UGANDA TOURS

Embarking on a Uganda Tour opens a gateway for breathtaking scenes of the various wildlife as well as artistic landscapes. Located in the Eastern region of Africa, Uganda is famous for having diverse national parks and also for being the most hospitable country in the south of the Sahara.

Uganda offers a unique experience of some of the best safari destinations in the world. If you are looking for fun and adventure or interested in admiring mother nature, then we got you covered. Without much further ado, let us dive into it.

National Parks

Uganda has 10 abundantly blessed national parks that possess some of the most unique flora and fauna the world has ever seen. The endangered mountain gorillas at Bwindi Impenetrable National Park offer the best of the scenes of the only creatures close to man.

The park has half of the entire world population of these endangered mountain gorillas so it does not take much effort to see. The world’s strongest waterfall Murchison Falls is located in Murchison Falls National Park in the northwestern part of Uganda.

The sheer power of the water and sunlight rays leads to the forming of a rainbow that is seen at the top of the falls. Visitors from far and wide flock to the park just to have a glimpse of the mighty waterfall. Its roar can be heard from a mile and by mere looking at it you will know why it is the strongest in the world.

Queen Elizabeth National Park in the western region of the country harbors the rare tree-climbing lions. These can be spotted while on a lion tracking or game drive in the park. This unique practice of climbing trees is one of the trademarks of the park. Explore the Kazinga Channel and witness the various schools of hippos that have made the channel their home.

Cultural Experience

Uganda is a culturally diverse country with over 50 cultures. These unique cultures have lived in the country harmoniously for many years. These cultural groups have different values, norms, beliefs, and traditions that distinguish them. Some of the different ethnic groups in Uganda include the Buganda of central Uganda.

These are a group of the Bantu people and their traditional cultivators. The Banyankole of western Uganda are also part of the Bantu group and they are traditional cattle keepers and there are the pioneer keepers of the gentle and majestic Ankole long-horned cattle.

Batwa pygmies that stay outside the borders of Bwindi Impenetrable National Park are one of the oldest ethnic groups in Africa. Batwa pygmies are considered forest keepers because they inhabit the forests of Bwindi. They also survived in the forest by gathering fruits and hunting small animals until it was gazetted and they were forced out.

A cultural encounter is an opportunity for visitors to learn more about the different cultures and their traditional beliefs. Interactions with the elders of these tribes and listening to the tales about the ancient history of their tribes and forefathers are truly something worth not missing out on while on a Uganda safari.

Explore the hidden adventures of Uganda

Uganda is a rich country with features that are both educational and adventurous. Embark on a journey to the site of the 1520 AD eclipse that took place in Biharwe in Mbarara in Uganda while on a Uganda safari.

This historical site was built to commemorate the events that took place in history in the year 1520 AD. During that year of 1520 AD, the area in Biharwe in Mbarara experienced a total eclipse of the sun. For tourists interested in history, this site should be a must-visit for you.

For adventure enthusiasts, take on a trekking challenge to Margherita Peak, the top of the mountains of the moon – Mount Rwenzori.

You can also engage in a white-water rafting battle against the strong currents of the River Nile in Jinja. While in Jinja you can also take on a bungee jumping experience when on a Uganda safari. Tourists can also sign up for a quad biking experience while on a Uganda safari and navigate through the challenging terrain of Jinja.

Experience the Climate and Green vegetation of Uganda

Uganda generally experiences a tropical climate throughout the entire year. Uganda experiences an average annual rainfall of about 1,197 millimeters with two wet seasons. During the wet months of January and April, the country records about 39.6 millimeters and 152.7 millimeters respectively.

Embark on a Uganda safari and enjoy the thrilling weather of cold and warm accompanied by fresh breezes from the ever-green vegetation cover that surrounds the entire country.

Vegetation in Uganda varies from region to region for example in the northern and central regions of Uganda; the vegetation is savannah woodland and the southern part experiences savannah grassland with a thick vegetation cover of tropical rainforest.

Primate Experience

For those looking for a primate experience like no other in the world, well taken on a Uganda safari and you will live the dream. Uganda boasts over 20 primate species of monkeys, 450 mountain gorillas, and approximately 5,000 chimpanzees. Starting your primate experience or adventure in Bwindi Impenetrable National Park for the endangered mountain gorillas.

Uganda harbors about half of the entire world population of these mountain gorillas. Spending time with these primates and observing how they eat, socialize, and look after their young ones will leave you amazed at how close they are to humans. Visit the primate capital of the world Kibale National Park and trek the playful chimpanzees and spend some quality time in their presence.

While hiking in the jungle forests of Kibale, Mgahinga, Bwindi, or in the Kyambura Gorge area on a Uganda safari, you will not miss out on meeting other primates like vervet monkeys, black and white colobus monkeys, and olive baboons among others.

In 1907 while on an exploration safari in Uganda, Winston Churchill was amazed by Uganda’s beauty and he named it the “Pearl of Africa”. When you embark on a Uganda safari, you will have a lot to choose from; ranging from the abundant national parks, cultural sites, Uganda’s hidden adventures, friendly climate all year and lush vegetation to spending an incredible time with mountain gorillas of Bwindi and Mgahinga National Parks.