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Risks in farming/agriculture

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Whereas many Ugandan’s take part in agriculture as a source of employment opportunities and livelihood, the activity is hindered by various risks and uncertainties drawing back its productivity. Being an open-air business, agriculture is highly affected by weather conditions such as prolonged drought, heavy rainfall, and rainstorms among others. Its difficult to predict what may happen from the time of planting to harvesting. Agricultural products are reaped once or twice every year, which is also not guaranteed. Seasons in farming take long before harvesting hence delayed harvests. This therefore requires farmers to have enough income to support the ongoing projects in agriculture even before harvesting.

Production risks
The difference in expected and actual productivity is the main cause of production risks. This is as a result of un predictable weather conditions such as excessive rainfall, prolonged drought, pests and diseases that cause diversity in agricultural productions. The Pests affect plants at all stages of growth from germination to harvesting which lead to low output at the end. Similarly high rates of reproduction in these pests cause damage as they rapidly develop from a small number of an individual pest to a large mass of pests. More still lacking of enough and standard agricultural tools such as watering cans, irrigation pump among others affect productivity a the long run.

Financial risks
Here, farmers fail to have enough money for meeting daily expenses. More still, limited funding caused by higher interest rates, excessive borrowing, increased input costs, family needs, unfavorable exchange rates and lack of adequate credit reserves. To address the financial risks, farmers are reminded to develop strategies plans, control farm expenses, monitor financial ratios and enterprise benchmarks among others. Farming requires strong financial discipline. Also more money is needed to buy seeds and fertilizers in case the previous harvest was poor.

Marketing risks
This concerns limited or lack of market for agricultural produce. Marketing risks also happen when the price in the market is less compared to the quality of the product or the expected by producers. Competition in the market is another form of marketing risks where many people produce similar products to similar market. Failure to access the target market and the change of customer’s tastes and preferences are also causes of marketing risks in agriculture. Some time there can be many producers offering the same product hence Some times, productivity can be high with limited market or low prices to the expected price in the market. The major sources of marketing risks are the increased numbers of producers selling the same products.

Farmers are therefore obliged not to spend money any how after the first harvest so as to cover up the expenses in case of poor harvest in the next season.

In conclusion therefore, agriculture is a back born of Uganda. The government and all farmers should therefore invest in agriculture for greater productivity.

Kitenge: The unfazeable African fashion

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African wear

Uganda is majorly known for incredible wildlife safaris like gorilla tours and game viewing but the “Peal of Africa” is also culturally intriguing especially when it comes to dressing. Kitenge has presently become the highlight for fashions and styles in Uganda and Africa as a whole. Having been tailored in different style and fashions, kitenge is now a trending fashion for most people both ladies and gentlemen. The masterpiece is tailored/styled in different sizes and fashions for both men and women of all ages.

Each day that passes, a new style of kitenge is introduced on the market, which has kept the attire popular, compared to other dressing codes on the market. Regarding on where to buy the Bitenge, various suppliers are situated in different parts of the country and all over Africa. Kyn Fabrics Limited is one of the leading suppliers of Bitenge located in Kampala Uganda. They deal in knitting, weaving, embroidery, sewing, tailoring, and digitizing all forms of fabrics.

Among the different styles of Bitenge include the following:

Kitenge Maxi dresses

These are tailored long enough to reach the feet. Women usually put on maxi kitenge in churches and it surely looks admirable, also women attending traditional parties mostly put on the Bitenge maxi dresses in respect of the function. For detailed information,
Contact us: +256 705818593

Printed kitenge dress

This is a normal kitenge printed with different colors. The dress looks smart irrespective of the height whether short or long. More still a printed kitenge blends well with the any skin color making one look so gorgeous. For more information,
Contact us:+256 701106004/ +256 705818593

Nigerian kitenge long dress

The Nigerian kitenge style is unique its style, tailored long to the feet with the downer part styled free where as the upper part is made tight. This makes it look smart despite the size and shape of a n individual. Kitenge is a very respectable attire in Nigeria’s dressing code.
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Short Kitenge dress

These are normally office wear. The dress is tailored short and free making it looks gorgeous especially with high hill shoes. Additionally, there are kitenge wedding wear styles trending attire for brides. The dress is normally styled long.
Contact us: +256 705818593

Conclusively therefore, Kitenge is a respectable dressing code on todays, market.

Bridal dressing in Uganda

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Wedding and parties

Looking for the best bridal dress? Myuganda brings you the leading dealers in quality bridal dresses and attires for all kinds of parties and ceremonies. As parties become part of Uganda culture, dressing smart and admirable is a dream for every one intending to have a party. There are different bridal dresses that have been brought on market both on line and direct from sales men in all parts of the country. Among the popular wedding gowns on sale include mermaid cut, ball gowns, and sheaths each of which looks unique in it’s way for a specific body shape. While choosing the type of gown to put on, brides are reminded to consider the shape of their bodies in relation to their tastes and preferences since different dresses appear smarter on different body shape. Concerning make up, bride’s need a natural soft make up that will blend with their color and give them natural looks.

The leading dealers/suppliers of bridal dresses in all parts of Uganda include the following:
Unik bridals (bridal shops)
Located at Namaganda plaza P.O Box 33110, luwumu street Nakasero Kampala, Unik bridals are the leading suppliers of all types of wedding and kwanjura gowns in the country. They both sell and hire first class gowns at a negotiable price. Payments are done in cash, credit card or by mobile money they operate Monday to Friday working from 8:00am-6:00pm.
For more details, Contact us: +256 705818593

Sister’s bridal shop
These are located on park royal arcade top floor shops#18B/2b/3b on plot 83/85 Kampala road opposite Fido Dido. You can also find them in Namugongo first floor, shop #B11, kyaliwajala Road, Namugongo. Sister’s bridal shop sells wedding gowns, changing dresses, brides maids dresses alongside makeups at affordable prices.
For more details,
contact us:+256 705818593

Bridal paradise
These are located on rainbow arcade shop No.12, P.O.Box 37112, Uganda Kampala specializing in wedding business activities.
Contact us: +256 705818593

Today’s Bridal Boutique
Located on Agip house Kampala road P.O.Box 30510 Kampala, today’s bridal boutique offers you the best attire for your party. For more details,
Contact us: +256 256 705818593

David’s Bridal Wear
These deal in wedding wears for both men and women. They are located on plot 18A George street Nakasero Uganda
Contact us: +256 705818593

For decoration, hiring tables, chairs and other things related to the organization you can reach out to the following:

Tyler events and systems
Based in Nakulabye Makerere hill road, P.O.Box 154 srt Kampala, Tyler events and systems specialize in hiring tents, tables, and chairs, outside catering, audio and visual sound systems. For more information,
Contact us: +256 705818593

Design world by phiona
These are located on Mbogo road-kiira Kampala dealing in interior and external designs, decoration, art and design.
Contact us: +256 705818593

Glitter events & Consultancy
Located in Luzira at italaluminium complex, they deal in event decoration, first class lighting, corporate function, table clothes, centerpiece and chair covers.
Contact us: +256 705818593

FOR BOOKINGS AND DETAILED INFORMATION, CONTACT info@myuganda.co.ug

Tour operators

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All safaris to uganda are planned and arranged through various tour operators who offer safari packages and the nearby countries depending on the interest of clients. interestingly, a travelers can get the details of each tour operator and read reviews which past clients have written about specific companies on trip advisor. A trusted tour operator must be a member of uganda tour operators association and these among others include:

Gorilla Trek Africa

This is a specialty outdoor adventure companies based in Kigali Rwanda. We specialize in offering a wide range of trips focused on watching the mountain gorillas in the wild. With our dedicated team, we offer the best gorilla tours in Rwanda accompanied by experienced and knowledgeable local tour guides. For over the past 7 years, we have maintained a focus on customer service, ensuring we go the extra mile to create the best safari tours, In Uganda and rwanda.Read more
Location: Remera, Kigali, Rwanda
Contact: +250 784 294537
Mail: info@gorillatrekrwanda.com

Africa Adventure Safaris

Africa Adventure Safaris is a specialty Africa based tour operator offering the best deals on gorilla safaris in Uganda, Rwanda and the Democratic Republic of Congo.Read more

P.O. Box 22754,
Block 269, Plot 2792,
Lubowa Estates, off Entebbe Road,
Contacts
Tel:+256-392 834 606
Mob:+256-703-203-341
E-mail: info@rwandagorillassafari.com

Gorilla Safari Tour
Looking for a gorilla safari in Rwanda and Uganda. Gorilla Safari Tour offers personalized gorilla tours in Uganda and Rwanda that are tailored to fit each individual traveller’s needs. These tailor-made safari itineraries cater for family and group traveler needs. Our trips cater for all budgets, interest and season. Just contact us for free guidance on Rwanda and Uganda tours.Read moreTell: +256-705487517 (Uganda)
Contact Us
Tell: +1-760-807-1456 (USA)
Email: info@gorillasafaritour.com
Kampala, Uganda

Transport In Uganda

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Transport in Uganda

Traveling to, from and within uganda is very safe and quick. There are diverse means of transport with which you can reach out to all parts of the country. The country is bordered by Kenya in the East, South Sudan in the north, Tanzania in the south, Rwanda and Democratic Republic of Congo in the west. Despite the country being land locked, connecting to and from Uganda to the neighboring countries or even far more countries is quick made possible by various means of transport available.

Air transport
Flying to and from Uganda is very easy. Entebbe is the international airport of Uganda situated roughly 40 kilometers from Kampala the capital city. Flights such as Rwanda air, Kenya airways, Ethiopian airways, KLM, British airways, Egypt air, Tanzania air, KLM, Sabena, South African airways, and the emirates fly to and from Entebbe. This makes it simple for travelers from all over the world to reach Uganda and enjoy all it offers. Presently, Entebbe international airport is under expansion and renovation, which has improved its capacity to an international standard. More still, there are domestic flights from the airport connecting to various sites within Uganda, these include a flight from Entebbe to Kisoro and Kihihi air strips (Bwindi impenetrable forest national park), Mweya airstrip and Kasese airstrip (Queen Elizabeth national park), Pakuba airstrip and Chobe airstrip in Murchison falls national park and finally Apoka airstrip in Kidepo valley national park.

Road transport
This is the mostly used means of transport within Uganda. Public roads connecting to different destinations have been constructed and rehabilitated making transport to all parts of the country so easy. More still, road transport cross over borders to the nearby countries such as Rwanda, Kenya and Tanzania. Road transport involve the use of:

Public buses
These buses are meant to travel long distances such as a whole day. These mainly link to remote areas such as to national parks, game reserves and other areas situated far from the city. More still, these buses carry a big population of people approximately 70 and always drive at a terrible speed due to the long distances to be covered.

Taxis (Matatus)
These are meant to carry 14 passengers transferring from the city to the nearby villages. These Matatus always take people from one site to another and they always set off when full but drop and pick more people on the way. These Matatus carry a specific number of people in the city but normally exceed the carrying capacity when they reach in areas outside the city.

Special hire vehicles


These are hired from car hire companies or even individuals meant to take travelers to a specific destination. Once a person has hires a car, the driver is not allowed to add other people except that very person or a specific group of people. A vehicle can be hired alone or with a driver depending on what a traveler wants.

Boda-Bodas

These are mainly found in towns and cities riding travelers for short distances probably within the city. Once you board a boda boda, there are no stopovers until you reach the final destination making it’s a quick means of transport for people with limited time. However, boda bodas are expensive in comparison to the taxis.

Besides road and air transport,

water transport

is also used in Uganda. Here people cross over from point to another on water by the use of ferry, boats and canoes. This means of transport is mostly used by people surrounded by water bodies or by travelers interested in touring islands at the lake and other water bodies.
Railway transport is also used connecting travelers and goods to Kisumu in Kenya and Mombasa in Tanzania.

Walking by foot
This is also common in Uganda as people foot in city centers and villages. Most people are seen walking along main straights some of whom are carrying baggage. Serious walking is done in the morning and evening hours as people report to work and go back home. Footing is very free in all cities but travelers are always reminded to keep in their lane for pedestrians but reminded to be very careful while crossing.

In conclusion therefore, traveling to and within Uganda is very simple by different means of transport traveling to all parts of the country.

Uganda Cuisine

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Uganda Foods

While reflecting on what makes Uganda the pearl of Africa, cuisine is one of the things that make Uganda an exceptional country. Uganda foods comprise of traditional and local foods to international foods served in all hotels, restaurants and local homes. Each tribe has its staple food whereas all tribes share specific kinds of foods in that all people from all over the country enjoy the same kind of food. Uganda cuisine entails:

Luwombo

This is a traditional food in Buganda kingdom. Luwombo is encompassed of either stewed chicken, mushroom, beef, groundnuts, fish or any other sauce which is tied-up in a banana leaf and steamed over Matoke and any other any other staple in banana leaves or steamer. The food is mainly served on traditional parties such as kwanjura (introduction) and Kuhingira (give away) in Buganda culture. The food was originally prepared in 1887 by kabaka Mwanga’s personal chef and has been prepared since then up to present. It is a very honored and respected food in Buganda.

Posho/kawunga

It is usually made from maize but also other starches, regional names include kwon. Here the experts make posho from cornmeal, and grits. This is prepared in eastern, western and southwestern Uganda. In Eastern Uganda, cassava flour is mixed with which makes it softer and enjoyable. Posho is well known as ugali in Kenya and can be eaten with any all types of sauce.

Malewa

Made from bamboo shoot, malewa is the traditional food in Eastern Uganda especially for the Bagishu and Basoga. Malewa is boiled in water to remove dirt. From there, the joints of the shoot are cut off leaving the middle parts, which are cut, into smaller pieces. After that, rock salt is added and then peanut paste added for the sauce to acquire some taste. Malewa can be served with rice, posho, sweet potatoes, cassava and Matooke. It is mostly served in ceremonies all over Busoga and Bugishu regions.

Matooke


This is a staple food in the Ankole region. Matooke is collected green, peeled and then cooked and often mashed or pounded into a meal. It can be prepared for breakfast mixed with beef beans, peanut, which make it more tasty. The smashed Matooke can be served with all sauces, chicken beef, fish, groundnuts, beans and peas, which make the meal really delicious.

Sim-sim (sesame)


A staple for in northern Uganda where roasted sesame paste is mixed with a stew of beans, or greens and served as a side dish. Sim-sim is so delicious rich in calories a make up of 23% carbohydrates, 5%water, 50%fat, 12%dietry fiber and 18% of proteins.
Other foods involve sweet and Irish potatoes, cassava, millet all of which can be eaten with all kinds of sauce such as chicken, beef, G.nuts and beans among others.

Beverages

These involve both local and international served on different occasions. These include porridge made from sorghum, maize and millet which is left to cool ad then taken after, coffee, black tea and milk served as breakfast. Tea can either be spiced or served in English style.
Sodas and beers are also served in all bars and restaurants. These include Fanta, Coca-Cola, Mirinda, Pepsi and krest among others depending on which one a person prefers. Also, most if not all people also take clean boiled and treated water.

Fruits

Uganda is rich in fruits of diverse kinds which include oranges, mangoes, ovacados, apples, tomatoes, pineapples, pawpaw’s, jackfruit, ginger, bananas, watermelons, passion fruits, lemons and citrus fruits among others. These fruits are served as dissert along side food or in free time while relaxing and chilling.

Snacks

Alongside the many foods and drinks, most appealing snacks are served all over Uganda. These are eaten along journeys, and in free times including roasted groundnuts, chapats, samosas, popcorns, and fried simsimu, among others.
Concerning vegetables, Uganda serves delicious vegetable types such as cabbages, dodo, Nakati and spinach. These are served alongside the main dish.
Conclusively therefore, Uganda serves the very nutritious food all over the world. These range from local and traditional meeting the expectations of local and international people.

Guide to Gorilla Trekking in Rwanda

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An encounter with mountain gorillas in the wilderness is a countless and extra ordinary occurrence in a traveler’s lifetime. Done in the Volcanoes national park Rwanda, mountain gorilla tourism has presently become a high point for Rwanda’s tourism. The national park is positioned in the Virunga conservation area northwestern Rwanda just two hours drive from the international airport of Kigali. Though the country was hit by the 1994 genocide leading to the death and migration of many mountain gorillas, this putting the tourism sector down. The country has now stabilized and has become the leading tourism destination in East Africa and Africa as a whole.

Gorilla families

With 10 habituated mountain gorilla families inhabiting the national park, Volcanoes national park is a home to the highest population of the mountain gorillas in the virunga conservation area. The population is high compared to the neighboring virungas national park in the Democratic republic of Congo with six habituated gorilla families and Mgahinga gorilla national park in in Uganda with one habituated family. The habituated gorilla families in the volcanoes national park include Susa family (Susa A), Titus family, Amahoro family, Umubano family, Sabyinyo family, Karisimbi family (Susa B), Kwitonda family, Agashya family, Bwenge family and Ugenda family. Each family is visited by a maximum of eight people who interact with the mountain gorillas for an hour. During the interaction, travelers are allowed to take photographs though with non-flashlight cameras as whole how different family members carry out different roles in the entire family. Each family is led by the dominant silver back who plans for the entire family on when to move and where to sleep every night. The adult females nurse and care for the babies as the juveniles entertain the family playing and jumping over.

Gorilla permits

This is a must have for every mountain gorilla trekker. The permit in Rwanda is accessed from the Rwanda development board (RDB) responsible for tourism in the country or through any trusted tour and travel company arranging packages to Rwanda. A Rwanda gorilla permit costs 750usd and requires advance booking and payment of the deposit before the trekking date. The permit allows a traveler to pend an hour with the gorilla family after which they descend back to the starting point.

Trekking time

Though travelers spend an hour with the mountain gorillas,there is a posibility of spending more time in the jungle in search for the allocated gorilla family. The trekking time range from 30 minutes to six hour depending on the movements and location of the gorilla family. This means that there is no specific time for travelers to spend in the forest but varies.

Porters and walking sticks

Though not compulsory, porters and walking sticks are very helpful. Porters help in carrying baggage for the travelers and weak trekkers up hills. Walking sticks provide support to the trekkers especially during hiking up and down on the slippery grounds. Importantly still, hiring porters and walking sticks help in supporting local livelihood indirectly, which in turn promotes tourism in the country.

Dos and don’ts

Mountain gorillas are the close relatives to human beings sharing approximately 98% of human genes. This makes them so susceptible to human wildlife diseases such as cough and flue among others. Travelers are required to keep a distance of seven meters to avoid close contacts with the mountain gorillas. Also, travelers with such illnesses are not allowed to trek and also reminded to turn back their faces while coughing and sneezing.

The best time to trek

Though mountain gorillas can be trekked at any time of the year, the dry season from the months of May to September is the best. The grounds become slippery in the wet season making it difficult to hike up and down in the dense forest. However, the wet season is the best for low budget travelers since the permits are sold at 550usd quite cheaper in the low season. Adventure travelers like the rainy season, which provide them with a phenomenal experience.

In conclusion therefore, a gorilla safari is one of the best wildlife encounter in the whole world. Rwanda has been ranked to offer unique tourism package part of which is gorilla trekking. It is indeed a great experience that every traveler lives to remember.

Bahai Temple

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the only bahai temple in Africa

The Bahia temple

Baha’i House of Worship Quiet and serenity reflects the spiritual truths of the Baha’i Faith: The oneness of God, the oneness of humanity and the oneness of religion. Like all Baha’i Houses of Worship, the temple in Uganda is circular in shape, has nine sides and is surrounded by exquisite gardens
The building and the gardens form a single, sacred space where all people are invited to pray to God and meditate in an atmosphere of beauty and light. The Baha’i Faith recognizes the value of beauty. The word of God reveled in every age is both beautiful and practical-creating a vision of the renewal of civilization.
Louis Bourgeois, architect of the temple, conceived of ornamental tracery as embodying and celebrating light-the light of a new revelation from God reveled through Baha’u’llah. Neither of the East nor of the West, the temple design transcends any specific culture, forming a unique structure where the worlds inhabitants can come and be united in prayer.

FAQS on Gorilla Trekking in Africa

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  1. How can you differentiate a mountain gorilla to other gorillas?

On the look, the mountain gorillas are more grey than brown, are covered with longer hair and their faces are more thickly covered in hair. Silverbacks are the mature dominant males for a family that includes a group of females with or without infants and juveniles.
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Gorillas are interesting creatures to watch in the wild and are grouped in two classes that is; Eastern and Western gorillas. Mountain gorillas comprise of Eastern gorilla species whereas lowland species comprise of Eastern lowland gorilla and Western lowland gorilla.

Mountain gorilla silverbacks weigh over 220 kilograms and measures 190 centimeters high with large bodies that cannot allow any loss of warmth from the skin. They also keep moving throughout daylight as they feed on vegetarian diet.

Western lowland gorillas are less important and lighter compared to others. Males weigh around 180kgs and 170cms tall whereas the females are much smaller. They are herbivorous but also reptiles and insects that pass them and can be considered as omnivorous animals.
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Lowland gorillas on the other hand were the first gorillas and now live close to the swamp lands and woodlands of western Africa. Mountain gorillas are openly found around both thick and thin forests and in lowland swamps.

  1. How many Gorillas remaining in the world now?

The last recorded population of gorillas in 2013 showed that there were only 400 gorillas in Virunga region and only 480 gorillas in Bwindi which makes a total of 880 gorillas. Today, the population may be more than 880 Mountain gorillas including the habituated groups open gorilla safaris in the different countries where .

  1. Where do the gorillas live?

Gorillas live in the Virunga region that covers Uganda, Rwanda and D R Congo in Africa. A greater part of the gorillas is seen in the volcanoes of Visoke, Karisimbi, Mikeno, Muhabura, Mgahinga and Sabinyo. Mountain gorillas stay in steep environment less than 13,000 feet high. Gorillas spend maximum of their time in the woodlands and bamboo plantations.

  1. Which gorillas do you see in zoos?

Most of gorillas in zoos are lowland gorillas. Attempts were made in 1960s and 70s so as to capture live mountain gorillas but none survived as many adult gorillas were killed while trying to obtain live babies. Lowland gorillas have been kept and even bred successfully in captivity though they end up affected by stress and disease.

  1. At what time and where is it possible to track Mountain Gorillas?

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Most mountain gorillas are found in Bwindi Impenetrable Forest National Park Uganda, Volcanoes National Park in Rwanda and in Virunga National Park in Democratic Republic of Congo. Less gorilla trekking activities are done in the DR Congo because to political instability issues. Most tourists trek gorillas in Uganda and in Rwanda. Usually annual weather conditions support gorilla trekking throughout the year though some days are cooler than other days. Trekkers are constantly advised to come along with Tracking gears like jackets and hiking shoes to shun irregular weather situations.

  1. How can I visit the gorillas?

There are several online based tour operators that organize gorilla safaris to Uganda, Rwanda and DRC. Usually few numbers of people book gorilla permits in advance in order to visit gorillas. Gorilla trekking is physically exhausting and requires one to be bodily fit and impartially ready for walking on steep forested trails.

  1. How is it safe to visit Gorillas?

The gorillas are calm and gentle creatures and rarely react to the visitors aside silverbacks behaving in an intimidating manner. Tourists are always advised to follow strict rules from the park rangers and guides in order to minimize the risk of human disease transmission to gorillas and also avoid causing stress to the animals.

  1. What are the main threats to mountain gorillas?

Previously poaching was a serious issue and still is a threat to mountain gorillas aside deforestation and disease spread from the neighboring communities. Gorillas have a low reproduction rate since females obtain their sexual maturity at 10 years and above. That means they produce once after four years. On the other hand, the male gorillas become sexually active at 15 years. There is also high infant mortality rate at 40%.

  1. How close can one be to a Mountain Gorilla?

Strictly one is authorized to observe a distance of 7 meters from the mountain gorillas despite the fact that gorillas continually move closer to the visitors. You are advised to switch off the flash light when snapping them. Visitors are also not permitted to touch the gorillas.

  1. At what age must you be to track Mountain Gorillas?

One must be 15 years of age and above to be allowed to trek mountain gorillas. This applies both in Uganda or Rwanda. Usually when booking for a permit, one provides the date of birth and year to confirm their legibility to track gorillas.

  1. When do the male mountain gorillas develop silver hair on their backs?

A male mountain gorilla is acknowledged as a silverback when it has reached maturity. Adult male gorillas later build up a silver-colored hair on their backs and can easily be with their unique color and size.

Uganda’s Attractions

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Tree-climbing lions

Gorilla Trekking

Uganda is well known all over the word as the country with most Mountain Gorillas. In fact Uganda is the best place for Gorilla trekking in Africa and in the entire the world since it has the largest number of gorilla families inBwindi Impenetrable Forest National Park. The park is famous worldwide for gorilla trekking. There are other National parks each famous for different game species such as Kibaale National Park , Lake Mburo National Park, Kidepo Valley National Park and Queen Elizabeth National Park to mention but a few.

Kampala City

This is the capital city of Uganda and the commercial heart of Uganda. Here one experiences the true life of Uganda as people live their daily lives. Ranging from using the numerous boda bodas to beat the traffic jam to visiting exciting places and markets within the city. Below are some of the attractions that are located within the heart of Kampala.

The Bahia temple

Baha’i House of Worship Quiet and serenity reflects the spiritual truths of the Baha’i Faith: The oneness of God, the oneness of humanity and the oneness of religion. Like all Baha’i Houses of Worship, the temple in Uganda is circular in shape, has nine sides and is surrounded by exquisite gardens The building and the gardens form a single, sacred space where all people are invited to pray to God and meditate in an atmosphere of beauty and light. The Baha’i Faith recognizes the value of beauty. The word of God reveled in every age is both beautiful and practical-creating a vision of the renewal of civilization. Louis Bourgeois, architect of the temple, conceived of ornamental tracery as embodying and celebrating light-the light of a new revelation from God reveled through Baha’u’llah. Neither of the East nor of the West, the temple design transcends any specific culture, forming a unique structure where the worlds inhabitants can come and be united in prayer.

The Kasubi Tombs

The Kasubi Tombs were burned down in 2010 and the process of rebuilding them is in progress. The actual graves were not burnt down but a lot of regalia was burnt . Below is an image of the tombs before they were burned down. The main building shown on the right was rebuilt in 1882 by Kabaka Mutesa I.(It was burned down in 2010). The first palace originally built by Mutesa I’s father, Kabaka Suuna II in 1820 does not exist anymore. The Buganda Kingdom is in the process of rebuilding the Tombs.

The Uganda National Mosque

New York has the Statue of Liberty, Paris has the Eifel Tower, London has the London Eye, India has the Taj Mahal and Kampala has the Gaddafi National Mosque. Situated on the top of Old Kampala Hill, Gaddafi Mosque is built entirely of reinforced concrete and spans twelve acres.

Constructing of the mosque started in 1972 after the formation of the Uganda Muslim Supreme Council by the Government of Uganda. It was then called the Old Kampala National Mosque. Construction came to a standstill in 1976 and it wasn’t until 2001 when the Mufti of Uganda Sheikh Shaban Ramadhan Mubaje, approached the then President of the state of Libya the late Colonel Muammar Gaddafi, asking him for assistance to complete the construction of the Mosque which Gaddafi did. (A mufti is the head of the Muslim community. According to the Islamic dictionary, he is described as a person who presents laws of the scholars to people who ask for them. The word Mufti is derived from the word “fatwa” or opinion and it means ‘one who gives fatwas/opinions’.)

The Mosque can accommodate 35,000 worshippers and the number doubles during the holy month of Ramadhan and on special Islamic days. On holiday like Eid it accommodates about 200,000 people.

The Uganda Martyrs Shrine

This Uganda Martyrs Minor Basilica/Shrine is a Catholic church dedicated to the Martyrs of Uganda who shed their blood because of the Christian faith. The Shrine is well known for its beautiful and unique interior and exterior, but it is specially notable for its shape and architectural plan: the 22 copper pillars-over 100 feet long that support the shrine built in form of an African hut and its wooden doors that depict the history of the Martyrs. The Shrine has a capacity 1000 seats arranged in a circular form. The construction of the Uganda Martyrs’ Shrine began in 1967. It was completed and formally opened by the special Papal envoy, His Eminence Sergio Cardinal Pignedoli on 3rd June 1975.

The Uganda Museum

This museum portrays pre- colonial African History and of the historical items displayed includes the Nakayima tree, Ntusi, Bigo bya Mugyenyi, as well as collection of traditional musical instruments, which one is free to play plus other aspects of Ugandan history which are a good reminder of the country’s colourful past.

The Uganda Society’s library is also housed in one rooms of the Uganda National Museum and the collection is comprised of approximately 3,000 volumes, maps, periodicals and photographs, all portraying African history, culture, sociology, travel and science. In addition to the already existing library, it also houses the books of East African wild life Society. Note that the books are currently available for reference only.

White Water Rafting

Uganda is the source of the longest river in the world – river Nile. This river has been a mystery from the time it was discovered by the first explorers – Grant and Speke way back in the 18th century. Adrift Uganda has been carrying out safe water rafting adventure trips for the last 28 years. It is worth the experience.

Lake Victoria

With the all the hustle and dust in the city, lake Victoria, which is the largest fresh water body in Africa offers Ugandans and all visitors to Uganda a place to unwind and relax. The beaches are developed with good service and have enough sand for games, chilling and large enough to offer quiet time for meditation and soul searching.

Enjoy. Let us know what you loved most in Uganda.

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