Uganda travel planning and tourist attractions
Hollywood saw an incredible storyline from the country which was once referred to as the ‘Pearl of Africa’ and produced the Oscar winning “Last king of Scotland.”
Uganda has gradually slithered out of the astonishingly dark past characterized by the cannibalistic and oppressive President Idi Amin, several coup d’état’s and the racist expulsion of all Ugandan Indians in the 70’s just to mention a few.
A more benevolent regime under the leadership of Yoweri Museveni is metaphorically speaking a story of the phoenix from the ashes with major socio-economic gains. Part of the success story owes its gratitude to the tourism industry made blissful by the numerous attractions and the fact that Uganda tours are some of the most fascinating adventures in the East African region.
At 4, 800metres, on the border with Congo, The Ruwenzori, or Mountains of the Moon rise to expose their grandeur and that of the inhabitant mountain gorillas at its foothills. The Bwindi Impenetrable Forest in South western Uganda is one of the last refuges of the rare species. Half of the population of the endangered giants resides here and your trip will involve parting with at least $50, 000 for a maximum of 60 minutes with our close relatives. Never mind though, as long as you get to see the gorillas, every second and dime will be worth it. Read the rest of this entry »
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