Uganda is a landlocked country in East Africa that straddles the equator. It borders the Sudan to the north, the Congo to the west, Kenya to the east, and Rwanda, Tanzania and Lake Victoria to the south.
The territory is mostly a plateau about 1200 meters above sea level, many lakes, known as "plateau water town". The four seasons are like spring, which was once called the "pearl of Africa" by Churchill.
Straddling the equator and located on the northern shore of Lake Victoria, Kampala is the capital and largest city of Uganda and the political, cultural and economic center of the country.
The city is a plateau city on the equatorial line with a long history and became the capital of Uganda in 1964.
Kampala is a higher terrain, cool climate, the city of lush trees, streets along the undulating hills, green banana trees stand beside the road, verdant, attractive, is one of the most well-known tourist cities in Africa.
The city has a series of modern buildings of novel design and different styles, which stand on the hillside and are hidden in the green. Among the many buildings, the most famous is the Baha 'i Church, which is a religious place of worship for the Baha 'i faith, 130 meters high, the diameter of the base is more than 100 meters, and the top is composed of lace tiles, 13 meters in diameter and 37 meters in height. In addition, you can also visit Lake Victoria, Uganda Museum, Uganda National Cultural Center and so on.
Kampala is famous for its colorful nightlife, and when night falls, people walk through the streets to enjoy a good night out.
There are several large casinos in the shopping center, which has become a popular place for gamblers and is bustling every day.
The Casubi Mausoleum of the Baganda Kings is located on a 30-hectare hill in Kampala. Much of the hill is agricultural, and the land here is traditionally cultivated by the local people. In the heart of the hillside is the former royal palace of the Kingdom of Baganda, built in 1882 and used as a royal cemetery after 1884.
The domed mausoleum main building contains the tombs of four members of the royal family, all in a circular shape. Kasubi Mausoleum is an example of the most primitive materials of architecture, mainly made of palm leaves, reed stalks, hedge strips and other materials.
The greatest significance of Kasubi Mausoleum lies not only in its architecture, but also in the spiritual value and belief value it embodies. The conception and construction of King Kasubi's tomb is an outstanding expression of the greatness of human creativity and the most powerful testimony to the cultural traditions of Baganda that have survived to this day.
Designed in the most traditional style of Baganda architecture and palaces, the Kasubi Mausoleum is an example of the Baganda palace complex, reflecting the technical achievements of the development of Baganda architecture over the centuries, and Suzuki has taken on the responsibility of reflecting the history, traditions and beliefs of Baganda, being an important spiritual center of Baganda and the most active religious center of the kingdom.
Mount Elgon was formed by a volcanic eruption and lies northeast of Lake Victoria on the border between Uganda and Kenya. With a diameter of 80 kilometers and an area of 3,500 square kilometers, it has five major peaks at an altitude of 4,321 meters, 4,302 meters, 4,222 meters, 4,211 meters and 4,161 meters, making it one of the most important mountain ranges in the region.
Mount Elgon still retains the original natural style, with rich and colorful natural landscapes and a variety of rare wild animals; Here the mountains are steep, the forests are thick, the small streams are winding and flowing in the mountains, cheerful and lively, and the waterfalls pour down from the high mountains, dripping freely; All this has added a lot of smart colors to this quiet mountain, making it a resort for hunting, grazing, climbing, visiting and sightseeing.
Along the way, there are waterfalls, lakes, caves, canyons, hot springs and other landforms, so that you can enjoy the unique mountain landscape of Africa on the way to the mountain. However, visitors should note that the best season for climbing is generally in the dry season from June to August and December to March, and climbing the main craters and peaks is dependent on mountain guides, which do not require special equipment or skills.
The most impressive impression of Rwenzori Mountain National Park is that it is strange, with large stone nanmu trees growing in strange shapes and fog curling around the mountains all day long. The constant mist kept the surroundings moist and encouraged the growth of strange plants, which were mixed with fungi and spongy moss.
Most of these strange plants are found in the high mountains, where the absence of real trees to compete with them and the acidic soil, which is full of humus, allow them to grow to astonishing heights. Their grotesque shapes add to the eerie, illusory atmosphere. The Rwenzori Mountains, dramatically known as the "Mountains of the Moon," are one of three mountains that straddles the equator and lie on one side of the Great Rift Valley, one of the few mountains on the African continent permanently covered with snow and ice.
The height and orientation of the Rwenzori mountains vary, and there are tens of thousands of bison in the park, as well as hippos, elephants, giraffes, zebras, baboons, and antelopes. There are no fewer than 37 endemic species of birds and 14 species of butterflies, among which the crown crane, Uganda's national bird, can be found almost everywhere in the marshes.
Kibale National Park is located in western Uganda, Africa, about 320 km west of the country's capital Kampala, adjacent to the Queen Elizabeth National Park. The park was established in 1993, mainly to protect the rainforest here; Covering 776 square kilometres, it is one of Uganda's most popular eco-tourism and safari destinations.
There are more than 250 species of plants in Kibale National Park, and the overall green color makes you feel a sense of prosperity when you enter the park; In the dense forest, there are occasionally some colorful wildflowers and dancing butterflies, as well as the birds' nests on the tall trees, all of which add a few colorful colors to the dazzling green, and also add a bit of harmony and smart color to the whole park.