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Uganda lies landlocked in East Africa, bordered by Tanzania, Kenya, Sudan, Congo (DRC) and Rwanda. Many people still associate Uganda with the Idi Amin and Obote periods and its long strings of tragedies. But apart from some conflict areas in the country’s north, Uganda has become a stable state during the reign of the current president Museveni. The openness of Uganda’s people (thank you, David J !) makes travelling easier and safer than in much other parts of the continent! Kampala, for instance, is considered to be one of the safest African capitals. Uganda’s estimated population of 28 million belongs to countless tribes, that speak 33 (!) different local languages, while English, the country’s official language, is spoken as a second language by most Ugandans.
 

I visited Uganda twice and it's definitely one of my favourites as it has the best of everything the continent has to offer: 'The pearl of Africa' can boast with its beautiful scenery, warm-hearted people and stunning wildlife: The country harbours the source of the mighty Nile, Africa’s largest river, that attracts big herds of game in Murchison Falls National Park and offers some of the world’s best white-water rafting in Jinja. It is home to the highest mountain range in Africa, the Rwenzori Mountains and has the highest concentration of primates in the world, including chimps and gorillas in Kibale Forest, Mgahinga Gorilla and Bwindi National Park.
 

Uganda is where the east African savannah meets the west African jungle, so the country offers very diverse types of vegetation and landscapes. Its 1000-plus bird species make it Africa’s most rewarding ornithological destination. Most birders go for the legendary boat trip along Kazinga Channel in Queen Elizabeth National Park, which is also famed for its tree-climbing lions and a healthy elephant population. The country’s safari destinations see far fewer visitors than their counterparts in Kenya or Tanzania, but are difficult to reach. Especially after the rains travelling can last hours, if not days! The rainy season in the south of the country is from April to May. In the north, where the climate is much drier, it rains between April and October. Travelling during the wet season is generally possible, but a bit slower. Uganda lies at the equator, so temperatures don’t change very much during the year.