Uganda is a wonderland of fascinating landscapes and rare wildlife. It has a well-developed tourist infrastructure and excellent national parks that offer visitors the opportunity to get up close and personal with endangered mountain gorillas, chimpanzees.
Uganda Known as the “Pearl of Africa,” is the East African landlocked country is home of gorgeous lakes, incredible wildlife, and lovely people. The warm tropical climate will welcome you, and the lush landscape and rich cultural heritage will keep you stimulated and engaged throughout your entire stay. Uganda is your place to be. Here are the best amazing things to in Uganda.
Experience immense beauty of Lake Bunyonyi
Lake Bunyonyi is located close to the border of Rwanda in southwestern Uganda between kabale and Kisoro. Bunyonyi comprises of 29 islands dotting the lake and making it one of the most scenic parts in Uganda. If great beauty interests you, a trip to the supernatural landscape of Bunyonyi meaning “place of many little birds” should be added on your list. For a romantic adventure, take a canoe ride around the lake and watch the sunset over the terraced hillsides.
Gorilla trekking in Bwindi Impenetrable National Park.
Uganda is a home to almost a half of the mountain gorillas in the world, after walking through the impenetrable forest, you can spend time observing gorillas in their natural habitat. Only eight people are allowed to visit a gorilla family a day, so you will need to book your trip in advance. A gorilla permit costs $700 so as to be able to visit a gorilla family in Bwindi Impenetrable National Park.
Explore the source of the Nile
A trip to Jinja is an absolute must. Jinja is also known as an adventure capital of East Africa. Rafting on the Nile is the best in the world whether you are a first-timer, family or high adventure enthusiast, you will find your perfect white water adventure experience interesting and amazing.
Visit the Equator
The equator is one of the remarkable tourist attractions due to the outstanding facts about the equator. It is located along the Masaka-Mbarara High way in Kayabwe. You will find an actual equator landmark where you can stand with one foot in the northern and southern hemispheres at the same time. During your trip in Uganda, you shouldn’t miss out on visiting the Equator.
Hit the Night life
Attention to all travelers, Uganda is full of night life as most Ugandans know how to party. There is always an excuse to go out in Kampala the Capital city of Uganda. The city attracts partiers from all over East Africa Tanzanians, Kenyans, Rwandans and westerners all flock to the city that never sleeps. The bars and clubs stay open until dawn some even 24 hours. For a more local vibe you will have to visit Casablanca on acacia Avenue.
Chimpanzee trekking in Kibale National Park
Chimp trekking is equally one of the top things to do in Uganda with extra ordinary experiences since a chimp is a man’s closest relative. The impressive primates who share 98% of our DNA are worthy spending time with in their habitat. In groups of six travelers will hike the forests of Kibale in western Uganda a home of 13 species of chimps. While here you will be able to see black and white colobus, the grey cheeked mangabey, red tailed monkeys along with 350 species of birds. Chimp trekking is also done in budongo forest and chimp permit goes for $200.
Explore Uganda’s culture
Uganda has a diverse Culture ranging from food to dances and religion. Uganda has a number of ethnic groups with many different languages spoken as Luganda is the most spoken language Bantu, Swahili, Nilotic, Lumasaba and English spoken by a small portion of Ugandans.
Ugandans also love dances and in different parts of Uganda any ceremony or special occasion is celebrated with dances. In the East the Gishu perform a dance called “Kadodi”. This is mainly done when boys are being initiated into manhood (circumcision) well as the Busoga perform a dance called “tamenhaibunga” which is based on the importance of love and friendship. It literally means good friends drink together. To travelers visiting Uganda, Uganda’s culture is the most interesting and beautiful you will ever encounter in the world as different tribes perform their dances.
Uganda is a naturally endowered country with remarkable landscapes, rivers, lakes, among many other resources. Uganda has got twenty-five national parks with all kinds of wild animals ranging from elephants, buffalos, rhinos, leopards and the lions not forgetting the world ‘most gentle primates’ gorillas as well as chimpanzees. With Uganda’s extra ordinary resources travelers need to witness the pearl of Africa by themselves that will reward them with unfading memories.
