Bradt's Uganda has been thoroughly revised and updated to keep up with the country's fast pace of development. This fifth edition includes a more in-depth look at the booming tourism activities at East Africa's center of adventure, including whitewater rafting, an aerial runway, bungee jumping, quad biking, and horseriding.
Features include:
*Gorilla tracking--details of all available locations to see the endangered mountain gorilla including new sites at Nkuringo (Bwindi forest) and Democratic Republic of Congo
*Up-to-date information on activities, reserves, camps, and restaurants
*Extensive coverage of all the national parks
Customer Reviews:
Avg. Customer Rating: 4.5 / 5.0
Outstanding! Like most other Bradt guides written by the same author, this book is simply excellent.
The fact that it is the only single-country practical guide to Uganda could sell it in itself, but that has not made the author any less thorough.
As well as offering truly in-depth background information on Uganda's troubled history and fascinating mix of cultures, it has all the practical details on travelling around the country you might possibly expect. And unlike certain recent Bradt guides by other... more info
Bradt Uganda Relatively up to date information although a few facts were off. Easy to read and well put together for a country that is not often specifically featured in books and has only started to invest in tourist endeavors. Reviews of hostels, hotels were accurate. More maps needed though. Overall helpful and complete - appreciated the historical sections.
Well written review I'll start by saying we've not travelled yet, but we've used books on other coutries over the years, and this one is well written, and seems well though out and presented. It has covered everything I've wanted to know before travelling very well. I'll comment on the accuracy after November!
Merv.
Great preparation We have read this book front to back and though we don't leave for a few weeks we feel so much more informed about opportunities within and country and tips to be better prepared. Great resource!