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Welcome to Uganda! The Pearl of Africa

About Uganda

Uganda is a landlocked country astride the Equator in Africa. By region, it is located in East Africa and bordered by Sudan in the North, Kenya in the East, Tanzania in the South, Congo in the West and Rwanda in Southwest. The population of Uganda is about 30 million people and a total area of 236,040 sqkms.

Uganda proudly hosted the historical Common Wealth Heads of Government Meeting in November 2007 and indeed a blessing to host the Queen of England and the Duke of Edinburgh amongst thousands of delegates who attended and also Uganda hosted the Organisation for Islamic conference, mid 2008.

 
 

Uganda is safe and the general environment is exciting, green, natural and beautifully endowed with natural habitant and bio-diversity to explore. The warm weather and hospitable people highly welcome you.

Uganda is your number one tourist destination and offers abundant beauty and amazing features ranging from Lakes, Rivers, Mountains, Game parks, Beautiful country side and warm tropical weather spiced with highly hospitable people. " No wonder Uganda was named the Pearl of Africa" by Sir. Winston Churchill.

 
 
We organize gorilla and chimp trekking, boat cruises, birding excursions, spectacular forest / nature walks and game park tours through Queen Elizabeth National Game Park, Lake Mburo National Park, Kibaale Forest National Park, Bwindi Impenetrable National Park and Murchison Falls National Park- The biggest park in the country. Transport and Hotel bookings can be well arranged.  
  We share with you local knowledge, information and historical heritage by explaining and visiting different exciting sites.

The company takes you through the most amazing, exciting, affordable and breathtaking tour itineraries.

We organize 2 days/ 3 days/ 4 days/5 days and much more to meet your demands, budget and preferences. We cater for both budget and high-class clientele.

Please note- Customer care is the cornerstone of our Company and we travel with you while providing relevant information to help you understand Uganda better. We try to understand the client and serve better.

Timings/Days - The Country operates 24 hours a day, 7 days a week from January - December (12 months).

Language - The official language is English which is good enough spoken globally. Local languages mainly include Luganda, Luo, Lusoga, Lunyoro-Lutoro and Swahili amongst many others. Communication is very fine and accessible through emails, telephone calls, speaking and writing.

Currency- The local currency is the Shilling and other currencies accepted include mainly US Dollars, British Pounds and Euros. Other currencies may be accepted and exchanged locally through Forex Bureaus around town. Several banks operate within the country such as Standard Chartered Bank, DFCU, Barclays Bank, Crane Bank, Centenary Bank and Stanbic Bank amongst others.

Climate/ Weather- The weather is generally warm for sunbathing and wet during rainy days. We have wet and dry season.

ACCOMMODATION

Uganda has a number of Hotels all through to fit your demands, budget and preferences.

Kampala- T his is the Capital City of Uganda, which is also the central business district. It has hotels, guest houses and lodges ranging from 5 Star / 4 / 3 / 2 and 1 Star to accommodate guests. The 5 Star Hotels include Sheraton Kampala, Serena Kampala,

Speke Resort Munyonyo and Imperial Royale. Other excellent hotels include Protea Hotel, Hotel Africana, Grand Imperial and Speke Hotel.

These hotels are just within 20-30 minutes drive from Entebbe Airport and please note - there are budget class and cheaper hotels as well with reasonable standards.

Entebbe- This is the gateway to Uganda, formally the capital city and it is where the Entebbe International Airport is also located. The 5 star Hotel there is Imperial Resort Beach Hotel with international standards. Category 2 nice hotels include Imperial Botanical Beach Hotel, Golf View Hotel, Airport View Hotel, Lake Victoria Hotel and Entebbe Travellers Inn.

There are also cheaper but equally nice hotels - Flight Motel and Sophie's Motel. These hotels are just 5-10 minutes drive from the Airport.

Mukono- This is the next district after Kampala, only a 15 minutes drive as you head Eastern Uganda. Nice hotels with reasonable standards there include Colline Hotel and Ridar Hotel among others. There smaller and cheaper hotels too. This district is located on your way to the famous former industrial heart of Uganda- Jinja District. Jinja is now a tourism destination for sight seeing, white water rafting at Bujagali falls, visiting the famous source of the Nile which is the starting point all through to Sudan, Egypt and to the Mediterranean Sea. Major hotels there include Sunset hotel, Hotel triangle, Jinja Nile Resort and smaller budget hotels.

Between Mukono and Jinja District- There is a very popular forest attraction called Mabira Tropical Rainforest. It is famous for birding activities, nature walks, tree and bird species as well as research. In terms of accommodation - There is a nice and peaceful Eco-Lodge facility called The Rainforest Lodge , in the middle of the forest.

Please note- There are many hotels across the country within different tourist areas. We can help you identify and make your bookings accordingly

Client feedback system - we respect and interact with our clients always to evaluate the services and see which areas to improve or promote.

 
 
The Equator - the Equator line is a National treasure for Uganda and a Tourist point you can not miss as you head Western Uganda. its well reserved and important for history, study purposes, photographing as well as shopping for curios and souveniers. The Latitudinal line cuts through Uganda and its very accessible. Meet the local people and share a different way of life.