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25 reasons to Love Uganda

abeam — Wed, 18 Apr 2012 11:04:49 +0000

NEWS BREAK,

Uganda as a beautiful country can be support as to why should not miss visiting it, please find here below reason why:

1. Track the Mountain Gorillas

this endangered species-less than 700 survive in Bwindi National Park and the Virunga Mountains- is the serene as they come.With 95% of their genes bearing semblance to those of humans, they are genetically one of the closest primates to Human beings. the pursuit of this gentle giants is sure to thrill.

2. Game Parks Galore;

With the kind of game parks available in Uganda, every village could be a national park. – Want to savoir the unique impala, head to Lake Mburo National Park. Lake Mburo National is the only National park to contain an entire lake, and is the park closest to Kampala.

- If it is the giant forest hog or Uganda Kob you are into, then the Queen Elizabeth National Park is your place.

- Mgahinga Gorilla National Park

Mgahinga is one of the two places Uganda for gorilla viewing, but the gorillas in this park move between the Democratic Republic of Congo and Uganda and are as such not always viewable. Never the less the gorilla permits are cheaper here than Bwindi, the other Park with a collection of gorillas.

- Kibale Forest National Park

With over 13 species of primates, Kibale is a must visit.The park also boosts the large community of wild Chimpanzees.

- Kidepo National Park has the answers to all the question, that bird enthusiast might pose, as it wonderfully makes up for the challenges it poses in accessibility with its variety of wildlife, especially bird life.

- Murchison Falls National Park. Very impressive, this park Murchison falls National park is covered by mostly untamed savannah. It constitute a point at which the Nile burst out into a white water rage, all the way to the bank where the buffaloes, crocodiles, hippos and waterbucks take it easy for close up viewing.

3. Eco-Tourism sites:

You are thinking of visiting the wild, but have very limited time to travel upcountry, wher most of the wild reserves and National parks are found. Don’t call anything off yet, the National Forest Authority recently declared 11 forest reserves as Eco-tourist site sand including Mbaira forest reserve and all this are within 55 Kmor less of the capital city.

- Mount Elgon National Park, the 4th highest mountain in Africa is one of for the adventurous climber.Mt Elgon is an extinct volcano with magnificent waterfalls, caves, gorges and hot springs.

4- Visit the source of the Nile, fancy checking out the point where the worlds longest river starts? prepare for a journey to Jinja an hour from Kampala city Center and you are there!

5- Variety on the Victoria – The world’s tropical lake offers more than just beautiful Islands. For one its good enough a sight to take in for water shy, but the temptation to try and catch some Nile perch could turn out too great to turn down, as could that sail on its serene waters.

6- Catch some fish, with a third of the country covered by water, Uganda offers a wonderful opportunity for those keen on sports fishing. What are you waiting for?

7- Nyero Rock Paintings, The impressive rock paintings in Kumi near the village of Nyero provide indisputable evidence of artistic ability in this locale from ages past. The rock face is decorated with ornate designs, canoes and zebras.

8-Ssese Islands, used and often abused, we’ll ask that you excuse the cliche “perfect get away”,because in truth, there is no better way to describe these islands on lake Victoria.

9- Go bungee Jumping, life on the wild side and without breaking any laws. You can only do this if you try out this enthralling adventure at the bujagali, but be sure it will send a chill down your spine.

10. Holiday weather all year around, Bad weather is a quality unknown in this parts; it feels like summer every day in Uganda. Never too hot, never too cold, balance is just right. And you will love it.

11. Boda-boda, part of the kick in taking a boda boda ride about town derives from the uncertainty the ride carries. This motor cycle taxi will get you any where, any time in no time. A good way to beat the traffic jam, and get to your rendezvous on time and hopefully, in one piece…

12. Lodge Inside the Mabira, A lodge right inside a forest” how cool can that be” how about having a wild for your neighbor hood, at the Rainforest Lodge inside the forest.

13. Lake Bunyonyi, Africa’s deepest lake as well as its environs, offer a scintillating spectacle no words will be sufficiently describe. A good place to go camping, you could also relax courtesy of a canoe ride on the lake.

14. Kasubi tombs, for those logging for historical enrichment, this logging will quickly be quenched at Kasubi hill. Location of the Kasubi tombs where all the Kings (or Kabakas) of Buganda Kingdom are buried. Four kings namely: Mutesa 1, Daudi Chwa, and Mutesa 11 are buried here. There are huge traditional reed and bark-cloth buildings.

15. Embark on a pilgrimage : Join pilgrims on the 3rd of every year as they make their way to the Matryr’s Shrine in Namugongo to commemorate the 20 victims of the Kabaka Mwanga’s wrath – burnt alive by Kabaka for hanging onto their faith.

16. Climb the Mountains of the moon : The mountain Rwenzori boasts vegetation that varies from tropical rainforest although as you ascend further up, you probably won’t miss the six meter heather of moss and its snow peak.

17. Be a part of Kwanjula : It doesn’t matter whose side you are on- prospective groom or bride; the mock battles,teasing and great food that come with a traditional introduction ceremony are an experience worthy of pursuit.

18. Beautiful People : Uganda is not a wild park whose only attraction is the lions and chimpanzee, giraffes, zebras and ostriches- which we do have and adore terribly- it is a country whose people make it what you see and feel when you are in it. A country filled with so much color and egency and love,its contagious.

19. Sezibwa falls : At Sezibwa falls, covered in the thick green shrubbery, nature is courteously at harmony with the singing birds, croaking frogs ans veering trees. There is also the spectacular view of the violent waters falls.

20. Every time is party time : Uganda is one of the countries with the world’s youngest population. And you wonder why there is so much energy buzzing in the small towns,villages and the heart of the city? Ugandans need only the flimsiest of the excuses to party.

21. Bird Paradise : Uganda us host to such a wide variety of birds; there are no less than 1000 bird species available for your optical nourishment.

22. Rich tradition : Every tribe, every region in Uganda has its folktale, is individual bedtime story to tell children over the many generations- past, current and future. But there are aspects now commonly shared across tribes, and once of those – the gomesi, a lady’s outfit with shoulders that stand in vertical pleats and a sash firmly wrapped around the waist, sure to add grace to the wearer, any wearer.

23. Ngamba Islands : Chimpanzee Sanctuary : The Ngamba Islands on Lake Victoria, less than an hour by boat from Entebbe, offers the opportunity to deligent in a community of orphaned chimpanzees; allowed a new least of after being rescued from poachers, as is the case for most of these apes.

24. Stunning Sipi : The thunderous descent of the water at the Sipi falls is a sight to behold, you will be gasping for breath by the time the Sipi is through with you.

25. Luwombo : This delightful dish is good enough reason on its own for on its own for on to keep coming back to Uganda. Usually made for special occasions like kwanjula or reserved for a special guest,the luwombo is chicken or beef boiled in wrapped banana leaves sans oils or additives A must- try, this once.

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Uganda Tour Packages are Cost-Effective yet Affordable

abeam — Tue, 17 Jan 2012 08:04:38 +0000

Discover Uganda with tour packages from Abeam Uganda Safaris and experience the thrill and enthrallment at the most visited wildlife sanctuaries and mountains of the country.

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Tour packages by Abeam Uganda Safari are not only designed keeping basic customer requirements in mind, but also affordability factors. At Uganda Safaris one can avail pre-vacation packages as per personal traveling needs. We run our daily operations with a group of professionals skilled who understanding all travel interests of the people. We help tourists in choosing a desired vacation package so that they don’t land up in any kind of confusions.

At http://www.ugandasafarisafrica.com, tourists are offered gorilla safaris, bird safaris, guided walks, mountain climbing and trekking, religious and cultural tour packages etc amongst others. Planning trips to wildlife sanctuaries like Kibale National Park, Queen Elizabeth National Park and Lake Mburo National Parks can be done through this tour operator. Apart from all this, people can also register themselves for a week’s Gorilla Express tour. The Itinerary of this particular tour package proceeds airport to hotel transfers by a professional travel guide along with a city tour that would make you explore places like Uganda Museum, Kasubi Tombs and the Bahai temple etc. Prices of this tour package may vary depending upon personal requirements.

Other services offered by us for tourists include Holiday Tours, Flying Safaris, Gorilla Safaris, Luxury Safaris, Short Tours and Birding Safaris etc. All of these packages are designed with a view to make a person have a feel of Uganda in a way that he keeps visiting the country for more adventure. Those who do not wish to stay in expensive hotel accommodations, Abeam Safaris Uganda can also make arrangements for such tourists in budget hotels.

So, avail a Safari or any of our tour packages from http://www.ugandasafarisafrica.com at affordable and competent rates and bring home memorable moments to share
amongst closed ones.

Abeam Uganda Safaris is a locally owned Uganda Safari company that is based in Kampala, Uganda. Our company offers services to tourists coming from across the globe at affordable rates. Apart from designing travel packages, the company is also into event management services that can be availed to organize an event in cities as well as in jungles.

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Sipii Falls on Moutain Elgon

abeam — Sat, 26 Feb 2011 15:19:22 +0000

The magnificent Sipi Falls, is the most beautiful and romantic waterfall in the whole of Uganda. Sipi is an ideal place to relax in the warm mountain sun and to go for rambles in the shambas – homestead gardens- of the local Sebei people. The camp is built around a croft-like house originally built as a governor’s retreat, on a cliff directly overlooking the mesmerizing Sipi Falls and the Karamojong plains. Sipi is about 4-5 hours drive from Kampala, passing the Source of the Nile at Jinja. It is convenient for visiting Kenya and the renowned Kidepo Valley National Park in northern Uganda

Uganda has obtained an increase of tourism

abeam — Thu, 24 Feb 2011 15:44:03 +0000

Uganda has obtained an increase of tourism by 15% in 2010 then to 2011 emerging the fast growing sector in the country contributing about 24% of the total Foreign exchange (forex) earnings.

There were 842, 000 arrivals in 2009, rising to over 900, 000 in 2010 which increased forex earnings from $165.3m in 2001 to over $600m and at least $700m by the close of 2011, according to the Uganda Tourism Board (UTB).

In Africa, Kenya’s 249, 786 was the continent’s biggest number, followed by Rwanda (181, 339) whilst Somalia’s 5, 096 was the least.

Uganda has 6.8% of the world butterfly species, 7.8% of the world mammals, 53.9% of the mountain gorilla population, the source of the largest river in Africa- River Nile- with the most thrilling rafting opportunity on earth,” he says.

All this have bee the most attractions that have made this rise in the tourism increase

Kampala Mayarol Elections cancelled

abeam — Wed, 23 Feb 2011 12:55:01 +0000

The electoral commission has con celled the Mayoral Elections of Kampala city after the there was massive stuffing of ballots for some boxes, the places include Bat Valley, the National Library, the National Theater and in Rubaga where the polling Agents connived with some people to tick some ballots.

Its therefore not known when it will be conducted again and also the people who have done the stuffing of the ballot boxes is also being investigated.

The the are current news from the political scene of Kampala

Ugandans decide on Elections

abeam — Mon, 21 Feb 2011 10:30:13 +0000

Uganda held its 6 Presidential and parliamentary Elections that was held on the 18th of February 2011, the first of its kind was held in 1961 with Mutesa 1 taking the presidency of which Dr Apolo Milton Obote was prime Minister. The second one was in 1980 which is believd in the history of Uganda as mired by a lot of elections multi practices that let to some people start gorilla bush war with the Government. The other were held in 1996, 2001, 2006 and here the recent was held on 18th, of February 2011,

According to the election observers that numbered to about 77 in all over Africa and Europe, said thie was the the best Elections for Uganda as it was free and fair, and just a few incidences of Violence were report however it remained peaceful.

Many of the ministers have lost there places during this elections and therefore say that the New gorvement will have new face for ministerial posts.

The Incumbent has won this elections by 68.4% above the mark of 2006 of 59%. this means that President Yoweri Museveni is going to have a fourth term for 5 years which will end in 2016.

As expected, many people had left this country in fear of violence, but nothing happened apart from a few place and this is good sign of to the world that have kept an eye sight to this country for a long time to see changes that occur. the peaceful elections means more investors will get confidence to come to invest in Uganda, increase tourism, hotel bookings will increase in Uganda especially in Entebbe, Kampala and Jinja In the Touristic sites, there will be more booking for especially Gorilla tracking, and wildlife sightseeing.

Where as there will be opportunity and challenges for the new government, the Elections where much peaceful than the previous and more people went to make there choice.

Rafting adventure Uganda

abeam — Wed, 05 Jan 2011 12:47:04 +0000

River Nile is the longest in the world, its journey starts all the way from Jinja where it has its source to a journey of over 6600 km to join the Mediterranean Sea. Along its movement it encounters with big rocks that create big water rapids to form some falls that thundering between heavily forested islands. In 1996 one of the companies discovered that adventure white water rafting can be introduced on this white waters and Adrift rafting company, with tasting schedule here and till now this company is still providing the best safety adventure free activities of rafting on the Nile. Though it is being threatened by the building contraction of Hydro electricity in Bujagali. Other companies operate alongside Adrift on the Nile. Trips are either taken from Kampala by road or a stay near the hotels along the Nile.

Other activities to combine with is a visit to Sezibwa falls said to have its magical waters for healing, Mabira forest and you can also combine this will long traveling to catch up with wildlife, which includes primates, reptiles, hippos, and a variety of birds. The water levels at the source of the White Nile are subject to little seasonal variation, so rafting is excellent at any time of year. The constant volume of water guarantees one of the most exciting one-day rafting trips in the world. The legendary rapids ‘Total Gunga’, ‘Overtime’ and ‘Itanda’ will live long in the memory.

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nature walks uganda safaris and tours

abeam — Wed, 05 Jan 2011 12:27:30 +0000

Nature walks – Uganda safaris and Tours

Uganda is endowed with beautiful places for forest/Nature walk trails have been developed for this walks. Along the trails a number of beautiful species of both fauna and flora can be seen in its own natural wildness animals juggling in the trees of the forest is and experience to see at spot view. Encounter with wildlife, birds and flora.
In most of the visited National Parks and Wildlife Reserves, there are cleared trails for nature walks and if you are interested in a true African walk, Uganda is the right place for this. Night Walks are catered for especially in open savannah, Forest Walks, Hiking, Primate Walks, or spring/ Falls walk.

Other walks are common in Kibale forest National park to Bigodi Swamps of the community, Lake Bunyonyi in the Islands, The pygmies trails commonly know as the Batwa in Bwindi forests and Semuliki National Parks, Maramagabo Forest and Kyambura gauge, Katwe salt lake also some trails for hot springs, top of the falls, and Budongo in Murchison falls are some of the places of interest for the tourist to visit and taste the walk. Once you have enough time and energy in Uganda, after sitting in the car for so many hours you can stretch, by following this trails especially when you combine with Gorilla and chimpanzee trekking , bird watching are so impressive and good health for the body. What ever you choose to do, do not forget to try out some Nature walks safaris in Uganda

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Uganda Cultural Tours

abeam — Wed, 05 Jan 2011 11:56:08 +0000

Uganda Cultural Tours – Uganda Tours to Major Cultural Sites, Historical Sites, Religious Sites and Royal Heritage Sites.

Uganda has one of the unique cultural tourism culture in Africa , involve of 30 plus languages. Cultural tourism development gives the local people to benefit from income generated from tourism. Uganda has been at the forefront of promoting cultural harmony, peace and international understanding get to know and learn the Uganda peoples; their traditions, customs and ways of life of each ethnic group. These customs are kept alive by many colorful ceremonies marking specific historical events or celebrating the seasons of the year. Spontaneous dancing and music are a typical way of life in Uganda. The presence of the Karamojong, traditional pastralists whose lifestyle and culture is reminiscent of the renown Masaai, and in the Northwest by a patchwork of agricultural people whose Nilotic language and cultures are rooted in what is now Sudan. The Rwenzori foothills are home of the Bakonjo, who hunting shrines are dedicated to a one – legged, one-armed, one eyed pipe-smoking spirit. While the Bagisu of Mout Elgon region are known for the colorful Imbalu ceremony, an individual initiation to manhood that peaks in activity in and around august of every even numbered year.

Kampala tourist sites
• Kasubi Tombs – this one of the oldest sites that has been in existence for more than 100 years, its highly rated and listed by UNESCO as a world heritage site. This is the burial site for the kingdoms Kings of Buganda, Mutesa 1, Mwanga II, Daudi Chwa II and Edward Mutesa II are buried here… The grass thatched site , is made from local materials gathered by the communities of the kingdom, however in the mother of May 2010, it was burnt down by unknown pewrson so the rebuilding is already taking place with the \help of UNESCO. The materials shall be modern that are resistance to fires, though the various original artifacts of Buganda Kingdom will not return as it used to be before it was burnt.

• Naggalabi – Buddo coronation site is where the Kabakas (kings) of Buganda have been crowned for the last 700 years. All the Buganda accession ceremonies take place on this Buddo Hill because it was there that Kintu, the first Kabaka of Buganda, killed his brother Bemba and declared himself King in the 13th Century. This most important site in Ganda culture, and lies at the heart of the Buganda Kingdom. The coronation of Ssabasajja Kabaka Ronald Kimera Mutebi II that was attended by thousands of people took place at Naggalabi on 31st July 1993. The site has a very good panoramic view of the surrounding areas.

.Kabakas Lake this is the Buganda King’s lake found near Mengo just behind the Kings palace at Lubiri. It was dug-out during the reign of ‘Kabaka’ Mwanga in the 1880s. The purpose of digging out this lake was to link it to Lake Victoria through a channel as an escape corridor, the lake now is used for social sporting activities for the kingdom and that people come together to compete on local boats, it was also a centre where the king leaves his palace for a walk with one of his wife in the evening after his duties..

• Kings Palace (Bulange Mengo) Bulange is the official residence of the King of Buganda, largest residential palace on Kabakanjagala Road, with a straight road running parliamentary building. Several giant tortoises live here, this official residence shall be soon hosting acouple of tourism activities like the Zoo, for purposes of short stay visitors can visit before returning to the countries.

• Martyr’s shrine Located to the East of Kampala city, Namugongo Martyrs shrine is a renowned historical site where more than 20 new Christian converts were condemned to death by the orders of Kabaka Mwanga II on the 3^rd of June 1896. Visits to this site enables one see artifacts and know the stories about Uganda Martyrs. In Uganda today 3rd June is a public holiday to commemorate the execution of the Martyrs and also today the Catholics and Protestants have established churches here.

• Bahai Temple its one of the temple of the Bahai faith in Africa, construction of the Uganda House of Worship is located on Kikaya Hill outside the city of Kampala. The construction began in 1958 and was completed in 1962. The interior woodwork and colored glass windows create a vibrant hall of ambers, blues, greens and whites. When the nine large entrance doors are opened, the interior appears to merge with the sun-drenched fields and blue and white skies-a reminder of the oneness of God’s creation.

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• Karambi Tombs This place where the two kings of Tooro, Daudi Kyebambe (Kasagama) and George Kamurasi Rukidi II. This kingdom of Toro arose in the early 19th century when Prince Kaboyo, son of Kyebambe, the ruler of Bunyoro rebelled against his father. The tombs are located 5 Km from Fort Portal town on the Fort Portal- Kasese road.

• Amabere Ga Nyinamwiru( Nyinamwiru’s breasts)
This is locate off Budibujo road 9km from Fort Portal town in Nyakasura, This is a legend told story of a beautiful girl called Nyinamwiru, daughter of Bukuku. Nyinamwiru is believed to have misbehaved and the punishment to her was cutting off her breasts. It‘s believed that the origin comes from the first king called Ruhanga (creator) and his brother Nkya who started the Tembuzi dynasty of Bunyoro-kitara.

Nkya had four children: Kintu, Kaira, Kahuma and Kakama. Ruhanga and Nkya returned to the heaven and left Kakama Twale to succeed Nkya as ruler. Kakama also disappeared and was succeeded by his son Baba. This last one was succeeded by his son Ngonzaki who in turn was followed by his son Isaza. Isaza married Nyaminyoga’s daughter, god of the underground world and they had a child called Isimbwa .Isaza disappeared like his fore father as he was following his cows which had had gone to the underground world. When Isaza reached the underground world, he failed to get back When Ndahura grew up; he started looking after cattle of the Herdsmen. One day when Ndahura brought his cattle to drink water at the valley he met with the Bukuku‘s herdsmen who asked him to allow the king’s cattle to drink first before the water get contaminate but Ndahura opposed to that idea and the herdsmen decided to report it to the king (Bukuku) who decided to go and see that notorious boy who doesn’t respect the king.

Eastern Uganda

• Nyero Rock paintings is site with a three tiered rock shelters having primitive paintings on their inner surfaces is situated in Ngora rock near Kumi. The Archaeologically site is of a later Iron Age period of the primitive man on earth that also existed in this part of the country. The makers of the paintings cannot be traced however the ingenuity in which they were painted demonstrates a high degree of appreciation of their aesthetic values 300 years ago.

Traditional music, dance and drama
o appreciate the rich music and dance in Uganda requires one to understand the difference among the people that make up Uganda’s Population. While today we speak of some 33 different tribes with fathomless repertoire of rhythms, melodies, styles, dances, poetry, crafts, and languages, originally Africa was inhabited by three distinct ethnic groups: the pygmoids (who awere called bushment), the negroids, and Hamites. The interaction and intermarriage among these people resulted into different secondary cultures. Among the still existing traditional music, dance and drama tribe, here are the selected few in Uganda.
• Baganda: the king is the head of the kingdom and he is the main architect of traditional music, dance and drama.Baganda music cuts across vibrant dances such as Amagunja, Nankasa and Bakisimba using music instruments such as drums and xylophones This tribe is the most dominant in Uganda and mostly found in central region of the country. To them the music is a uniting factor to the people and calling them during difficult times. Some of the music is played during performance of witchcraft in the shrines.

• Abamassaba and Bagisu This tribe occupies the slopes of Mt. Elgon and surrounding areas. This tribes posses perhaps the most entertaining music and dance drama during the circumcision festivals. This is usually marked by cultural rituals with processions by the community members. The Bagishu believe that boys can only be initiated to manhood through circumcision.

•Acholi and Langi, tribes hail from Northern Uganda and are renowned for the Larakaraka (speed) dance accompanied by the known ‘Okeme’ (thumb piano) to spice up the ceremony. The vocals of these people are akin to the Congolese traditions.

• Banyankole is a Bantu group found in the western part of Uganda; there tradition is mainly the love for the long horned cattle for milk and meat. They are divided into two groups, the pastoralists (Bahima) and Agriculturalists (Bairu).The Banyankole have a rich cultural tradition that make them a class of tribe in marriages, initiation, music, dance and drama, this done during the ceremonies that entertain guests.

uganda safari packages

abeam — Sat, 01 Jan 2011 13:28:19 +0000

The most thought safari packages in Uganda that involve the most attractive place.

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