Uganda

Where To Go In Uganda?

1. Kibale National Park

It is argued that the best place in the world to trek the Chimpanzees is Kabale National Park. There are more than 1000 Chimpanzees and other primate species like olive baboons; black, white, and red colobus as well as white-cheeked mangabey making the park the primate capital. In this area, visitors are strictly controlled due to the fact that the park is a fragile habitat for gorillas as well.

2. Ishasha

A sector in Queen Elizabeth National Park famous for tree-climbing lions and species of birds.

3. Jinja

This is special for more outdoor activities, thus the adventure center. Getting to Jinja must make you an enthusiastic adventurer. White water rafting to the Nile. There is, even more, to do around; kayaking, bungee jump, mountain biking, horseback riding, and more.

4. LakeBunyonyi

This lake is relatively small, located in the South-Western part of Uganda between Kisoro and Kabale heading the border of Rwanda. Lake Bunyonyi is one of the safest lakes in Africa with no hippos and crocodiles. So many water activities like canoeing, fishing can be of a great adventure. There are many bird species of up to 350 species and many chances to see more as you explore the island around in the lake. With the verdant hills that get a perfect reflection from the water, it is ideally a choice to stop over and appreciate the magnificent lake Bunyonyi on your way from Bwindi to Rwanda for more gorilla trekking.

5. MurchisonFallsNationalPark

Sitting on the shore of Lake Albert in the North-West part of Uganda, Murchison Falls National Park is just 4.5 hours away from Kampala and boasts of the biggest wildlife National Park in the country. With its history of being affected by the Civil wars, today the National Park proved to have recuperated largely since the big 5 is not the only reason for it’d many visitors, but Chimpanzees on the southeast part of the park, rare shoebill stork, and many waterbirds species.

6. QueenElizabethNationalPark

The world’s highest biodiversity is found in this National Park. Queen Elizabeth NP has so much to offer its visitors from the crater lakes, swamps and rainforests. More than 100 mammal species are found in the park, 600 species of birds, and verdant landscape that are very spectacular. In addition to all you can see, it is quite unusual to see lions climbing in the trees, but very common in Queen Elizabeth NP. 4 out of the big 5 are animals you can spot in your adventure Safari and it’s best to tailor-make your tour with water Safari to enjoy cruising along Kazinga channel into Lake Edward.

7. The Rwenzori Mountains

This is a world heritage site rated by UNESCO, and in ancient times Ptolemy pointed it as the “mountains of the moon”. Rwenzori is located on the borders of D.R.Congo and Uganda affecting two climatic zones, Savannah and the Bamboo rainforest. Clearly, this a home to the world network of biodiversity, and the riches are found in flora and fauna. Though the mount is 5109m high it is less accessible than mount Kilimanjaro and Mount Kenya due to its steepness in slopes and slipperiness as a result of wetness.

There are enough rainforest creatures to encounter including leopards, blue monkeys, black-fronted and red duikers. More than 70 mammals and 200 species of birds making it a birder’s paradise. The best place to see a three-horned chameleon, how beautiful.

8. Ziwa Rhino Sanctuary

This is a Sanctuary with only rhinos in Uganda. Because the rhinos are rare in their natural habitat, Ziwa Sanctuary has initiated a breeding program so they can put back what is missing in the natural habitat, the non-aggressive and humongous rhinos. Ziwa Sanctuary has such for its visitors. Shoebill, canoe rides, and birding through nature walks. There is no place that creates soft memories other than Ziwa Sanctuary in the Nakasongola District.

9. Lake Mburo

Lake Mburo is the closest park to Kampala. Ahead of Mburo is Kibale, Queen Elizabeth NP, Bwindi, and Mgahinga if you want to follow places of interest in their respect. Lake Mburo is the smallest Savannah park you may need to make a stopover. The beauty you see around its given atmosphere is food for the soul. The abundance of wildlife like zebras, hippos, buffalos, and many antelope species habituate the park. Forest walk, day and night game drives, boat rides, and many other activities you ought to discover when you visit, can make your trip undoubtedly indescribable.