Uganda is surely one of the top safari destinations in the eastern part of Africa. A safari in Uganda is a very enchanting way of enjoying travels here in this part of the world. This is one of the countries in African which is filled with the best sights of wildlife and also the greatest scenes of gorillas. Filled with the best natural delights and interesting wildlife this is one region which is a perfect treat for the wildlife lover.
The beauty of Uganda is what Churchill Winston called the “Pearl of Africa in his book “My African Journey” as he was writing about his Africa safari holiday to East Africa that he enjoyed in 1907.Every safari tour in Uganda offers a peace of mind that comes automatically with the eye catching attractions, weather and landscape. Discover the glory of Uganda and its neighbors from the multiple primates, wildlife, lakes, landscape, mountains, and culture a life treasure that the country holds for future generations. On this exotic journey, you will understand the in depth geography, wildlife, culture and all the historical diversities of the country.
Top Destinations to Visit in Uganda
Uganda has been discovered by several tourists but still there is much more to enjoy on every safari in Uganda. Imagine enjoying a scenic ride admiring rolling hills, exploring the mighty falls, Lakes and Rivers, abundant wildlife and the last but the best the most beautiful ape-the mountain gorillas.
Looking to exploring Uganda, the pearl of Africa? Though less known to African big game safari seekers, uganda is an amazing country when it comes to wildlife safaris.
While in Uganda, you can enjoy some of the best wildlife safari experiences;
- Gorilla safaris in Bwindi Impenetrable National Park or Mgahinga Gorilla National Park
- Game Viewing Safaris in several national parks
- Chimpanzee Tracking Safaris in Kibale, Budongo Forest
Bwindi Impenetrable National Park
Bwindi Impenetrable National Park offers numerous amazing tour adventures for those searching for jungle excitement. Go gorilla trekking in the beautiful natural forest, swim in every corner in the calm waters of lake Bunyonyi, get a cultural mix with a visit to the Batwa people or hike to the impressive bwindi water falls and also spare a minute and change a life of the locals around the park through the charity retreats in the area. Besides, you can just enjoy a community walk and get a chance to taste the locally made coffee in the community.
Queen Elizabeth National Park
This is located in western Uganda in Kasese district. Wildlife safaris to Queen Elizabeth National Park introduces tourists to various wild animals that include the rare tree climbing lions in the Ishasha sector, elephants, waterbucks, Topi’s, crocodiles and hippos along the Kazinga channel, chimpanzees in the Kyambura gorge forest and a number of birds. While here, you can also see a number of geographical attraction features that include craters, crater lakes, a gorge and many others. This national park can be best explored while on game drives along the major trails or while on a boat cruise especially along the Kazinga channel, which has the highest hippo population in east Africa.
Wildlife activities in this national park can be carried out at any time of the year and the safari guides are well informed with enough wildlife information a tourist maybe interested in.
Murchison Falls National Park
Also located in western Uganda, Murchison is the largest national park in Uganda with a number of wild animals. Wild animals like elephants, buffaloes, hippos, Oribi, giraffes, warthogs, hartebeests, Nile crocodiles, lions, waterbucks and many others can be seen while on game drives and while on a boat cruise along river Nile.
Discover the wonders of Murchison fall with unforgettable wildlife safari experience. Famed for its thundering waters that hold fights with rocks forcing each other into a narrow gorge, it’s no surprise that Murchison falls is one of the fine safari places to explore in Uganda. Wild beauty abounds with ells fantastic game viewing, boat cruise, chimpanzee treeking,birding making Murchison falls national park a wealth leisure park for sole, group, private and family Uganda holidays.
Murchison falls are also outstanding tourist spots and are toured by most tourists in this national park especially while on a boat cruise to the bottom of the falls and a hike to the top of the magnificent falls. Murchison falls national park also has a forest reserve (Budongo forest reserve), which harbors a number of primate species as well as birds. Budongo forest has over 650 chimpanzees and its one of the chimpanzee tracking destinations in Uganda. Other primates that can be sited here include monkeys and a number of baboons.
This national park is one of the best savanna wildlife destinations and wildlife safaris there are very rewarding and adventurous.
Zziwa Rhino Sanctuary
It’s the only place in Uganda with white rhinos in the wild. The Zziwa rhino sanctuary is located in Nakasongola district just 7 kilometers from the main road. There are 15 rhinos here as well as other wildlife species including birds like the shoebill stork, animals like the water bucks and other small antelopes. This sanctuary offers rhino tracking experiences, nature walks and canoe trips along the swamp to view the rare shoebill stork. The Zziwa has a standard accommodation facility (Amuka lodge), which offers great accommodation services, but one can also get camping facilities while at the sanctuary.
Experience it All with Fantastic Uganda safari
Are you looking for fantastic safari vacations in Africa/, Uganda a small land locked country in East Africa bordered by Rwanda, Kenya, Tanzania, Congo all great safari destinations in Africa offers a perfect setting for all its visitors to experience the many wonders of the country. This year make it a point to visit the Pearl of Africa with a complete Gorilla & wildlife safari combined with unforgettable water adventures, beaches and culture. The time is now to plan and head out on a life changing Uganda safari that will impact your life forever.
Uganda’s Fascinating Culture
Uganda is not only rich in nature and wildlife, but also has an undiscovered, fascinating cultural heritage. Inland you can experience the rich culture of the area and meet the locals on a rural community village tour. Enjoyment of different lifestyle, dance and habits is a must while in the Pearl of Africa. Dine in the city of Kampala an interesting historical site area with lots to discover and learn. While in Bwindi Impenetrable National Park, make it a point to follow the Batwa people trail a place where true ancient Uganda culture reigns. Learn about the life in the jungle forest with mountain gorillas and other forest habitats and paint a vivid picture of the past true local Ugandan.
About Uganda
Located in east Africa, Uganda is known to many as the Pearl of Africa and others describe it as Africa in one. All those descriptions are very true because Uganda is a very outstanding destination blessed with a variety of wildlife attractions compared to her counterpart tourism destinations. There are various areas that make Uganda an outstanding destination and they include the following.
The Mabamba Swamp
This is among the top birding destinations in Uganda located along the shores of lake Victoria in Entebbe. This swamp in habits a large number of birds and while on a canoe ride along the swamp one cannot miss out on seeing the rare Shoebill stork, African Jacana, purple heron, white winged black tern, common moorhen, African fish eagle, black headed weaver birds, pied kingfisher, grey headed kingfisher, white winged tern, malachite king fisher, blue breasted bee eater, swamp fly catcher and so much more.
A birding safari in the Mabamba swamp is very adventurous especially while in the canoe and it enables tourists to explore Lake Victoria. Most of the bird species here can be easily seen in the morning as they hunt their prey for meals.