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Uganda Travel Information


Uganda Flag The Republic of Uganda is a landlocked country in easthern Africa. It shares land borders with the Democratic Republic of Congo, Kenya, Rwanda, Tanzania, and Sudan. Although Uganda does have no sea coast, its territory does include part of the Lake Victoria shoreline, and is one of three nations (the others being Kenya and Tanzania) which shares Lake Victoria.

As of 2009, the population of Namibia was estimated as being 32,369,558. The country's capital and largest city is Kampala, which as of 2008, had an estimated population of 1,420,200.

Map of Uganda, Africa
Map of Uganda, Africa Photographic Print
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Murchison Falls, Murchison Falls National Park, Uganda, East Africa, Africa
Murchison Falls, Murchison Falls National Park, Uganda, East Africa, Africa Photographic Print
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Terraced Fields on the Road to Kisoro, Southwestern Area, Uganda, East Africa, Africa
Terraced Fields on the Road to Kisoro, Southwestern Area, Uganda, East Africa, Africa Photographic Print
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Uganda, 5th: The Bradt Travel Guide
By Philip Briggs

Bradt Travel Guides
Paperback (488 pages)

Uganda, 5th: The Bradt Travel Guide
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Bradt's Uganda has been thoroughly revised and updated to keep up with the country's fast pace of development. This fifth edition includes a more in-depth look at the booming tourism activities at East Africa's center of adventure, including whitewater rafting, an aerial runway, bungee jumping, quad biking, and horseriding.
 
Features include:
 
*Gorilla tracking--details of all available locations to see the endangered mountain gorilla including new sites at Nkuringo (Bwindi forest) and Democratic Republic of Congo
 
*Up-to-date information on activities, reserves, camps, and restaurants
 
*Extensive coverage of all the national parks
Uganda Handbook, 2nd (Footprint - Handbooks)
By Mike Hodd

Footprint Handbooks
Hardcover (288 pages)

Uganda Handbook, 2nd (Footprint - Handbooks)
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Land-locked in the heart of the African continent, Uganda has a fantastic climate, an ever-changing landscape and people who are honest, polite and genuinely pleased to help. Footprint’s Uganda Handbook will guide you from the peaks of the Mountains of the Moon, through the Impenetrable Forest to the Source of the Nile, taking in adrenalin-pumping thrills of tracking gorillas and rafting some of the best white water rides in the world.

 

·         Includes selected itineraries offering advice on how to get the best out of your trip whether you’re travelling for a week or a month

·         Extensive thoroughly researched information to help you plan your trip as well as advise you on the ground

·         Tips on white-water rafting, gorilla and chimp tracking

·         The heart of the guide is broken in to the key regions of Uganda – Kampala & Entebbe, Jinja Mount Elgon and the east, Kidepo Murchison and the north, Fort Portal, QENP and the west, Sseses, Bwindi, the south and southwest - and gives you comprehensive information on each of these regions

·         Each regional section has an overview map, local information on how to get around with transport and street maps where relevant, a short history of the region, thorough advice on what to see and do and a directory of key local information on banks, embassies, internet cafes and medical services.

·         32-page full-colour section dedicated to Uganda’s wildlife offering advice and information on what to see and where to see it

·         Also includes a full-colour mini atlas to help you get your bearings

 

From the bustling city of Kampala to the heavily forested waterfalls of the tropical Ssese Islands, Footprint’s fully updated 2nd edition will help you navigate this vibrant destination.

 

Uganda: The Land and Its People
By Godfrey Mwakikagile

New Africa Press
Paperback (202 pages)

Uganda: The Land and Its People
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This is a general introduction to Uganda and its people. The author looks at the country's regions and different ethnic groups from a historical and contemporary perspective. He also examines the different cultures across the country whose ethnic and cultural diversity is one of the most interesting features of this magnificent land. As a country and as a nation, Uganda has unique features which make it stand out on the African continent in a number of ways, making it one of the most well-known countries on the continent. It's also one of the most popular destinations for foreigners who visit Africa every year. The author has provided a comprehensive picture of the country from a historical and contemporary perspective, making this work an important guide for tourists, students and others going to Uganda. Scholars and others who specialise in Uganda in different fields may also find the book to be useful in a number of areas although it's not written strictly as a scholarly work. Members of the general public will find it to be equally useful if they want to know basic facts about Uganda and its people. The cultures of the different ethnic groups in every part of Uganda is one of the most important subjects covered in the book. And there is a lot more to learn from this work which is comprehensive enough for many people who are learning about Uganda for the first time.
Tips on Ugandan Culture. A Visitor's Guide
By Shirley Cathy Byakutaaga

Fountain Publishers
Paperback (108 pages)

Tips on Ugandan Culture. A Visitor s Guide
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This handbook documents the key aspects of social cultural practices in Uganda. It is aimed at visitors to the country wishing to understand and adapt. The guide covers: local languages, Ugandan use of English, travel, shopping, the African concept of time, male- female relationships and social behaviour, safety tips and non-verbal communication.
Africa's Top Wildlife Countries: Botswana, Kenya, Namibia, Rwanda, South Africa, Tanzania, Uganda, Zambia & Zimbabwe
By Mark W. Nolting

Global Travel Publishers
Paperback (640 pages)

Africa s Top Wildlife Countries: Botswana, Kenya, Namibia, Rwanda, South Africa, Tanzania, Uganda, Zambia & Zimbabwe
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Navigating Africa can be daunting, particularly when planning a safari – an experience that varies greatly according to location. This guide demystifies the process, by detailing the safari stats of 18 African countries with maps, color photographs, illustrations of wildlife, 11 useful charts, and an accommodation guide with a detailed rating system.
Adventuring in East Africa: The Sierra Club Travel Guide to the Great Safaris of Kenya, Tanzania, Rwanda, Eastern Zaire, and Uganda
By Allen Bechky

Sierra Club Books
Paperback (446 pages)

Adventuring in East Africa: The Sierra Club Travel Guide to the Great Safaris of Kenya, Tanzania, Rwanda, Eastern Zaire, and Uganda
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Surveys the region's history, geography, and peoples, and includes information on safaris and wildlife photography.
Spectrum Guide to Uganda (Spectrum Guides)
Interlink Pub Group Inc
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Spectrum Guide to Uganda (Spectrum Guides)
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With more than 200 scintillating full-color photos, "Spectrum Guide to Uganda" is an in-depth guide to this land of abundant wildlife, flowers and plants as well as cascading waterfalls and rushing rivers such as the Nile.
Travel Journal Uganda
By E Locken

lulu.com
Paperback (192 pages)

Travel Journal Uganda
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Travel Journal Uganda - Keep a diary of your holiday / vacation to Uganda, includes diary, budget planner, activity planner, packing checklist and other useful aids to help you record and remember every aspect of your trip.


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