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 Home by suubi
My fondest memory of Uganda is Uganda itself, that small beloved country. Its only after i had leaved away from home for some time that i realised how blessed weīre especially in terms of nature. Come to think of the, colourful landscape, the variety of animals and plants not to forget the abundacy of fresh foods all year round. The people are just as bright as the day. Not that they donīt have any worries, they love life more. Leave a Comment
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Meeing my beloved Ann for the first time. Changed my life, as well as meeting the other people of this great country. Leave a Comment
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When visiting Uganda Jinja is a must. It is where the Nile river begins. It is a beautiful city with a magnificent landscape.
I really enjoyed spending time with the people of Uganda. They were very friendly and had a great sense of humor. Leave a Comment
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 by dandnlee
Also, on the way to Kabale you pass through a little town called Rubaare. That's where I lived for two years. The people are wonderful and would love to chat with you. Stop at the post office, order a beer (yes the P.O. doubles as a bar), and tell Bush and Dorcas hello for me (my Ugandan name is Mwebembezi).
Most people consider safaris and the gorillas to be the 'must-dos' in Uganda, but I can't over-emphasize the importance of getting to know the local people. You're life will be more changed by those experiences. Don't get me wrong...the gorillas are amazing, but the people are even more amazing.
Late night talks with my Ugandan friends, while drinking Nile Special or the locally brewed gin (Waragi). These talks exposed me to the real Uganda - we talked about politics, education, sex, AIDS, America, Idi Amin, and everything else. I learned so much during these times, and appreciate those memories more than the gorilla safaris and other normal tourist stuff. Wherever you go, take some time to just sit down with the locals and let them amaze you with their stories. Ugandans are naturally good story tellers, and most of them have lived through enough to absolutely amaze you - just ask lots of questions, take the time to listen, and maybe buy them a beer or two. Leave a Comment
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The time I spent in Kisoro, Mgahinga National Park, and going gorilla treking and spending time with a family of silverback gorillas. Male silverbacks are especially massive - I wouldn't want to get one of them mad at me. Leave a Comment
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 by travladdict
The crater lakes of Uganda, especially Lake Bunyonyi and those south of Fort Portal are spectacular - the scenery is truly breathtaking. While I was staying on an island in Lake Bunyonyi, we hired a local to guide us to a nearby village to see the blacksmiths who work in the traditional methods and make the tools that are used on a daily basis. Leave a Comment
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As an Environmentalist,I value Nature and the Green. You will see what am talking about, animals in their Natural forms in the parks, lakes rivers the all green features -trees, flowers grass. Dont forget the rare species like mount Gorillas and Chimps.
All water wetlands and good soils.....
Did you know that Uganda has the source of River Nile. Along you will visit nice features like Bujagali falls,Machsion Falls and the fast land scape.
Look at the magnificent Wetland that make the weather so sweet.
The Equator line that devides the Northern Hemisphere with the southern hemisphere. Leave a Comment
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 by Ngabo
Uganda is a landlocked country, bordered by Sudan to the North, Congo to the west, Rwanda and Tanzania to the South, and Kenya to the East. Lying astride the equator between latitudes 4deg.0' North and 1deg.30' South of the equator, and longitudes 30deg.0' East and 35deg.0' East of Greenwich, covering an area of 242,554 km2. Topographically much of Uganda can be classified as a plateau, with numerous small hills and valleys and extensive savanna plains. The entire country lies above 900m above sea level generally sloping from South to North. The country lies in a cradle of Mountains on its East Border with Kenya, Mount Elgon, and Mount. Moroto in the North East, and the South-Western Rwenzori Ranges rising to altitudes over 2000m. Uganda is a well watered country with close to 17% or 51,000 sq.km. of its area dedicated to swamp or open water. Much of the country lies in the 'Interlacustrine Region' (Between the lakes) of Africa. This region receives abundant rainfall, and is rich in tillable land, a major determining factor in settlement of the area.
Vegetation in Uganda is extremely diverse a result of the different micro-climates of the country. Vegetation zones can be roughly classified according to the rainfall zones and are generally; Lake region, Northern Region, and the Highlands of the South-East. These are defined according to the climate of the particular areas.
Uganda has been created by the union of many peoples. Ancient people with their own traditional lands, their own customs and a way of life inherited from their ancestors. They now live together as one people. Today we are all proud to be Ugandans, while we cherish the memory of our history and keep alive the tradition of our ancestors.
Many of these traditions are colourful ceremonies which remind us of events in the past or celebrate seasons of the year. Spontaneous dancing and music are typical of life in Uganda. Several of the villages welcome visitors to their ceremonies, but it always wise to ask before bringing out your camera.
The Imbalu dancers, at the mass initiation ceremonies of the Bagisu boys are particularly exciting while if you are near Masindi, the Runyege dance is an unforgettable experience.
Legends are part of our folklore, and we love to recount the many fables that reflect the daily life of our ancestors, such as the stories of the Chwezi people. Talking to our older folk can be the high spot of your visit to Uganda. Leave a Comment
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