Uganda being one of the best destinations to pay a visit in Africa, there are many things to see and do ranging from mountain gorilla trekking, game viewing, mountaineering, Banji jumping, whitewater rafting and many others.
The fact that many tourists chose Uganda instead of other exciting travel destinations in the world is enough to confirm that Uganda could be a top tourist destination in Africa. The country is a year round destination with cool weather atmosphere conducive for any type of Africa holiday and has enough tourists’ attractions that make a holiday very meaningful. The presence of numerous primate species , rain forests, rivers, Lakes, mountains, culture, friendly people, source of the Nile, islands, birds, wildlife attract thousands to the country to discover the outstanding beauty. See bellow why Uganda can be top in Africa in the world of travel and holidays.
Unwind and let the oxygen-rich air of the Pearl of Africa invigorate your spirit as you hike to the mountain gorillas in Bwindi Impenetrable Forest, raft or kayak the Nile passing via cascading waterfalls and intense rapids, enjoy game viewing on a wildlife safari, trek to the one of the highest peaks in Africa; the Rwenzori Mountains! Or breathe deeply at the edge of the Murchison Falls as the roaring waters of the Nile shout to you without words or go fishing in the waters of Lake Victoria, the largest lake in the world! With a lot of things to see and do, a Uganda safari is not an ordinary journey; it is a legendary journey that will take you back in time, show you the real Africa and get you back to nature. Travel from the small towns with unique culture and rich history to large cosmopolitan towns such as Kampala, Jinja and Entebbe. A Uganda safari is truly “a discovery trip of the Pearl of Africa.”
Below are some of the thrilling adventures to enjoy in Uganda.
- Visit the gorillas and meet them in the wild on a gorilla trek in Bwindi Impenetrable Forest or Mgahinga National Park.
- Take a wildlife safari in the savanna national parks of Queen Elizabeth NP, Murchison Falls National Park, Kidepo Valley NP, Semuliki National Park and Lake Mburo National Park.
- Hike various mountains including Mount Rwenzori, Mount Elgon, the Virunga Volcanoes in Mgahinga National Park etc.
- Visit the Source of the Nile River in Jinja, the adventure capital of Uganda.
- Chimpanzee Tracking in Kibale Forest, Kyambura Gorge, Budongo Forest and Kaniyo Pabidi
- Bird watching
- Ecotourism in the tropical rain forests like Mabira forest, Budongo and others,
- Visits to different cultural sites
- Day trip to the source of the Nile
- Bungee jumping
- Kayaking
- White water rafting,
- Sightseeing and city tours
Animal lovers can enjoy game drives through well preserved national parks, go birding, visit Reptile Villages etc!
There are cinemas, museums, art galleries, health & beauty spas and glitzy casino’s. We have lots of ideas to enhance your stay in the Uganda, so look no further.
If you are talking about top countries with a rich biodiversity in the world, then Uganda is among the top nations and by far the best in Africa. Amazingly among the country’s ten National parks, each is unique in its own way.
Talking about the rarest species in the world, the mountain gorilla, it’s only in Uganda where you can track these few remaining gentle giants in two different Jungle forest parks.
Beautiful Lakes and Rivers, large and thick rain forests, 3rd highest mountain in Africa, the Rwenzoris also known as Mountains of the moon, amazing weather, big five safaris, Beautiful sand beaches on Ssesse Islands and thunderous waterfalls, lots of colorful birds, among the many adventures.
Featured Things to Do
There are a lot of things to do while on safari in Uganda. From soft adventures to adrenaline adventures, Uganda has a wealth of activities for tourists. The best adventure activities include trekking to the highest peak of Mount Rwenzori (5109m), rafting the Nile, gorilla trekking, chimpanzee tracking, bungee jumping, kayaking, forest hikes etc.
Birding
Uganda is a birder’s paradise. Over half of all bird species in Africa can be found here, making it one of the richest birding destinations on the continent. Crammed into this diminutive country is an astonishingly rich diversity of habitats, from the scenic shores of Uganda’s many great lakes to the lush forests of the Albertine Rift and the banks of the mighty Nile River.
Though Uganda has only one endemic bird (Fox’s Weaver), 23 Albertine endemics occur here which are rarely observed elsewhere. These include the Handsome Francolin, Rwenzori Turaco, Rwenzori Nightjar, Dwarf Honeyguide, African Green Broadbill, Archer’s Robin-Chat, Grauer’s Rush Warbler, Short-tailed Warbler, Grauer’s Warbler, Collared Apalis, Regal Sunbird, Strange Weaver, Dusky Crimsonwing, and Shelley’s Crimsonwing among others. The record for the number of species recorded in a three-week period is 665… pack your binoculars, some sturdy shoes and your checklist, and challenge yourself to spot even more! Visit our Birding page to book your place today!
Wildlife Research Trips
Want to be more than just a tourist? How would you like to go off-limits in the park, get up close to Uganda’s wildest species, and make a valuable contribution to wildlife research and conservation?
For the first time, Queen Elizabeth National Park is opening its gates to a new kind of tourism. Visitors can join researchers as they track lions using radio collars, and learn learn to identify these fabulous felines through their facial markings, calls and behavior.
If lions are a bit much – try monitoring the banded mongoose! You’ll have fun observing these sociable little creatures, as well as monitoring the weather and their surroundings.
All the valuable information you gather will be added to the research databases to support conservation efforts, and the tour fee goes directly to funding these important projects – making this an all-round worthwhile tour! Visit our Wildlife Research Trips page to book your place today!
Here are the top things to do in Uganda;
Gorilla Trekking
Though mountain gorillas live also in Rwanda and Democratic Republic of Congo, Uganda has the highest number in Bwindi forest and Mgahinga national park. It was in 2002 when the great news from all organizations that protect mountain gorillas confirmed that Uganda population of mountain gorillas is high compared to other destinations where mountain gorillas exist. With this Uganda top in Africa as the world number one gorilla safari destination for all gorilla safari tours. For a while now mountain gorillas are the reason for many tourist arrivals in Uganda though still many people all over the world just know their existence but very few have made their way to expedience their jungle life and also learn about their real facts.
Cultural Tours
Despite Uganda being voted among the countries with the friendliest people, living in Uganda is just like being in another home abroad, the people of Uganda are helpful, ever happy and kind that they render assistance to whoever seeks it provided you request. This can be realized when you go on safari or when you take a walk on the street and fail to allocate a right street or lane to use. The truth is that friendly people is one of the Uganda safari experiences tourists get after their trips in the country.
Bird watching
Uganda has more than 1,000 recorded unique bird species. From every angle and whoever goes on a birding safari exploring Uganda birding paradise together with guides in bird watching specialization hence considering Uganda as a birders paradise in Africa. Birding is always perfect in Uganda due to several rain forests, wetlands and lakes the famous breeding areas for birds. Most popular birding safari areas in Uganda include Mabamba swamp famous for shoebill stork,Kibale forest national park –a great forest bird area,Queen Elizabeth a home to over 55o bird species, Bwindi forest known for albertine endermics, Murchion falls also known for shoe bill stork, bee eater,giant kingfisher ,Budongo forest, mabira forest,Bigodi wetland,Lake Mburo,Entebbe botanical gardens etc.
Chimpanzee Tracking
It’s rare to find a wide ranges of primates in a particular tourists destination .However, Uganda is the vice versa because it’s a home to great chimpanzee safari parks and forest reserves that offer perfect chimpanzee viewing experiences as well as habituation.Kibale forest , kyambura gorge, kalinzu forest and Budongo are the most known while the country also owns the finest chimpanzee sanctuary for viewing and feeding chimps-Ngamba island. If you like primates , Uganda will simply be your best among all Africa travel destinations. Still Uganda has the most exciting water adventures , lakes, wildlife etc that make it worth in Africa. However, also the country has great investment opportunities in tourism especially in the accommodation sector, sport tourism a good place to be for even business travelers.
