.

Uganda has so much to offer to those who visit this fabulous country.  The largest lake in Africa, Lake Victoria with its romantic and idyllic islands provide a great resting spot after a long safari.  Sit beneath a palm tree on a sandy beach on the equator and enjoy the pleasant weather of 28 degrees Celsius  - 80 year Fahrenheit year around...the perfect holiday weather even during the two rainy season.

There are the snow capped Rwenzori mountains that tower over much of Western Uganda, the rainforests and jungles not found in any other East African country.  Go fishing at the bottom of Murchison Falls where 150 kilo, 300 pound Nile Perch are not unheard of.  Wherever you turn the green of its vegetation provides a pleasant backdrop...one could call this the "Evergreen State" of Africa.  Some have called it the Banana Republic of Africa, not because of its form of government but because of the countless varieties of of Bananas found here.  Uganda grows more bananas than any other country in the world except Brazil.

Taste some of the local fruit and you will find the pineapple here is unsurpassed, you can even eat the center, sweet, juicy, mangoes to live for, papaya that taste so fruity and then there is Jackfruit, the closest thing to honey in a fruit.

Wildlife - Uganda is the one country that offers you Mountain Gorillas, chimpanzees and more wildlife in a safe environment than any other country in East and Central Africa.

This is one of the most bountiful countries in all of Africa...in some regions one can harvest up to three crops a year.  In one corner near Rwanda, the newly grown apple trees are producing two crops a year. Coffee in abundance and some of the finest mountain grown Arabica beans, at the same time lots of Robusta beans provide the basis for most of instant coffees and cola drinks in the west.

Besides, Kampala Hotels are fabulous, from the Serena to the Shangri-La...all meeting various needs and tastes and size of wallet...Restaurants, from Ugandan pork joints, to Fang Fang Chinese and Haandi North Indian cuisine.  From Belgian food to Japanese, from Thai to eclectic and again all of them come with different price tags, and no matter what, we can help you find the right place for you to celebrate your stay in "the Pearl of Africa." 

National Park lodges, from Budget to Five Star facilities at their best, ready to pamper your every need  during your stay in the African Wild. Stay in lodges, tented camps in the traditional style, or lovely bandas (cabins), food prepared with the utmost care - yes,  Uganda is prepared for your visit.

Hopefully you are sensing that this wonderful country, this magnificent land, with the equator running through it from east to west, with the majestic Rift Valley making its mark from South to North and with the beginning of the majestic Nile river found here, and running throughout Uganda to the north toward the Mediterranean Sea is well worth a visit.

Uganda has been gifted by nature and blessed by the richness and diversity of its people...it is truly the hidden pearl of Africa and waiting for you to discover it - This year experience Africa by discovering the Pearl of Africa-Uganda....see you soon..

Again - Why Visit Uganda?  The reasons are simple: Uganda's Mountain Gorillas, Uganda's abundant Wildlife, Uganda Bio-Diversity, Uganda's 1040 species of Birds, Uganda's Chimpanzees, Lake Victoria, Uganda's Rwenzori snowcapped Mountains, Mgahinga Volcanoes, most of all Uganda's people, especially the children and Uganda is a safe Safari Destination that will delight you.  Staying Safe in Uganda Page.

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