Hot, dusty, frantic in places, and with scenery to die for, Uganda is a kind of edited highlights of Africa all in one country. Great beaches along the lakes, river trips on the Nile , vast desert plains with sporadic mountain outcrops, and lush green rain forest, tall mountains, and amazing wildlife.
Uganda is a land of breathtaking contrast. Right from the border with Kenya in the east to that with the giant Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) in the west, the landscape and vegetation can be described as a kaleidoscope of tantalizing beauty. Winston Churchill, one of the United Kingdom’s great historical figures, summed Uganda in four words: ‘The Pearl of Africa’.
Though it is often easy to look over the country’s shoulder to its not too glamorous past, one thing that Uganda’s hospitality industry has learnt from its troubled history is flexibility. Holidaying in Uganda can be a memorable affair for all categories of regional tourists, be they budget, economy or high spending tourists.
The beauty of Uganda is what Churchill Winston called the “Pearl of Africa in his book “My African Journey” as he was writing about his Africa safari holiday to East Africa that he enjoyed in 1907.Every safari tour in Uganda offers a peace of mind that comes automatically with the eye catching attractions, weather and landscape. Discover the glory of Uganda and its neighbors from the multiple primates, wildlife, lakes, landscape, mountains, and culture a life treasure that the country holds for future generations. On this exotic journey, you will understand the in depth geography, wildlife, culture and all the historical diversities of the country.
Experience it All with Fantastic Uganda safari
Are you looking for fantastic safari vacations in Africa/, Uganda a small land locked country in East Africa bordered by Rwanda, Kenya, Tanzania, Congo all great safari destinations in Africa offers a perfect setting for all its visitors to experience the many wonders of the country. This year make it a point to visit the Pearl of Africa with a complete Gorilla & wildlife safari combined with unforgettable water adventures, beaches and culture. The time is now to plan and head out on a life changing Uganda safari that will impact your life forever.
Visit Kampala
The capital, Kampala, sits in a nest of mountains, on the northern edge of Lake Victoria . It’s busy and litter strewn, with few tarmac roads, and fewer places of interest. Small airlines, used mostly to ferry around the charity and mission workers, will offer you cheap seats to some of the more remote and interesting places, especially those towards the Rwandan and Congolese borders. Its here you’ll find the Bwindi Impenetrable National Park, with the mountain gorillas in the ‘Impenetrable Forest’, the impressive Murchison Falls on the Victoria Nile, and the eerie ‘Mountains of the Moon’ at Rwenzori.
Natural Attractive Wonders of Uganda
Uganda has been discovered by several tourists but still there is much more to enjoy on every safari in Uganda. Imagine enjoying a scenic ride admiring rolling hills, exploring the mighty falls, Lakes and Rivers, abundant wildlife and the last but the best the most beautiful ape-the mountain gorillas.
Murchison Falls-Discover the wonders of Murchison fall with unforgettable wildlife safari experience. Famed for its thundering waters that hold fights with rocks forcing each other into a narrow gorge, it’s no surprise that Murchison falls is one of the fine safari places to explore in Uganda. Wild beauty abounds with ells fantastic game viewing, boat cruise, chimpanzee treeking,birding making Murchison falls national park a wealth leisure park for sole, group, private and family Uganda holidays.
Exciting Gorilla Trek in Bwindi National Park
Also known as the most concentrated mountain gorilla trekking park, Bwindi forest offers numerous amazing tour adventures for those searching for jungle excitement. Go gorilla trekking in the beautiful natural forest, swim in every corner in the calm waters of lake Bunyonyi, get a cultural mix with a visit to the Batwa people or hike to the impressive bwindi water falls and also spare a minute and change a life of the locals around the park through the charity retreats in the area. Besides, you can just enjoy a community walk and get a chance to taste the locally made coffee in the community.
Uganda’s Fascinating Culture
Uganda is not only rich in nature and wildlife, but also has an undiscovered, fascinating cultural heritage. Inland you can experience the rich culture of the area and meet the locals on a rural community village tour. Enjoyment of different lifestyle, dance and habits is a must while in the Pearl of Africa. Dine in the city of Kampala an interesting historical site area with lots to discover and learn. While in Bwindi National Park, make it a point to follow the Batwa people trail a place where true ancient Uganda culture reigns. Learn about the life in the jungle forest with mountain gorillas and other forest habitants and paint avivd picture of the past true local Ugandan.
Planning a Uganda Safari
Tourism in Uganda is in its infancy, and the northern areas are still best avoided, but it’s a beautiful, friendly country, and shouldn’t be discounted in your travel plans.
Deciding on a holiday destination
A first time traveler to Uganda is most certainly spoilt for choice, particularly if the tourist is from Kenya. Uganda can be accessed through air (Entebbe International Airport), road via Malaba or Busia border entry points or even through Lake Victoria although it’s mostly regular business people who prefer this route. Entry and exit formalities for East African nationals have been simplified. The decision on holidaying in Uganda is usually motivated by a number of factors prominent among them flexibility of budget, refreshing experience and the warmth of the people.
Uganda excels in all the listed factors. The hospitality industry has evolved rapidly over the last decade, catering for all classes of visitors while offering nothing short of value for money. The Uganda experience is truly refreshing, be it in bird-watching, nature walks or cultural tourism. The communities are welcoming, with both urban and rural folks radiating warmth, although just as in any society there are bound to be some green flies in the visitor’s ointment.
Special Interest Tourism
Uganda has a well-established special interest tourism structure that has attracted tourists from not only Western Europe but also Africa and Asia. The special interest tourism areas are nature walks, gorilla trekking, bird-watching, mountain biking, sport fishing and white water rafting.
Eco-tourism has come of age internationally, for guests who prefer nature ‘as it was’ without the distortions of social economic transformation. Uganda offers new nature trails in virtually all protected areas. Tourists can walk with guides to view at close range some of the many endangered species for which the country is famous. These include the mountain gorillas, chimpanzees, the red and white colobus and blue tailed monkeys. The country is filled with birds, butterflies and rare plants that one can sample during nature walks.
Bird-watching
The Uganda Wildlife Authority has put in place new bird sanctuaries at strategic sites, including Lake George and Edward. A new survey on Uganda wildlife indicates that there are at least 335 species of birds and more than 144 species of butterflies at Kabale Forest National Park. Among the rare birds are the red-winged francolin, red-chested fluiftail, white-napped pigeon, African pitta, joyful greenbul, grey-winged robin, Abyssinian ground thrush, grey-crested flycatcher and the masked and the black-capped apalises. The Budongo Forest is one of the places where a thriving community eco-tourism takes place.
Mountain biking
Several areas are a haven for mountain bikers. These include Rukungiri, and Kabale districts in the west, Mbale and Kapchorwa districts in the east, local mountain bike trails are mapped out to assist tourists, but they have to bring their own bikes.
Sport fishing and white water rafting
Uganda offers a great opportunity for sports anglers. The ferocious tiger fish is common in Lake Albert, in the west Nile region, while catfish and tilapia abound in the all waters of Uganda. However, the most popular fish is the Nile perch with a record catch of over 100 kilogrammes. The fish species is abundant in Lake Victoria and River Nile. Through efforts of tour and travel firms, white water rafting has become a popular sport, with more than 500 tourists participating every month.
Camp safari
It is prudent to choose a camp safari if you decide to visit some of Uganda’s exotic special interest tourism areas. This will enable you to fully enjoy the flora and fauna of the country. Uganda’s waters teem with fish while over 200 bird species thrive in national parks and protected areas. Uganda’s ‘Pearl of Africa’ tag is best appreciated by visiting some of the country’s tourist site.