Uganda, the pearl of Africa Uganda lies on the equator, a tropical country, on the eastern side of Africa. Thanks to the constant warmth the production of roses is of a consistently high level. Uganda grows roses on around 150 hectares, in particular in the Kampala and Entebbe regions. Primarily small head sized roses Rosalink works closely with about ten growers in Uganda who are mainly specialized in the small head sized roses (Sweetheart and Intermediate). Roses are flown from Entebbe to Amsterdam four times a week.