Silver Hill Village, 2012. On the twentieth day of the seventh moon Kwok Yun is making her way across the rice fields on her Flying Pigeon bicycle. Her world is turned upside down when she sights a UFThing
- a spinning plate in the sky
- & helps the Westerner in distress whom she discovers in the shadow of the alien craft. It`s not long before the village is crawling with men from the National Security & Intelligence Agency armed with pointed questions. & when the Westerner that Kwok Yun saved repays her kindness with a large dollar cheque she becomes a local celebrity, albeit under constant surveillance...

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Indexed, waterproof & tear-resistant road map of Uganda with topographic & tourist information, published by Reise Know-How as part of their highly acclaimed World Mapping Project. The map is double-sided to provide the best balance between a good scale & a convenient size sheet. The country ...

Uganda at 1:700, 000 on a double-sided map from Nelles with a smaller size sheet offering a convenient format for use when travelling. The map also

Includes:: a street plan of central Kampala highlighting public buildings & selected accommodation. The map divides the country north/south with a good overlap between the sides. Topography is presented by relief shading with spot heights & additional graphics for marshland & swamps. Road network grades routes as mainly surfaced, gravel or dirt tracks & indicates distances on main routes. Railway lines & local airports are also shown. Overprint highlights national parks & other protected areas, as well as places interest including selected tourist accommodation. The map has latitude & longitude lines at intervals at 30

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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 & chimpanzees. & 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 & 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 seventh edition of Philip Briggs' much-praised guide is the most comprehensive resource available.
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Uganda at 1:700, 000 on a double-sided map from Nelles with a smaller size sheet offering a convenient format for use when travelling. The map also

Includes:: a street plan of central Kampala highlighting public buildings & selected accommodation. The map divides the country north/south with a good overlap between the sides. Topography is presented by relief shading with spot heights & additional graphics for marshland & swamps. Road network grades routes as mainly surfaced, gravel or dirt tracks & indicates distances on main routes. Railway lines & local airports are also shown. Overprint highlights national parks & other protected areas, as well as places interest including selected tourist accommodation. The map has latitude & longitude lines at intervals at 30

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This book provides key insights into Ugandan life & offers practical tips on how best to meet the Ugandan people on their own terms, vital information for tourists & businessmen alike. Once notorious for the tyranny of Idi Amin, immortalized in the film ” The Last King of Scotl&, ” Uganda has, for the last twenty-six years or so, struggled to overcome its negative image. It has largely been successful. Rated the best country to visit in 2012, it was one named of the best tourist destinations of 2013 by” National Geographic” magazine. In addition to its game parks, home to the Big Five, Uganda has one of the largest numbers of recorded bird species of any country. It is also the home of the famed mountain gorillas, & the mighty Nile River provides some of the best whitewater rafting in the world. Add to this an almost perfect climate & spectacular sightseeing, including the source of the Nile, Murchison Falls, the ”little Switzerland” of Kabale, the volcanic lakes, & the Rwenzori Mountains, & one can understand why Winston Churchill called Uganda ”the Pearl of Africa.” But Uganda not only has wildlife & natural beauty to offer--the Ugandan people are what makes it different. Drawn from over fifty tribes, they make up a rich blend of traditions. You can sample this in dance & song performances by groups such as the Ndere Troup, or you can wander through the capital city, or any village, & get to know the local people, as English is widely spoken. You will find them sociable, warm, & hospitable. Kampala is famous as the social capital of East Africa, the city that never sleeps, where every kind of nightlife is on offer, & Ugandans have now been officially rated the happiest people in East Africa! All this is what makes Uganda special. Inevitably there are cultural pitfalls for the unwary traveller--differences in expectations, mores, & ways of behaving. ...

Uganda in the Handbooks series from Footprint; comprehensive & leading guides designed & written for independent travellers who enjoy exploring off the beaten track. Footprint guides have an established reputation, built up since 1921, for catering for more adventurous & individual travellers. An unrestrictive editorial style also gives authors the freedom to capture & explore local cultures, sights & areas that are often not covered in other guides. Widely recognised for their reliability & independent writing style, Footprint guides all have the same layout. Introductory sections introduce the reader to the destination, with chapters on planning on your trip & essentials, including practical information & guidance on subjects such as when & where to go, itineraries, sport & activities, arts, getting there & around, eating & drinks, sleeping & a dedicated section on the anticipated carbon footprint involved in travelling to the destination. Each guide is organised geographically by region or country, with individual sections having a particular focus on an extensive range of sights & places of interest. Further, there are also details of accommodation, nightlife, restaurants & any notable local activities. Information boxes throughout the text give readers an insight into local customs, stories & sights of particular interest.A ...

L&-locked in the heart of the African continent, Uganda has a fantastic climate, an ever-changing landscape & people who are honest, polite & genuinely pleased to help. Footprint`s Uganda Handbook will guide you from the peaks of the Mountains of the Moon, through the primeval Bwindi Impenetrable Forest & to the Source of the Nile at Jinja, taking in adrenalin-pumping thrills of tracking gorillas & rafting some of the best white water rides in the world. Great coverage of gorilla trekking; bird- & butterfly-spotting; climbing the Rwenzoris; game-trekking, white-water rafting, & fishing, cruising & canoeing on the many lakes. Loaded with information & suggestions on how to get off the beaten track, from rock paintings at Kakora to exploring the volcanic landscapes near Tororo.

Includes:: comprehensive information on everything from transport & practicalities to history, culture & landscape. Plus all the usual accommodation, eating & drinking listings for every budget. Full-colour planning section to inspire travellers & help you find the best experiences. From the bustling city of Kampala to the heavily forested waterfalls of the tropical Ssese Islands, Footprint`s fully updated 3rd edition will help you navigate this fairytale destination.

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Uganda at 1:550, 000 on an indexed, double-sided map from ITMB, with a street plan of central Kampala annotated with numerous facilities, plus notes on the country’s history, geography, national parks, etc. The map is double-sided, dividing the country north/south with a good overlap between the sided. Topography is shown by altitude colouring in feet, with spot heights also in feet except for main peaks where the height is shown either in metres or both in metres & feet. Graphics indicate wetlands & swamps. National parks are prominently highlighted. Road network distinguishes between paved & unpaved primary roads, indicates seasonal routes & shows selected tracks & trails. Locations of petrol stations & border crossings are marked. Railway lines are included, on lakes ferry connections are shown, & local aerodromes are marked. A range of symbols indicate various places of interest including campsites, rest houses/hostels, UNESCO World Heritage sites, etc. Latitude & longitude lines are drawn at 1° intervals. Each side has a separate index. The map has a good size, clear street plan of central Kampala shwing locations of various hotels, restaurants, bus & rail terminals, & various services or facilities. Also provided are extensive notes on the country, s history, geography, sites, etc. ...

As well as giving a wealth of practical information, this guide details every aspect of Uganda's tourist infrastructure, from national parks & gorilla reserves to Lake Victoria & the Ssese Islands, making it an essential, up-to-date guide for any visitor to the region. ...