Travelling solo worldwide is not something many people opt for on travels or holidays. Solo travel is not even considered as an option because people think of it as being boring, lonely and unsafe. But people forget that it can be one of the most rewarding forms of travel. People have traveled with friends and family for years and have not yet realized the benefits of traveling alone.
Worldwide solo travelers are on the increase and this also applies to Uganda. Though this means more money that will be spent, it also means that you have all the freedom in the world to satisfy your interests at your on will and might.
This is one of the advantages of solo travel in Uganda. This country being a tourist destination, it makes perfect sense to a solo travel; you will make very good friends and meeting up other new people. You can also team up with other travel buddies and this in itself will lead to expanding of your travel plans. For example you can hear about the world’s strongest water fall, the source of the world’s longest river, or viewing the climbing lions of Ishasha sector in Queen Elizabeth national park. If this wasn’t originally on your plan, you can easily adjust according to your budget and available time.
When travelling solo, you are always open to change and you will welcome it with your arms wide open. This is different from a group travel because it’s more difficult in adjust to new changes and agenda. Here you follow your desire and thus flexibility is often assured.
Travelling alone in Uganda also challenges your insecurities and fears. Uganda is the best opportunity for you and this is because its people are very welcoming. In the past years it was dubbed one of the most welcoming countries in the world and this should boost your confidence and downplay your fears while travelling in this beautiful country.
Once you’re done with this adventure you will be proud of your self. Uganda as a destination that will always let you know that fear shouldn’t control your life because it is home away from home. But you must know that fear is normal and perfectly human.
Your solo drive in Uganda will give the opportunity for you to make new friends. Though many people don’t enjoy putting themselves out there to strangers because of cultural differences and rigidities. But what’s different about Uganda is that people are more than willing to associate and help whenever you are in need and also be friends therefore it is up to you to choose what type of friends that you always want.
The pearl of Africa is also the perfect place for you to connect with yourself. Uganda as a country is blessed with so many cultures and this can be the perfect way for you to learn new cultures and different ways of living by yourself. One of the important benefits for solo traveling is self – reflection, on how better you want to live your life, what you hate about yourself, what you want in life and what you don’t want, among others.
Uganda is generally not that expensive although travelling alone may seem quite costly, than when in a group. Uganda is the perfect destination for you because you certainly have no one to impress other than yourself. The country is a haven for wildlife, both flora and fauna, and a notable home for mountain gorillas (shelters half of the total world’s population), the Big 5 mammals, over 1500 bird species (more than any other country in East Africa).
