Table of Contents

Uganda: The Bradt Travel Guide

Introduction

PART ONE GENERAL INFORMATION

Chapter 1 Background information
Chapter 2 Natural History

Chapter 3 Practical Information
PART TWO THE GUIDE


Chapter 4 Travelling in Uganda

Chapter 5 Health



Chapter 6 Kampala, Entebbe and Environs

Kampala, Entebbe, Day trips out of Kampala/Entebbe

Chapter 7 The Mbarara Road

Mpanga Forest Reserve, Masaka, Lake Nabugabo, The Ssese Islands, Lake Mburo National Park, Mbarara, Katongo Wildlife Reserve

Chapter 8 Kigezi

Kabale, Lake Bunyonyi, Kisoro, Mgahinga Gorilla National Park, Bwindi Impenetrable National Park

Chapter 9 Kasese and Environs

Kashoya Kitomi and Kalinzu Forests, Queen Elizabeth National Park, Kasese, Ruwenzori Mountains National Park

Chapter 10 Fort Portal and Environs

Fort Portal, Kibale Forest National Park, Kasenda Crater Lakes, The Semliki Valley, Mubende, Ntusi and Bigo, Mityana

Chapter 11 Murchison Falls and the Northwest

Hoima, Masindi, Budongo Forest, Kanyiyo Pabidi Forest Reserve, Masindi to Murchison via Lake Albert, Murchison Falls National Park, A loop through the northwest

Chapter 12 Jinja and Environs

Jinja, Bujagali Falls, Mabira Forest Reserve

Chapter 13 Eastern Uganda

Busia, Tororo, Mbale, Mount Elgon Natinal Park, Around Mount Elgon, Pian Upe Wildlife Reserve, Kumi and surrounds, Soroti, Kidepo Valley National Park

Appendix I Language

Appendix 2 Glossary

Appendix 3 Further Reading

Index

About the Author

Philip Briggs has written and co-authored ten Bradt travel guides, and has contributed to numerous other books, travel and wildlife magazines.

Reviews

'Formidable in-depth information on native mammals and birds.'
The Times

'Whatever corner of Uganda your next trip takes you to, this new guide will provide perfect company.'
Travel Africa

'Bradt's Uganda guidebook has the most up-to-date information on trekking companies and basic travel resources, as well as some trekking route information.'
Travel Africa

'If seeing gorillas in the mist appeals, this is the book for you. Primarily concerned with wildlife viewing opportunities, it gives formidable in-depth information on native mammals and birds.'
The Times

'We had a successful filming trip, and the guide was great. I found it full of useful information, it was relevant, up to date and comprehensive. A good reference for anyone visiting Uganda with loads of interesting background information and tips.'
Emma Richards, Smith & Watson Productions, UK

'Bradt's Uganda by Philip Briggs is a comprehensive guide to Uganda, complete with excellent background reading on both the mountain gorillas and the Batwa.
Travel Africa

"Having just got back from our first visit to Uganda for 15 years, I would like to thank you for your brilliant revision of the Bradt Guide. We have found the new edition a mine of information and interest all written with a delightful lightness of touch and real insight into each area."
John Haden