- March 10, 2020
- Posted by: mh@2027@yy
- Categories: 2 days safari Uganda, 3 Days safari uganda, GORILLA TEKKING UGANDA-RWANDA

When you think of visiting Africa, let Uganda be your number one destination. The ‘Pearl of Africa’ as stated by Winston Churchill is the most beautiful place to adventure. In fact, travel guides will mention it among their destination list reason being it is really worth the visit. Uganda is a country that is beyond routine Game drives, but personal encounters, moments of discovering primates, wildlife and different creatures as well as some of the friendliest people in Africa. There are so many reasons as why you should not miss out Uganda when visiting Africa which include;
Mountain Gorillas
Uganda is blessed with the highest number of mountain gorillas(over 1000) that are sheltered in Southwestern part of the country in Bwindi Impenetrable National park and Mgahinga Gorilla national park. Rwanda and Democratic Republic of Congo also harbor mountain gorillas in the Volcanoes and Virunga national parks respectively. Therefore the mountain gorillas can only be sighted in three countries in the whole of Africa.
Currently, Uganda is the cheapest gorilla trekking destination compared to Rwanda and D.R.Congo. The gorilla trekking permit in Uganda costs USD 600.00 unlike Rwanda’s USD 1500.00 per permit per person hence making Uganda the most desired country for gorilla trekking. Uganda is also more secured politically compared to Democratic Republic of Congo.
Gorilla trekking is one of the reasons as why foreigners flock to Uganda. For those who are interested contact Adventure in the Wild Safaris for more details on gorilla trekking.
Wildlife/ Game drives
Uganda is endowed with various wildlife species and it is one of the countries which harbor the Big Fives (Lions, Elephants, Buffaloes, Leopards and Rhinos ). The best parks to view these wild animals are Queen Elizabeth, Murchison Falls, Kidepo Valley, and Lake Mburo national parks. The four of the Big Fives can be sighted in Murchison Falls national park in North-western Uganda. Wildlife viewing leaves you with no regrets as you will remain with a forever memory of the adventure.
Source of the Nile where rafting is done at it’s best
River Nile is known to be the longest river in the World with its source starting from Jinja. The river is estimated to be about 6600km long and passes through nine countries including Sudan, Tanzania, Kenya, Ethiopia and Burundi but it is centered to Uganda and Egypt.
Water bodies like Lakes.
Lake Victoria is the second fresh water lake in the World. It covers most parts of Uganda including Jinja, Entebbe and Kampala. The lake attracts many foreigners to adventure and study about it. Lake Bunyonyi on the south-western part of Uganda is believed to be the second deepest lake in Africa. The lake is usually cool throughout the year and it is most visited by tourists who come for gorilla trekking. The lake is a birders paradise with various bird species. Fishing. Canoeing, community walks and so many activities also keep you busy when in Lake Bunyonyi.
Water Falls like Murchison Falls.
This is a place not to miss out when in Uganda. Murchison Falls lies between Lake Kyoga and Lake Albert on River Nile. The park is endowed with Four of the Big Fives and it supports boat cruise. The top of the falls is so amazing as you will watch the wild waters forcing out through a 7 km wall and then creating a giant roar downwards.
Finally Uganda is blessed by nature by the richest and diversity of its people. The country has from budget to Five-Star lodges at their best ready to pamper you in every need during your stay in the African wild. This magnificent land with the Equator running through it from east to west, with the beautiful Rift Valley making its marks from South to North, YES, you are welcome to Uganda and we are ready for your visit always.
Make it A MUST in your life time to visit the Pearl of Africa ‘Uganda’ and set a memory you will leave to tell. Contact masaaba the leading tour operating company in Uganda.
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