Uganda is a landlocked country in East Africa whose diverse landscape encompasses the snow-capped Rwenzori Mountains and immense Lake Victoria. Its abundant wildlife includes chimpanzees as well as rare birds. Remote Bwindi Impenetrable National Park is a renowned mountain gorilla sanctuary. Murchison Falls National Park in the northwest is known for its 43m-tall waterfall and wildlife such as hippos.
Capital: Kampala and largest city Official languages: English (“the official language”), Swahili (“the second official language”) Population: Estimate 37,873,253 Currency: Ugandan shilling (UGX) Time zone: EAT (UTC+3)
Drives on the: left Calling code: +256
Uganda, East Africa
Uganda first welcomed man way back in Stone Age times when primitive man- kind first walked the earth in Africa. In the heart of the African continent, Uganda truly can be said to embody the spirit of Africa.
Today Uganda welcomes visitors from all over the world who stirred by their imagination come to explore the enchanting country with its shimmering lakes and lofty mountains, our mysterious forests and game parks teeming with birds and increasing concentrations of all kinds of wildlife. The traditional attractions of our country have been boosted up-to-the-minute hotels and comfortable lodges, a wide range of tempting restaurants and all the modern facilities that a tourist now expects.
Getting to Uganda is so easy. Entebbe International Airport just 32 kilometers (20 Miles) from our Capital City Kampala is served by International carriers from Europe as well as service flights from Nairobi, Kigali, Cape Town and the African big cities providing connections with Africa’s biggest gateway.
Uganda is ideal for a voyage of discovery into the most enthralling Continents in the world. CNN, National Geographic Travel, Jovago and Lonely Planet and other online travel giants have all over the decade listed Uganda as among the top 20 destinations in the world. Our country presents a captivating combination of the wonders of nature, traditional customs and modern attractions. But above all other attractions is the welcome that comes from the heart of the Ugandan people.
Popular Uganda Tourist Sites, Attractions & Safari Destinations
Below are some of the holiday destinations in Uganda or Best places to visit in Uganda. Our guide has been providing the best destinations to visit, things to do, top things to see, and exclusive information on how to get around Uganda.