Kampala
Kampala is a compelling and confident city, the centre of political intrigue, commercial activity and intellectual excellence in Uganda.
Kampala is a compelling and confident city, the centre of political intrigue, commercial activity and intellectual excellence in Uganda.
Jinja has some of the world’s best white-water rafting on its doorstep, and is emerging as the adrenaline centre of East Africa, picking up punters as fast as Zimbabwe is losing them.
When it comes to beautiful backdrops and gorillas in the mist, Mgahinga leaves Bwindi trailing as the jagged Virunga volcanoes are Africa at its biggest and best.
This national park (260 sq km) is the zebra capital of Uganda.
Kasese is the uninspiring base for an epic adventure in the Rwenzori Mountains.
Dubbed the ‘Switzerland of Africa’ by tourist brochures and travellers alike, although there weren’t many volcanoes in the Alps at last count.
There may be no fort, but this is definitely a portal to places that offer sublime scenery, abundant nature and genuine adventures.
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