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Uganda
Uganda often known
as "the Switzerland of Africa", due to its sheer physical beauty,
is a land of infinite variety. Now, politicaly stable, it invites you
to experience the many wonders of its natural heritage
Encompassed within its 235,880 sq km are national parks, abounding in
wildlife and magnificent lake and mountain scenery. Kampala, its capital
city is well connected by road, air, and train, and is 35km from the international
airport at Entebbe
National
Parks and Game Reserves.
As the pearl
of Africa Uganda's beauty is only surpassed by its mot famous attraction-
Bwindi, home of the elusive and treasured gorilla. Half of the population
of the worlds gorillas live in the Virunga Mountains where the Zaire,
Rwanda and Bururndi borders meet.The other half are foundin the forests
of Bwindi, formerly known as the Impenetrable Forest. Amongst Ugandas
many attractions are the magnificent Murchison falls and Lake Victoria-
the second largest fresh water lake in the world
Murchison
Falls National Park
The waters of the nile storm turbulently througha narrow ctrevice 7m in
diameter, to crash into a series of foaming, roaring cascades on rock
45m below. It is the largest park in Ugandaand all the wildlife can be
viewed from a vehicle, or the comfort of a motor launch on the river,
adding to its unique features
Queen
Elizabeth National Park
In the southern part of the park is the Ishaha area with tree climbing
lions and the Maramgambo, one of the largest natural forests in Africa.
The northern part is dominated by breath taking crater lakes. A launch
trip along the Klazinga Channel joinig Lake Edward and Lake George is
an added attraction
Bwindi
National Park
Uganda's impenetrable forest is home of the shy mountain gorrila. Incredibly
dense, this forest is a spectacular sight and provides the opportunityfor
gorilla tracking with experienced guides. From only a few feet away, watching
this shy animal in its natural enviroment is truly a rare and moving experience.
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