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Excursions in Uganda -One day trips

Published on Saturday, March 19, 2011 by admin

KAMPALA CITY TOURS
To the following place:- Kasubi Tombs, Kabaka’s Lake, Uganda Museum, Namirembe Cathedral’ Bahai Temple, National Theater, Craft Centre, Owino Market, Makerere University and Kibuli Mosque.

ENTEBBE
Take a boat ride to Ngamba Island and spend time with the chips. These amazing cousins to man were rescued from captivity and set free to roam this island, just an hour away from Entebbe by speed boat. You get there in time to see the chimps being fed. You can also swim or go kayaking as long as you avoid the hippos!

JINJA TOWN TOUR
Jinja was previously the industrial capital of Uganda. It is best know for the source of the River Nile at the now submerged Rippon Falls. Owen Fall Dam, located just downstream from the source of its 4000 mile journey to the Mediterranean from Lake Victoria. Join us to see the source of the Nile and the surrounding environs.

Depart from Kampala, heading east to Jinja passing coffee, tea, sugar plantations and colourful roadside fruit. Vegetable markets. First stop is at Mabira Forest to see primates, birds and butterflies and on to the Owen Falls Dam and the submerged source of the Nile. Lunch at the exquisitely beautiful Samuka Island for you to enjoy a variety of sumptuous African dishes on offer. This is the place to be! Spend the afternoon relaxing at Bujagali Falls where several rapids are situated close together.

SIPI FALLS – Foothill of Mt. Elgon
Sipi Falls – “The most beautiful and romantic waterfall in whole of Uganda” – Lonely Planet Guide.
Sipi Falls Rest Camp, overlooking Uganda’s most romantic and beautiful waterfall, is the perfect place to relax and explore the foothills of Mt Elgon. The Camp, with its thatched cottages, is built around a tiny Governor’s retreat, overlooking the Karamajong plains. Go for rambles, climb Mt. Elgon, or do nothing! Explore Eastern Uganda and Kidepo. Five thatched banda with private facilities. Five hours from Kampala.

LAKE MBURO NATIONAL PARK
L. Mburo is the best place in the country to see the gigantic eland antelope, as well as zebra, waterbuck, Klipspringer and the rare topi, impala, and several acacia-associated birds. The five lakes within the park attract hippos, crocodiles and a variety of water birds, while fringing swamps hide secretive papyrus specialists such as the sitatunga antelopes and red, black and yellow papyrus gonalek. Mburo is the closest National Park to Kampala and offers a refreshing stopover when traveling to and from the western parks and reserves.

FISHING TRIPS
Uganda borders the largest freshwater lake in the world. L. Victoria, which has a large family of fresh water fish, is a very attractive fishing destination. As well 20% of the Country is water, lakes, rivers, swamps… virtual paradise.

LAKE VICTORIA ENTEBBE
Using a motor boat, plunge into the lake for a day of excitement. Pull in a huge 70Kg Nile Perch or try your experience for a Tilapia or two.

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