Uganda, 4th: The Bradt Travel Guide (Paperback)

by Philip Briggs (Author) "Uganda lies on the elevated basin which rises between the eastern and western branches of the Great Rift Valley..." (more)
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Product Details Paperback: 504 pages Publisher: Bradt Travel Guides; 4th edition (November 1, 2003) Language: English ISBN-10: 1841620726 ISBN-13: 978-1841620725 Product Dimensions: 8.8 x 5.3 x 1 inches Shipping Weight: 1.2 pounds (View shipping rates and policies) Average Customer Review: 4.4 out of 5 stars See all reviews (7 customer reviews) Amazon.com Sales Rank: #777,249 in Books (See Bestsellers in Books) Popular in this category: (What's this?) #20 in  Books > Travel > Africa > Rwanda & Uganda

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Murchison Falls, East Africa, Lake Victoria, Mount Elgon, Lake Albert, Kibale Forest, Lake Mburo, Lake Bunyonyi, Albertine Rift, Budongo Forest, Queen Elizabeth National Park, Red Chilli, Rift Valley, Kazinga Channel, Lake Kyoga, Ssese Islands, Lake Edward, Port Bell, Lake Nkuruba, Kanyiyo Pabidi, Kabarole Tours, Lake George, Bujagali Falls, National Museum, Nile Safari Camp

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• The Discovery Of The Source Of The Nile by John Hanning Speke on page 12, and Back Matter
• Gorillas in the Mist by Dian Fossey Dr. on page 258, and Back Matter
• Madagascar Wildlife, 2nd: A Visitor's Guide by Hilary Bradt in Back Matter (1), and Back Matter (2)
• Field Guide by Terry Collins in Back Matter (1), and Back Matter (2)
• British Isles (Visual geography) by G.H.C. Waters in Back Matter (1), and Back Matter (2)

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Most Helpful Customer Reviews 17 of 17 people found the following review helpful: 5.0 out of 5 stars One of the best travel guides ever, August 28, 2004 By  Paul S "Paul" (Portland OR area) - See all my reviews I've traveled to over 40 countries in the past 15 years and read between 1-3 travel guides before going to each country. This is one of the best travel guides I've ever read. Very detailed, current, no superficiality. Strong on history, sights and culture. I really can't think of how this book could have been improved. And read Abyssinian Chronicles before you go to Uganda. Wonderful character development and a Ugandan's perspective on history and culture in that country. 14 of 14 people found the following review helpful: 5.0 out of 5 stars Uganda: the Bradt Travel Guide (4th edition), December 1, 2003 By  Derek Schuurman (London United Kingdom) - See all my reviews Philip Briggs has produced a masterpiece with his 4th edition of 'Uganda: the Bradt Travel Guide'. As a specialist tour operator who has visited Uganda before, I am familiar with other Uganda guidebooks and Bradt's latest edition is without a doubt, the best around. Everything the prospective visitor needs to know about Uganda is contained in this superb book. Briggs has done an exceptionally thorough job of updating the guide and I am confident that it will enable readers not only to see the best of the country, but also to understand it. 12 of 12 people found the following review helpful: 5.0 out of 5 stars Bradt Guide to Uganda, 4th Edition, November 30, 2003 By A Customer This is a very well written and comprehensive guide. It provides excellent information on wildlife as well as culture, history, and politics. The book is full of details on these, and other, subjects, but is consistently lively and interesting. It is also very well balanced, pointing out both the delights and difficulties of travel in Uganda. I am quite familiar with Uganda and with the various tour guides, and this is by far the best guide to the country which I have yet seen.		Ad feedback   Most Recent Customer Reviews 5.0 out of 5 stars Outstanding! Like most other Bradt guides written by the same author, this book is simply excellent. The fact that it is the only single-country practical guide to Uganda could sell it... Read more Published 6 months ago by Laszlo Wagner 3.0 out of 5 stars Bradt Uganda Relatively up to date information although a few facts were off. Easy to read and well put together for a country that is not often specifically featured in books and has only... Read more Published 21 months ago by A. Ulku 4.0 out of 5 stars Well written review I'll start by saying we've not travelled yet, but we've used books on other coutries over the years, and this one is well written, and seems well though out and presented. Read more Published 23 months ago by Mr. M. Colton 4.0 out of 5 stars Great preparation We have read this book front to back and though we don't leave for a few weeks we feel so much more informed about opportunities within and country and tips to be better prepared... Read more Published on July 5, 2006 by H. Angle Search Customer Reviews Only search this product's reviews

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Product Details

• Paperback: 504 pages
• Publisher: Bradt Travel Guides; 4th edition (November 1, 2003)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 1841620726
• ISBN-13: 978-1841620725
• Product Dimensions: 8.8 x 5.3 x 1 inches
• Shipping Weight: 1.2 pounds (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 4.4 out of 5 stars See all reviews (7 customer reviews)
• Amazon.com Sales Rank: #777,249 in Books (See Bestsellers in Books)

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Most Helpful Customer Reviews

17 of 17 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars One of the best travel guides ever, August 28, 2004

By	Paul S "Paul" (Portland OR area) - See all my reviews

I've traveled to over 40 countries in the past 15 years and read between 1-3 travel guides before going to each country.
This is one of the best travel guides I've ever read. Very detailed, current, no superficiality. Strong on history, sights and culture. I really can't think of how this book could have been improved.
And read Abyssinian Chronicles before you go to Uganda. Wonderful character development and a Ugandan's perspective on history and culture in that country.

14 of 14 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Uganda: the Bradt Travel Guide (4th edition), December 1, 2003

By	Derek Schuurman (London United Kingdom) - See all my reviews

Philip Briggs has produced a masterpiece with his 4th edition of 'Uganda: the Bradt Travel Guide'. As a specialist tour operator who has visited Uganda before, I am familiar with other Uganda guidebooks and Bradt's latest edition is without a doubt, the best around. Everything the prospective visitor needs to know about Uganda is contained in this superb book. Briggs has done an exceptionally thorough job of updating the guide and I am confident that it will enable readers not only to see the best of the country, but also to understand it.

12 of 12 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Bradt Guide to Uganda, 4th Edition, November 30, 2003

By A Customer

This is a very well written and comprehensive guide.
It provides excellent information on wildlife as well
as culture, history, and politics. The book is full of
details on these, and other, subjects, but is consistently
lively and interesting. It is also very well balanced, pointing
out both the delights and difficulties of travel in Uganda.
I am quite familiar with Uganda and with the various tour guides, and this is by far the best guide to the country
which I have yet seen.