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Uganda, Africa

Uganda, the "Pearl of Africa," This verdant East African nation is a feast for the senses, where lush rainforests teeming with primates give way to thundering waterfalls and serene crater lakes. Home to over half of the world's remaining mountain gorilla population, Traverse the mighty River Nile as it meanders through the country, or explore the labyrinth of caves that harbors ancient human fossils. From the awe-inspiring Murchison Falls to the undulating peaks of the Rwenzori Mountains, Uganda's landscapes paint a breathtaking canvas that will etch itself into your memory forever. Immerse yourself in the vibrant traditions of warm and welcoming tribes, each boasting its own captivating customs and crafts. Uganda is a kaleidoscope of natural wonders and cultural riches, where every moment promises an authentic and transformative experience.

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Murchison Falls

Murchison Falls National Park is a breathtaking wilderness in northwest Uganda. Its centerpiece is the powerful Murchison Falls, where the mighty River Nile dramatically squeezes through a narrow 7-meter gorge, plunging 43 meters in a thunderous explosion of whitewater.

Queen Elizabeth National Park

Discover the incredible natural beauty of Queen Elizabeth National Park, one of Uganda's most popular safari destinations. Located in the western part of the country, this vast reserve hugs the shores of Lake Edward and channels of the Kazinga Channel, creating amazingly scenic vistas.

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Kidepo Valley National Park

Offering some of the most stunning scenery of any protected area in Uganda, Kidepo Valley National Park is hidden away in a lost valley in the extreme northeast of Uganda. The rolling, short-grass savannah of the 1442-sq-km national park is ringed by mountains and cut by rocky ridges. Kidepo is most notable for harbouring a number of animals found nowhere else in Uganda, including cheetahs, bat-eared foxes, aardwolves, caracals and greater and lesser kudus.

Bwindi National Park

Bwindi Impenetrable National Park lies suitably in southwestern Uganda and remarkably features as one of the most pristine montane national park in Africa. Bwindi Impenetrable Forest is found in Uganda in the Southwestern Uganda, on the edge of the Albertine Rift and its shared by three different districts which are; Kisoro, Kanungu and Kabale districts. The distance from Kampala, which takes 10 hours is approximately 534Km from the city. The park is bordering the Democratic Republic of Congo.

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Lake Mburo National Park

Situated suitably in western Uganda, Lake Mburo National Park is incredibly one of the most outstanding safari destinations you need to pay a visit while on African safari. It is the closest national park from Kampala 371sq.km located in Mbarara district and the smallest of Uganda’s savanna national parks. It contains of tan extensive wetland, attractive scenery and only national park with an entire lake hence famous for its richness in biodiversity.

Semuliki National Park

Semuliki National Park was gazetted in 1993 and covers an area of 220 square kilometers/22,000 hectares. This Park is characterized by the extensive Savannah grasslands, hot springs, Semuliki River, lowland tropical rain forests bordered by the magical Mountains of the Moon. It is a home to over 53 mammal species including several primates such as chimpanzees and over 441 bird species with some species being typical forest bird species. Much as this National park is rich with Biodiversity, it is not usually added on itineraries for safaris.

Rwenzori Mountains National Park

Rwenzori Mountains National Park covers about 100,000 ha in western Uganda and comprises the main part of the Rwenzori mountain chain, which includes Africa’s third highest peak (Mount Margherita: 5,109 m). The region’s glaciers, waterfalls and lakes make it one of Africa’s most beautiful alpine areas. The park has many natural habitats of endangered species and a rich and unusual flora comprising, among other species, the giant heather. First a protected forest in 1941, the 995km Rwenzori mountain National Park was created in 1991 and recognized as a world heritage site in 1994. The Rwenzori is one of the highest mountain range in Africa.

Kibale National Park

Kibale National Park contains one of the loveliest and most varied tracts of tropical forest in Uganda. This is home to a host of forest wildlife, most famously 13 species of primate including chimpanzee. Forest cover predominates in the northern and central parts of the park on the elevated Fort Portal plateau. Kibale is highest at the park’s northern tip which stands 1590m above sea level.

Best Things to Do

You’d need a lifetime to explore all Uganda has to offer, but our list of top things to do is a great place to start.

Things to Know

From planning your trip to knowing how to say hello, here are the things you should know before traveling to Uganda.

Transportation

From the Kampala to any National park, it's easy to get around Uganda by bus, train, boat, and plane.

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