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Guide to Self-Driving Uganda

October 22, 2025by admin0 comments

Uganda, often called the “Pearl of Africa,” is one of the most beautiful and diverse safari destinations in East Africa and Africa at large. From mist-covered mountains and lush tropical rain forests to sprawling savannah grasslands and the mighty River Nile, Uganda offers every kind of adventure a traveler could dream of. One of the most exciting and affordable ways to explore this...

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Guide to Gorilla Trekking in Uganda

September 17, 2025by admin0 comments

Around only 1060 mountain gorillas still exist today. Although our closest living relatives, ironically, it is man that poses the greatest threat to their survival. For years gorillas have been ruthlessly hunted for their hands and heads, which are sold on as macabre souvenir ashtrays and lamp shades. Additionally, large numbers have been killed whilst trying to stop poachers stealing babies...

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Obote and Uganda’s Independence

July 30, 2025by admin0 comments

” At the turning-point in the history of Uganda, I hope that all our friends will join with me in bestowing upon the new, independent Uganda our prayers and hopes for peace, prosperity and a growing strength in her now role in international affairs. Uganda has many friends, both within her borders and outside. With the goodwill of all who wish to see her prosper, Uganda will go forward...

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Obote: Forming Uganda People’s Congress

July 30, 2025by admin0 comments

The Prime Minister of Uganda The man who leads the new independent nation was once a labourer on a building site. Uganda Argus, 1962. Click Here: Obote: Part 1- The Premier’s Own Story Highly political He paused and said: “I decided then that I wanted to enter either law or politics.” This was the first time that he had mentioned politics and I was interested to know just how...

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How to Choose the Right Car to Rent in Uganda

May 31, 2025by admin0 comments

Reaching the airport on time and navigating through the busy peak time traffic can be a challenging task. Plus, the point-to-point taxi service providers often cancel the booking at the last minute and make it more difficult for you to reach a destination on time. This is where the car rentals come in. You can book a car from car rental companies to save time and effort. Plus, professional...

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Traditional Marriages: Ankole Style

May 8, 2025by admin0 comments

..among the Bahima (section of the Banyankole) girls who were about the age of marriage were forced to feed on milk until they were very heavy. “They could barely walk,” an Ankole elder once joked during an introduction ceremony. One of the few remaining spectacular cultural things to talk about the Banyankole of South-Western Uganda is their culture-rich marriage ceremony of the once very...

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Exciting Hike through Thick Bwindi Forest

April 30, 2025by admin0 comments

The Bwindi Impenetrable Forest National Park is one of the toughest hikes I have ever faced – from walking the trails of Kibale and Mabira forests to conquering the first part of the Rwenzori Mountains. The thick forest blankets tens of hills covered partly in mist and fog and there is nothing you can see beyond a certain point. The forest is located in Uganda’s south western region near the...