Uganda
Authors: Philip Briggs with Andrew Roberts6th Edition • APRIL 2010528 PAGES • 16 PAGES OF COLOUR PHOTOS • 47 MAPSISBN: 978 1 84162 309 2
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Somebody once said that if you planted a walking stick overnight in the soil of Uganda, it would take root before morning dawned. Of all Africa's safari destinations, this is the most fertile. It's also the best destination in Africa for seeing a variety of primate species – visitors can spot more than ten types of monkey including mountain gorillas and chimpanzees. And if primate enthusiasts are found wandering round with imbecile grins, Uganda's birds have ornithologists doing cartwheels: more than 1,000 bird species have been recorded here making Uganda, in practical terms, the finest birdwatching destination in Africa. Moreover, in Uganda's premier savanna reserves, one can be almost certain of encountering lions, elephants and buffaloes.
 Whether visitors want to climb to the snows of the fabled Mountains of the Moon, raft the headwaters of the mighty Nile, or marvel at the legendary tree-climbing lions of Ishasha, this sixth edition of Philip Briggs' much-praised guide is the most comprehensive resource available.
Uganda at a Glance
Capital City:
Kampala
Currency:
Uganda Shilling
Language:
English (official), is spoken by most Ugandans. Among the country's 33 indigenous languages, Luganda is the closest to being a lingua franca.
International Telephone Code:
+256
ISBN-13: 9781841623092
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"If seeing gorillas in the mist appeals, this is the book for you. Primarily concerned with wildlife viewing opportunitites, it gives formidable in-depth information on native mammals and birds."
The Times
"We had a successful filming trip, and the guide was great. I found it full of useful information, it was relevant, up to date and comprehensive. A good reference for anyone visiting Uganda with loads of interesting background information and tips."
Emma Richards, Smith & Watson Productions, UK
"The most comprehensive and best current guide."
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Reader Reviews
"I think that this guide is brilliant. Having been to Uganda twice I have found it invaluable on both my visits. The guide not only suggest the best accommodation but also is accurate on price and quality of service. Couldn't ask for anything better. I won't return without it!"
Ruth Davies
"A first rate guide. It is far and away the best guide to Uganda for almost forty years. The guide is so full of information that I can't put it down."
Richard Curley
"An invaluable companion."
Ms McCullins
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Table of Contents
Uganda: The Bradt Travel Guide
Introduction
PART ONE GENERAL INFORMATION
Chapter 1 Background information
Chapter 2 Natural History
Chapter 3 Practical Information
PART TWO THE GUIDE
Chapter 4 Travelling in Uganda
Chapter 5 Health
Chapter 6 Kampala, Entebbe and Environs
Kampala, Entebbe, Day trips out of Kampala/Entebbe
Chapter 7 The Mbarara Road
Mpanga Forest Reserve, Masaka, Lake Nabugabo, The Ssese Islands, Lake Mburo National Park, Mbarara, Katongo Wildlife Reserve
Chapter 8 Kigezi
Kabale, Lake Bunyonyi, Kisoro, Mgahinga Gorilla National Park, Bwindi Impenetrable National Park
Chapter 9 Kasese and Environs
Kashoya Kitomi and Kalinzu Forests, Queen Elizabeth National Park, Kasese, Ruwenzori Mountains National Park
Chapter 10 Fort Portal and Environs
Fort Portal, Kibale Forest National Park, Kasenda Crater Lakes, The Semliki Valley, Mubende, Ntusi and Bigo, Mityana
Chapter 11 Murchison Falls and the Northwest
Hoima, Masindi, Budongo Forest, Kanyiyo Pabidi Forest Reserve, Masindi to Murchison via Lake Albert, Murchison Falls National Park, A loop through the northwest
Chapter 12 Jinja and Environs
Jinja, Bujagali Falls, Mabira Forest Reserve
Chapter 13 Eastern Uganda
Busia, Tororo, Mbale, Mount Elgon Natinal Park, Around Mount Elgon, Pian Upe Wildlife Reserve, Kumi and surrounds, Soroti, Kidepo Valley National Park
Appendix I Language
Appendix 2 Glossary
Appendix 3 Further Reading
Index
About the Authors
Johannesburg resident Philip Briggs is a travel writer and tour leader specialising in East and southern Africa. Born in Britain and raised in South Africa, he started travelling in East Africa in 1986, and his first book, Guide to South Africa, was published by Bradt in 1991.
Since then Philip has written or co-written numerous books on the African continent including Bradt travel guides to Northern Tanzania, Tanzania, Uganda, Ghana, Ethiopia, Malawi, Mozambique, and East & Southern Africa, as well as Bradt's East African Wildlife guide. He also writes regularly for magazines including Africa Geographic, Travel Africa and Africa Birds & Birding.
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Guidebook Updates
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Updates Between Editions & Further Information
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