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UGANDA I The Pearl of Africa
Come explore the Heart of Africa, Uganda
Apart from being baptized by Winston Churchill an early English tourist after basking in her vast wildlife riches and resources as the Pearl of Africa in 1907 there is so much to see and discover in Uganda located in the East of Africa.
About Uganda
With over 42 million people and Kampala as the capital city, Uganda comprises of Bantu and Nilotics races with over 50 different tribes and languages each with its unique norms, traditional dress code and geographical locations that are in per with their economic activities. For example, the Westerners (Banyankole, Bahima and Batooro) in the hills of West Africa are nomads that always move with their herds of cattle in search of pasture. There are the Baganda in Central Uganda who are mainly farmers. It should be noted that English is the formal language and used for instruction in schools.
Uganda’s wild side
The source of River Nile! Here, in Jinja east of Uganda to be specific is where the journey of the world’s longest River Nile begins making its journey through other 10 African countries before its final destination to the Mediterranean Sea. The other countries through which the longest river in Africa flows through include Kenya, Tanzania, South Sudan, Democratic Republic of Congo, Burundi, Rwanda, Ethiopia, Eritrea, Sudan and completes the northward flowing journey of 6,000 kilometers and more from Lake Victoria to Egypt.
With over 42 millioWildlife and activities in and at the banks of river Nile include;
• Hippopotamus that can weigh up to 3 tons (These were many along the banks but greatly reduced over the years due to human activities.
• Bujagali water fall
• Nile Crocodile
• Nile Perch fish that can grow to 200kgs
• Soft shell turtle
• Canoeing
• Sight-seeing on boat rides
• Bangi jumping
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Speaking of Lake Victoria being the source of the River Nile. The former itself has a record for being the 2nd largest fresh water lake in the world with 59,000 square kilometers and is referred to by locals as Nnalubaale before John Speke named it after Queen Victoria of England.
Mountain Gorillas. With over 300 Mountain Gorillas, Uganda boasts of being home to half of the world’s Gorilla populations! This is perfect for Gorilla tracking and trekking which exercise can be done in Bwindi Impenetrable Forest/ Bwindi National park and Mgahinga.
Lake Victoria
The Equator
Been in two places at the same time? Sounds like a scene from a movie or an over imaginative mind. This is the case at the places in Uganda where the equator crosses separating the Northern from the Southern Hemisphere, the middle of the world. This is found at few locations all over the world and in Uganda, these include; Kasese and Kampala-Masaka road at Kayabwe in Mpigi district. more...
Nyege Nyege
The statement alone has several meanings in different African indigenous languages but one thing for sure is that the meanings are similar for example, earth quake, shiver, a shaking or strong movement. And no doubt this festival disorganizes the routine in Uganda as right from the month of October, almost every Ugandan has something to say or do about it. Many in support of it especially the young people and music and art lovers while a small section of moralists opposes it. more...
Ndere Cultural Centre
Uganda is a bubbling pot of a mixture of cultures and traditional dances are one way of showcasing and experiencing that culture.
Given that there are over 50 tribe and languages each with its own values, norms each also boasts of unique beats, dances and costumes that represent the part of country where they come from.
These traditional dances are either similar regarding to the geographical proximity of the tribes or differ highly when found in the farthest locations from each other. more...
