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When
to visit
Uganda is situated astride the Equator, so the country enjoys a
tropical climate with very little temperature variation throughout
the year. The main factor that determines your visit will be the
rainfall patterns. In the southern part of the country, April is
the rainiest month. The rains stretch up to May, with another wet
season in October to November. And although the dry months are good
for birding don't forget the fact that the wet months are more productive
since breeding takes place during those months.
Where
to pitch camp in Uganda
Uganda is a friendly place to be; camping can be fun in most areas
especially in the south where there will be no hassles. There are
some tips which may prove useful to you especially if you are not
the hardy type of visitor. More
All
you wanted to know about gorillas but were afraid to ask
Despite the bad name and scary stories told about gorillas at the
beginning of the 1900s, before scientists unraveled the mystery
and life behind these gentle giants, gorillas have now become popular
tourist attraction and creatures of the wild worth conserving. There
is only one mountain gorilla for every ten million people on earth.
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Uganda
on a plate:
yummy banana dishes, stews, pastes and juicy fruits and drinks
Uganda's culture weaves a thread of variety not only through the
manner of dress, language and other characteristics but also in
its variety of dishes. Nearly every tribe or region has a delicacy
or specialty and when you get to Uganda try out the local restaurants
or the homes of residents who should be able to prepare or treat
you to some of the relishes and foods made from the numerous vegetables,
yams, potatoes, bananas and fruits. More
Arts
and crafts of the Pearl of Africa
Art and craft, bark cloth, gourds, weapons and musical instruments.
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HEALTH
ADVISORY
Uganda’s healthy climate makes it possible to get on with
life with a minimum of fuss. You have to take precaution against
malaria by taking anti-malarial two weeks before arrival. All kinds
of anti-malarias are available in drug shops and there are white
doctors who have been in the country for many years who will treat
malaria successfully. . Nearly all-African doctors are good at treating
most tropical diseases. Some malaria strains now are resistant to
treatments like malaraquine or quinine, so its is better to always
take precautions such as using mosquito repellents, creams or sleeping
under treated bed-nets. You could also put on long sleeved shirts,
socks and occasionally use sprays in your room. You are meanwhile
advised to drink bottled mineral water, although tap water in most
places can be drunk without problems. Some visitors to Uganda find
a problem coping with fresh vegetables or fruit salads served in
hotels, but the problem is usually not that of parasital infection
but a change in climate for visitors. You should be able to drink
most fresh juices and salads served in most decent hotels. Otherwise
washing vegetables or fruits in a tincture of vinegar or salt is
recommended. You might want to swim in most of the lakes or rivers,
but a precaution should be taken against Schistomiasis (bilharzias).
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