Spiritual Holy Sites and Shrines in Uganda

Spiritual Holy Sites and Shrines in Uganda
It’s only in Uganda where you can visit several holy places and shrines of Christian values in City tour excursion since all the most holy places are found a few kilometers from Kampala city center. Usually every year on 26th May & June 3rd Christians gather in Namugongo and Munyonyo in memory of the Christian Martyrs who died in Faith. The two holy places made Pope Paul VI & Pope Francis to visit Uganda and witness the reserved grounds of the royal Christian martyrs who teach the whole world how true Christians should behave in real life. During this time of the year millions of people visit the holy shrines for blessings and faith commitment by walking on foot from their homes, fasting and also giving thanks to God the almighty in form of offerings. Since the celebration draw millions to come to Uganda, most foreign tourists who love and believe in Christianity come to the country two a week to the event in order to catch up with both the celebrations. However sites and shrines are accessible throughout the year when you happen to traverse Uganda during your Safari adventure or Business engagements with some volunteers often participating in some activities at the sites.
A lot of issues happen at the shrines on that day including Repentance, Holy Water,Touring, Cleanliness, and Entertainment, Prayers, security, shrines and food. Every pilgrims gets the opportunity to confess their sins before the martyrs day celebrations as a sign of purity and bounding more with the God the creator a reason which make pilgrims to stay at the holy ground for a number of days not only on the martyrs celebration day. Religious leaders and ushers are always available to guide whoever comes at the shrine ground for confession. Though God forgive sins each and every time one admits that and seeks for his forgiveness but doing it here at the holy shrines is more exceptional since it’s a heaven ground and its believed that God hears and forgives faster. Even the Martyrs help to present people’s needs & request to God. It’s always advised to cleanse your soul before standing in God’s presence.
Touring is a must to many pilgrims as a best way to explore the holy shrines and grounds of both Namugongo martyrs shrines & Munyonyo. A visit to the man made Uganda Martyrs Lake, shrines, Martyrs museum, other different sites, plus the holy compound is a must see while on the Kampala city tour excursion. If you visit during around the martyrs day celebration you may miss out to reach in some areas since the holy compound is always filled up with millions of Pilgrims. However, to discover the holy grounds and shrines it’s advisable to visit a few days to the celebrations or after. In most cases it’s very exciting to visit on the very day of the martyr’s day and see be part of the whole event. The two Martyrs shrines in Namugongo- the Catholic and Angelican host prayers and holy services depending on martyrs reminisced. The teaching about the martyrs can be done of different days but the Novenas are said at only the Catholic shrine.
Listening to stories about the martyrs, the cause of their death, the place, date of martyrdom is really entertaining something you shouldn’t miss out while on the holy land of shrines. Bites are everywhere and for those with good appetite, food, drinks; beverages are served in different forms by experts. Get a chance to buy holy rosaries, bibles, martyrs history books for your family and keep the blessing of the holy grounds and shrines in your home. Remember to respects the rules and regulations of the holy shrine especially for the holy lake full of holy water used as a blessing in several ways. Do not bath or swim in the lake but just get a jerican or bottle and draw the water. After the celebration you can visit our attractions and National parks in Uganda for other adventures such as Gorilla tracking, Primate treks, nature wildlife excursions and Game drive to sight the Big Five and other wild animals, conservation centers for endangered species such as Rhinos, chimpanzees and other cultural sites besides city tours and life exposures which seems unique and memorable in Uganda.
  
Uganda Martyrs shrine at Namugongo and the Bahai Temple in Uganda can be visited during your Kampala city tour including the cultural sites. Note culture and religious were kind of intermingled during the ancient and colonial times since its people who drove their growth and popularization depending on their beliefs and conviction with some dieing for the cause.

Cheapest Travel Options for an African Tour

Cheapest Travel Options for an African Tour

Some people think traveling to the world is expensive but not all parts of the world are as expensive as you may think. Besides not every cheap part of the world is for backpacker travel but there are also other facilities which cater for the big spenders (luxury travelers). All contents around the world have cheap parts of travel and in Africa a lot can be seen and discovered while  traveling on a tight budget. However a destination can be expensive or cheap depending on the traveler’s demands and preference. However based on our travel experiences and expertise, you can enjoy your travel adventures, sight of memorable encounters such as Gorilla tracking, chimpanzee/primate treks, wildlife excursions in the typical nature wild under no control of any surrounding but based on survival for the fittest to create natural balance among the prey and predators within your financial means with the guidance of the Tours/Travel consultants at your disposal.

Staying in a low cost lodge, eating in cheap restaurants, booking budget adventures, joining tour groups, using the cheapest transport possible and also visiting only the country’s main attractions not every attraction with in the country doesn’t mean that you cheap so long as it’s done for a big reason. Always you’re your travel expenditures cheap to fit in your pocket but not tearing it apart.

Backpacking is one of the most fun adventures to go on though in some travel destinations require using destinations experts. In such cases it’s good to use experts who offer the very best discounted price offers for the trips than others. It’s good to carry your travel suitcase and embark on a journey to unknown place for fun. See the world in the excellent economical way and enjoy every moment by considering a few aspects in mind.

Book Budget Tours

It’s always good to book the cheapest tour option provided by a tour agent or expert for either individual travel or group. Such Tours enable you explore all destinations in a very economical manner. For example In Uganda you can track Gorillas, View large game, do the primate tour and also short sightseeing tours, white water rafting on a minimal budget. Uganda budget lodges, hostels and campsites are too comfortable with even a swimming pool like the Red chili hide away, Kampala backpacker hostel among others.

Low cost hostels & camps

Almost all cities and areas with different tourist attractions have hostels and campsite to cater for budget travelers. Always trace for then in magazines and country travel guides. In Africa most hostels and campsites cost $5-$20 per night. If your travel destination is East Africa and Uganda in particular please check out some few campsites and hostels which may make your night outstanding while you around. Fat Cats backpacker, Kampala hostel, New city Annex hotel, Nile river campsite, Adrift campsite, Red http://www.walmarkafricasafaris.comchili campsite among others. However, there are also cheap budget accommodations like the Bwindi forest backpacker lodge, Nshongi Gorilla camp Bunyonyi overland, Buhoma rest camp and many others.

Cheap restaurants

In most African countries African countries cheap restaurants always sell the local foods and coffee why not take a chance and dine with locals for a byte. Its an interesting experience which will make you enjoy your stay and even make new friends. This is something you can do after your adventure if you have some few days to spend around foreign country before you departure .You can Identify these good places by asking the hotel staff or the travel expert (tour agency) who arranged your adventure in the country. In Uganda you will not lack a byte any time during the day or at night. Besides taking a walk around to nearby places is also another best way to discover new things on the neighborhood. Travel the world and fall in love with thousands of countries.

East African parks where wildlife never disappoints

East African parks where wildlife never disappoints

No need to tell stories when the reality is in the open game viewing, the wildebeest migration, dreamy beaches, gorilla & chimpanzee treks are must watch on an East African safari any time of the year to Kenya, Tanzania, Rwanda & Uganda. The safaris offer many wild world tour options waiting to be experienced in Tanzania's Serengeti & Ngorogoro crater  is another place where more than 30,000 wildlife  animals graze  in enclosed grassland, Kenya’s  Amboseli, Masai Mara a host ground of the annual Great Migration that occurs as huge herds of wildebeest and zebras follow the fresh grazing in the wake of the annual rains, Uganda& Rwanda the blessed  of great views and scenery  where chimpanzees and mountain gorillas live free in the forests.

Everyone thinks that Rwanda is only for Gorilla trekking but I strongly recommend you   to consider it for a awesome wild life safari to East Africa with so much to offer in Akagera national park & Nyungwe forest national park. It’s very exciting to witness the rich wildlife of East Africa on a wildlife tour through East Africa's greatest parks and reserves, with a visit to the region beaches and islands for leisure activities like sun bathing swimming, walks unlike others. Discover exhilarating East Africa on safaris through renowned national parks and game reserves, including Amboseli, Ngorongoro Crater, Serengeti, the Masai Mara, Bwindi forest, Volcanoes national park, Kidepo national park Murchison falls, Queen Elizabeth & lake Mburo national park

Kidepo, Murchison falls & Queen Elizabeth National a park in Uganda

Uganda, the Pearl of Africa has ten national parks displaying the best of East Africa but only a few fulfill the wildlife travelers dreams of viewing wildlife in the wild among which include Kidepo,Queen Elizabeth,Murchison falls Bwindi, Kibaale forest and lake Mburo National park. The park offers thrilling wildlife safaris together with other activities like boat trips on both the kazinga channel and the Murchison falls, forest hikes, mountain climbing which make the tourist wildlife experience more interesting and wonderful in Africa. For those who love wildlife and birds just end the search because the country has over 1000 bird species is among Africa’s best bird watching destination. Another thing which makes Uganda Wildlife Parks very attractive is that you don’t only view wildlife but you can also engage in different tourist adventures as you discover the countries wildlife in depth.

Rare wildlife Africa encounters are found in Uganda like the wild  of Kidepo Valley, Tree climbing lions of Ishasha in Queen, a magical powerful waterfall in murchison falls,the highest number of chimpanzees in Africa in Kibaale and Bwindi Impenetrable National Park hosting half of the remaining mountain gorillas in the world. Get the most memorable wildlife encounter by visiting the best Uganda wildlife national parks. Plan well and enjoy every moment of your stay. 

Amboseli & Masai Mara Game Reserve in Kenya

Very few travelers give thanks to the internet which supports all the planning session of a holiday to any destination around the globe but never mind what matters is how does your holiday end? Are your travel dreams fulfilled? Used to wonder why thousand visit Kenya year round especially to Amboseli & Masai Mara but all the answers made make like wildlife animals and even the places where they are found. It only requires a minimum of 5 days to be able to view the great Kenya wildlife in their local environment. You can’t miss to see mountain Kilimanjaro while in Amboseli the land of elephants. Spot the "Big Five" and observe one of nature's greatest spectacles, the Great Migration which takes place in masai mara every year starting from July-October. Charge your camera and also carry a pare battery in order not to miss out any photography. With accommodation there are plenty of lodges, bush camps and hotels for every budget in both parks. You can also visit other parks like Lake Nakuru, Tsavo East and West, Abadare etc.

Ngorogoro Crater & Seregeti in Tanzania

Find Massive wildlife across the Serengeti and Ngorogoro craters reserve all scattered around the wildness area. Tanzania wildlife tours are operated by different tour operators and some tours are always on fixed programs while others are on daily departure. But much flexibility is enjoyed when you doing a private trip. Participating tours are very good, cheap and ideal for travelers on a very tight budget since you get involved in all the camp activities, cooking bed lying, putting up your tent which is a nice thing I loved doing every day since we had surely enough time for everything. However, you can also take on a tailor made private wildlife tour where all things are catered for apart from eating and sleeping.

Above all Tanzania’s premier national park Serengeti is   famous for the spectacular annual migration of around 2 million herbivores across its vast plains. The Serengeti National Park is home to the largest concentration of wildlife in the world covering an impressive 14 763 sq km (5,700 sq miles) in the north-west of Tanzania, extending to south-western Kenya. But all safaris to Serengeti & Ngorogoro crater National Park center on game-viewing in the stunning wilderness area teeming with wildlife. As East Africa has so much to offer and not just the Gorillas, amazing views, conserved wildlife National Parks where you can see the only thousands of wildlife, birds plus the superb lodges, good food and friendly people stable for everyone.

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Recommended Travel Destinations for Uganda Safaris

Recommended Travel Destinations for Uganda Safaris

The Magical safari paradise in Africa Uganda famously know as the pearl of Africa  caters for all types of tour holidays including honeymoon trip, wildlife, family gateways, hiking safaris, mountain climbing tours, Nile adventure (white water rafting, Bungee jumping, boat rides & cruise, sunset cruise, and fishing), chimpanzee & Gorilla tracking, birding safaris, cultural tours and city tours. Undertaking a Ugandan Safari is a rare outstanding experience because no movie can ever recreate a real African touch experience. The tours prices favor travelers of all budgets including Back Packers, Moderate budget tourists plus luxury travelers. The country’s accommodation facilities are designed for the globe market starting from food, lodges, camps, hotels, restaurants & bars which makes it one of the favorite destinations in Africa.

Uganda also has fairly good roads which enable travelers to access all the tourist destinations all over the country. The weather is mostly tropical with temperate zones such as the Rain forest Mountains with safari tours running all throughout the year calendar. Visit Uganda, enjoy as you explore the countries beautiful tourist attractions in Western, Eastern, Southern and Northern regions. Below are a must spot to include during your visit;

Bwindi Impenetrable National Park

The trek to visit the mountain gorillas is the most awesome encounter in Uganda almost all tour holidays include gorilla tracking as a main highlight. You can now track Gorillas from any of the 12 available gorilla families for trackers every day within the three sectors of the park; Buhoma (northerly side), Ruhija (eastern side), Nhsongi & (southern side). Each sector has a briefing point a so you just need to sleep close to your briefing point a night before the trek. Book your gorilla permit in advance to avoid last minute inconveniences. Get to the park by either road or air and sleep in a lodge/camp of your budget among the many available for each sector. Ask for more details from your travel expert and all will be just as planned. While In Bwindi Forest you can also explore village walk trails and dig deep about the locals and the Ugandan culture, relax on a boat ride at Lake Mutanda or swim in a crater lake among others.

The River Nile Source in Jinja

Uganda is blessed with the longest river in the World with its source in Jinja Town one of the oldest industrial hub in East Africa. Experience what John Speke witness as the first Foreign explore to locate the source of the Nile by taking a boat ride to the actual spot just 10minutes from the River Bank. If you a fun of water activities, then Jinja is the best place to visit and be part of the Nile activities like White water Rafting, Sunset boat cruise, Bungee jumping, community walks and visits to different places and craft markets. Rafting requires some fear fighting nerves but it’s fun though you will be informed on some rough spots to decide how far you can go such as Itanda falls. The rafting guides help you throughout and are at your rescue incase it becomes difficult to slide through. A visit to the mabira forest, sezibwa falls a born twin lake by a woman on your way back after spending some good time on the Nile waters in Africa would make your day.

Queen Elizabeth National park

Do you love wildlife? Have you ever imagined standing close to lions, elephant, leopard, buffaloes among others, this is the best wildlife park in Uganda and guests to this park view wildlife both in the morning and late evening? A drive to this park from Kampala Uganda’s capital is only five hours arriving in good time for either a boat cruise or an evening game drive.

The park has incredible wildlife & you can see hundreds of elephants, hippopotamus, and crocodile. Leopard though rarely spotted due to their nocturnal character, lions, elephants, kobs, topis, Buffalos to mention but a few. The afternoon boat cruise on the Kazinga Chanel is amazing as you spot animals cooling off and other aquatic fauna. After, we went south to Ishasha to see the climbing lions an amazing experience to see lions play with little ones up in tree branches, this fascinated me because I used to think that if I ever encountered a lion along the way then the best option would be to climb a tree but now am rethinking of what will be my new survival strategy if it ever happens. Don’t forget to track chimpanzees in kyambura gorge or kalinzu an activity which starts at 8.00am and also 2.00pm but starts by briefing from the park head ranger guides as that of gorilla tracking in Bwindi forest.

Murchison falls National park

Murchison Falls National Park is just four hours from Kampala city with diversity to make your trip worth the decision. It’s a great park, everywhere you turn, there is a fantastic view of so many different animals moving around the Savannah lands including the Giraffe, lions, elephants, topis, buffalos and many others. Some people say Murchison falls looks just same with Queen Elizabeth national park but all are different and unique in one way or the other. The hike up to the top of the falls is defiantly recommended to every guest no need to be fit. The cool water of the world’s powerful falls cover the surrounding heat making you socked in the cool winds as you listen to the water sounds which drive away all the thoughts of life struggles and hassles. Where else can you find abundant and varied wildlife!  

Other places to visit wihile in Uganda include; Sipi falls on Mt Elgon in eastern Uganda, Kibaale forest national park for the Bird lovers and primate tracking, Lake Bunyonyi  islands, Rwenzori mountains for hiking, Ngamba Island Chimpanzee sanctuary, Ssese Island, Entebbe botanical gardens, Entebbe Zoo, Lake Mburo national park, Igongo cultural centre, Batwa trail, Mgahinga national park, Itanda falls, Lake Victoria, Kazinga channel, Bigodi wetlands, among others. Bringing the right clothing for your trip is important and depending on the Uganda tourism destination, what to pack include footwear comfortable walking shoes), Insect replant, Camera, long sleeved shirts or t-shirt, Rain Jacket, warm sweater, swim suits, shots and open top wears , sun cream, sunglasses, binoculars, hats, etc. For more information about what to park please contact your travel planner on ground to advice.

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Experience Group Safaris in Africa!

Experience Group Safaris in Africa!

Experience the beautiful Africa continent on a group tour sharing magical moments with friends and family as you discover its beautiful countries rich in both attractions and culture. Most visited countries in Africa include Morocco (famed for the Marrakech & snake-charmers), Egypt (The historical land of  pyramids of Giza, Egypt , Mountain Sinai ,pharaoh’s tombs etc), Zimbabwe (the country of music dance and drama), South Africa (The land of wildlife &beaches), Tanzania (The land of plains & the massive concentration of the big five), Kenya (the magical wildlife base in Africa), Rwanda (the land of great views &hills), Zambia (wildlife and the might world falls), Botswana (The place where you feel immersed in true Africa culture & life style), Uganda the Pearl of Africa etc. Each country is Unique though some look to have same attractions making Africa my favorite every day. While in Africa eyes can only rest when you retire for sleeping but even in the hotel room you can relax as you admire the nature setting of the tents & bandas designed with local materials a thing which gives you an African touch in depth.

Traveling in small groups provide a more intimate travel experience & opens the dip doors to the local culture with more access to local guides. Groups have average guests from 6-40 guests and tour operators plan for a fixed number of guests per trip so it’s always good to book early and they prepare your travel essentials in time. Among the many Africa safari tours put on market for travelers to different tourist destinations in Africa there was still need for Africa tour operators to redesign tours in the way that every one with a travel passion can fulfill his/her dream of travel without drying their pocket. And today most tour operators organize group tours to different tourism destinations in Africa especially to most visited countries. Group tours enable many travelers to discover their dream destination at a fare cost than taking on a sole trip. It’s good to join others and share the costs of a holiday tours that’s in terms of accommodation, transport and activities. I think it’s a best way to adventure Africa on a tight budget. Most group tours in Africa have scheduled departure dates that are some times weekly, monthly or in particular months of the year. Therefore if you want to join any Africa adventure on a group trip  you need to inquire about the trip availability at least one month to the travel date but the best time is the beginning of year so that the tour operator can plan for the group tours for a year knowing that you inclusive. Most common organized group tours in Africa.

Group gorilla Safari tours in Uganda/Rwanda

These ones are normally organized in the small groups of eight with scheduled departures. Such groups are organized in both low and high season for gorilla tracking in order to make the gorilla trekking adventure affordable for many. Since this tour requires advance booking of gorilla permits the tour operators prefer travelers to commit and make trip deposits at least a month before the trek. These groups are organized in both Uganda and Rwanda to Bwindi forest national park and volcanoes national park. Gorilla tracking group tour cost $550 per person during the low season and $950 per person during the high season all inclusive the Gorilla permit, transport, full board accommodation, park entrance, ranger guides, all transfers but the price may change any time so contact your travel planner in Rwanda/Uganda for current updates. Gorilla permit cost $350 for the low season in Uganda ( April, May& November) which is the best time to book your trek if you on a very tight budget. But you can also organize yourselves as a group of friends and book your adventure tour for the high season when the permit is at $600 in Uganda and $750 and save more than planning a trip alone. It’s fun to travel with friends, & also meet new people in every new destination you visit.

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Wildlife Excursion Group Safaris in Africa

You can join a wildlife group tour in many countries like Kenya, Uganda, South Africa, Botswana, Zambia, Tanzania to mention but a few. Why not be part of the Africa saga with dinner in one of Africa wild forest & game reserve in company of friend’s. Start planning now and have fun in your next wildlife adventure in Africa. For Uganda you can enjoy a wildlife group tour any time of year same applies to South Africa, Zambia, Botswana but for Kenya the best time is the high season of July-October during the wildebeest migration as zebra and gazelle stampeding across the plains in search of greener grass and Tanzania is same though you can still view many wildlife in the other months of the year. This top Africa wildlife parks is also home to large predator populations, including numerous lions, leopards, cheetahs and jackals, as well as large numbers of other wild animals like the giraffe, elephants, buffaloes, kobs, topis and over thousands bird both epidemics and migrates. Save on an Africa safari adventure by joining others.