Uganda is a country of amazing uniqueness not only its people, but also in the natural endowerment ranging from rare animals, intriguiging bird species, mystic cultural sites to breath-taking sceneries.
Uganda boasts of the biggest concentration of game and bird species that give Uganda’s wild life attraction its undiluted uniqueness. Animals such as the mountain gorillas, Columbus monkeys, Chimpanzees, Elephants, Hippos, Bucks, Antelopes and Kobs are some of the many.
The Rwenzori mountains wich continue to glow throught ages are not only intriguing, but offer a splendid challenge to the lovers of mountaineering. The mountains when viewed from above, seem to give an impression of an active volcano only waiting to erupt, but alas!
The Rwenzoris have been domant for centuries and all that was left of thier immense volcanic activeness is the moonlight glow which has earned the mountains the description “Mountains of the Moon” Yet it is not the moonlight glow that makes the center piece of the attraction of these mountains, but the snow capped top right at the Equator.
The evergreen lush, fauna and mountain ranges in the Western part of Uganda give the country unforgettable scenaries.
Many who have experienced Uganda will always attest to what nature has done for this “Pearl of Africa”
Here is a comprehensive list of the most popular Uganda safari attractions and how to get there
Uganda is an exclusive safari attractions destination from other African countries because of its large forested area with Afro-montane forests, Lowland rain forestand their openness gives you a stunning sight of the forest creatures like gorillas, chimpanzees, monkeys, butterflies, and birds
All you need to know about the Best Safari attractions of Uganda.
If you go through Uganda’s National parks and game reserves, you are likely to encounter safari attractions like Lions, Gorillas, leopards, buffalo, elephants, giraffes, and other several varieties of animals not found anywhere in Africa.
Uganda has over 10 protected National Parks and game reserves. These protect plain animals, the forest environment, Savannah, and the related animals It will be the biggest mistake if you leave Uganda without visiting these parks. We have made many trips to these parks and have to present to you what is there in brief.
One reason I love Uganda is that it has just the right size: not too big, not too small. Most of the important sights are situated close to each other and even the farthest safari attractions in Uganda are easily accessible by public transport.
Uganda is naturally gifted with water bodies Like Lake Victoria, Albert Kyoga, Edward, and several crater lakes.
The existences of such water bodies facilitate a moderately wet climate which gives out a conducive climate to enjoy Ugandan safari attractions, with the countryside greener and fertile compared to the semi-desert northern side.
Around these water bodies are diverse bird species not easily found anywhere in Africa especially the rare shoebill and the papyrus gonolek.
Uganda is covered with a flat terrain at altitudes of 1,000-1200m and by the result of rifting and warping, the East African landscape was formed giving way to the Western rift valley of Uganda and the most gorgeous mountains like the Rwenzori Mountains neighboring Congo with Margherita peak 5,110m as the 3rd peak point in Africa.
Other main mountains include Virungas on the Rwanda boundary with Muhavura as the utmost of Ugandan peaks at 4,127m, Mt Elgon 4,321m, Mt Moroto3, 084m, and numerous others. All these Mountains are homes to forest habitats and have high grasslands
Uganda has a lot of interesting Safari Attractions to see in many spots of the country.
Many travelers think that Uganda is just a small country and can be explored without any preparation and planning but that is a lie and that’s why we have set up this site so that we can help those who would need to visit Uganda.
Our ever-growing list with descriptions will help you choose what fits your tests.
Mountain Gorillas in Uganda
Uganda is home to half of the remaining population of Mountain Gorilla in the whole world. You can do gorilla safaris in Mgahinga Gorilla national park and if you are capable, try Bwindi Impenetrable National Parks.
Mountain gorillas are one of Uganda’s top tourist attractions. Uganda is home to half of the world’s surviving population of these endangered species. These precious, beautiful gorillas can only be found in the tropical rainforests of Mgahinga gorilla national park and Bwindi Impenetrable national park where eighteen families are available for tracking. This activity gives our tourists a memorable experience.
Birding in Uganda
In almost every safari to Uganda, you will see birds, this is because Uganda has over 1,000 species compared to 700 in the whole of Europe. Uganda is among the world’s best birding destinations which boast a great number of unique bird species which are found nowhere else in the world. It is because of the favorable climate and attractive habitat.
Birding sites include Mabamba falls, Mabira forest, Queen Elizabeth national park, Murchison falls national park, Lake Mburo national park, BigodiWetland Sanctuary, Semuliki national park, and wildlife reserve, Bwindi impenetrable national park.
Species include crowned eagle, green breasted pitta, rare shoebill stork, papyrus gonolek, yellow pancy, red glider, blue mother of pearl, whote-thighed hornbill, brown parrot, African fish eagle, black bishop, papyrus yellow warbler, Rwenzori turaco, francolins, olive pigeon, fan-tailed raven, and black-headed plover.
Wildlife in Uganda
Game viewing is one of the main safari attractions; you will see the Lion, Buffalo, Monkeys, and other primates in the National parks. Uganda’s national parks have a rich diversity of wildlife species which gives a great opportunity to explore animals in their natural habitats. Queen Elizabeth, Murchison Falls, Lake Mburo, Semiliki, and Kidepo Valley national park offer wildlife safaris and scenic viewing. The boat/launch trips are an added advantage to view wildlife.