Uganda at a Glance
Uganda is a landlocked country in East Africa whose diverse landscape encompasses the snow-capped Rwenzori Mountains and immense Lake Victoria. Its abundant wildlife includes chimpanzees as well as rare birds. Remote Bwindi Impenetrable National Park is a renowned mountain gorilla sanctuary. Murchison Falls National Park in the northwest is known for its 43m-tall waterfall and wildlife such as hippos, plus Queen Elizabeth National Park with tree-climbing lions.
- Currency: Uganda shillings
- Capital city: Kampala
- Borders:
- Kenya in the East
- South Sudan in the North
- Tanzania in the South
- DRC Congo in the West
- Rwanda in the South West
Why Visit Uganda?
- Mountain gorilla trekking in Bwindi & Mgahinga
- Chimpanzee tracking in Kibale Forest
- Big Five game drives in Murchison Falls & Queen Elizabeth
- Birdwatching paradise with over 1,000 species
- White-water rafting on the Nile
- Friendly people and rich culture