Gifted by nature, Uganda lies on the Northern Shores of L. Victoria.
It ranks among the top ten in the world in terms of the variety of its mammal groups. For example, by comparison with the UK, Uganda supports five times more bird species, six times as many mammals, ten times as many reptiles and amphibians and three times the number of plant species. It is also the source of the Great River Nile and Africa’s largest fresh water lake, the mighty Victoria also known as Nalubale and a great variety of landscape, including arid plains, rolling savannah , lush tropical forest to mention but afew. Extending north-south for some 110 kilometres (68 miles) and rising to over 5000 metres (16400ft.) which is Uganda’s impressive Ruwenzori range which is of most interest to adventure travellers, Such is Uganda’s potential in Africa that the former British Premier, Sir Winston Churchill after his many journeys across the length and width of the African continent, concluded that the country (Uganda) was indeed the Pearl of Africa! His verdict did not only describe the wealth of Uganda’s resources, but also the peaceful environment and social system in which the people of Uganda lived.
Uganda is not a large country by African standard nonetheless, it is returning to its former glory as one of the principle destinations of East Africa.
Uganda’s enchantment is found in sparkling lakes, misty mountains, baffling forests and game-rich national parks and wildlife reserve. The country bestrides the equator and presents visitors with a lovely climate. It has traditionally been under the influence of powerful kingdoms, from the Egyptians to the warring tribes of Bunyoro-Kitara and the Buganda, then through British colonization and finally independence in 1962.
The people of Uganda offer travelers a traditional, warm reception and hospitality. Its people have a rich cultural heritage, uniting different ethnicities. The country is relatively ‘undiscovered’ by tourism, as of now, and this benefits those who do visit. English is Uganda’s official language. The country presents a unique charm in its beautiful landscape, unique wildlife like tree climbing lions, Elands, Topiz, Elephants, Rhinos, Zebras and primates like the endangered mountain Gorillas, Chimpanzees, Colobus monkeys among others.
African Secrets provide a variety of gorilla and wildlife safaris, cultural tours, mountaineering, honeymoon packages, and birding among others. Gorilla and chimpanzee tracking safaris can be combined with the savannah game of Queen Elizabeth National Park and the tree climbing lions of Ishasha to provide a fantastic wildlife holiday.
Explore Uganda with African Secrets, you will never regret.