Eagle Uganda

Advantages: Fun History Lesson
Disadvantages: Dress code ( mainy for the women)

...When you read or see sights of Africa not much is said about its history. The Tombs are located in East Africa, Uganda, Kampala. For most people visiting Uganda, your first port of call will be in the Buganda Kingdom. Kasubi Tombs Houses the Burial grounds of the last four Kings of the Buganda Kingdom. Converted to Burial grounds in 1884, they are a great source of history about the people of the region. The tombs will give you an insight in centuries' old traditions of a kingdom that survived not just colonialism but the civil wars that followed. It is a sight not to be missed. You will find weaponry, clothing and portraits of the kings. The Royal drums are housed at the tombs and they are a sight to behold. To listen to too, if you arrive at the right time. The ceremony with which most things are done will change your view of African... Read review

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Advantages: Pleasant people
Disadvantages: Mosquitoes

...I lived in Uganda for 14 years and without bias I can only say it is a beautiful country. The weather is tropical and not as uncomfortable as England summers. There are over 40 dialects spoken in Uganda but the main language is English and if you go to the capital, Kampala, Luganda is spoken. The shilling is used as currency although foreigners can also use dollars at the most popular hotspots in the capital, Kampala. For first time visitors, organized transport(taxis) is recommended as the local transport is quite heavily packed. The food in Uganda is always freshly cooked and the only frozen foods are probably icecream and ice lollies. Try traditional dishes but always ask for the ingredients although you are most likely to eat mainly vegetarian food. If you travel to Uganda, I would advise you to take some antimalaria drugs and bug... Read review

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Advantages: Grat tourist sights
Disadvantages: Mosquitos

...Jinja is a town east of the capital of Uganda Kampala. It is about 45 minutes to an hours drive from the capital. Jinja is a multicultural town and with a large Asian and European community. Attractions: The source of the river Nile is in Jinja and while that presents in ones mind a sight unrivalled by any other in ones mind it is rather ordinary but worth a visit. This part of the Nile also happens to have some of the best rapids you will find anywhere so if you are interested in white water rafting, bungee jumping from a cliff over the raging river then this is your kind of place. There are companies in the area that will take you white water rafting if you are in to that kind of thing. I have friends who live in the area so I did not hire have to use a tour company. The rapids are are some of the best almost as good... Read review

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