The Early Inhabitants Of Uganda

The early inhabitants of what is now Uganda came under the influence of the Egyptian civilization around 3500 years ago. Powerful kingdoms then emerged, warring tribes, the principles ones being the Banyoro Kitara and Baganda.

The first Europeans to enter the territory were the British explorer John Speke, in 1862, who was responsible for identifying the source of the Nile. Anglican missionaries followed in his awake. The British established a protectorate in 1894 and British administration continued until the country was given independence in 1962.

Milton Obote became the Prime Minister, but factional in-fighting flared and a few years later Obote outlawed opposition, declared a republic and became a president, Major General Idi Amin led Uganda through its darkest years when he seized power in 1971, ruling with tyrannical force. He was ousted in 1979 and after three short term presidents, Obote returned from exile to power in 1980. real peace was not to return, however until the accession of president Museveni, who brought about a gradual process of ethnic reconciliation

This therefore has brought me the development of a number of industries and increased number of tourism activities in the country due to the presence of good security.

Hunting in the National Parks

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UGANDA has been allowed to introduce leopard hunting as a sport. The Convention on International Trade in Endangered Species of Wild Fauna and Flora (CITES) approved a proposal by the Uganda Wildlife Authority and the Ministry of Trade to partially lift a ban on leopard hunting. The country can now kill a maximum of 28 leopards annually. "For the exclusive purpose of sport hunting for trophies and skins for personal use," the proposal read. The organization grades animals and plants according to the degree of protection they need. Appendix one covers species threatened with extinction. According to the Uganda Wildlife Authority, Uganda has a total of 2,700 leopards. Its executive director, Sam Mwandha, said the hunting sport would benefit the country. Each trophy hunter would be required to pay $50,000 (sh83m) per leopard killed.

Ugandan citizens may not be interested in the sport, especially with the cost, but we are expecting a lot of foreigners. It is easier to regulate the number of leopards hunted because trophy hunters want to show off their prizes. According to a survey carried out in Kiruhura district by the Lake Mburo Conservation Area Problem Animal Unit, nine leopards were killed between 2003 to March 2006.

However Sport hunting will make leopards more valuable than being poisoned or killed. It will also generate tangible economic benefits that will motivate local people to protect them instead of regarding them as vermin. Other conservationist criticized the move, arguing that CITES approved the proposal without ascertaining the population of the leopards in the country.

Uganda Accommodation with Emphasis in Soroti Town

There are a number of interesting accommodations around this town.
Soroti Hotel This is the towns premiere hotel recently renovated 1km from town.
Self-contained doubles, twins. Although this is one of the biggest Hotels in Soroti that was built in the colonial days with a lot of facilities; there is barely any information about it

Golden Ark Hotel: Newly constructed in 2006 located along the Mbale - Soroti road. Construction is on going with expansion taking place. 20 rooms are currently available for guests. The hotel has spacious rooms all with DSTV, an Internet café, conference hall, bar and restaurant; with different room types Deluxe single,Deluxe double,Executive rooms
Executive twins, King Room and Family suite .All rates include bed and breakfast.

Landmark Inn: Located at Plot 29/31 Solot Avenue .For those wanting to stay in town and camp in the garden of this colonial house. The Inn Specializes in East Indian Asian cuisine with a very comprehensive menu. Landmark Hotel Services include a bar and restaurant offering international and local dishes, conference facilities, laundry services, Internet cafe, 32 self contained rooms with wireless Internet connectivity. Types of rooms: - Deluxe room
Deluxe Twin room and Queen. All our rates include bed/breakfast and Local Hotel Tax.

Starlight Guest House: Located on Oculoi road 1.5kms from soroti town along the Soroti - Lira road. Bed and breakfast Spacious and clean rooms with 14 rooms all self- contained, Executive, and single

Soko Motel: Located along Oculoi road with a bar and restaurant.
11 rooms with both self-contained and none self-contained rooms

San Marino Guest House: Located 1.5kms from Soroti town along the Lira road with a bar and restaurant. 5 rooms all self-contained, Single/double and Deluxe suite

Ted Wills Guest House: Located 2kms along the Soroti – Lira road, bar and restaurant and shuttle bus to transport guests to town. Accommodation on a bed only basis, 21 rooms self-contained and none self-contained.