About Uganda

Uganda

LOCATION

Populary known as the pearl of Africa, Uganda is a landlocked country located in East Africa. Bordered by Kenya in the east, Tanzania in the south, and Rwanda in the southwest and Democratic republic of Congo to the West and Sudan in the north.

WEATHER

Uganda mainly has a tropical climate with sunshine all year round. Uganda’s temperatures are moderate through out the year with two dry seasons December to February, June to August.

CURRENCY

The Uganda shillings are the national currency. However foreign currencies especially the US dollar are widely accepted. Please note that the Uganda shillings is the major currency used for purchasing local goods and services

PEOPLE AND CULTURE

Uganda has the youngest population in the world with a medium age of 15 years. The languages mainly used in Uganda are English and a second language and popular local languages like Luganda and Swahili. However Luganda is widely spoken by all classes of people and groups. Uganda has very strong cultural heritage and very hospitable people with Some regions having different kingdoms like Buganda, Busoga ,Bunyoro and Tooro

TOP TOURIST ATTRACTIONS IN UGANDA

  • Bwindi impenetrable national park
  • Queen Elizabeth national park
  • Lake Mburo national park
  • Rwenzori mountains national park
  • Semuliki national park
  • Kidepo valley national park
  • Mgahinga gorilla national park
  • Mountain Elgon national park
  • Murchison falls national park
  • Kibale National park
  • Lake Bunyonyi
  • Diverse culture of Ugandans
  • Source of the Nile
  • Weather

BEST TIME TO VISIT UGANDA

All year round

ACCESSING UGANDA FROM ABROAD

All international flights land at Entebbe international airport.

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