Alpha Rent A Car joins Uganda, the Busoga Kingdom, and its people in celebrating Kyabazinga William Gabula Nadiope IV and Inhebantu Queen Jovia Mutesi on their Royal Matrimony.   Wise men come from the east – Busoga Kingdom: The Busoga Kingdom is one of several kingdoms in the eastern part of Uganda. The swampy Lake Kyoga borders Busoga to the north, the Victoria Nile to the west, Lake Victoria to the south, and the Mpologoma River to the east. On Lake Victoria, it has several islands, notably Buvuma Island. The kingdom of the eleven Basoga/Soga (plural: Musoga)...

If you plan to travel or travel again for tourism, this piece has been made specifically for you.  Today we have decided to decode for you the reasons why self-drive safaris are very popular among travelers and holiday makers. 1.  Flexibility  In most cases prior accommodation booking is not essential as you always have the option to camp on the vehicle (if you take the rooftent /camper) or if you use a camping equipment option provided with your 4×4. You can almost always find a place to camp in the many National parks or reserved places. 2....

This thrilling sport comprises floating along the river in an inflatable tube while admiring the natural beauty around you. As you float along the river, you will be surrounded by lush green flora, birds, and other wildlife. Come experience the thrill and excitement of tubing, including flat water, white water, and extreme tubing. Flat water tubing: This is a 2- to 3-hour long leisurely tubing experience that is ideal for sunbathing, relaxing with family, and groups with young children.  White water tubing is the most well-liked pastime for people seeking an exhilarating but...

Abseiling is a sport or activity where participants descend a rock face or other nearly vertical surface by using a doubled rope that is coiled around their body and fastened at a higher point. You can get this experience with Alpha Rent A Car. Sipi falls abseiling is unquestionably the activity that one must do. After receiving a briefing about abseiling while standing atop the tallest Sipi water fall, you will put your harness, climbing and abseiling helmet, abseiling gloves, and robust boots before making your way to the edge and drop-off. At this point, adrenaline starts to...

We have all heard at some point that it is unsafe for one to travel solo to another country especially a country in Africa. To be quite honest there isn’t any place around the world that will offer you 100% safety. Most of the time people disregard advice given to them and take matters into their own hands and offend many cultural norms or even rules of a country. This often leads to disastrous stories. The best way to avoid having a nasty trip is to know where you are going and to be open to new experiences. Uganda is generally a safe country to visit all year round. The...

In Uganda, kikomando is a delicious dish made with chopped chapati and beans. This cuisine has evolved throughout time and is now offered in elite dining establishments as well. As a result, it is now a quick and simple meal that is enjoyed by both the wealthy and the underprivileged. All are welcome to take advantage of Alpha Rent A Car’s services and food trips. Kikomando is a term used locally to describe scenes from action movies; despite the name’s suggestion, it is not an action movie, as you will discover after tasting it and experiencing its...

The Mountain Rwenzori, also referred to as “Mountains of the Moon,” is a truly demanding and educational journey that provides a distinctive trekking experience through a variety of ecosystems and breathtaking scenery. The park is well-known for having Margherita Peak, Africa’s third-highest mountain peak. It is situated in southwest Uganda. Southwest Uganda’s Rwenzori Mountains National Park was gazetted in 1991, and in 1994 it was designated as a UNESCO World Heritage Site. In 2008, it was designated as a Ramsaar site. Alpha Rent A Car offers fantastic...

Africa is a very large continent filled with so much to see; from the hundreds of cultures with their own local foods to the tourist attractions that make each country unique. We decided to share with you just a few of the best destinations we thought you might want to visit. 1.  Morocco This gem is nestled in northern part of Africa. There is so much to say about this beautiful country and its cultural influences. It has a rich heritage influenced by Europeans, Berber and Arab cultures. You will be able to see this in the food, infrastructure and way of life. You try the...

Ngamba Island is a sanctuary for 52 orphaned chimps rescued from bush meat smugglers. It protects Chimpanzees on a 95-acre island where they can roam from one tree to another in the natural forest. The sanctuary plays an important role in the conservation of these endangered animals by giving them a second chance at life. Other species found in this refuge include monitor lizards, avian species, and aquatic animals. From Entebbe, Ngamba Island is situated along the beaches of Lake Victoria. The only way to get to this island is by speed boat, which takes about fifty minutes. Because you...