Situated on a peninsula in Lake Victoria, the former seat of Uganda’s government, Entebbe is just a short drive from the current capital and offers plenty to keep visitors amused. This charming town features tree-lined streets and serves as an excellent base from which to explore the surrounding area. Tourists can look forward to spending days on beautiful beaches along the banks of Lake Victoria, stroll through the fields and forests of the magnificent Botanical Gardens, or pay a visit to Ngamba Island Chimpanzee Sanctuary, a haven for country’s orphaned chimps.
Situated north of Lake George within the Western Region of Uganda, Kasese is the principal town of the Kasese District. With growth originating around Uganda’s largest copper mine of Kilembe, this area is now the largest town in the Rwenzururu region. Known as one of Uganda’s most naturally resourceful areas, Kasese is rich in copper, limestone and cobalt. This energetic town acts as a gateway to the unspoilt landscapes and breathtaking scenery of the majestic Rwenzori Mountains and the Queen Elizabeth National Park, a lush protected area home to over 100 types of mammals and 606 different bird species. Offering something for all, Kasese CBD also boasts both a booming nightlife and a high volume of religious worship centres.
Straddling the Uganda/DRC border in eastern equatorial Africa, the Rwenzori Mountains are the legendary 'Mountains of the Moon' written of by Ptolemy as early as 150 AD. Standing an impressive 5100 metres the mist-shrouded peaks carry permanent snow and glaciers, while the lower slopes are covered with dense forest. The range has been declared a UNESCO World Heritage site for its spectacular beauty. While the mountains are a great attraction to hikers so too is the beauty of the area, the forests, birds and animals. Visitors can look forward to hiking through the mountains, soaking up stunning views, and traversing Stanley Glacier.
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