Are you planning a trip to Africa-Uganda or Rwanda for the first or even second time and you need to widen your knowledge on what you expect at the destination? Whether it is you are a first time or a repeat traveler on safari to Uganda, the most important thing to do first is for you to read more about the destination you are heading to. There are various documents or books that are rich in the country’s landscape, wildlife, cultures, mountains, Lakes, rivers, forests and other natural features that are worth exploring while you are on safari in Africa. For those of you who wish to explore the hidden treasures of Uganda this coming holiday, the following guidebooks should be a must to read and you won’t regret in life.
The Uganda 7th (Bradt Travel Guide): November 12th 2013
By: Philip Briggs, Andrew Roberts.
Unlike other safari destinations in Africa, Uganda is remarkably one of most endowed destinations with varied natural wonders. It boasts of varied primate species including mountain gorillas, more than 1080 bird species as well as the big five game. There are 10 stunning national parks that are distributed in and around this country. They include among others Murchison Falls National Park, Queen Elizabeth National Park, Kidepo Valley National Park, Bwindi Impenetrable Forest National Park and others. Philip Brings in his recent edition is a few most selling books and the best for you to read through the fact that it features detailed information on mountain gorillas plus good accommodation/lodging options.
Uganda 1:550000 Travel Map-International Travel Maps: 30th.4.2014.
This mainly distinguishes routes ranging from primary paved roads from others plus tracks. The legend consists of railroads, international airports, national airports, aerodromes, trails, post offices, medical facilities, hospitals, accommodation, archaeological sites, campsites, gasoline, petrol stations, car ferries, forts, border crossing a mention but a few.
The birds of East Africa
This includes Uganda, Kenya, Tanzania, Rwanda and Burundi-Princeton Field Guides-30th.1.2003. By: Terry Stevenson, John Fanshawe.
This is one of the best safari books and it focuses mostly on birding sites and it is a few best books. This book is mainly rich in resident, vagrant, migrant birds in Uganda, Rwanda, Burundi and Tanzania. For bird lovers, this is one of kind books you need to read. It covers about 1388 avifaunal species with 287 new color plates plus 3400 images. It describes all the plumages and major races which tourists are likely to encounter while on tour. On the other side, you will find maps and brief illustrations, habits, voices of each species, range, status and others. On the introduction part, there are notes on how you can use the species accounts, nomenclature adopted, where to send the records, maps of hotspots for bird watching and many more.
Uganda culture smart
The essential guide to customs and culture-23rd.12.2014. This guidebook mainly offers an insight into Idi Amin as illustrated in ‘The Last King of Scotland film.’ However, it is now history and Ugandans are enjoying the prevailing peace and stability. In 2012, it featured as the best country to visit and best destination in 2013. Uganda boasts of big game-elephants, buffaloes, rhinos, lions + tree climbing lions, leopards as well as several mountains, birds, over 56 different tribes making it a true melting pot cultures. This book alone offers a highlight on Kampala as one of the most famous social capital in East Africa. In case you wish to learn more on the Great Rift Valley in Uganda as well as other conservation areas like Queen Elizabeth National Park and Semuliki Valley National Park. There are some outlets online via www.ugandariftvalley.com by Andy Roberts.
Others include the Guide to Murchison Falls National Park by Shaun Mann, Lake Mburo National Park Guide Book, African Wildlife Foundation-copies can be found at Uganda Tourism Board/Uganda Wildlife Authority headquarters in Kampala. Where to watch birds in Uganda by Jonathan Rossouw and Marco Sacchi available at Uganda Tourist Board offices in Kampala; David Kibirige-Hills of Kampala and their history-the first edition 2006-publisher-Tour guide publishers-P.o box 448 Kampala. Thierry Joffrey and Sebastian Moriset-Kasubi tombs; the best for cultural enthusiasts: publisher-CRATerre ENSAG. Edition:-1st (2006)-ISBN 2906901423.
Lastly, the Kampala A-Z: A complete guide. Publisher-Tour guide publication, P.O Box 488 Kampala, Uganda. Edition-4th (1963) and reprint 2006. ISBN 10:9970637010. Gorillas in the Mist-by Diane Fossey which talks more on Dian Fossey life in the rain forest in Africa while with the mountain gorillas.
With the above guidebooks, we believe that you will have a wide understanding of what you expect while on Uganda safari.