Uganda

Types of trips: Nature, Geography, Adventure, Culture

Best known for: Lake Victoria & Source of the Nile, Mountain Gorillas

Why Go?: With vibrant towns, tall mountains to explore, rare mountain gorillas to try and spot and the largest lake in Africa, Uganda packs a punch for its relatively small size! This will be a great all round destination for groups of all shapes and sizes. 

Fact File

Population: 38,000,000

Capital: Kampala

Language(s): English, Swahili

Ties to the UK?: Good relationship, increasingly popular travel destination

Landscape: Mostly flat with some mountainous areas around the borders. 

Climate/Seasons: Generally a great climate & temperature all year round, with peak temperatures in December - February and most of the rain falling in the southern regions. 

When to Go: The driest period is around November - February, so this would be the best time to go and avoid most of the rainfall! However, you will have decent weather at pretty much any time of year. 

Reasons to Visit: Local nature & geography

How to Get There: Flying is the best option to get to Uganda from the UK - you should be able to fly there direct from London. 

Places to Go: Uganda Museum, Jinja, Ngamba Island

Famous People: Yoweri Museveni, Chameleone, David Obua, Ibrahim Sekagya

Natural Wonders/Wildlife: Ngamba Island Chimpanzee Sanctuary, Murchison Falls National Park, Ziwa Rhino Sanctuary Reserve

History: Controlled by the British from the late 1800s until gaining independence in 1962.

Architecture: Kasubi Tombs, Rubaga Cathedral

Culture: Very diverse culture due to the large number of ethnic groups and communities

Sport: Football, Cricket, Rugby, Hockey

Events: Bayimba International Festival of Music and Arts, Festival on the Nile, This is Uganda, Nile Gold Jazz Safari

Watch Out For: You will need a visa to travel into Uganda from the UK - you can either get this beforehand or on arrival, but make sure to research what will be needed!

Medical Issues: Some vaccines and boosters may be advised for you - check here for a general overview and always consult with a doctor.