Uganda is an absolute jewel of a country, known as the Pearl of Africa, a country with fantastic natural scenery and a rich mosaic of tribes and cultures. Travelling through Uganda you will be captivated by its beauty, overwhelmed by the friendliness of its people and intrigued by all that Uganda has to offer.Uganda is by far the best safari destination in E. Africa; Gorilla, chimpanzee, Golden Mo
nkey, Uganda -grey cheeked Mangabey tracking, mountains, volcano climbing, Dugout canoe, biking, hiking, white water rafting, hot springs-the natural bath tub! The western side of Uganda you experience the volcanic landscapes that are simply awesome Then you have the dramatic mountain peaks, lush tropical forests, flooded calderas, broad lakes, open savanna and verdant farmlands. Of course the highlights of this amazing country include gorilla tracking in Bwindi Forest and chimpanzee tracking at Kibale Forest. Savanna landscapes at Queen Elizabeth, Murchison Falls and the incredibly remote Kidepo national parks provide more conventional safari environments. White-water rafting on the Nile below Jinja is amongst the finest in the world. Historically these areas have been accessed by arduous overland safaris, but the recent introduction of light aircraft services has greatly improved the accessibility and made Uganda a lot more attractive a proposition for a wider range of travellers.
