Uganda Beyond Mountain Gorillas
Uganda is found in East African neighboring countries like Kenya, Rwanda, Tanzania and Democratic Republic of Congo. It is a country full of diversity ranging from the green vegetation, wildlife, culture and history to great mountains and Rivers. The country is blessed to be home to the great Primates and some of them are rarely seen elsewhere. This makes Uganda unique and attractive.
Many tourists come to Uganda to discover the hidden treasures through booking safaris or hiring cars for self-drive in Uganda. Among the famous primates in Uganda are the Mountain Gorillas which can be tracked in Bwindi or Mgahinga National Park. Besides Mountain Gorilla let’s look at some other attractions Uganda offers.
Chimpanzees: These also fall in the group of primates and they are immediate close relatives to Humans, the good news is these creatures are very successful in Uganda and can be tracked from quite many places. The most popular one is Kibale National Park.
Kibale has 13 species of primates in the forest including Chimpanzees. Tracking these creatures is the major activity in Kibale National Park. Chimpanzee Tracking permits can be secured from Uganda wildlife Education center. Visitors are open to do either Chimpanzee Tracking or Chimpanzee Habituation.
Water Bodies: Water bodies are many in Uganda and some support many water activities. They include, River Nile, Lake Victoria, Kazinga channel, and lake Albert. These water bodies are very beautiful and attract activities, boat cruises, swimming, Rafting, Bungee jumping and spot fishing. Jinja is a place where you can find the source of the Nile one of the longest River in the world.
Culture: There are many unique cultures in Uganda. The country is composed of many tribes, and each have different norms and way of life. Depending on the culture of interest or region of visit, you will be immersed in different cultural practices of Uganda. In Central Uganda, learn more about the Baganda culture, visit their Buganda parliament, their palace for the king and many more.
In Eastern side of Uganda, learn more about Bagishu Culture, their Mbalu festival is popular where they circumcise males into adulthood. It is a very important festival accompanied by songs and unique Bagishu Dance. There is also other unique culture in the Northern Uganda like the Karamojong, in the West the Batwa and many more.
Mountains: Uganda is a country with many to discover and some of the attractions are the Mountains including Rwenzori which is the Highest in the country and also the 3rd Highest Mountain in Africa. Hiking this mountain up to the Highest point is a great achievement to adventures. Imagine standing at the highest point in Uganda, isn’t that wonderful?
It takes quite many days to reach margarita approx. 7 to 8 days depending on the speed and fitness of the visitors. Visitors are free to book Hiking safaris or hire cars to the Mountain to discover the what it feels to summit Rwenzori.
Other mountains which can be Hiked in Uganda include, Mountain Elgon, Muhabura, Sabyinyo, Gahinga, Mount Moroto and many more.
Wildlife: With Uganda’s Many wildlife parks and many Wildlife Reserves. The country cannot lack what to offer. Visit Uganda and Immerse in nature full of wild animals like Lions, Elephants, Buffaloes, Antelopes, Leopards and many more. Game drives are so rewarding, you will enjoy looking at nature, and different bird species. Whether with the guide on your booked safari or rented a car, Game drives in Ugandan parks like Queen Elizabeth, Murchison falls, lake Mburo and many more are so rewarding.
Forests: Uganda is blessed with many forests both natural and artificial forests, among Nature ones include, Mabira, Maramagambo, Bwindi, Mpanga, Budongo, Kalinzu and many more. Tourism activities takes place in forest to appreciate nature and also behold some other attractions inside. Activities like Nature walks, Zip lining, Birding should not mis on a tourist Itinerary.
City Tour: Uganda has developed cities with many attractions, the city tour around the capital city Kampala and also in Entebbe is so rewarding. Some clients when they arrive in Entebbe, they first explore the city and then others do it at the End of the trip. Here are some of the attractions in Entebbe, Lake Victoria and its beached, Ngamba Island for chimpanzees, Uganda wildlife Education center (zoo), Mabamba swamp, and Botanical gardens.
City tour attractions in Kampala include Buganda parliament, kabaka palace for Baganda, Namugongo Martyrs Shrine, Bahai Temple, Gaddafi Mosque, Owino market, and many more.
Some visitors also extent up to Jinja and relax on Nile at the end of their trip, on the way, visitors may have a stopover in Mabira for the nature walk and Zip lining, Sezibwa falls. In jinja, there are many activities like Horse riding, swimming, Rafting, Bungee jumping, Boat cruises, visiting the source of the Nile and many more.