* PLACES OF HISTORIC AND CULTURAL VALUE

* OTHER AREAS OF INTEREST

• Uganda Museum
• Parliament
• Makerere University, the oldest academic institution in Southern and Eastern Africa
• Namirembe, Rubaga Cathedrals
• Namugongo Uganda Martyr’s Shrines ( 12 km. Along Jinja Road). The remains are here, of the Ugandan Martyrs burnt alive in 1886 by the brutal homosexual King Mwanga, for their belief in Christianity. Mwanga himself is said to have converted to Christianity on his death bed. The shrine was consecrated by Pope Paul VI in 1969 was also visited by Pope John Paul II in 1993
• Bahai Temple, the only such temple of the faith in Africa
• Kibuli and Old Kampala mosques
• Art Galleries, e.g. Nommo Art Gallery, Tulifanya (next to Crested Towers)
• Uganda-German Cultural Society
• National Theatre – for cultural activities and handicrafts
• Antiques, at Grand Imperial Hotel
• Sports leisure: Kampala Golf Club, an undulating 18 hole course; Garuga Golf and Country Club; Entebbe Golf Club ( the oldest in Uganda, with 9-holes; Rugby club (at Lugogo)
• Football: the most favorite sport, staged mostly at Nakivubo and at the Nelson Mandela Memorial Stadium, Namboole
• Munyonyo Equestrian Center (for boat rides, leisure, accommodation, hotel accommodation and conferences)

* NIGHT LIFE

• Pubs and Joints: Al’s Bar, Jokers, Just kicking, Rhino Pub, Kaos, Bamboo nest, Village Point
• Discos: Angenoir, Club Silk, Florida, Shires, Viper Room, Club Adjust
• Casinos: Kampala Casino

TOUR OF ENTEBBE
“ Port Alice” was the original name of Entebbe during colonization. The gateway to Uganda, Entebbe was the first landing site for European Missionaries. Plaque in their commemoration still stands at KINGU. “Entebbe” means chair in most Bantu dialects. Entebbe was the capital of Uganda until Independence ( 1962).

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TOUR OF JINJA
Jinja is primarily an industrial town. It is home to the famous source of the River Nile

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LAKE VICTORIA REGIONAL ITENERARIES
PALAIS TOURS will, on request, coordinate your specific itineraries. Water transport commences from Port Bell which is only 5 minutes by car from PALAIS DACHA, to Tanzania (to land at either Mwanza or Bukoba) and to Kenya (to land at Kisumu)

A TRIP TO THE LAKE VICTORIA (NALUBALE) ISLANDS
Lake Victoria (known as NALUBALE in pre-colonial era) is the second largest fresh water body in the world. It offers unique tourist adventures, with its sparkling “blue” waters.

Its islands offer beautiful tourist and weekend resorts. Owners of some of these Islands are willing to enter deals of leasing them out to investors for their development into tourist resorts and so far there are many beautiful places that offer different exciting activities. In addition, the scenery is great.

Transportation is by boat or ferry and Palais Tours will be glad to arrange your transportation.

GENERAL ATTRACTIONS

ITENERARIES TO BULANGO ISLANDS
ACCOMMODATION
Palais Tours will make your reservations with any of the establishments of your choice in the area including (Rustic Inn, campsites, lodges, bandas (local huts) and tents.

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SSESE ISLANDS
An archipelago of 84 islands each about 55 km, Ssese Islands id located south of Entebbe. Buggala Island is the largest of them all and with some development. The rest of the Ssese Islands are inhabited by mainly fishing communities

WATER TRANSPORT
Option I
Departure from Palais Dacha or your other hotel of choice by road to Entebbe. Departure from Entebbe by a powerful twin engine ski-boat. The boat doubles as a sport-fishing craft as well as a means of transport to and from the islands.

Option II
Departure from Palais Dacha or your other hotel of choice by road to Bukakata/Luku also by road. Departure from Bukakata/Luku by ferry (the ferry carries vehicles across to the islands as well).

ACCOMMODATION
Palais Tours will be glad to organize accommodation for you

EXCITING ACTIVITIES

SAMUKA ISLAND
This island is located near Jinja, 80 km. east of Kampala
TRANSPORTATION
Depart from Palais Dacha or your other hotel of choice by road to Jinja. Departure from Jinja by speed boat to Samuka Island. The journey takes 35 minutes.
ACCOMMODATION
There are self contained bandas (huts). Lighting provided from solar power. Treated water is available.
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AWESOME FISHING EXPERIENCE IN UGANDA
Uganda is habitat to 350 species of fish, among which are:

MT. ELGON NATIONAL PARK ITENARARY
This park has a size of 1121 Sq. Km. with the highest point at 4,321 M. Accommodation in the area is available and Palais Tours will be glad to make reservations for you.

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BWINDI IMPENETRABLE FOREST ITENERARY
This forest has one of the richest ecosystems in the whole of Africa. It contains over 120 mammal species including the mountain gorilla, over 340 birds species, 14 species of snakes, 27 species of frogs and toads, at least 20 species of other reptiles and at least 200 species of butterflies.

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Bwindi Impenetrable Forest is a sanctuary for almost half the world's population of mountain gorillas (about 330 of 600), which is the rarest race of these primates.

GORILLA TRACKING involves long hours of walking in search of the apes. For a complete list of gorilla tracking regulations, fees and permits please click here.

Other animals to be seen here include: chimpanzee, elephant, bush pig, giant forest hog, bats and rodents, etc.

KIDEPO VALLEY NATIONAL PARK ITENERARY
TRANSPORTATION
If traveling by road, it is advisable to split the journey into 2 parts. Charter planes are also available

This park boast of the best scenery of all the East African parks. The park consists of sensational mountain and savannah landscapes. It is quiet and serene. It is located in the north eastern Ugandan corner bordering with Kenya and Sudan.

Animals to be seen here include: leopard, kudu, zebra, buffalo, cheetah, elephant, giraffe, oryx, bush baby, lions, kobs, etc

With its sensational landscape, this park is not to be missed.
Karimajong People: They have one of the most fascinating cultures in the Africa

MGAHINGA NATIONAL PARK ITENERARY
The park covers the northern slopes of the three northernmost Virunga Volcanoes; Mt. Muhavura (4,127 M.), Mt. Gahinga (3,474 M.), Mt. Sabinyo (3,645 M). Borders Rwanda (to the South), DRC (West). Each of countries protects its own portion of the Virungas (parks). The 3 parks together form the 434 sq. km. known as “ Virunga Conservation Area” (VCA).

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MURCHISON FALLS NATIONAL PARK ITENERARY
It is the largest (at about 3,840 sq. km.) of all parks in Uganda and has the highest concentration of animals along the river Nile. This park offers some of the greatest sceneries with its highly striking falls and meandering tributaries.

Animals to be seen here include: crocodiles, chimpanzee, pangolin, civet, buffalo, hyena, elephant, giraffe, hippopotamus, leopard, warthog, lion, giraffe aardvark. baboon, etc

There are plenty of activities to do here including fishing (nile perch, tiger fish, tilapia), birding (over 400 bird species including the shoebill stork, Pel's fishing owl, pennant winged nightjar, red-throated bee eater) and forest trekking (there is a forest in the park which is home to a large number of chimps)

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K.E.M.I. (Kibona Environment Management Initiative) Park Itinerary
An easy to climb range of mountains separating Isingiro – Rwampara counties of Ankole district off the Mbarara-Kabale road. This park has an area of approximately 900 Sq. KM.

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QUEEN ELIZABETH NATIONAL PARK ITENERARY
Queen Elizabeth National Park is the second largest national park in Uganda at 1,978 sq. km. It lies north and south of the equator to the south west of Uganda.

Animals to be seen here include: Hippopotami, Elephants, lions, hyena, waterbucks, bushbucks, buffalos, warthogs, kobs, pelicans, king fishers and eagles.

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SEMLIKI NATIONAL PARK ITENERARY
This park with an area of 221 Sq. Km. covers part of Congo’s Ituri Forest
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RWENZORI MOUNTAINS NATIONAL PARK
It boasts of some of the highest peaks in the world (Africa's tallest), the Rwenzori Mountains popularly referred to as the "Mountains of the Moon." These are permanently snow capped peaks that offer great trekking experiences for mountain climbers.

The Rwenzori Mountains lie along the western border of Uganda and rise to a height of 5,1OO meters. They provide a spectacular backdrop to the national park.

Animals to be seen here include: golden cat, forest hog, rock hyrax, Sitatunga, elephant, genet, chimpanzee, Colobus monkey, Duiker, Vervet, etc.

LAKE MBURO NATIONAL PARK ITENERARY
Lying in the one part of Uganda covered in extensive acacia woodland, Mburo has markedly different fauna compared to the other parks/reserves. It covers an area of 261 Sq. Km. and lies in the western part of Uganda.

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KIBALE NATIONAL PARK ITENERARY
The most accessible of Uganda's major rainforests, this park covers an area of 775 Sq. Km.

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KATONGA WILDLIFE RESERVE ITENERARY
It is a network of forest-fringed wetlands along the Katonga river covering an area of 211 Sq. Km. It is best explored by foot or by canoe or a combination.

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