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Where to stay at Kampala

  Kampala is the capital of Uganda, in part overlooking Lake Victoria and with a very modern aspect. History only occupies a small space in the old town area, while the rest of the city – and tourist – life revolves around the lake’s beaches and port. Tourism of safari has brought a brand newContinue reading "Where to stay at Kampala"

Kampala capital city

 Kampala is a mountain place, though you will never say that! It is on a plateau at 1189 metres a.s.l. and a few kilometers away of the northern coasts of Lake Victoria. The lake is its main tourist at-traction. Kampala is a very young city, built in the 19th century around the British military fortContinue reading “Kampala capital city”

Amin Dada’s Palace and Torture Chambers

He was called "the butcher", "the cannibal", "the fury". He was  Idi Oumé Amin Dada, a military general who took the power in Uganda in 1971 and became one of the most cruel dictators in Africa. In 8 years he carried out the worst war crimes and violent actions against civilians ever recorded in Uganda.Continue reading "Amin Dada’s Palace and Torture Chambers"

Uganda

Sometimes they call it "the Garden State" but this name does not tell the truth. Uganda is famous for its forests, yes, and especially for the mountain forests where the wonderful silver gorillas live. But its territory is mainly a wide, flat and often dry plateau. The greenest part is collected in the southern regions,Continue reading "Uganda"