For those of you who prefer to DO something instead of just watching or hearing something, Uganda will push you to your limits. The variety of nature or sportive activities will keep you active like you've never been before.

Uganda does not only have the most beautiful mountains like the Rwenzori Mountains with snow covered peaks, but also a beautiful beachside as well as the river Nile providing you activities ranging from mountaineering and trekking to rafting, swimming or land-based games like golf or bowling. You see - there's something for every taste.

Especially the nationalpark of the Rwenzori Mountains (or Mountains of the Moon) invite for mountain climbing or hiking. They lie along the western border of Uganda, on the border with the Democratic Republic of the Congo. The highest peak is called Margherita and lies on an altitude of 5.109 m. The mist-covered Mountains of the Moon are 120 km in length and 48 km in width and at the centre of the range, there are six peaks carrying permanent snow, three with glaciers.

The main attractions of this beautiful mountainous nationalpark are chimpanzee, blue monkey, rwenzori colobus, hyrax or even leopards and elephants.

Fort Portal or Kasese are the nearest towns to the Rwenzori Mountains, therefore a range of inns, guesthouses and camping sites are suggested for accomodation. Don't miss the Rwenzori View Guesthouse in Fort Portal with a beautiful views of the mountains. Huts and rock shelters are available on the mountains for climbers. Kamungha Guest House is located in Kazingo Trading Centre approx 12.5 km from Fort Portal, on the foothills of the National Park.

For more information on gorilla or bird watching - please don't miss out our wildlife-section!

But some people prefer water instead of mountains - also for those of you who wants to enjoy rafting, boating or canoing have lot's of possibilities to enjoy themselves. Please don't miss out more details on Lake Viktoria and Ssese Islands for fishing or enjoying the beach.

We also recommand a trip to Jinja, a beautiful town in the east of Kampala. It is not only a place for the rich and the famous in Uganda, but also the best place to check out the source of the river Nile. Here you can relax in beautful lodges and watch breathtaking waterfalls, if not even test your hunger for adventure when rafting down the river Nile. Bujangali Falls offer you the best place for white water rafting.

Those of you who prefer to be active on solid ground and enjoy playing a round of golf, can enjoy this sport at one of the challenging courses and golf clubs of Uganda. They can be found in Kampala (18 holes), Jinja, Tororo, Mbale, Fort Portal, Kasese or Entebbe. The Kampala Golf Club is just a 2 minute walk away from Fairway Hotel.

Another big fun of entertainment is certainly bowling which can be followed at Allegators, the 1st and only bowling alley in Uganda which can be found at the Garden City Complex, where cineplex and Woolworth can also be found.

Exploring a country means to get in touch with the country and the people - therefore check out the hottest new places around Kampala, Jinja or Mbarara. Get in contact with Ugandans and you will be fascinated about the hospitality of the people. Learn more during your stay about great new places to follow wellness and fitness activities in one of the sport clubs of Uganda, don't miss out the chance to go swimming in one of the ressorts at the beachside or the botanical gardens at Entebbe. The Entebbe Botanical Gardens were established in 1898 and are situated on the nothern shores of Lake Victoria virtually on the equator. They house a collection of species of plants of the different tropical zones. The entrance is close to the Botanical Beach Hotel and the offer the great opportunity to watch birds of all types and colors. You'll be fascinated about the melody of all the colorful big and small birds you can enjoy at these beautiful gardens.

There are very many other places, sights and activities that can be followed in Uganda and we will keep you updated at any time. If you would like to know more on one or the other topic don't hesitate to contact us.

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