The Munyonyo Martyrs’ Shrine is a Roman Catholic shrine and Minor Basilica dedicated to the Uganda Martyrs. The shrine is a compromise of three places located in Munyonyo-Mulungu and Salaama-Kyamula of Kampala City where three of Uganda Martyrs sacrificed their lives for the sake of Christ. Churches and Chapels were constructed in their respective places...Read More
Uganda is one of the best countries [if not the best] for primate safaris. The country comprises of various primate species; with Kibale Forest National Park being the best primate Park not only in Uganda but also Africa entirely. Kibale consists of 13 primate species a number which is bettered by no other African national...Read More
Uganda is beyond a shadow of a doubt the best country in Africa for gorilla trekking expeditions. The country resides the highest number of mountain gorillas in Africa – where these creatures are only found. The mountain gorillas are however listed as endangered species and currently exist in only three countries; Uganda, Rwanda, and DR...Read More
Description: Lying in the southwestern region (Kabarole, Bundibugyo and Kasese districts) of the ‘Pearl of Africa’ – Uganda, the Rwenzori Mountains National Park covers a total area of 386 square miles. The Park borders DR Congo’s Virunga National Park, home to endangered mountain gorillas. At 5,109 meters, Mount Stanley’s peak, Margherita, is the third highest...Read More
Description: Namugongo Martyrs’ Shrines in Namugongo, Kyaliwajjala, is the largest pilgrimage destination in Africa. On the report of the Archbishop of Kampala, Dr. Cyprian Kizito Lwanga, Namugongo Parish started as a sub-parish of Nsambya with its grass thatched church at Kyaliwajjala where Vienna Academy is currently located. The Namugongo Shrines are situated in Kyaliwajjala, Kira...Read More
The Gaddafi Mosque sits on 12 acres of land. Its interior and exterior can accommodate up to 35,000 worshipers. It is one of the five biggest mosques in Africa, and currently the biggest in Uganda. The mosque is nestled at Old Kampala hill, the origin of Kampala capital city. The mosque was given to Muslims...Read More
Mweya Safari Lodge: Mweya Safari Lodge is perched on a peninsula within the heart of Queen Elizabeth National Park and surrounded by the magical Rwenzori Mountains – the ‘Mountains of the Moon’; Mweya Safari Lodge offers visitors a spectacular experience of luxury in the wilderness. The Lodge offers a range of activities and attractions: take...Read More
Mountain Elgon’s highest peak (Wagagai) is the second highest in Uganda after the Rwenzori Mountains’ Margerita peak as well as the fourth in East Africa. Mountain Elgon is believed to have the largest volcanic base in the entire world, of any extinct mountain. The Mountain is sheltered in one of Uganda’s 10 remarkable national parks...Read More
Uganda is one of the most favorite countries in Africa by the many tourists who annually throng the world’s second largest continent for their vacations. Kampala is the capital city of Uganda and definitely one of the amazing places to tour in Uganda, filled with several catchy attractions. Before proceeding to any of Uganda’s remarkable...Read More
Mountain Gorillas are listed as endangered species and Uganda is only among those three lucky countries which still reside these tourists’ favorites; others being DR Congo and Rwanda. Many of the annual tourists in Africa enjoy spending their time in the wild trekking the endangered mountain gorillas, which is of course a very fascinating and...Read More
