Uganda is known as the ‘Pearl of Africa’, due to its magnificent nature offering a variety of wonders to holiday makers. It is a home of ten national parks plus several game reserves in different regions each one offering different activities to tourists who choose to go on a Uganda safari tour.
Key highlights include tracking the endangered primates (Mountain Gorillas, Chimpanzees, Golden Monkeys among others) in Bwindi Impenetrable Forest, Kibale Forest and Mgahinga Gorilla National Parks, spotting the big five (tree-climbing lions, Leopards, Elephants, Buffaloes and Rhinos) in Queen Elizabeth, Murchison Falls, Kidepo Valley, Lake Mbulo National Parks and Ziwa Rhino Sanctuary, white-water rafting at River Nile in Jinja, Boat cruises on Kazinga Channel, river Nile and Lake Mburo, Bird watching along water banks, swampy areas, and lush forests, Rich culture with over 50 different tribes each one offering different lifestyle, unique languages, dance and drama.
Overview.
- The country hosts half of the world’s Mountain Gorilla population with over 459 individuals. These are found in two specific locations in southwestern region of the country. You can do a standard trek in Bwindi Impenetrable Forest and Mgahinga Gorilla National Parks.
- The country owns the Source of the Nile: Visit Jinja to see where the world’s longest river begins its journey. It is East Africa’s hot spot for white-water rafting, kayaking, and bungee jumping.
- The country hosts the “Big Five” (lions, leopards, elephants, buffaloes, and rhinos). You can see tree-climbing lions in the Ishasha sector of Queen Elizabeth National Park, large herds of Buffaloes in Murchison Falls National Park, large pods of hippos in Lake Mburo National Park, Rhino tracking in Ziwa Rhino sanctuary.
- Uganda is a premier birding paradise with over 1,025 recorded species where it accounts for over 10% of the world’s bird species, making it a global birding paradise. The Shoebill Stork are spotted in the Mabamba Swamp near Entebbe.
- Uganda is one of the best countries in Africa to track wild chimpanzees. These are hosted by several national parks that is to say; Kibale Forest National Park known as “The Primate Capital”, Kyambura gorge “The valley of Apes” in Queen Elizabeth National Park, the thick Budongo forest (Kaniyo Pabidi) in Murchison Falls National Park. The entire country hosts approximately 5000 to 6000 individuals in the above forest reserves.
- Uganda is home of volcanic mountains: Explorer volcanic mountains of Uganda in eastern regions with Mountain Elgon and the Virunga mountains in southwestern regions shared by Rwanda and Democratic Republic of Congo. Volcanoes provide dramatic view and challenging day hikes.
- Rich culture and warm welcome by the People: Uganda is ranked among the best welcoming nations in the world for travelers. It is a home to over 50 distinct tribes, each with unique languages, dance, music, and drama. The country is also a home of several royal kingdoms that is to say; Buganda kingdom, Busoga kingdom, Toro kingdom, Ankole kingdom and so many others each one offering different traditional customs.
- Favorable climate changes of Uganda through different seasons. The country has two different seasons each one offering different advantages and challenges to travelers. The two seasons are Dry and wet (rainy) seasons. Dry seasons (June to August and December to February) offer perfect conditions for gorilla, chimpanzee, golden monkey trekking in forest trails without hindrance of mud and floods. During these months animals are easier to be seen due to high demand of water.
Wet seasons (March to May and September to November) are regarded as low seasons offering discounts on price rates. These months offer excellent birding to tourists where birds are present, making it the perfect time for birdwatching tours in places like Queen Elizabeth National Park and Murchison Falls National Park. During these months you will experience your private safari without the congestion of peak-season tourists.
- Uganda is decorated with several accommodations for visitors ranging from Ultra luxury, high-end luxury, mid-range and budget starting from the arrival town of Entebbe and Kampala at large. The above categories of accommodations are also found in safari destinations such as national parks and game reserves.
