Tourism
in Uganda is gaining in popularity not least because of a host of awards by
organisations such as National Geographic and Lonely Planet recognising it as
one of the top travel destinations in the world making tourism growth in Uganda
the fastest in Africa.
Known as the "Pearl of Africa", today Uganda is a peaceful country especially in the south where you will be staying far removed from the tempestuous days of Idi Amin and the malignant Lord's Resistance Army driven from the country many years ago. Unspoilt by commercialisation
you can undertake the best safaris in Africa sitting on top of
jeeps, trek through forests in search of mountain gorillas, camp
next to chimps and hippos and stop off at museums exploring local
heritage and culture as well as visiting craft shops, restaurants
and lakes.
One thing to be mindful of when visiting tourism
attractions in Western Uganda is travel. Buses (coaches) only depart when full, (meaning you sometimes have to wait for hours); fourteen seater minibuses (the local method of travel)
can be crammed with up to twenty or more people and a family car sized taxi can
have four people sitting in the front and six or seven in the rear. Your best
bet is to arrange a "special" taxi giving you exclusive travel ~ but
negotiate hard on price. Because you are a muzungo (non-African) you will be considered
rich!
Below we explore some of the best tourism attractions in Uganda but there's much more to see and do.
Complete your journey by checking out what's also available around the main towns and villages
here.
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As yet largely uncommercialised,
Western Uganda has many tourist
attractions for the explorer to visit.
As well as the main tourist attractions
there are many other activities
to enjoy in Western Uganda.
A guide to the main towns in and
around Western Uganda, where to stay,
eat and things to see and do.
A comprehensive guide to the best
places to stay when visiting Western
Uganda from hotels to camp sites.