Uganda

September 16th - 18th

Geography:Uganda is located in East-Central Africa and directly West of Kenya. It is also directly North of Lake Victoria.

Climate:The temperatures in Uganda usually reach around 90 degrees and get a whole lot of sunlight.

Transportation:We arrive in Uganda with our Safari driver Tikimbi. He will be our method of travel while in Uganda.

Transportation Costs:Car and Driver-->$272.25

Accommodations:Jinja Hotel Triangle

Cost:$36.13 per night

Days:3

Information:This country was originally placed under the East India Trading Company of Britain. It has many religious influences from European missionaries. The people of this country are generally hard-nosed and are good at fending for themselves.

Activities:While in Uganda you may participate in many activities. Some include visiting Lake Victoria. This lake filters into the great Nile River and into the Mediterranean Sea. The Nile, another good tourist attraction, spans almost half of Africa and is the longest river in the world. Lastly, to get an idea on the culture in Uganda, you can go spend the day with United Nations and Red Cross members as the attempt to aid the local Swahili people.

Government:Democratic Republic

Language:Swahili and English

Currency:Shilling (UGX)

Religion:Christianity and Islam

Time Difference:+9 hours

Lake Victoria---The Nile River---Local Tribes