The silverback gorilla is the star but is also just one of the awesome variety of wildlife in this East African country. Here you'll also find the source of the Nile, some beautiful scenery, and a welcoming capital, Kampala.


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The top 5 musts of Uganda outside Kampala

TASHOBYA The “Pearl of Africa” is one of East Africa’s most surprising and diverse travel destinations—where rainforest meets savannah, where snowcapped mountains frame volcanic crater lakes, and where wildlife encounters feel intimate and untamed. Despite its modest size (slightly smaller than Oregon and pretty much the same size as the United Kingdom), Uganda’s landscapes and cultures offer extraordinary depth.Uganda’s climate is generally warm year-round, but two dry seasons offer the best…

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Uganda shout-out in 'Instagram Has Final Say On Africa's 2018 Bucket List'

There are plenty of travel lists out there with insight on where to go in 2018, but if you’re planning to come to Africa, Acacia Africa’s top 10 is one you won’t want to miss. The tour operator compiled predictions from over 20 expert sources, including bloggers, travel publications and online media, to discover the best destinations to visit in southern and east Africa, and asked Instagram to give the final word.  read post

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now on our blog: what is Kapchorwa?

Kapchorwa, found in Eastern Uganda at the base of Mt. Elgon, is not endowed with that many nationally recognized natural or historical attractions. But the whole place called Kapchorwa district is a natural attraction in itself. It has splendour of steep slopes and natural escarpments, from forested mountains, which are tempting for a mountain climb, to numerous falls from rivers flowing out of mountains, to the sites that make you feel like you have the whole world under your feet, Kapchorwa…

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  • With all the amazing nature Uganda possesses, capital Kampala often gets minimal attention. Condé Nast Traveler steps up: https://www.cntraveler.com/story/best-things-to-do-in-kampala
    12 Best Things to Do in Kampala, Uganda
    There are so many reasons to explore Uganda's capital before heading out on safari.
  • Our burly primate cousins are of course Uganda´s biggest draw, and as usual, Lonely Planet has just what you need to help you understand how to get to them: https://www.lonelyplanet.com/articles/guide-to-gorilla-treks-uganda
    Gorilla treks in Uganda
    Gorilla trekking in Uganda's national parks brings you eye to eye with mountain gorillas, an endangered great ape species.
  • Wow, I just happened to come across this, and tbh not sure how to feel about it: a traditional Ugandan mass circumcision of teenage boys being marketed to tourists. I wonder if they´re doing it this year, too. https://apnews.com/article/uganda-bamasaaba-imbalu-circumcision-rit...
  • A look from Afar at a handful of Uganda´s national parks https://www.afar.com/magazine/5-must-visit-national-parks-in-wester...
    5 National Parks That Prove Why a Uganda Safari Is Special
    The jewel of Africa
  • When it comes to gorillas, the Bwindi Impenetrable National Park gets most of the attention. But Travel+Leisure for its 13 "hidden gem" destinations for 2024 chose the smaller, less trafficked Mgahinga Gorilla National Park. See why: https://www.travelandleisure.com/hidden-gem-travel-destinations-202...
  • Adventure.com recently took a look at the question of whether Uganda's barbaric new anti-gay law might affect tourism to the country - and should it? https://adventure.com/uganda-lgbtq-laws-boycott/
  • Regrettably, we must add our voice to calls for a tourism boycott of Uganda, a country with much potential but which has let virulent bigotry - much of it from anti-gay hate groups in the U.S. - lead its parliament and president to enact a draconian and barbaric law imposing prison and in some cases even the death penalty for homosexual practices. This has no place in a civilized world, and visitors have many other options when it comes to exploring African wildlife and local cultures So until this madness is stopped, please refrain from supporting it with your tourism business. Thank you. https://www.telegraph.co.uk/travel/news/calls-for-a-tourist-boycott...
    Calls for a tourist boycott of Uganda after anti-gay laws passed
    With the death penalty now in place for certain same-sex acts, tourists could vote with their feet
  • The influential Ugandan news site New Vision takes a look at agritourism in this country: https://www.newvision.co.ug/category/business/uganda-has-potential-...
    Uganda has potential in agritourism
    <p><em>Agriculture, the main livelihood of 80% of households, presents an opportunity. Agritourism is about exploring and understanding the lives of…
  • In honor of February’s Black History Month in the USA, MSN’s Travel Noire channel put together a list of six subsaharan landmarks of remarkable black African achievements - and this pieces cites the UNESCO World Heritage Kasubi tombs dating back to 1882 in capital Kampala : https://www.msn.com/en-us/travel/tripideas/beyond-the-pyramids-of-e...
    Beyond The Pyramids Of Egypt: 6 African Sites That Are Worthy Of A Mention
    Surely, the pyramids of Egypt are included on the list of the most iconic architectural sites in world history. Located in northern Africa, the amazi…
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