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Uganda Travel Guide

INTRODUCTION

Located in Eastern Africa, west of Kenya, Uganda achieved independence from the United Kingdom in 1962. It is now known as 'The Pearl of Africa' and is an extremely diverse and welcoming nation.

ATTRACTIONS

From the vast shores of Lake Victoria, the source of the Nile and largest Lake on Earth, to Africa's highest mountain range, the Rwenzori known as the 'Mountains on the Moon', to the Gorilla tracking parks of Bwindi, and the adrenaline junkie paradise of Jinja, home to a Bunjee jump and white water rafting on the Nile, all of these attractions will be exciting and fun.

NIGHTLIFE

Night-life is predominantly confined to the clubs of Kampala, where you will find restaurants, Irish bars, and a variety of nite clubs. You will find local bars and dives in most small towns and villages selling local brewed beer or liquor.

LODGING

Depending on which part of the country you are visiting, there is a vast range of accommodation options from camping in the parks or the islands of Lake Victoria, backpackers in Kampala, safari lodges in the game reserves, and expensive and luxurious hotels in the top tourist spots.

KNOW BEFORE YOU GO

Capital: Kampala

Languages: Luganda, English, Swahili (French is spoken sparsely)

Power: 230V, 50 Hz

Currency: Ugandan Shilling

Climate: Hot and humid summers with warm wet winters.

Time Zone: UTC+1

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