Uganda Holiday Guide

Driving in Uganda can be challenging for foreign visitors due to unfamiliar roads, driving practices, and road conditions. Below is the Uganda travel guide directed to primarily help with your safety while driving in Uganda: Drive on the left side of the road: Driving on the left is a system where vehicles drive on the left side of the road...

Elephants are some of the most magnificent animals on the planet, and Uganda is home to a large population of these gentle giants. Uganda's elephants are a critical part of the country's rich biodiversity and play an important role in maintaining the delicate balance of its ecosystems. In Uganda, there are two species of elephants: the African savanna elephant (Loxodonta...

Tourism in Uganda has evolved significantly since the country gained independence from Britain in 1962. Here are some of the key milestones in the evolution of tourism in Uganda: 1960s-1970s: In the early years after independence, tourism in Uganda was focused mainly on big game hunting. Wealthy hunters from around the world would come to Uganda to hunt elephants, lions,...

The taxonomy of mountain gorillas: Kingdom: Animalia Phylum: Chordata Class: Mammalia Order: Primates Family: Hominidae Genus: Gorilla Species: Gorilla beringei Subspecies: Gorilla beringei beringei (mountain gorilla) The scientific name of mountain gorillas is Gorilla beringei beringei. They are one of the two subspecies of eastern gorillas, the other being the eastern lowland gorilla (Gorilla beringei graueri). The mountain gorillas are found only in the high-altitude forests of the...

Genital mutilation, also known as female genital cutting or female genital mutilation/cutting (FGM/C), is a deeply rooted cultural practice in many parts of Africa, including Uganda. The practice involves the removal of some or all of the external female genitalia, including the clitoris and labia. According to a 2016 survey by the Uganda Demographic and Health Survey, approximately 1 in...

Circumcision is a practice that has been around for centuries, and is still widely practiced in many parts of the world, including Uganda. In recent years, circumcision has gained increased attention in Uganda due to its potential to prevent the spread of HIV/AIDS. According to the World Health Organization (WHO), male circumcision can reduce the risk of HIV infection by...

The hippopotamus (hippo) is one of the largest mammals found in Africa. They are semiaquatic animals meaning, they spend most of their time in water during day and feed on plants at night. We will discuss some of the attributes you need to know about the hippos and this will act as a Uganda travel guide especially as far...

Established in 1908, the Uganda Museum is East Africa’s oldest museum. It is the national museum in Uganda- The Pearl of Africa, located in the heart of Kampala city near Uganda Wildlife Authority (UWA) headquarters and the British High Commission. It is found on plot 5 Old Kira Road, Kitante Hill just after Mulago National Referral Hospital, northern Kampala. What...

Uganda is one of the very few most spectacular countries in the world and it is without doubt, a treasured travel destination by nature lovers. Located in the heart of Africa, Uganda is a landlocked state and prides itself of a lush vegetation and abundant wildlife. It is strategically positioned astride the Equator, and surrounded by other East African...

The Executive Director of Uganda Wildlife Authority (UWA) Sam Mwandha flagged off the translocation of 200 Kobs from Murchison Falls Conservation Area to Kidepo Valley Conservation Area. The exercise involved 170 females and 30 males so as to increase on the kob population found in Kidepo Valley National Park. This is inline with the Uganda Wildlife Authority mandate of restoration...