Uganda is located on the eastern side of the African continent and is a member the East African community along other countries like Kenya, Tanzania, Rwanda and Burundi. It is also known as the pearl of Africa, a title that is justified by the fact that the country is abundantly gifted in terms of nature. There are lots of beautiful features that are interesting to look on your Safari in Uganda which makes it reason number one to travel to Uganda among so many others.
Nature which includes the flora and fauna
Uganda is blessed with variety of wildlife that you may not even be able to find in other places. This country has 10 national park and in each of them you will find different animals species which include thousands of primates like chimpanzees, Uganda has half the population of the world’s mountain gorillas, almost all monkey species, even the big five animals, among so many other animals. Uganda has more than 1000 bird species some of which are extremely rare and bird watching begins from the urban areas and becomes more fun when you get to conservation areas outside the towns. In regards to the flora, the different parts of the country have got different vegetation covers which favor the survival of the fauna that call it home. There are rain forested areas, the pure savannah grassland, montane regions especially around plateaus or mountains. This is a very important aspect for the tourists.
The climate and weather
Uganda is one of the countries with the best climate and weather in the whole world. It has seasons, the wet and the dry season and they are both not life threatening. There are months like March, April and May, then September, October and November which are wet and the rest of the year is a dry season so this means it’s cold and warm rather than cold and hot as it is in some other parts of the world. You can always choose when to travel depending on what you want to do for example those intending to go primates trekking in the forests, the best season is the dry season while others business people, volunteers or any other can enjoy the weather any time of the year.
The people
Talk of friendly people, you are talking about Ugandans who are so welcoming and receive every one with open arms. The hospitality of Ugandans is very incredible, the local are always willing to help, they are very curious people but also very respectful which means you will never feel out of place amongst them. There are 12 different tribes that come with 12 different cultures therefore their level of hospitality largely built by culture which means some are more hospitable than the others but in general, they are all kind people. It is very easy to get in touch with the local and also becoming friends because of the next reason.
Language barrier is no issue
It is true that deep in the villages, communication may not be easy especially with the elderly but these are like 10% of the country’s population. The 90% are able to speak and write in English since it is the national language. Uganda has about 12 different tribes, each with its own culture and beliefs as well as a language but what unites all these people is English. Also there are so many people from other parts of the world operating different businesses from Uganda which means English is not only in schools but also in the business sector and business includes the interpreters who are readily available if needed to ease communication.
Shopping
In this case we are not talking about visiting the big shopping malls to find what you can easily find in your home country. We are looking at beautiful craft work which includes weaven materials like the baskets, mats, hats, wallets, among others. There African shoes/ sandals made out of hides from different animals, drums are also made from these hides and there a number of places where you can find such products. Craft work also include cloth making more so those made through tie and dying and you will be amazed by how beautiful such cloths look.
To relax, refreshment and entertainment
For a perfect and wonderful holiday, you should choose Uganda as the destination. There is nothing better than having a holiday away from the city centers and in this case you can book a safari to take upcountry and spend your time in the wilderness enjoying the beauty of nature. It is often nice and quiet giving you the perfect environment for relaxing and enjoying a holiday. Entertainment groups more the traditional dancers will help you end the day well, around the city, there different dance troupes and while upcountry, the local community members entertain guests through their folk songs more so in the evening hours.
Very rich culture and amazing history
Uganda is one of the countries with the richest and most amazing cultures.12 tribes have their own cultures though some of them do share beliefs, there are always a few things that differentiate one from another. Each of these cultures have a strong history attached to it which explains why things are the way they are. For the adventurous people or the anthropologists, Uganda is a must visit country if you want to learn and explore more about people’s cultures.
