Which Places to Visit on a Uganda Safari Holiday Trip
The phrase the “Pearl of Africa” is in deed remarkable kind and credit goes to Sir Winston Churchill’s book “My African journey-1908” that described his amazing safari in Uganda in 1907. The phrase was one of the kind that popularized Uganda based on her abundant natural wonders and authentic cultures and for time memorial, this phrase remains in lips of every Western traveler. If you had a doubting mind about Africa, come and be filled by glimpse of Uganda’s unbeatable tourist attractions that have continuously positioned Uganda as the tourist destination within East Africa and around the world. Realize and discover Uganda’s big 5 game, rare mountain gorillas, chimpanzees, mountains of the moon, amazing volcanic mountains, stunning sceneries, and hospital people in Africa.
Gorilla Trekking
Many explorers and discoverers have achieved their dreams in this beautiful destination, why not you to achieve your dream? Remember there are very few tourist destinations to find intense tourist attractions and exciting experiential adventures other than Uganda! It is from this lonely planet where many tourists travel for fantastic gorilla trekking, chimpanzee tracking, Gorilla and Chimpanzee Habituation Experience, volcano climbing at the Virunga volcanoes the Africa’s mountain range in the continent, the Rwenzori Mountains of the moon, white water rafting on the source of the Nile-Jinja, fascinating wildlife safaris on big game in remotest destinations.
If you do not book a safari in this destination then you have missed a lot of primates in Africa-discover the capital of primates like chimpanzees, golden monkey, the impressive mountain gorillas and remarkable wildlife, off of the beaten sceneries, the seven (7) natural wonders of Africa- the mighty River Nile and its source.
The top areas of interest in the pearl of Africa.
National Parks;
Bwindi Impenetrable National Park
If you have ever thought of gorilla adventures in the world, Uganda the perfect tourist destinations to reward you astonishing mountain experiences in a life time. Imagine there are less than 900 mountain gorillas in the world and only 3 countries are to be visited in East Africa (Uganda, Rwanda and Democratic Republic of Congo) to achieve your dreams. Discover over 480 species of world’s mountain gorillas that live in Uganda within only 2 tourist destinations-Bwindi Impenetrable National Park with over 400 gorillas and the Mgahinga Gorilla National Park with 80 species of the Giant Apes. Today, mountain gorilla adventure is one of the inspiring experiences that has continued to attract tourists and positioned Uganda as off of the beaten tourist destination. Make your dreams come true with gorilla trekking and stare deep into the world star tourist attractions in the 12 Habituated Gorilla families for 1 hour or exceed expectations with Mountain Gorilla Habituation Experience in the 2 gorilla families at Rushanga sector. Enjoy your gorilla adventures during the Bwindi Impenetrable Forest Hikes, Kabale South Western Uganda!
The Mgahinga Gorilla National Park
It is one of the smallest national parks but rewards the endeavors put to travel to south-western Uganda with over 80 mountain gorillas that make up 1 habituated gorilla group for tourists. Not just to enjoy the mountain gorillas a lone but also to encounter the rare golden monkey and forest birds. As well, you can explore 3 of the Virunga Volcanoes locally called “the Mufumbiro” during the 1 day hike (5-8 hours). Also never forget to encounter one of the experiential cultural practices during the Batwa Trail as you discover the ancient life style of unique pygmies in the jungle and relax with a thrill of traditional dances and several performances in the community.
Kibale Forest National Park
Chimpanzees in Kibale forest National Park
Delightfully it stands as capital of primates in East Africa, with over 5000 chimpanzees in the world, Kibale National Park is a home to over 1500 chimpanzees and several forest primates, birds-the green breasted pitta, mammals, butterflies, plants, tree species and others. The tropical rain forest national park is the perfect tourist destination to enjoy chimpanzee tracking in East Africa together with over 13 primate species or engage in an all day Chimpanzee Habituation Experience (CHEX) but not to forget birding, hiking and nocturnal forest walks.
Queen Elizabeth National Park
Incredibly, this is one of the best and frequently visited destinations. In most cases you can combine the gorilla adventures with wildlife safaris at Queen Elizabeth National Park. It is lovely being here to spark the senses with astonishing big game experiences notably the unique tree climbing lions at Ishasha sector, Boat cruise at the Kazinga channel for intense water and land wildlife species-like birds. If you have ever heard about an oasis of wildlife species in Africa then never miss to visit Queen Elizabeth National Park for large schools of hippopotami as they cool themselves in the water or sight at the leopards, buffaloes, African elephants, antelopes during game drive or track chimpanzees at “lost valley” (the Kyambura Gorge) and then explore the scenic Katwe explosion craters.
Kidepo Valley National Park (KVNP)
Kidepo National Park
Looking for authentic African wilderness? Visit KVNP the remotest destinations with no crowds which was recorded as the 3rd best national park in Africa by CNN some thing that has positioned the isolated destination on the North East for tourists to uncover the hidden treasures of Africa. Inspire the nerves with remarkable sceneries, diverse biodiversity like buffaloes that form the largest herds in Africa.
Murchison Falls National Park
Murchison Falls National Park is the ancient largest conservation area that is situated in North Western, Uganda. The park is remarkable with not just diverse biodiversity but ideal location across the River Nile where you can find the world’s powerful waterfall-Murchison falls. It is incredible encountering the rare Rothschild giraffes, African elephants, buffaloes, antelope families, serene of savanna vegetation with borassus palm trees that are rarely seen in any of the East African national parks. It is such a delightful safari glancing at the vast biodiversity that exists in the park especially for incredible birds like the shoe bill stork, countless crocodiles; several cat families like lions, leopards and others.
Lake Mburo National Park
Lake Mburo National Park
Are you interested in the most accessible tourist destinations in Uganda? Game safaris are now possible in Lake Mburo National Park as soon as you land in Kampala. Many tourists have always made a stop over at this destination while traveling for the mountain gorillas in Bwindi Impenetrable National Park or while returning to Kampala. If you are planning for any trip in Uganda, Lake Mburo should not be missed to visit since you have only 2 destinations to sight the burchell, zebras, elands, Rothschild giraffes as well as leopards, lions and buffaloes.
Semuliki National Park
Nothing is more incredible than visiting the Semuliki National Park a home to ancient forest filled with dense sceneries that you won’t find in any part of Uganda. If you have ever thought of Congo River, then achieve your dreams in the
Semuliki River, western Great Rift Valley Uganda. It is not just staring at wild life here but also to encounter the world’s powerful hot springs and incredible diverse savanna vegetation. This is another unbeatable destination worthy visiting!
The Rwenzori Mountains National Park
This is a home to Africa’s tallest mountain range-the mountains of the moon that is also higher than even the Alps of Europe with stunning mountain peaks. Come and challenge yourself here with amazing mountain climbing that takes you a week plus to reach its highest peak.
Mount Elgon National Park
Looking for fascinating scenic wonders, adventures, hiking, waterfalls, hot springs, old rock paintings, birding, mountaineering or cave exploration? Mount Elgon and the Sipi falls are the best places for experiential adventures in volcanoes out side the city center.
The River Nile
Have you heard about the 7 wonders of Africa? Be an explorer at the source of the Nile-Jinja because several Rivers exist in the world, but the ancient River Nile stands as amazing tourist attraction not to be missed to visit while in the pearl of Africa. Talk about the most experiential adventures in a life time then pay a visit at the source of the Nile for Adrenaline pumping adventures, Boat cruise along Lake Victoria, the second largest fresh water body that Uganda largely takes the biggest portion compared its counter parts (Kenya and Tanzania)
Lake Bunyonyi
This is an incredible destination for lake little birds and a stunning place to swim with no worries about hippopotami and crocodiles or Bilharzias. It is amazing chilling out here during boating, hiking or canoeing in South Western, Uganda the lovely place to find over 29 Islands dotted within the lake with intense serene of hills
The Ssese Islands
It is really amazing being here for romantic chill out full of freshening cool environment in these incredible Islands that are wide spread on Lake Victoria. Notably, it is place full of over 84 tropical Islands to relax in honey mood as the sun sets down or chill out in the amazing isolated forests within the Islands. What an interesting experience visiting the Bulago Island well endowed with pineapple Bay Resort, South of the Equator!
The Forests
While in your safari at Murchison falls national park, never miss to stop over Budongo forest for fascinating forest birds, chimpanzee tracking and Chimpanzee Habituation Experience (CHEX). Internationally, Budongo forest is a famous destination for bird lovers especially the endemic birds, and still you can do nature walks as you explore the Catholic Church that was established by the polish refugees during world war 11.
The People and Culture
Uganda is a boiling pot of several cultures and customs in Africa with over 65 different tribal ethnic groups and languages being spoken here. It is rewarding visiting the pearl of Africa for authentic cultural experiences in Africa with the Karamojong people during safari to North Eastern Uganda (Kidepo valley national park). Discover the Karamojong-the famous nomads’ dances, Manyattas and ancient life style of Karamojong during only in the Manyattas village. Probably, discover why these pastoralists are resistant to modern life! In addition, visit the Ik people-the endemic species of human beings who are not more than 10000 people and the most isolated tribe in the country who decided to spend their lives on Mount Morungole. Remarkably, they had the first Member of Parliament in current elections (2016) and recently had the first girl to enroll to the University.
While at gorilla trekking in Bwindi Impenetrable National Park or Mgahinga Gorilla National Park, never miss to visit the Batwa community for the Batwa cultural encounters. The batwa trail is one of the astonishing cultural experiences that offer the authentic African experiences in a life time. The Batwa pygmies are the first creatures to live in the jungles of Bwindi and during your Batwa trail get lesions Batwa life style in the forest and most interestingly astonishing Batwa dances and performances that will fill you with wonderful memories. When it comes to tourist attractions, Uganda is one of the hilarious tourist destinations of a kind you must visit! There are several outstanding tourist attractions and activities to fill you with fascinating experiences on mountain gorilla adventures, mountaineering, boat cruise, wildlife safaris, chimpanzee experiences, birding and bungee jumping in Uganda’s incredible national parks, lakes, rivers and Islands. To book for your safaris, contact Maranatha Tours and Travel and achieve dreams in the pearl of Africa.