A trip to Uganda and Rwanda
The republic of Uganda and Rwanda can be visited at any time throughout the year and both have got tropical climates with average temperatures sitting at 42 C during the day and 12 C at night with the hottest months ranging from December to February.They are luxurious countries with dense jungle, mountains, stunning scenery, dense jungle and a natural frontier of majestic volcanoes though, Uganda is a landlocked in the heart of Africa and a place of scenic beauty with rolling hills, rugged mountains and huge rivers and lakes. Wherever you roam, you are sure to find abundant wildlife, a kaleidoscope of landscapes and diverse cultures at every turn.
Useful Information for Rwanda and Uganda
Uganda is a home to the mighty source of River Nile and is approximately half of the world’s surviving population of Mountain Gorillas. These endangered animals live in the rain forests at elevations between 1520m and 3650m and contrary to popular belief, are not ferocious but are actually shy, gentle creatures and highly intelligent.
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Winston Churchill named Uganda the pearl Africa, from the moment you land at Entebbe International Airport, with its breathtaking equatorial location on the forested shore of Island-strewn lake Victoria, it is clear that Uganda is no ordinary safari destination. Gifted with abundant wildlife including the famous mountain gorillas and excellent climate, they all contribute to the attractions here.Perhaps Uganda is the only country where one can observe lions prowling in the open plains very early in the morning and track chimpanzees in the forest through the rain forest, then the nest day navigate channels teeming with hippos and crocs before setting off into the foggy mountains to stare into the eyes of a mountain gorilla.
The pearl of Africa main attractions are the endangered mountain gorilla, which the bulkiest of living primates on earth watching through the pensive brown eyes of these gentle giants sharing with us almost 95 percent of their genes with humans and is a humbling as it is thrilling; no les so when one realizes that a few than 700 individuals survive, divided between Bwindi National Park and Virunga mountains There are about five habituated gorilla troops, four in Bwindi and one in Mgahinga National Park can be visited by a total of 30 tourists daily. Uganda’s capital Kampala is set among hills with fine and modern architecture, tree- lined avenues, mosques and cathedrals with the old Kingdome of Buganda, and the Uganda Museum. Well, the Kabaka’s Tombs are on Kasubi Hill and shoes must be removed before entering the buildings. The Town of Jinja, which is the second – largest town in Uganda lies on the shores of Lake Victoria. And while in this town you will see the source of the Nile at the nearby ownen Falls Dam.
The main entry to Uganda for air travelers, Entebbe International Airport has got fine botanical gardens and a lakeside beach, although bathing is not advisable because of the dangers of bilharzia.The town of Fort Portal is a good base for exploring the Ruwenzori Mountains, the hot springs at Bundibugyo and the Semlike Wildlife Reserve. For Muhavura mountain climbers, Kisoro is the starting point for climbing expedition and offers great potential for fishing.
When to Go:
Uganda can be visited any time through the year; however some activities like mountain bikes, gorilla tracking and other forest walks are quiet challenging when it rains and in case you intend to hike on the mountains will be exposed to alpine temperatures.