Uganda Beauty depicted with its attractive landscapes, natural forests, wildlife and culture ready to be explored truly defines its travel tag as the Pearl of Africa indeed. The Country welcomes nature lovers and adventure seekers of all kinds any time of the year around the globe. The Endangered Mountain Gorilla tracking being the main unique tourist attraction in Uganda though the wild still has plenty attractions ,mountains, nature wildlife, crater lakes, Rivers, falls, rocks and hills for hikes, islands plus the country’s amazing culture of the people.
Many destinations around the world seem romantic and good but Uganda offers diversity as compared to most destinations in the world coupled with the positive receptiveness of its citizens which will make you feel relaxed and comfortable in the region. Be one of the million travelers to the country this year on a private or group tour to the pearl of Africa and experience great safari vacation leisurely tour to the main travel destinations in the country. Recent trips to Uganda reveal that it has the best wildlife safari setting in the western region. You can pass whole day in the rain forest and savanna wilderness viewing wildlife, birds and other forest habitats. Also notable are the Uganda lodges and hotels both inside and outside National park plus those in main city centers which make all Uganda safaris a great deal tempting catering for Luxury, mid-range, Budget and backpackers alike with an exceptional touch of service by well trained and competent staff of the various facilities.
Bwindi Impenetrable Rain Forest National park
Often termed as the Gorilla Habitat has everything for every guest, wildlife, culture, forest exposure and honeymoon hence being the best in the wild beauty. Heavenly sent Bwindi lies at the edge of Kabale district with four main sectors each with different habituated mountain Gorillas and a headquarter briefing point for Gorilla tourists. Accommodations differ for each sector depending on the Gorilla family booked. Therefore all Gorilla tracking tourists should book the right accommodation for their Gorilla families which they are yet to track. Make clear inquiries about the Gorilla family location before booking and making payments for the accommodation. The Batwa are the next thought cultural activity after Gorilla tracking and a right place if you really want to embrace Uganda culture. Travelers get unforgettable experience during mountain Gorilla tracking, forest walks, bird watching but for free evening the park cultural tour to see local women projects, the Batwa and children foundations will add more value to your Uganda Gorilla tour. No tourist is allowed to track Gorillas without a Gorilla permit a legal document which is only booked at the Uganda wildlife authority Kampala office at a cost of $600 during high season and 450 during the low season with effect from 2016. Public transport to the park is affordable and easy though private means & private safaris organized by responsible tour operator are recommended for comfortable with knowledgable guides.
Queen Elizabeth National Park
Named after the Queen of England and famous for the Tree Climbing Lions of Ishasha is widely regarded as one of Uganda’s Wildlife bliss beautifully preserved for the present and future generation. The remarkable Kazinga Channel which connects Lake Edward to Lake George is a sanctuary of hippos, birds and wildlife & one of the best travelers fun spot during the afternoon boat cruise. Game drives in different park sectors both morning and evening expose all the park attractive wildlife, lions, elephants, buffaloes, kobs, plus the chimpanzees in both Kyambura and Kalinzu forest. However the most exciting moment for tourists here is when they spot tree climbing lions playing up close in tree branches along the Ishasha sector one of the park highlight activity for every guest. The park can be visited year round at similar rates during low and high season but the park activities especially chimpanzee trekking and boat cruise need to be booked in advance to avoid inconveniences on the day planned for the adventure. Good-looking accommodations full of wilderness views wait for you at affordable prices. Excursions to explore Queen Elizabeth are a must as witnessed by different guests year round from different corners of the world. Feel free to visit this park on your way from Bwindi or directly from Uganda’s capital and a minimum of three days, two nights is required for one to be able to have fun in Uganda’s finest wildlife park.
Kibaale Forest National park
Home to Primate diversity invites you to participate in its outstanding Uganda primate safaris tour where you will encounter more than 13 primate species including Chimpanzees, White & black monkeys, bush babies, baboons etc. During the drive to the park Baboons are the sharp primates who took up the responsibility of welcoming guests to the park and guests normally appreciate them by throwing them bytes of bananas and other food staffs. Truly this give them energy and courage to take on the role tirelessly every day and less the entertainment role to other park primates. Birds also help primates to entertain guests by singing late evening and early morning a sound which many travellers say its indeed a nice jungle melody. The Chimpanzee tracking permit cost $150 for 3 hours either in the morning or afternoon though guests who feel like exploring the chimps more go in for the full day chimpanzee habituation program. Get close to your cousins and even get a chance to say hello to each other. Everything is elegantly simple and geared towards relaxation from lodging to activities. Bigodi wetland & the crater lakes are other park activities you shouldn’t miss out while at kibale forest National park. Note Humans share almost 97% of our DNA genetic makeup with most primates and have been observed to exhibit human related behavious in general.
Murchison Falls National a park
Located within just Five hours from Kampala Uganda’s Capital is a home to elephants, lions, buffaloes, kobs, birds, chimpanzees and the mighty falls with Rhino’s en route at the Ziwa sanctuary. No travelers can fail to hike to the top of the falls and enjoy the stunning view of the park might falls. Hidden away in western Uganda, the park has the most exclusive luxury lodge ”Chobe safari lodge & Paraa safari lodge which provide travelers with the exceptional relaxing environment together with leisurely services of the highest level. The boat cruise along Nile spotting hippos, birds and wildlife is a fun activity for both children and grown-ups making Murchison the best destination in Uganda for family holiday’s .Combining your stay with a visit to other parks offers the chance to explore most of Uganda attractions on your Africa travel holidays. Other parks include; Kidepo National Park, Lake Mburo National park, The source of the Nile, Ssese Island and Lake Bunyonyi.
