Are you looking to exploring the unique places and attractions in Uganda? The Pearl of Africa gives you different opportunities to explore its immense beauty! From gorilla safaris into the Bwindi Impenetrable Forest and Mgahinga National Park to traditional safari holidays, there are lots of adventures you can embark on and explore Uganda. There are trips to see wildlife, birds, culture or the magnificent geographical features that decorate the country!
Less discovered by tourists, Uganda came into the lime light when Sir Winston Churchill visited Africa in 1907 and was surprised by the country’s beauty, magnificence, variety of form, color, and profusion of brilliant life. Uganda’s endowment is one of the most fascinating and breath-taking the world has got – from the endangered mountain gorillas to over 1065 bird species. It is of little wonder that the country was named the number one tourist destination in the world by the lonely planet in 2012 and is still among the top tourist destinations in the world.
The natural gifts Uganda boosts of range from, the magnificent and one of the most challenging hiking places in the World; the Mt Rwenzori regarded as a world heritage site by UNESCO, to the strongest/ hardest water falls in the world; Murchison falls where the world’s longest river; the Nile squeezes through an 8m wide gap before plunging 42m deep into the gorge. The falls also provide spectacular view for the Nile crocodile. For the hikers, the world’s largest intact mountain caldera on mountain Elgon which is about 40km2 wide can captivate your safari experience after hiking to Wagagai. The once highest mountain in Africa, has been heavily affected by erosion and now lies in 4th place in East Africa and 8th in Africa, nonetheless it remains with the largest volcanic base in the whole world at 4000km2. For those interested in water activities, Uganda is your new home providing an opportunity for a boat trip on the waters of the 2nd largest inland fresh water in the world and largest in Africa; L. Victoria. With the adrenalin arousing activities like rafting and bungee jumping along the Nile, you may be sure of a terrific adventure. Uganda’s natural wonder is not limited to only geography but also wild life and culture.
The country is home to about 7% of the total mammal species in the world totaling to over 100 mammal species including the members of the big five class, those in the cat family and a long list of angulates. It is also of less wonder, that Uganda is Africa’s best birding destination with over 1037 bird species about 60% of total bird species in Africa including the tropical and savanna species. The country is also home to about half of the remaining endangered gentle and intelligent giant apes; the Mountain gorillas whose population in the world is estimated at about 750 individuals. With about 13 primate species including the graceful and man’s closest relative with about 98.4% of DNA similar to a human being; the chimpanzee, Uganda is the world’s primate harbor. The other primates include the rare golden monkey in Mgahinga National Park, the Kavirondo bush baby in Kidepo national park and other monkey species both diurnal and nocturnal among others.
With us, you will explore Uganda’s rich cultural diversity of over 66 cultures and languages emanating from 4 ethnic groups. Despite being a culture melting pot, Uganda remains one of the countries with the most welcoming and hospitable people on the continent of Africa. We package our safaris based on your interest to turn your wishes into experiences.