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."
For magnificence, for variety
of form and color, for profusion of brilliant life -- bird, insect,
reptile, beast -- for vast scale -- Uganda is truly "the Pearl of
Africa."
The Kingdom of Uganda is a fairy
tale. The scenery is different, the climate is different and most
of all, the people are different from anything elsewhere to be seen
in the whole range of Africa....what message I bring back....concentrate
on Uganda.
Winston Churchill
(My African Journey - 1908)
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.
Quality Safaris - Lowest in Price
without compromise
Reasons to visit Uganda:
Things
to do & See in Uganda:
Here are the top things to do and
see in Uganda. The Mountain Gorillas, the Rwenzori Mountains,
White water rafting on the awesome Nile river, Chimpanzee tracking
in the Jungle and more.
Ugandan
Wildlife -Gorilla-Primate-Birding Safaris: Uganda is one of the premier
destinations in Africa for the discerning traveler who wants
to be off of the beaten path where you encounter more
tourists than wildlife. It is truly the pearl of
Africa with half the Mountain Gorillas in the World,
Chimpanzee and other primates, its abundance wildlife, 1040
species of birds and scenery that takes in snow capped
mountains and the River Nile, savannas, genuine jungles,
rainforests, volcanic mountains, the rift valley and besides
the friendliest people in Africa.
Uganda
Mini-Safaris:
A taste of Uganda safari packages. One day, two day
and three day safaris into the pearl of Africa - Uganda.
Enjoy maximum wildlife and scenery in a minimum amount of
time.
Extended
Safari in Uganda:
Five or longer safaris in Uganda. Combination safaris
in the Pearl of Africa - Uganda. Wildlife, Primates
such as Gorillas, Chimpanzees and
Golden Monkeys along with
all other animals and birds found in Uganda.
Ugandan Birding
Safaris: Uganda is the paradise in
Africa for birding. Here you can find what is the right birding
safari for you. Uganda has 1040 species of birds you can discover
here while on a birding safari in Uganda.
Cultural
Tours of Kampala, Entebbe Botanical Gardens, 1 day Birding
Safaris, Jinja-Source of the Nile Excursions, Meet Uganda's
children day trips, Lake Mburo Mini-Safaris of one day
getting a taste of Uganda's Wildlife. Nile White Water
rafting Day Trips, Ngamba Chimpanzee Island Day Trips.
Uganda
Big 5 Animals Plus:: Safari
Participants all over Africa love the big 5, Lions,
Leopards, Elephants, Buffalos and Rhinos - Uganda adds some
of her own, Mountain Gorillas and Chimpanzees. Uganda
is Big 5 Plus country and it is worth exploring this
fabulous country with its Big 5 plus wildlife.
Accommodations
in Uganda:
From Budget to Luxury
accommodations can be found in every game park in Uganda. Tented
camps that give you that classical Safari feel, great lodges with
fabulous food all enhancing your Uganda safari in the National Parks
in Uganda.
Specialty
Safari Tours in Uganda-Africa:
Photo, Honeymoon, Adventure Safaris
are found here from White water rafting to to ATV Safaris.
Tips for photo safaris can also be found here, honeymoon
suggestions and much more.
Helpful
Africa Safari
Information: How to save money on a safari,
budget travel, how to choose a safari, booking a
safari, safari consultant, comments from clients,
safety in Uganda, and responsible tourism practices.
Africa
- Uganda
Travel Guide and Information:
A complete total Travel Guide to Africa with Uganda as its
focus. Travel Tips and Advice - Uganda Visa advice and where
to buy it - Flying into Uganda information along with
arrival and departure tips - Security and Safety tips in
Uganda - Health Advice, Safari Tours, Mountain Gorilla
Tracking, Chimpanzees, Birding, Mountain Climbing and more.
Experience
a Safari in Uganda:
Get a taste and feel of what a
Safari in Uganda is like. Get acquainted with
what awaits you here in the Pearl of Africa- Uganda
and plan a safari that is simply you. Any
Safari package that we do offer is totally
adjustable with you in mind. Our principle of customer service, our desire to create what you want is
foremost on our mind.
Kabiza
Wilderness Safaris-Recommended List:
Find out what we recommend as
Uganda destinations not to be missed by you.
We have compiled a list of some of the best places
in Uganda to visit, see, experience during your stay
in Uganda.
The World is a book, and those
who do not travel read only a page. - St. Augustine