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Uganda holidays by Cox & Kings
Home to more than half the world’s mountain gorilla population and a wealth of other primates, including chimpanzees, Uganda has a fascinating culture, magnificent scenery, and the finest birding on the continent, with 1,000 recorded species.
The roads in Uganda are good and the easiest way to see the country is by 4×4 safari vehicle, travelling with your own private driver / guide. High quality lodges are now found in most of the National Parks and game reserves. Flying by light aircraft between reserves, although expensive, has become increasingly popular as a means of seeing in the country’s highlights in a single trip.
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Key facts
- Capital Kampala
- Currency Uganda Shilling (UGX)
- Flying time from London 15 hours
- Official language(s) English
- Time difference +3 GMT
- Visa requirements Visa required for UK passport holders.
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Top things to do in Uganda
Meet the rare mountain gorilla
Trek to one of the gorilla groups in Bwindi National Park, where you can observe them at close quarters in what is truly an emotional experience.
Track chimps in Kibale Forest
In Kibale National Park, track habituated chimps, and then watch as they squabble and play in fruiting trees.
Spot lions in trees
Queen Elizabeth National Park is home to a pride of tree climbing lions that live in the area – one of only two lion populations in the world that climb trees.
See Murchison Falls
See the world’s most powerful waterfall at Murchison Falls, where the Nile is forced through a narrow gap in the rock before ferociously plunging down 43 meters.
Go bird watching
With over 1,000 recorded species of birds, Uganda is a birder’s paradise. Search for the iconic Shoebill, the standard-winged Nightjar and a number of other endemic species.
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