The Pearl of Africa, Uganda

If you wish to see the best of Africa in a single destination, then head to the stunning Uganda which has everything that Africa is famous for packed in its borders. It has some of the highest mountain ranges of the continent, some unique wild life and picture perfect scenery that makes you gasp. Uganda is currently one of the safest countries of Africa for travelling to and it doesn’t cost a fortune to spend a relaxing vacation in Uganda.

The capital of the country is Entebbe previously known as Kampala and as Uganda is becoming famous as a travel destination more and more airlines are starting their services for Entebbe. British Airways fly direct flights for Entebbe from London Heathrow Airport. KLM, Lufthansa and Brussels Air are the other European Airlines that offer services for Entebbe. Delta Air and US Airways are offering daily flights from different cities of USA to Entebbe.

Accommodation in Entebbe is cheap and easy to find but you will not want to stay in the capital for long as most of the sites and activities are out in the wild. You can start your trip to Uganda by paying a visit to Biwindi, a seemingly impenetrable forest to the north of the country which is the home of the famous Mountain Gorillas. These are the largest apes on earth and one of the rarest species as well.

Jinja in the eastern Uganda is becoming the most favorite spot in the East Africa for people looking for a relaxing as well as an adventurous vacation. It is the source of the longest river of the world Nile, which stretches from here to Sudan to Egypt and finally falls in the Mediterranean. It is considered as the best place for fresh water rafting and thousands of adrenaline junkies head to Jinja to quench their thrust for adventure.

Murchison Falls Park was once the most visited park in Africa, but during the 70’s it lost its importance because of the mismanagement by the government. But it is fast recovering from those bad years and recently it has attained the title of all rounder of Uganda. It is one of the most powerful waterfalls of the world and if you take in to account the Hippos and Crocs in its water plus the lush green surroundings, a trip to Murchison Falls is surely one that you will not forget for some time. A 3 hour launch trip is available in the park and is highly recommended as it provides you some of the best view of the park.

Lake Bunyonyi is most beautiful lake of east Africa and the mythical terraced hillside of the lake provides a great opportunity to relax and to enjoy a great vacation. So if you are planning a vacation then do consider the “Pearl of Africa” Uganda.

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