Uganda the “Pearl of Africa” is great country in many ways which is why many travelers enjoy vacations each day. The country is adorable for all kinds of holidays including family, sole, private and group. Did you know it’s also perfect for both luxury travelers and backpackers who are interested in taking safaris in Uganda. With improved access to the country’s most remote areas, Uganda is steadily improving tourism. The country is now well connected with good road networks from the city to main tourist attractions! Whether you’re seeking for wildlife, mountain gorillas, birds, chimpanzees or culture, just pick a perfect tourist attraction or national park and you will find it all. Here are the most popular destinations to visit in Uganda.
Source of the Nile
There is no relaxing place for a weekend gateways or short day trips in Uganda like the source of the Nile in Jinja. The Nile has variety to offer beyond its origin like bird watching, fishing, local cultural dances, souvenirs and historical stories that guides narrate during the boat ride around the lake and at the start point of the Nile. Perhaps this is one of the incredible places that every visitor should explore on any trip to Uganda. The scenic ride from Kampala the capital is another tourist attraction itself because of what you see on the way. Mabira forest, Sezibwa falls, Owen falls Dam, sugarcane plantations etc. is all that will take you’re a tension.
Murchison Falls National Park
Uganda is a land of lakes which makes it hard to escape lakes, rivers and waterfalls in various tourist attractions. Murchison falls is another amazing place to enjoy for those seeking for superb game viewing places, chimpanzee trekking and bird watching. The park is ideal for family trips, honeymoon, and group tours. Murchison falls is Uganda’s largest game reserve and a home to all the big five. While here you will feed your eyes on many mammals, wildlife, birds, primates and the might falls beauty. The park is accessed by road but a ferry is used as you approach the park main area from Masindi. A wildlife safari to Murchison falls is one you will never forget about your wonderful holiday to Africa.
Queen Elizabeth National Park
Found in Kasese district in a five hour drive distance from Kampala, Queen Elizabeth National Park is a place to visit for those seeking to see tree climbing lions, hippos, crocodiles, bird life, primates and wildlife. All the park attractions can be explored by morning and evening game drives, boat cruise on the Kazinga channel the water that joins Lake Edward and Lake George, Chimpanzee trekking and nature walks. Queen Elizabeth National Park is one of the most visited places in Uganda and a place to include on your Uganda safari holiday.
Kibale Forest
There is no shortage of primate species in the Chimpanzee capital of Kibale forest the most populated chimpanzee trekking ground in Africa. Chimpanzee habituation is another experience that tourists enjoy in this park provided if one want to spend a all day in company of different primate species with chimps as the main species of the day. Kibale forest has the perfect rain forest that holds over 13 primate species. However, primate lovers make it a point to explore this beautiful park.
Bwindi Impenetrable Forest
A superb gorilla trekking safari destination in western Uganda and place to experience a life of mountain gorillas in the wilderness. This is paradise for many tourists to the country and it’s a home to Uganda’s main tourist attraction that is shared with Mgahinga forest, Volcanoes National Park in Rwanda and Virunga National Park in Congo. Now days Bwindi Forest is part of the great examples of wildlife conservation that shine to the world and the best gorilla safari destination in Africa. However, give it a try for great gorilla safari experience.
Lake Bunyonyi Island
The Island is magical with something for everyone no matter what you looking for. The top tourist activities include, boat ride, swimming, hiking, bird watching, sun bathing, community walks and the eye catching views that keep following you everywhere. Among the 29 islands, four are the most visited due to their unique features, and wildlife. Some have safari lodges that make your trip awesome. Imagine spending a night in the middle of a Lake surrounded by lake water and nature. Make sure you spend one to three days on this island and forget all the life worries.
