Destinations
Uganda: The Pearl of Africa
What distinguishes Uganda from the rest of Africa’s safari destinations is its unique and diverse tourist attraction. Its diverse attractions are one reason Uganda safaris have become major highlights in most of the visitors on holiday in Africa. A visit to any one of Uganda’s tourist attraction rewards travels endeavours with unique experiences.
EXPLORE UGANDA HIGHLIGHTS
EXPLORE & EXPERIENCE THE SOURCE OF THE NILE
A Uganda safari is never complete without a visit to the Source of the Nile-Jinja. Jinja is best described as an adrenaline capital of adventures in East Africa and a visit to this town lets you explore and experience the Source of the Nile in many ways. The River Nile features among the longest Rivers on planet earth and remarkably, Uganda’s iconic tourist site. Uganda safaris to Jinja allows you take part in any of the thrilling adrenaline adventure experiences on the Source of the Nile including among others jet boating, Kayaking, boat cruise, white water rafting, bungee jumping, horseback riding to the surrounding communities.
Volcanoes National Park is set in the Northern Province of Rwanda and unlike other gorilla destinations, it is the most accessible national park. It takes you only 2 to 3 hours to drive from Kigali capital city to Volcanoes National Park. Trekking to see mountain gorillas in this national park requires any interested trekker to have a gorilla permit, each of which costs $1500 per person. To get a gorilla permit in Rwanda, you can get in touch with a ground tour operator or reservation team at Rwanda Development Board (RDB).
THE MAGICAL NATIONAL PARKS & RESERVES
Uganda safaris are mainly conducted in the national parks and reserves, each of which holds something exceptional and gets visitors out of the usual environment. For unusual experiences, a Uganda safari to anyone of the national parks or reserve never leaves you in regrets. Uganda is composed of 10 national parks and several game reserves, and they include among others Kidepo Valley National Park, Queen Elizabeth National Park, Lake Mburo National Park, Bwindi Impenetrable Forest National Park, Mgahinga Gorilla National Park, Murchison Falls National Park, Mount Rwenzori National Park, Kibale Forest National Park, Semuliki National Park, Mount Elgon National Park and the notable national reserves include Toro-Semliki Wildlife Reserve, Katonga Wildlife Reserve, Pian Upe wildlife reserve, Budongo Forest Reserve.
BIRD LIFE
What makes Uganda safaris exceptional is its outstanding game viewing experience.
Uganda prides herself as a home to enormous wildlife species and on Uganda safari, visitors have a chance to explore and experience the big African game specifically the African lions plus the tree climbing lions, buffaloes, rhinos, African bush elephants, leopards; antelopes, hippos, Rothschild giraffes, warthogs, zebras, crocodiles. The iconic wilderness areas to embark on game viewing in Uganda include Murchison Falls National Park, Queen Elizabeth National Park, Lake Mburo National Park, Kidepo Valley National Park and many more.
WILDLIFE
Rwanda is famous for its complete list of big five African game which make it a premier game viewing safari destination. The most looked for wildlife species in Rwanda include the rare mountain gorillas, golden monkeys, chimpanzees, lions, rhinos, buffaloes, elephants, leopards, giraffes, zebras, elands, roan antelope to mention but a few.
PRIMATES
Thinking of a primate tour? Uganda is of no doubt a magical primate paradise. It holds a huge concentration of primate species including half of all the 1004 of the endangered mountain gorillas which are confined within Bwindi Impenetrable National Park and Mgahinga National Park. There are also over 5000 chimpanzees, several golden monkeys, L’Hoest monkeys, patas monkeys, vervet monkeys, red tailed monkeys, mangabeys, black and white colobus monkeys, olive baboons.
WATERFALLS
Uganda is endowed beyond wildlife. Dubbed the pearl of Africa, Uganda prides herself as a home to numerous magical waterfalls. While on Uganda safari, don’t miss to explore the following waterfalls Murchison Falls in Murchison Falls National Park, Mpanga falls, Kisiizi waterfalls, Karuma falls, Aru falls, Ssezibwa falls, Sipi fall-ideal spot to visit by visitors on wildlife safari in Mount Elgon National Park.
LAKES
A safari in Uganda exposes you not only to its diverse wildlife species but also to its magical lakes like Lake Victoria a world’s fresh water lake which is shared by Uganda, Kenya and Tanzania. This scenic water body is a home to more than 350 bird species, Ssese Island that comprise of 84 magical islands. Lake Bunyonyi in Kisoro and Kabale, one of the scenic and deepest lakes in Africa with about 29 islands.
MOUNTAINS & VOLCANOES
Need to challenge yourself with thrilling hiking experiences? Well, Uganda is that one destination to consider for unique mountaineering experiences. Hiking adventures in Uganda are best done in Rwenzori mountain ranges, Mount Elgon, Mount Gahinga, Mount Muhabura, Sabyinyo; Morungole Mountain.
OTHER TOURIST ATTRACTIONS IN UGANDA
What distinguishes Uganda from the rest of Africa’s safari destinations is its unique and diverse tourist attraction. Its diverse attractions are one reason Uganda safaris have become major highlights in most of the visitors on holiday in Africa. A visit to any one of Uganda’s tourist attraction rewards travels endeavours with unique experiences.