Enjoy what Uganda really has to offer
Uganda has been called the “Pearl of Africa” because of the abundance of wildlife and natural beauty lurking in every corner. Safari trips here are thrilling. In the Bwindi Impenetrable Forest, you can come face-to-face with gorillas. In the Kidepo Valley National Park you can witness dramatic scenery and enjoy close-ups with an immense variety of wild animals, normally only seen in zoos. Chill out on the green terraced hills by the serene paradise of Lake Bunyonyi--a great body of water studded with tiny islands. This is the real Uganda…where your senses take over as you enjoy the sheer beauty of the country.
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Uganda Fast Facts
Population: 33,640,833 (July 2012 est.)
Capital: Kampala
Language: English, Ganda/Luganda
Location: East-Central Africa, between Kenya and the Democratic Republic of Congo
Coastline: Landlocked
Climate: Tropical; generally rainy with two dry seasons (Dec-Feb, June-Aug); semiarid in northeast
Country Code: 256
Time Zone: GMT+3
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Uganda Articles
Five Strangest Travel SuperstitionsPosted on October 27, 2011 by International Living
You may do little more than double check that the oven is off before you go on a trip, but in other parts of the world, travelers can get mighty superstitious.
- Vilcabamba—Live Like Royalty in the Real Shangri-La
Posted on June 20, 2007 by International Living
Who knows…Vilcabamba just may be the Shangri-la you’ve been looking for, too.
Profit-hunting in the depths of AfricaPosted on May 22, 2007 by Sven Lorenz
An untapped market of 350 million consumers thirsty for a product-that’s the dream constellation that the British drinks and spirits giant, Diageo, is currently enjoying in East Africa.
- The Day I Met a 1,500-pound Gorilla in Uganda
Posted on April 30, 2007 by International Living
They say you shouldn’t show fear. But I couldn’t help it–this was terrifying. The …
- From the Seychelles to the Galapagos–the world’s best island escapes
Posted on February 1, 2006 by International Living
Picture yourself lying on a deserted beach sipping your favorite cocktail and enjoying the ocean breeze. No computer…no telephone…no stress. Sound tempting? From a life-changing experience in Bali to where the Japanese vacation in their own country, read on to discover our favorite island escapes from around the world.
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