UGANDA TOURS
THE PEARL OF AFRICA
Uganda Tours Overview
Uganda Tours by far offers a remarkable opportunity for nature and adventure seekers a chance to explore and experience what this compact landlocked country has to offer the world. Uganda, the East African landlocked nation has 10 National Parks, 12 Wildlife Reserves and many community-tourism sites. All these await you to explore and offer unparalleled wilderness experiences.
In Winston Churchill’s book – “My African Journey”, he described Uganda as the Pearl of Africa. This was considering Uganda’s endowed natural beauty thanks to its vibrant colours, the lush vegetation and the abundant wildlife that freely roams in most of its plain protected areas. The term the Pearl of Africa literally means Uganda is a destination where a guest can find nearly everything they are looking for in Africa.
Uganda is a unique African destination with diverse wildlife and distinct experiences, most of which, you won’t get anywhere else in the world. The country’s premier destinations include Queen Elizabeth National Park, and Murchison Falls National Park –offering incredibly unmatched African wilderness experiences. Bwindi Impenetrable National Park and Mgahinga Gorilla National Park, where over half of the current 1063 endangered mountain gorillas all reside.
Kibale National Park, Budongo Forest, and Kyambura Gorge are among the very special spots to enjoy up close and personal with the wild chimpanzees. About 5050 chimpanzees are estimated to be in Uganda alone, making it Africa’s endowed primate safari destination.
Why Choose Uganda for your African safari holiday?
When it comes to primates and great apes, no destination comes close to Uganda –the Pearl of Africa. Huge concentrations of great apes and other primates most sought after in the world all exist in Uganda. These exist in the tropical jungles and include the rare mountain gorillas, golden monkeys, chimpanzees, l’hoest monkeys, mangabeys, black and white colobus monkeys, etc.
Considering its diverse primate population, a visit to Uganda for a safari is a great opportunity to enjoy lots of mesmerizing primate encounters/experiences. The must-do primate adventures to engage in on Uganda tours include gorilla trekking in Bwindi and Mgahinga, chimpanzee trekking in Kibale National Park, Kyambura Gorge, Budongo Forest, Kalinzu Wildlife Reserve and others; golden monkey tracking in Mgahinga, mangabey monkey tracking in Mabira Forest.
A Uganda tour to see wildlife is all about exploring the country’s rich wilderness areas such as Kidepo Valley National Park, Queen Elizabeth National Park, Lake Mburo and Murchison Falls National Park. These are excellent spots to locate the big game and other different wildlife such as crocodiles, hippos, antelopes and birds. On a tour in Uganda for instance in Queen Elizabeth National Park – Ishasha sector, you have a chance to encounter the world’s popular and unique tree-climbing lions.
Uganda boasts of its unique landscape featuring freshwater bodies including Lake Victoria, rift valley lakes and rivers; lush tropical rainforests, savannas and magnificent mountains like the Rwenzori Mountain ranges. The Rwenzori Mountains prides itself on spectacular sceneries of waterfalls, rivers, lakes, glaciers and natural forests. Visit the Rwenzori Mountains for captivating mountaineering adventures of a lifetime.
Hosting over 1080 different bird species, Uganda is a great destination for birding expeditions. Expect to see lots of Albertine rift endemic species and resident birds, with the most sought for being the shoebill stork, great pitta and broadbill.
Meet and interact with the local people of Uganda, renowned for their friendliness, jolly, generous, and warm welcoming behaviours. More than 50 tribes exist in Uganda, all living harmoniously and offering unique cultural experiences. Indeed, Uganda is truly a cultural melting pot and a cultural tour is all about visitors immersing themselves in the country’s distinct culture and exploring their traditions, enjoying dances, music performances and more.
