Uganda Safari tours-Where to go, Uganda safari activities, People, when to visit
UGANDA SAFARI AND TRAVEL INFORMATION
Uganda- "the pearl of Africa" ,the gem of the east has always enhanced tourists with its incredible beauty ,country on the land of east Africa can truly be called the pearl of Africa with its pristine and unexplored natural beauty and excellent tour ,our packages will offer you great opportunities in brief over view ,Jinja - for white water rafting or the trip on the jet boat - both adventurous both are on river Nile, Kibale National park - Chimp trek, this takes you through the Kibale forests trekking chimpanzees and getting to learn about them, Mt Rwenzori,s half day's hike is both physical, exciting and adventurous. Queen Elizabeth National park, the game drives, the crater lakes, the cruise on the Kazinga channel and chances of viewing the tree climbing lions are worthwhile.
Uganda borders 5 countries which are Sudan, Kenya, Republic of Congo, Tanzania and Rwanda.
Total Area and Size: the country has a total area and size of 236,040 sq km's, 91,135 (SQ MI).
Population: the country’s population in 2009 was estimated to be 31million people
Climate of the region
The country’s climate is tropical having both dry and rainy seasons. Although Uganda is located on the equator its climate is worm rather than hot, and temperatures vary little throughout the year. Most of the country receives an annual rain fall of at least 30inches. In the Lake Victoria region an annual rainfall of 59 inches is distributed throughout the year, and the average annual temperature is 12.6degrees C (71 degrees F) with a daily range of 7-9degrees C (13-16degrees F).
Geography
Situated in eastern Africa, Uganda is mostly a plateau, a compact country occupying an area of 236,580 square kilometers; it lies astride the Equator and has a fine mild climate with copious rainfall that is experienced three times a year and sunny months. Uganda is bordered by Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC), Kenya, Rwanda and Sudan.
Languages
English is the official language.
Money Unit
The unit of currency is the Ugandan Shilling.
Wildlife
Uganda is a home of 10 National Parks and many game reserves. The National Parks and Game Reserves are home to many animals such as the antelopes, chimpanzees, colobus monkeys, elephants, giraffes, gorillas, leopards, lions and zebras. A thousand species of birds have been recorded. Above all the country is a home to the world’s famous biggest Ape and man’s shiest friend the Mountain Gorillas which are found in Bwindi Impenetrable National Park.
Culture
The country has more than 30 indigenous languages belonging to distinct linguistic groups, and an equally diverse cultural mosaic of music, art and handicrafts. The country’s most ancient inhabitants, confined to the hilly southwest, are the Batwa and Bambuti Pygmies who were hunter-gatherer.
What to See/Uganda’s Attractions
Uganda’s most attraction are the endangered Mountain gorillas, primates, Big Five animals and a lot of bird species found in different parts of the country. There is also water falls for White water Rafting at Bujagali Falls, Karuma falls, Kalagala falls and many more. The country also hosts the source of River Nile
What to do in Uganda
Activities to do in Uganda include
- Gorilla trekking
- Wildlife and Game viewing in most of the national parks
- Chimpanzee Tracking
- Boat Rides
- Mountaineering/Hiking
- Bird Watching safaris
- White water Rafting
- Cultural safaris
- Nature/Forest/Village walks
- Bungee Jumping Kayaking and Canoeing tours and City tours
Where to go/ Places to Visit
The places to visit while in Uganda include:
- Bwindi Impenetrable forest National Park
- Murchison Falls National Park
- Queen Elizabeth National Park
- Kibale forest National Park
- Semuliki Valley National Park
- Lake Mburo National Park
- Mgahinga National Park
- Mountain Rwenzori National Park
- Mountain Elgon National Park
- Kidepo Valley National Park
- Source of River Nile
- Cultural sites like the Kasubi Tombs,
- Bujjagali falls
- Lakes like Bunyonyi and Victoria
Public Holidays in Uganda
Apart from Good Friday and Easter Monday, which fall on variable dates, other public holidays are
- 1st Jan New Year’s Day
- 26th Jan NRM Liberations Day
- 8th Mar Women’s Day
- 1st May Labour Day
- 3rd Jun Uganda Martyrs Day
- 9th Jun National Heroes’ Day
- 9th Oct Independence Day
- 25th Dec Christmas Day
- 26th Dec Boxing Day
