Welcome to Bikwasi Tours and Travel. As a forerunner in professional travel management, we guarantee that each and every client, from a single traveler to large corporations each receives the same individual attention, the same flexible and innovative approach and the same cost-saving benefits.
We are a team of dedicated professionals. Positive attitude, knowledge, enthusiasm and willingness to go extra miles are some of the traits that have made us successful. With over 20 Years of devoted experience in the travel industry, we have the connections and experience to make travel a hassle-free experience for your Travel engagements.
When delegating your corporate travel management to Bikwasi Tours and Travel, you will be enlisting the services of a thoroughly professional business partner. We will demonstrate initiative and innovation to provide you with solutions that save you time and money
We also classify safaris ranging from Gorilla Trekking, Adventure Safaris Boat cruises on Most of Uganda’s Lakes and many more safaris. Our Attitude is a complete Guide of a remarkable safari experience to enable you relishes the finest of your Ugandan Safari. Uganda, Rwanda, Kenya and Tanzania are very enthralling to anyone that is auspicious enough to experience the safaris they offer and as Bikwasi Tours and Travel being the forerunners as the leading Destination Management Company in Uganda we deliver Excellency to our clienteles.
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About Us – Best time to visit Uganda
For the sunshine and hot weather, visit Uganda from late December to late February as this is the dry season. June to September is also a good time to travel as you can expect warm temperatures and little rain. The wet seasons run from March to May and October to November – during this time downpours are frequent and often create less accessibility on roads and within some national parks.
At a glance
| Trips Available: | 300 |
| Capital city: | Kampala (population 1.6 million) |
| Population: | 37.6 million |
| Language: | Swahili, English, Ganda |
| Currency: | UGX |
| Time zone: | (GMT 03:00) Nairobi |
| Electricity: | Type G (Irish/British 3-pin) |
| Dialing code: | 256 |
About Us Culture and customs
Uganda is home to many different tribal groups, and a wide variety of different customs and traditions can be observed depending on where you travel in Uganda.
Spontaneous dance and song is a hallmark of African culture and this is not an exception in Uganda, where tribes and villages will often greet groups of newcomers with rousing song and dance.
Greeting others is a very important part of Ugandan culture and not greeting or acknowledging someone you are passing or meeting can be seen as impolite, especially in rural areas and villages.
Shaking hands is an appropriate greeting when meeting someone for the first time and often both hands are given for a handshake.
Food or drink is often extended to visitors, even though many Ugandans have very little, and it is viewed as impolite to decline an offer of food or hospitality.
Accept willingly and graciously eat or drink what has been offered to you. Generally, most of Uganda’s population lives in rural or regional centers, although urban areas are rapidly expanding and modern influences are infiltrating Ugandan society at a fast rate.
With this modernization, some of the old ways are dying out as younger Ugandans become more adept at using technology, although many still live tribal lives based on hunting and agriculture.
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Intrepid believes that one of the best ways to experience a country is by eating! Whether you’re sampling street food, savoring a cheap eat or indulging in a banquet, there are endless options to choose from wherever you are in the world.
Things to try in Uganda
1. About Uganda in Matooke
This local dish of mashed plantains, often cooked in a nut sauce and served with meat or fish, is a favorite with locals and can be found pretty much everywhere in Uganda.
2. About Uganda in Chai Tea
While coffee is grown widely in Uganda, most are shipped out for international sale so locals drink tea instead. Chai tea is popular, which you’ll find at markets, kiosks, cafes and restaurants.
3. About Uganda in Fresh Fruit
Mango, pineapple, avocado, banana, plantain, passion-fruit and jack-fruit are all plentiful in Uganda. Buy from a market or roadside stall as a refreshing, cheap snack. Geography and environment Uganda sits in East Africa and shares borders with Sudan, Tanzania, Democratic Republic of Congo, Rwanda, and Kenya. Despite being landlocked, Uganda still has access to fresh water via surrounding lakes (Lake Victoria, Lake Edward, and Lake Albert). As a well-watered country with rich soil, much of Uganda’s land is used for agriculture and cash crops. Coffee, cotton, tea and tobacco plantations are common sights, as are farms of plantains, corn, and cassava. The rest of the country is a combination of woodlands, swamp, forest, and savanna, as well as pockets of protected nature reserves and national parks.History and government
Early History About Uganda
Inhabited by hunter-gatherer tribes for centuries, it’s thought that the Hamitic people from neighboring countries arrived sometime before 1000 AD, bringing with them knowledge of animal husbandry and agriculture. Migration from neighboring countries continued, with tribespeople from Kenya and Tanzania flowing into Uganda well into the 16th century, as well as Arab traders, moving inland from the coast and Christian missionaries arriving during the 1800s.
Recent History About Uganda
Uganda came under colonial rule during the late 1800s and known as the Kingdom of Uganda under British rule. Colonial rule continued for many years until independence was granted in 1962. From 1971 to 1979, Uganda came under the rule of Idi Amin, hallmarked by a time of economic decline and human rights violations. By the time Amin had fled to Libya, many Ugandans were suffering from extreme economic hardship and social difficulties. Conflicts with neighboring countries in the 80s and 90s created more turmoil and upheaval, although more recently, Ugandans have enjoyed a time of relative peace with an improved economy largely due to an increase in tourist numbers and agricultural export.
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Top 10 Amazing Animals of Uganda
1. Mountain Gorilla
Transfixed by the wonder and majesty of Uganda’s highly endangered mountain gorillas. The challenging trek through the steamy jungle of the Bwindi Impenetrable National Parks all worth it once you’re beholding these beautiful beings.
2. African Elephant
Population numbers of the mighty African Elephant continue to grow in Uganda’s nature reserves and national parks. Catching sight of one of these brilliant beasts while on a game drive is a truly breathtaking experience.
3. Black and White Colobus Monkey
These curious creatures are fond of grunting, roaring, and croaking – so they aren’t hard to find. Look for their white faces in the treetops while walking in Uganda’s national parks.
4. Black Rhinoceros
Although critically endangered, it’s still possible to see black rhinos in the Ugandan wild. Conservation projects have gone a long way in seeing the population numbers improve so with luck, you’ll spot a couple while on a game viewing safari.
5. Leopard
These stealthy predators are relatively difficult to spot as they are masters of staying silent and blending in with the scenery. Watching a leopard stalk prey is a tense, exciting and riveting experience.
6. Lion
There is simply nothing more thrilling than casting your eye on a pride of regal lions. Whether they are lying in the sun or going in for the kill, lions are captivating creatures to watch.
7. Hippopotamus
Hippos are synonymous with the African bush. Spot them lurking underwater and basking on the riverbanks along the rivers and channels of Uganda.
8. Chimpanzee
It’s fun to watch cheeky chimps swinging and playing in unadulterated bliss in the trees of Uganda’s forests.About Us
9. Golden Cat
You’ll be lucky to catch a glimpse of this famously elusive feline. The African Golden Cat is a solitary creature, which favors living alone in the tropical and cloud forests of Africa. If you’re lucky enough to see one, count your blessings as they are simply remarkable.About Us
10. Ostrich
These flightless feathered friends commonly found in the savanna of Northern Uganda. Amazed at their size and impressive plumage, as well as their remarkable ability to run at top speed. Shopping
Uganda loads of interesting markets to visit, although many handicraft items produced in neighboring Kenya.
It’s a good idea to check with your local customs officials to ensure that you are able to bring certain items back into your home country. Australia and New Zealand generally have strict quarantine laws.Things to buy in Uganda
1. Basketry
The practice of making traditional baskets quite developed in Uganda. Choose from assorted shapes – from shallow dish-shaped basketry to deeper bowls and baskets. Materials range from raffia to millet and banana fibers
2. Paper Beads
Throughout Uganda, there are many workshops and organizations that sell beautiful and colorful beaded necklaces made from recycled paper. These creations not only cut down on waste by utilizing recycled paper, they also usually provide employment for local women.
3. Bark Cloth
Tribes from South Uganda have been creating bark cloth for centuries, and it’s still available for sale. Nice finds include journals, notepads and photo albums made from a combination of bark cloth and recycled paper.
Festivals and Events in About Uganda
For Ugandan Christians, Christmas Day is a time of holy reverence and family get-together. Most Ugandan’s dress up in their finest attire, go to church for a long service and spend the afternoon and evening eating beef. With many Ugandan’s living simple lives, eating beef a rare pleasure reserved for Christmas.About Us