Many people dream of living in a country that is amazing, with great people who are welcoming, loving, and hospitable. However, when people think of Uganda, they often wonder about safety and security, unaware of the warm, generous, welcoming, and deeply embedded history of hospitality that Uganda is known for.
Unfortunately, Uganda has a reputation issue, just like many other African nations. People’s limited knowledge is filtered through the prism of the nation’s past, particularly the haunting history of Idi Amin, which does not accurately represent Uganda as a kind, inviting, and welcoming nation.
“Why called the pearl of Africa?”
However, visitors are often astounded by the locals and shocked by how inaccurate their impressions of the nation are, because the truth is very different from what they had expected. Winston Churchill, in his 1908 book, My African Journey, wrote that the Ugandans are “different” in the best possible way. They are among the warmest, most welcoming, and most hospitable people in all of Africa.
In fact, Uganda is known as the “Pearl of Africa” and ranks among the top ten friendliest and most hospitable nations in Africa, according to a recent survey. Visitors to Uganda feel safer, more secure, and more welcomed in comparison to their own countries.
Friendliness is the rule rather than the exception in our country. The Ugandan culture emphasizes relationships, and a welcome is an acknowledgment and recognition of the other person’s family and general well-being. This greeting is more than just a trite word, and it has a truly sacred quality to it.
Were are known for our hospitality towards refugees from unstable neighboring nations, including the South Sudan, the Democratic Republic of the Congo, Burundi, and Rwanda. We have welcomed over a million refugees, and this hospitality is engrained in the cultural traditions and religious beliefs of the majority of Ugandans.
Overall, this culture of generosity, welcoming, and hospitality is deeply ingrained in the Ugandan way of life, and it is practiced by different businesses such as the tourism industry, hotels, lodges, and many others. This has made clients from different places feel relaxed, safe, and loved when they visit Uganda.
Uganda is the missing piece of your worldly puzzle. It’s time to complete your adventure and experience all that Uganda has to offer. Don’t miss out on the opportunity to explore this amazing country. Visit Uganda now!
Arthur Mugisha
