Uganda Culture everywhere is described by dance and drama as the most components of cultural ceremonies along with songs and this is exactly what you can expect to witness on your Uganda Cultural Tours. There are other ceremonies and passage rites like birth rites, marriage, and initiation which are held with high regard in different cultures and may be different in many ways.

Uganda is a country in east-central Africa. About the size of Great Britain, Uganda is populated by dozens of ethnic groups. The English language and Christianity help unite these diverse peoples, who come together in the cosmopolitan capital of Kampala, a verdant city whose plan includes dozens of small parks and public gardens and a scenic promenade along the shore of Lake Victoria, Africa’s largest freshwater lake. The Swahili language unites the country with its East African neighbours Kenya and Tanzania.

In Uganda, there are many different ethnic groups with different cultures. The Bantu-speaking people dominate much of East, central & south Africa and in Uganda, they form several tribes e.g Baganda, Bagisu, Basoga, batooro, Banyakole, Bakiga etc. In northern & eastern Uganda, the people who speak Nilotic languages dominate more including the Lango, Acholi, Iteso & Karamajong. A few Pygmies live isolated in the rainforests of western Uganda i.e the Batwa people who live near Bwindi.

Immersing yourself in Uganda’s Culture and etiquette is essential for an authentic local travel experience while avoiding common travel mistakes. As a global population, we’re lucky to live in a time that allows different cultures to cross and entangle. Knowing how people handle themselves, welcome visitors, communicate, eat and spend their leisure will make your Uganda safari or holiday trip a more rewarding venture. Uganda is a very welcoming destination, and any traveller can easily navigate customs, cultures, and communities with ease.

Generally, Uganda’s people are very relaxed, friendly, and tolerant. A tourist on Uganda Safari Holidays would have to do something pretty outrageous to get into a bitter feud with a Ugandan.

However, like any other country, Uganda does have its cultural rules and etiquette. While travellers do make allowances, there is some value in ensuring that annoyances are not too frequent!

So here Saso Uganda Safaris take a look at Uganda’s Culture, its people’s psyche, and how you immerse yourself in the local experience for authentic Uganda Travel.