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Mountain Gorillas, a trekking experience

Watching a gorilla in its particular habitat is a rare experience, not so many people will do in their life. If you are in Uganda, though, you will have this chance. Plus the incredible privilege of admiring one of the most beautiful species in the world, Mountain Gorillas. These animals live in high plateaus amongContinue reading "Mountain Gorillas, a trekking experience"

Entebbe, the “gate city” to Uganda

Entebbe is the second city of Uganda, but it used to be the first one. Set on the northern coast of Lake Victoria, at the end of a small peninsula, it was the capital city of the Ugandese colony before being replaced by Kampala after the independence. Though it has lost its role, Entebbe isContinue reading "Entebbe, the “gate city” to Uganda"

Entebbe, the “gate city” to Uganda

Entebbe is the second city of Uganda, but it used to be the first one. Set on the northern coast of Lake Victoria, at the end of a small peninsula, it was the capital city of the Ugandese colony before being replaced by Kampala after the independence. Though it has lost its role, Entebbe isContinue reading "Entebbe, the “gate city” to Uganda"

After Covid 19: tips for a safe trip to Uganda

  Like Tanzania and Kenya, Uganda is also the "safari state". Its incredible landscapes, its wildlife, its 10 beautiful National Parks but especially the great Lake Victoria make it a real paradise for tourism. And Uganda needs tourism. How is this nation facing the problem of the pandemic Covid 19 ? It may sound strangeContinue reading "After Covid 19: tips for a safe trip to Uganda"

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"