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General information on Uganda |
A rich country split by numerous
waterways. The Great River Nile is the biggest of these
and was once the main attraction of explorers who toiled
into the heart of Africa, racked by malaria fever, to find
its source. It is now well known now that the source of
the Nile is at Jinja in Uganda.
With the greatest variety of primates in Africa (including
chimpanzees and half the world’s famous mountain gorillas),
more than 1000 bird species, spectacular scenery and political
stability, Uganda is a truly splendid place for a safari.
One of the most popular attractions for visitors in this
country is the fact that you can view the mountain gorillas
in their natural habitats. With its rich diversity in birdlife
it is also one of the best bird-watching destinations in
the world. Add the majestic River Nile which offers world-class
white-water rafting, the Ruwenzori ‘Mountains of the
Moon’, one of the most powerful waterfalls in the
world – Murchinson Falls and Lake Victoria-the second
largest body of fresh water in the world, and it is easy
to see why Uganda is referred to as 'the Pearl of Africa'.
Uganda has its share of diversity with savannah grasslands,
dense forests and quiet lakes overlooked by high mountains.
Although Uganda does not have the great concentrations of
plains game that Kenya and Tanzania have, its national parks
are peaceful, where wildlife viewing does not involve long
waits in line behind a dozen or more vehicles.
The Kazinga Channel that separates Lake George from Lake
Edward is said to have the largest concentration of hippo
in Africa and in the impenetrable forests of Bwindi, the
rare and almost extinct Mountain Gorilla may be seen, although
only a few are accustomed to human contact. Further north
on the foothills of the Mountains of the Moon (Ruwenzoris),
chimpanzees and other species of primates can be glimpsed
in the pristine Kibale forest. In addition, Elephant, Buffalo,
Lion and Leopard are to be found in the various parks across
Uganda and a breath taking sight is the mighty Nile pouring
through a 6 meter gap of rock at Murchison Falls. For the
traveller, the openness and friendliness of the Ugandan
people completes this country as a superior destination
package.
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