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For a small country, Uganda boasts everything an adventurer could wish for. It has everything its more popular neighbours do, including the “Big Five” to watch out for. More than that, the country is home to the tallest mountain range in Africa as well as the largest lake. Half the remaining mountain gorillas in the world reside in this tiny country, making wildlife watching a unique experience!

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Discover Uganda

Discover Uganda offers a wildlife experience like no other place on earth. Search for endangered Mountain Gorillas in Bwindi Impenetrable Forest, track chimpanzee’s in ...
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£2110
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6 days
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Gorilla Trekking: Clouds Mountains

Experience the adventure of a lifetime on this incredible bucket-list wildlife experience, discovering Kenya and Uganda. Journey through the plains of Maasai Mara, filled with ...
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£7840
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8 days
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Uganda Luxury Gorilla Fly In Safari

The luxury fly-in Gorilla safari is specially designed for those who are short on time but want to see the rare and endangered Mountain Gorillas. ...
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£1345
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4 days
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Ultimate Uganda Private Safari

Experience an awe-inspiring 11-night/12-day private safari that visits some of Uganda’s most unforgettable destinations including Bwindi Impenetrable Forest, the forests ...
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£5055
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12 days
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Ultimate Uganda Safari

Embark on a once in a lifetime adventure through the magnificent country of Uganda. During an incredible 16-day tour you will experience everything the country ...
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£21760
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16 days
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Uganda and Rwanda Ultimate Gorilla Safari

An 8 day/ 7 night scheduled small group safari to Uganda and Rwanda. One of the most incredible wildlife experiences you will ever encounter awaits you ...
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£3340
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8 days
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Murchison Falls Private Safari

A 3 night/4 day private safari to Murchison Falls National Park in northern Uganda, staying at the luxurious Baker’s Lodge....
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£1645
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4 days
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Uganda Private Safari Experience

Uganda offers one of the wonders of the natural world, to watch the endangered Gorillas up close. This private itinerary is available on both 6, 8 ...
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Quick Facts

Name

Republic of Uganda

Population

37.58 million

Capital

Kampala

Language

English, Swahili, Luganda

Currency

Ugandan Shilling (UGX)

Time Zone

GMT +3

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Climate

Uganda boasts a tropical climate on most of its area, except the mountainous areas (which can get quite cold and some even receive a bit of snow). Temperatures range from 21-25°C (70- 77°F). The hottest months are December to February, while the rainiest happen between March and May and October and November. The dry season occurs between January and February and from June to September.

Culture

Uganda’s culture is made of up many ethnic groups and so, it is hard to generalize it. Fr example, in the north, Lango and Acholi people dominate, while in the east, the Iteso and Karamojong people rule. Moreover, Pygmies live isolated in the rainforest in the western region.
At least 40 languages are in use in Uganda, with Luganda language being the most common despite English being considered the official language. In fact, English is barely spoken. Swahili is also widely used.

Uganda has a conservative Muslim and Christian society. This means it is often not acceptable to wear clothes that display too much skin. In Kampala, for example, there is an exception to this rule, but it is, however, advised to dress as locals do in order to blend in and be taken seriously outside tourist hotspots. Another important thing worth noting is that you should never criticize religion in presence of a Ugandan, as this is taken seriously and can be a great offense.

Gastronomy

Ugandan cuisine has been heavily influenced by English, Arab and Indian traces. The most common ingredients are vegetables, potatoes, yams, bananas, chicken, pork, fish, beef, goat and mutton.

Transportation

Boda-Boda
Boda-Bodas are motorcycles or scooters are a fun and inexpensive way to get around in big cities such as Kampala.

Buses
In Uganda, there are two classes of buses “matutus”, which are minibuses with fixed routes and coaches, which run less frequently (i.e. they only leave Kampala in the morning). These two options run between major cities. One thing to note is that neither run on fixed schedule but rather do when they get full.

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