Located on the shores of Lake Victoria, Entebbe lies 40 km south of Kampala, Uganda's bustling capital. As the country’s primary gateway, it serves as both a peaceful retreat and a starting point for exploring Uganda's natural wonders. The city sits in a lush landscape, with sprawling green spaces and a shoreline dotted with fishing villages. The Entebbe Botanical Gardens, established in 1898, showcase a wide variety of plant species, from indigenous tropical forest to cultivated horticultural displays. The gardens are home to a diverse bird population, including the palm nut vulture and giant kingfisher, and provide a haven for primates like the black-and-white colobus. A short trip west leads to the Mabamba Swamp, a Ramsar Wetland, where visitors can explore by dugout canoe in search of the rare shoebill stork. Lake Victoria itself invites fishing, leisurely cruises, and excursions to Ngamba Island, a sanctuary for orphaned chimpanzees, where visitors can observe the chimps roaming freely across 40 hectares of forested land.
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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