5 Reasons why you should include Uganda to your vacation bucket list- opined from a vantage point

Going on safari has been your lifelong desire. You have saved for your dream destination- Uganda paid up and all is set to go. There is however tiny details your tour operator may not have told you that if left out, then you have missed the real pudding. Here we go;

1. Uganda is the world’s friendliest country: Here is one country you get to and right from the airport all you get is smiles. Even the Anti-narcotics Police will greet you with a smile. And nobody has been coached to do that but its just the people. A genuine happy people always warm to visitors.

2. Uganda is the “weather capital of the world”: Just like you have New York and London famous for finance and capital markets and Italy for Fashion and Paris being Romantic, Kampala presents itself as a city that if you forgot to pack warm clothes you wouldn’t mind it a second for obvious reasons save for those going gorilla tracking or mountain climbing.Here the sun shines 365 days a year and never shies away. Even when it gets chilly foreigners prefer going out with a light tee shirt on because the weather is simply too good to be true.

3. The Ugandan pineapple is a MUST!: If you don’t taste the Ugandan pine apple then you haven’t been to Uganda. Whoever is your tour guide ensure you get to taste a the pineapple plus as many fruits as you can. Most of it is grown organically and you will be amazed at how the staple food here grows effortlessly,

4. The Boda boda (motorcycle taxi) is a thrill to be enjoyed by every visitor who comes to Uganda. Whether its in the countryside or right in the heart of the city, this adrenaline riser will leave you fonder memories than of anyother city in the world. Just make sure to get a helmet and all will be fine. It definitely should be on your tour itinerary of Uganda

5. Gay people aren’t harrassed in Uganda like western media portrays it. Like in my first pointer I must emphasise that this grouping of people called Ugandans are by far the most hospitable and respectful people I ever came across although when pushed to the wall feedback is provided. The governments position is banning the promotion of gay activities publicly.

See you anywhere along the Equator within area code 256

3DAY EASTER GETAWAY

The Trek Safaris team has put together three choice activities for your Easter fancy at very good rates. The three day getaway is slated for 29th to 31st March during the Easter break.

1. 3Day Cruise

This involves a romantic getaway to the West, with a chance to see some of Uganda’s wildlife, taste western cuisine from the people that cook it best, and dance in their cultural pride.

The Western Circuit

Gorilla Lodges for your pleasure

We figured that since the Gorilla promo is still running, we could tip you off on some of the most exotic and cozy lodges near Bwindi Impenetrable National Park that may suit your fancy.

1. The Gorilla Resort:

This is ideal for it’s intimate design and it’s breath-taking view of the Bwindi Impenetrable Forest. It is located at Buhoma – Bwindi Impenetrable Gorilla National Park on a Mountain side.

Rates:
Single room
Single $ 450.00 per night

Double room
Single $ 375.00 per night

2. The Engagi Lodge:

The lodge is situated in a large tract of land contiguous with the Bwindi Impenetrable Forest National Park, and runs from the main Buhoma road down to the Munyaga River. It consists of just 8 en-suite cottages, evenly spaced out and hidden in the foliage.  Each cottage has either double or twin beds (complete with hot water bottles), a bathroom with flushing toilets, hot and cold running water.  All have private verandas where guests can enjoy their morning tea or coffee as they watch out over the forest canopy. The rates are not specified.