Elephants in Uganda - By: Jamie Hanson

The international conservation community has declared elephants as an endangered species The forests and wildlife reserves that are teeming elephants have been the major tourist attraction. A steady decline of the animal is observed due to regular poaching. Uganda, a small east African nation had over 30,000 elephants all through 1960 and the numbers were drastically reduced since many elephants moved to nearby Congo, during the harsh regime of Idi Amin- then army general. Today, Uganda has only 5000 elephants in its wild reserves and parks. The population keeps growing but unless of course preserved with perseverance the great mammal will extinguish from the face of Earth.

Wild elephants are the major attraction for tourists, visiting Uganda. The country has an influx of fifty thousand visitors, each year from various countries. The major attraction for the tourists are places like Bwindi Impenetrable Forest, Kibale Forest N P, Kipedo Valley N P, Lake Mburo N P, Mgahinga Gorilla N P, Mt Rwenzori N P, Mt Elgon N P, Murchison Falls National Park and Queen Elizabeth N P. These captivating places have numerous species of birds, mammals, gorillas, elephants, lions, buffaloes, hippos and numerous others. Tourists can spot numerous species of birds and animals. The tourists enjoy the safari because it is easy to spot these species inside the parks and forests.

Visitors can opt to stay in hotels, apartments, guest houses or hostels. Kampala is now a city of combination of people from many parts of the world. People from around the world visit Kampala on business venture and for vacation. Visibly the place may not be attractive but the capital city is rich in tradition and has several international eateries, hotels and apartments. Although, the city is expensive as compared to other locations in Uganda. Hotels in Kampala are expensive. But if you are on vacation tour then it is sensible to rent an apartment in Kampala, to be within the budget and benefit from a homely atmosphere.

However, the hotels much better than other hotels in Africa. It is recommended to book hotels through the Uganda Tourist Board as they will help you to hotels within your spending plan. There are moderate priced hotels that cost around $30 a night. The other option for tourists is to organize their stay in guest houses which are well liked and less costly. If you are single, staying in a hostel at $10 per night is a wise option. There are hotels available in the medium range costing $70 to $150 a night.

Families and friends who decide to stay for longer period and see the sanctuaries and forests, should choose to stay in apartments. The flats are well equipped with modern amenities and consist of large bedrooms, roomy living room and dining space, furnished kitchen, suitable bathrooms with towels and linens. The apartments in Kampala are furnished with all modern gadgets and kitchen appliances. Many apartment provide laundry facility and car parking. Thus it is the best place to stay, cook your own delicious food and enjoy the privilege of home. The costs are economical and reasonable and fits to every taste and spending plan.

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