By Rachel Kabejja
When we think about honeymoons, we tend to think of the Caribbean, Asia, maybe Zanzibar or the Seychelles, or one of the famously romantic and crowded cities of Europe. And yet, here is a fact: Uganda is one of the most beautiful countries on earth. Blessed with a perfect climate and kilometres of unspoiled nature, Uganda has yet to tap its tourism potential.
Which means you’re more likely to miss out on the crowds and inflated prices you’ll run straight into in, say, Rome.
If you don’t think Uganda has more than enough places to honeymoon in, let’s ask a few questions. Have you ever stood at the top of Murchison Falls? Tracked elephants at Queen Elizabeth? Rested in tranquility at Lake Bunyonyi? One sad truth is that many Ugandans never bother to go and explore the beauty of their homeland. Uganda is blessed with lots of rare wildlife, snow-capped mountains and the second-largest freshwater lake in the world. It has five-star luxury safari lodges and more modest camps that provide great deals for the budget minded. So whether you want an adventure or week of lying by a pool, why not consider saving yourself some airfare—and time? Have your honeymoon right here, in the Pearl of Africa.
Some hotels will throw in a free suite in which the happy couple can spend their wedding night if you hold your reception at their place. (The time to inquire about this is, of course, when you’re shopping for reception venues and not on the day of the wedding.) Most couples, will want soon after their wedding night to escape the congested, dirty, potholed city they see every day. Click to read more…
