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Best Things to do in Uganda

The land of the Mountain Gorillas... Uganda shares its Eastern border with Kenya with its Western frontier the Democratic Republic of the Congo. 

Uganda Gap Year Ideas, Africa

Uganda has faced many tragedies since its independence but now has one of the fastest growing economies on the continent, it is welcoming for travelers who wish to explore tropical jungles unique ecosystems, and a dynamic and up and coming third world country. White water raft on the Nile River, visit families of Mountain Gorillas in the Jungle playground of the famous researcher Dianne Fossey. Meet the people of this mountainous land who are in many ways untainted by life’s complications. Uganda is a unique experience and can be described as none other. Read on for more Uganda travel highlights.

Uganda Travel Highlights

The following Uganda travel highlights make Uganda a top travel destination in Africa. 

• Jungle treks
• Mountain gorillas
• Community visits
• White water rafting
• River safaris
• Visit bustling African trade markets
• Play a role in the life of African children and work at a local school
• Volunteer in a local community

Volunteer in Uganda

Volunteering is one of the best things to do in Uganda and is also a adventurous and fun gap year idea for other countries in Africa. Pathfinders offers a variety of Uganda safari expeditions and adventure volunteer in Uganda opportunities, as well as volunteering projects and community volunteering adventures in Africa.

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