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Tourism in Uganda

See the stunning might of the Murchison Falls, the flower-strewn foothills of the 'Mountains of the Moon', or the stark wilderness of the Karamoja. Safaris in Uganda are special - peace and tranquillity to enjoy nature's splendour.

Almost a third of our Country lies under water as spectacular lakes (Lake Victoria is Africa's largest), or as beckoning rivers (including The Nile, the world's longest). In the heart of this great continent, Uganda can truly be said to embody the spirit of Africa. Uganda first welcomed man way back in stone age times when primitive mankind first walked the earth in Africa. Shimmering lakes and lofty mountains, our mysterious forests, and game parks teeming with birds and increasing concentrations of all kinds of wildlife.

Getting to Uganda is so easy. Entebbe International Airport, just a few kilometres from the capital Kampala, is served by international carriers from Europe, as well as services to Nairobi, providing connections with Africa's biggest gateway.

Uganda is ideal for a voyage of discovery into the most enthralling continent in the world. The Country presents a captivating combination of the wonders of nature, traditional customs and modern attractions. But above all other attraction is the welcome that comes from the heart of the Ugandan people.

The people of Uganda are amongst the most hospitable in Africa. The nation is a result of the unification of ancient kingdoms, as well as many independent chieftains. Their heritage lives on in the hearts of the people, and their traditional costumes, language and practices are unmistakable in the life of Uganda today. Although nearly 30 different language are spoken, English is our official language, and Swahili is widely spoken.

Uganda's equatorial climate is tempered by cooling breezes from the mountains, and the lush vegetation is the result of bountiful rainfall in two rainy seasons, which fall around April and November.

For more information visit the official website for the Uganda Tourism board: www.visituganda.co.ug or the Uganda Wildlife Authority: www.uwa.or.ug