Description
Uganda is a beautiful tourist destination in Africa with many attractions. The top 5 tourist destinations in Uganda are Murchison Falls National Park, Bwindi Impenetrable National Park, Kibale National Park, Queen Elizabeth National Park and Kidepo Valley National Park. Uganda is known as “The Pearl of Africa,” blessed with friendly hospitable people, an abundance of wildlife, and spectacular scenery within the landscapes of some of the most legendary names in Africa. Jinja is a popular tourist destination, famous because of the historic source of the (White) Nile. It is the starting point of the world’s longest river that flows from Lake Victoria to the Mediterranean Sea through central and northern Uganda, South Sudan, Sudan, and Egypt Other than the big 5 game, rare mountain gorillas, and unique cultures, Uganda features Lake Victoria, Africa’s largest Lake; the Source of the Nile River, and many other scenic water bodies. These and more make Uganda truly an exceptional travel destination in Africa.
| The Untouched Mountain Gorillas. | Mountain Gorillas are undeniably the most looked attractions in Uganda. Over half of the world’s remaining 1063 mountain gorillas all thrive in Uganda and they reside in Mgahinga Gorilla National Park and Bwindi Impenetrable National Park. In addition to mountain gorillas, Uganda also inhabits a variety of other interesting primates including more than 5050 chimpanzees, golden monkeys, L’hoest monkeys, red-colobus monkeys, red-tailed monkeys, grey-cheeked mangabeys, and olive baboons, etc. |
| Uganda National Parks. | National Parks are Uganda’s top attractions, and each has something unique for nature enthusiasts to explore and experience. Uganda is blessed with only 10 most spectacular parks including Murchison Falls National Park, Bwindi Impenetrable National Park, Kibale National Park, Lake Mburo, Rwenzori Mountains National Park, Mount Elgon NP, Semuliki, Queen Elizabeth National Park, Mgahinga and Kidepo NP. |
| Unique Bird Species. | Uganda is a true birder’s paradise. Over 1080 bird species all reside in the various sites in the Pearl of Africa, making it the best place to go for birding tours. The favorite birds among birders on Uganda birding trips include shoebill storks, Grauer’s swamp warblers, Shelley’s crimson wing, Turner’s eremomela, African green broadbill, Chapin’s flycatchers, and others. |
| Big Five game & other Savannah Wildlife. | Aside from primate encounters, Uganda safaris also offer the best sights of the big five game and other small mammals in the various savanna parks. Uganda contains a complete list of big five –cape buffaloes, rhinos, elephants, leopards, and lions plus other wild animals such as the Rothschild giraffes, cape elands, impalas, oribis, hartebeests, and others. |
| The Epic Mountains. | Uganda is famous for its breathtaking landscapes, featuring not only Virunga Volcanoes but also block mountain ranges. Enthusiastic hikers/mountain climbers have different options to explore on hiking/mountain trekking tours including Mount Rwenzori, Mount Elgon, Gahinga, Sabyinyo, and Muhabura. |
| The Source of the Nile River. | The Nile River has its source right in the Pearl of Africa. The Nile flows through various African countries including Egypt, South Sudan, Rwanda, Ethiopia, D.R. Congo, Tanzania, and others. |