Explore the revamped centre of Uganda's hilly capital Kampala or go
gorilla tracking in Bwindi. Then get your binoculars at the ready to spot
dazzling birds or a tree-climbing lion. If you're into adventure sports, go
white-water rafting down the River Nile.
Background
Your first impression of fertile, tropical Uganda will be its famous red earth, lush
green hills and the dominating Lake Victoria. Put one foot on either side of
the Equator on the Kampala-Masaka highway, or kayak down the mighty
River Nile near Jinja. See primates in the national parks of
western Uganda, or remote mountainous tribal areas in the east.
Uganda enjoyed a smartening-up of its capital Kampala after an international
conference in 2007. But you'll find that little else has changed, from the
laid-back friendly locals to the nationwide staple dish of mashed matoke
plantain with tilapia fish.
Urban
See the new five-star hotels in modernised capital Kampala. But don't
forget the older attractions like Kampala's mosques and the bustling
Indian Quarter. In neighbouring Entebbe on Lake Victoria, stroll
the peaceful forested Entebbe Botanical Gardens, famed for their birdlife and
monkeys. Enjoy the charming colonial houses of quiet Jinja at the source of
the River Nile and call into the Nile Breweries where Uganda's
favourite beers are made.
Rural
If you've never seen a tree-climbing lion before, head to the south-eastern
Ishasha Plains during rainy season. Watch the lions shading from the sun
or hear the hooting of chimpanzees in Kibale. Try hair-raising white-water
rafting down the River Nile, from Bujagali Falls to Itanda.
Then island-hop around the Ssese Islands on Lake Victoria to discover
remote lush forests. You can go camping and trekking around the steep crater lakes
of Kasenda.
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