Uganda is the best place to travel to and many travelers dream of coming to this beautiful country which was named the Pearl of Africa- by Sir Winston Churchill and those who have made it to Uganda keep saying again and again. The country offers a lot of amazing and rarest things of the planet to explore and lost your senses in its natural beauty. Uganda is known as one of the countries that can make you wonder and it gives you a chance to explore allot some of which are untouched just waiting for you to explore. The things that make Uganda Safaris are more unique just a mention of them.
The beautiful weather condition in Uganda where the sun glares most of the time around the year makes the climate the most enjoyable. Indeed Uganda is unique it can rain in the morning and in the evening its shining, this is so beautiful and unimaginable.
Uganda has the most welcoming people on the streets and the friendliest smile will welcome you at first glance upon your arrival at Entebbe international airport you will be welcomed by the company representative with a big smile on the face.
Uganda offers the best decent budget safari which are affordable and of a high style
The never-ending natural views with spectacular rain forest, mountains, and water spots makes Uganda one of the most thought after safari destinations to travel to
Uganda has a reach culture with over 50 languages spoken all over the country with different norms and value.
Uganda offers the best dishes loved by everyone making it to Uganda the rich cuisine, mouth-watering authentic Ugandan dishes are unseen anywhere on the African continent.
Discovering the water adventures and meeting enormous wildlife species and birdlife
Apart from all those, Uganda offers the best Uganda safari destination and below are the best 10 Uganda destination a must visit on Uganda safari
Bwindi Impenetrable National Park
With no doubt Uganda is known as the best gorilla destination in the world housing almost a half of the remaining mountain apes left in the world. World-wide an estimate of about 900 apes are remained and these are shared by three African countries the rest include Rwanda and the democratic republic of Congo. When Uganda is mentioned many people’s mind rush to the endangered mountain gorillas so it’s a must add on any tour to Uganda to most of travelers. Bwindi impenetrable national park is Located in the South-Western Uganda on the edge of the Rift Valley, and it’s one of the largest national parks of Uganda Covering an area of about 331 km², the national park has the oldest and largest biologically diverse rainforests that are approximately dating 25,000 years back. The park can be reached in just about 8-10 hours drive from the capital city Kampala with various stop-overs at the equator crossing for photography and lunch at Mbarara. Most attractions at the park include gorilla trekking, bird species of over 350, mammal species about 120, including several primate species, the dense rain forest. Bwindi national park is the only park in Uganda where chimps and gorilla co-exist the same environment, so in the course of chimp trekking, you can as well come across the chimps, hence making the park the best destination for a safari.
Kampala City
No visitor to Uganda leave minus visit to Kampala city, Kampala is the largest and the capital city of Uganda that inhabits a series of the hill. The elevation is about 3,900 feet. The city is the 13th wildest growing cities of the planet and ranked as the best city to live in East Africa with the most welcoming people. If you are planning for a Uganda Safaris don’t forget to include a break and explore Uganda’s sweltering city to mention some of the interesting things to do in Kampala include the Uganda national cultural center or the national theatre, visit the kasubi tombs, which is known as the burial site of the royal family of Buganda kingdom, visit the Uganda museum which displays Uganda’s cultural heritage, visit the Bulange houses Buganda Kingdoms administration and parliament, don’t forget the dotted craft market with ranges of colorful crafts Some finest Restaurants of the country.
Lake Victoria
Lake Victoria is known as the largest lake on the African Continent with a surface area of around 59,947 square kilometers. Lake Victoria is also known as the world’s 9th largest continental lake with a maximum depth of between 80 and 84 meters. While on the lake, you can enjoy many activities including fishing safari, bungee jumping, white water rafting, wildlife watching, boat cruise on the Lake Victoria,
Queen Elizabeth National Park
You can’t mention Uganda’s top destinations minus mentioning Queen Elizabeth National Park, the park is known as one of the most visited Uganda parks with a huge number of animal species and primate species. The park is known as the only park in East African where you can spot the tree climbing lions sited on fig trees or tree branches in the ishasha sector an extension of Queen Elizabeth national park. Those who are interested in primate viewing and meeting some of the predators in action queen national park is the best park to go. Queen national park is mostly combined with Bwindi national park (wildlife and gorilla trekking safari). Things to do in Queen Elizabeth National Park include: Game Drives in the Park games to see include lions, elephants, buffaloes, hyena, hippos, various species of antelopes, etc, primate trekking, chimpanzee the most heightened, launch cruise on the kazinga channel which connects two lakes include George and Edward for more chances to see various species of animals including hippos and crocodiles, tree climbing lions in ishasha sector of the park, Birding in Uganda, Wildlife Research Tours all these activities can be enjoyed within a 3 days tour to this beautiful park.
Murchison Falls
Murchison Falls is known as Uganda largest park with a variety of animal species, park is located in the north eastern part of Uganda with a mesmerizing waterfall located between Lake Kyoga and Lake Albert on the Victoria Nile River. The park is much known by its water falls and the top of the falls are must visit. The Victoria Nile bisects the park and boat trips to the spectacular Murchison Falls are a highlight – especially if you hike to the top where the immense power of the fall is best appreciated. The Murchison falls has dense vegetation alongside that is characterized by savannah, riverine forest and woodland. Many things can be done in the park including; A day game drive in Murchison Falls National Park, Night game drives, Launch Cruise on Nile River, Hike to the top of the fall, Boat ride along the Nile river among many others and all these activities can be done in one three days
Namirembe Cathedral
Namirembe Cathedral commonly known as Saint Paul’s Cathedral Namirembe, is one of the iconic landmarks of Uganda. The church was built on Namirembe hill in Kampala city and its one of the must visit for the religious and faithful visitors. The church is known as the oldest cathedral in Uganda and it acts as the provincial cathedral of the Church of Uganda. The Cathedral of the church is located on Namirembe Hill, in Kampala city. The Cathedral was constructed in 1890 with a citing capacity of about 800 people. The church offers a very picturesque and tranquil place and it was built with a beautiful architecture combined with a traditional and western touch
Baha’i Temple
This is the only Baha’i temple found in Africa and the 9 Bahai temples of the world and it sometimes referred to as the Mashriqu’l-Adhkar. The Baha’I is situated within Kampala capital city just about 3km away from Kampala. The temple is opened to travelers through-out the year to visit both the believers and non-believers. The temple stands at nearly 38 meters with a seating capacity of over 400 people, and it was known as the tallest building in east Africa by the time of its construction.
Nile River
The Nile River is known as the largest river of African continent and it’s an important water source of the continent. The river is approximately 6696km long and pours its water to over nine countries. The Nile is located in the Eastern part of Uganda just a drive of about 3 hours from the capital city Kampala. The Nile River is not only the largest river of Africa but also the largest in the world (although the Brazilian government claims Amazon is the largest), the Nile River is a major water body that gives birth to many waterfalls in Uganda. The source of the Nile is a very good relaxing area with quite a big number of adventurous safari activities including; Jet boating, Bungee jumping, Kayaking, Swimming, Horse riding, Squad biking.
Sempaya Hot Spring
Sempaya hot springs is found in Bundibugyo town between two places and are known as male and female springs. Take a trek and discover this hot spring, it’s a wonderful moment; the hike can further lead you to meet some of the amazing wildlife in the Semuliki National Park where the hot spring lies. Female hot spring is located just 30 minutes away from male spring, here water of the spring is so hot that sometimes travelers use it to boil banana or egg it’s so awesome, the hot spring area offers a wide variety of birdlife and the park is known for housing the highest number of bird species and sighting is so superb
Lake Bunyonyi
Lake Bunyonyi is known as the deepest lake of African continent and the gorgeous lake of the continent Located in south-western Uganda between Kisoro and Kabale. The lake is surrounded by numerous little islands and is a wonderful place to unwind and chill. The lake was named because of the many small birds that inhabit the lake and it’s known as bilharzia free. There are many things to explore at the lake including; exploring over 29 islands including the punishment island and the guide will help to explain to you it was named during the boat cruise, Go on a motorized boat cruise from one to other islands, bird watching, Take a hike through the surrounding small hill offering a spectacular view among others.
Kibale forest national park
For primate lovers’ Kibale forest national park is the only place to go, the park offers wonderful chimpanzee trekking experience. Not only chimpanzees, but the park is a home to over 13 species of primates although chimpanzee is the highlight of the park, other primates include baboons. Civet monkey, red and white tailed monkeys, mangabay, black and white colobus monkeys among many others plus many species of birds. The park is located in the South western part of Uganda about 5-6 hours’ drive from the capital city Kampala. The major activity done at the park is chimpanzee trekking tours are the most thought after safari activity done in the park
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