This rule of terror was tolerated quietly by the West for many years and cost the lives of 500'000 Ugandans. A careful democratisation process and a pragmatic economical policy have resulted in much praise and support by the international institutions. As an uncomparable case in the Third World, Uganda convinced Western donors to cancel all its earlier debts, in view of its positive developments. It is simply moving to see how the people overcome the nightmares of the past and how they fight for a normal, settled life. Considering the lived-through horrors, most are very satisfied with the development of the last ten years and they cherish the prevailing peace.
Visitors are still few and therefore especially welcome.
The warmth of the reception is impressive, and even if at times the quality of the service might not be the best, the open and enthusiastic conversations make up for it. A contagious optimism can be felt, and it seems that Uganda will finally achieve some of the things, it once gave reasons to hope for. In Kampala the temperatures vary between 17 C at night and 26 C during the day. In Murchinson Falls it can rise up to 35 C, while in Fort Portal it can drop to 10 C early in the morning. Most rains are to be expected during April and May.