Tourist Attractions in Uganda

Tourist Attractions in Uganda : Tourist attractions in Uganda; Uganda once referred as the Pearl of Africa, has got various attractions and things to do while on safari Uganda. There several remarkable places to visit in Uganda during several Uganda Safaris.

The major highlight of Uganda tourist attractions includes; diversity of landscapes, plant life, wildlife, birdlife, culture as well as the hospitable people. More so, the country shuns with rolling hills which are home to tea and coffee plantations. Lakes and rivers are flanked by thickets and wetlands. Surprisingly, roads are lined with mango, jackfruit and banana trees.

Wondering what to see in Uganda? First of all, Africa is a den of jungle for the diversity wildlife and bird species. Fact, Uganda’s main key attraction on safari are the endangered Mountain Gorillas and Chimpanzees – our closest cousins said to have 98% DNA to human. The magical African Big Five such as Lion, Leopard, Elephant, Buffaloes and White rhinos and other species to see include antelopes, zebras, hippos, crocodiles, cheetahs, giraffes, hyenas all these can be adventured on your Uganda Wildlife Safaris in the Uganda National Parks. More fact, Uganda hosts 1,200 of the 2,250 bird species in Uganda/African.

However, Uganda is so proud for hosting a lot of interest in its safari bucket for the tourists It was named ‘’as the Pearl of Africa in 1908 by prominent Winston Churchill, all purpose to convey the beauty, variety and natural wealth of Uganda. Since then, Uganda has become one of the most coveted African Safari Destination.

Highlights of Uganda’s attractions in Uganda testifies a lot about Uganda’s beauty as explained below;

Mountain Gorillas

Fact, mountain gorillas are the top tourist’s attraction that attracts thousands of tourist yearly, we see them flocking in the country in the jungle of Bwindi Impenetrable National Park to track these apes.

In wild there are over 1200 endangered mountain gorillas left and Uganda is home to more than half of this population and the rest of the mountain gorillas live in the neighboring countries of Rwanda and the Democratic Republic of Congo. Rwanda gorillas can be seen in Volcanoes National Park and Congo gorillas in Virunga National Park.

Well, Uganda is blessed with gorilla national parks; Bwindi Impenetrable National Park and Mgahinga Gorilla National park both found in southwestern region of Uganda.

Costs for Gorilla Permits Uganda; Uganda gorilla trekking permits costs USD700 per person, Rwanda Gorilla Permits sold at USD1,500 and Congo is sold at USD400 per person.

Tourist Attractions in Uganda — Gorilla Trekking In Uganda

Chimpanzees

In fact, Uganda is a jungle of primates and chimpanzee sounds among the major key attractions while in Uganda Safaris.

There are about 300,000 chimpanzees left in the tropical forests of Africa. Uganda boosts with total of about 6000 chimpanzees.

In Uganda –there are many safari destinations that offer a great iconic adventure of Chimpanzee tracking in Uganda but among the list of chimpanzee locations in Uganda –Kibale forest national park ranks with the biggest percentage of them.

Other places to visit for chimpanzee safaris in Uganda includes;

Kalinzu forest
Budongo forest
Queen Elizabeth National Park
Ngamba Island Chimpanzee Sanctuary

African Big Five and Other Savannah Animals

Well, the term Big Five means big game hunters which has been known since 19^th century. The list of African Big Fives includes; African Elephant, Buffalo, lion and Leopard and Rhinos. Interestingly, they are all protected in parks and reserves.

Other species to see includes; Cheetahs, Hyenas, Warthogs, Giraffes, Zebras, Antelopes. They can be easily encountered while on boat cruise, game drive and game walks. Best places to visit and sight see Big fives in Uganda includes;

Queen Elizabeth National Park its main key attractions the unique tree climbing lions and boosts with over 100 mammal species.
Murchison Falls National Park home with over 76 mammal species
Kidepo Valley National Park with over 86 mammal species
Lake Mburo National Park home with over 68 mammal species
Ziwa Rhino Sanctuary with about 44 wild white rhinos.

Birding Uganda

Uganda sounds great as a richest birding destination in Africa. The country boasts some of Africa’s most sought –after birds like the Shoebill best spotted at Mabamba Swamp on the shores of Lake Victoria near Entebbe in Central Uganda. Another birding site in Uganda is Bwindi Impenetrable Forest which is home to over 23 Albertine rift endemic birds. However, Uganda has 10 national parks hosting a long list of local and migratory birds.

The top birding places in Uganda to visits includes;

Queen Elizabeth National Park ranks with more than 600 bird species.
Bwindi Impenetrable National Park home to over 351 bird species
Murchison Falls National Park hosting over 450 bird species.
Semuliki National Park with 442 bird species
Mabamba swamp hosts over about 300 bird species.
Mabira Forest hosts about 320 species of birds
Kibale Forest National Park with over 375 bird species

Source of River Nile in Jinja

Source of the River Nile is one of iconic tourist attraction in Uganda which lies in Jinja ‘’known as an industrialization place. Jinja –its where the point at which the world’s longest river exits ‘’Africa’s largest lake begins its epic 6,650 journey north to the Mediterranean Sea. It has become one of the famous destination to tourists who visit the country. The best way to enjoy a tour to the source of the Nile is to engage in activities like;

White water rafting
Boat cruise to the source of the Nile
Kayaking ‘Bungee jumping
Horse riding
Quad biking and mountain biking
Relaxation along the Nile

Mountain Rwenzori

According to National Geographic ‘’2012’’, the Rwenzori Mountains ‘’once known as the Mountain of the Moon’’. It was recognized as the best African mountains and the 9^th in the world for hiking and climbing experiences. Take climbing adventure to Africa’s third tallest mountain at 5109meter, which is permanently snow –capped. Other mountain peaks of Rwenzori one can explore while on Climbing safari in Uganda include;

Mount Speke at 4,890m
Mount Baker at 4843m
Mount Emin at 4,798M
Mount Gessi at 4,715M
Mount Luigi da Savoia at 4,545m

Uganda’s Diverse Cultures

Uganda has more than 50 tribes, yet all have different cultures which can be witnessed along your visit to Uganda such as traditions, economic activities and leadership in kingdom and chiefdoms. Some of them includes; the Batwa people, the Buganda people, Karamojong people among others.

Uganda Equator Line

Make your dream come to pass and this place makes as a stopover for tourists going for Gorilla safari in Bwindi Impenetrable National Park. It is the best to visit and explore the Equator in Kayabwe, Mpigi district –Uganda which is just 2 hours’ drive from Kampala.

In summary, the above article entails all you need to know about Tourist Attractions in Uganda

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