Visit Uganda: 10 Best Reasons to Visit Uganda in 2021
Visit Uganda: Learn Uganda’s secreted riches with Maranatha Tours and Travel limited, a company which is locally operated but internationally linked. Visit Uganda The country which is gifted by nature is a country abound with various attractions including but not limited to the biggest reserve of the near extinct endangered apes-the mountain gorillas, a rich culture of lovely flora and fauna among others. At Maranatha Tours and Travel, we share our expert of local knowledge such that you can enjoy authentic proficiencies to make your Trip truly unforgettable; 10 reasons why you should visit Uganda are presented here;
1) Uganda’s Game Parks:
Visit Uganda: By the variety of game life existing in Uganda, perhaps every Ugandan village could be a national park under the governance of Uganda Wildlife Authority (UWA) include Lake Mburo National Park, Queen Elizabeth National Park, Bwindi Impenetrable National park, Mgahinga Gorilla National Park, Forest National Park, Kidepo National Park, Murchison Falls National Park,Mt. Elgon National Park and Mt. Rwenzori National Park.
Lake Mburo National Park:
The park is very special place; every part of it is alive with variety, interest and color. The park contains an extensive area of wetland. The park harbors several species of mammals including zebras, impalas, elands, topi and buffaloes. The bird population includes the rare Shoebill stork.
Its sculptured landscape with rolling grassy hills and idyllic lakeshores has a varied mosaic of habitats: forest galleries, rich acacia tree valleys, seasonal and permanent swamps which all support a wealth of wildlife. The park is only 370 square Kilometers and the smallest of Uganda’s savannah national parks. Its mosaic habitat: dry hillside, rocky outcrops, bushes, thickets, open and wooded savannahs, forests, lakes and swamps are home to a surprising diversity of plants and animals.
Queen Elizabeth National Park:
If it is the giant forest hog or Uganda Kob you’re looking for, then this park is the place for you.The park is justifiably Uganda’s greatest standard tourist destination.
The park’s diverse ecologies, which include sprawling savanna, shady, humid forests, glittering lagoons and abundant swamps, make it an ideal home for definitive large game, 10 primate which includes about 600 species of birds.
Bwindi National Park
This destination is renown for gorilla trekking which are endangered species and over 400 of which are surviving in Bwindi Impenetrable Forest and the Virunga mountains. 95% of their genes bear resemblance to those of humans. Genetically, mountain gorillas are some of the closest primates to human beings. The pursuit of these close cousins of ours is an activity which is sure to thrill.
Mgahinga Gorilla National Park
This is one of the few places within Uganda where you will track mountain gorillas . You will enjoy tracking these endangered apes in this area, though the challenge is that , gorillas in this park sometimes move to Democratic Republic of Congo making them not guaranteeing their visibility when there.
Bwindi Impenetrable forest
This park is perhaps the best place to track mountain gorillas since almost half of the world’s population are found here with several habituated groups. It is also a birdwatcher’s paradise, with over 350 species recorded; including many Albertine Rift endemics.
Apart from the endangered mountain gorillas, there are eleven other primates which are found in the forest including Chimpanzees, Olive baboons, black and white colobus and the L’ Hoest monkeys. Elephants are in the park though seldom seen and the Bush buck and several types of forest duikers can sometimes be spotted. The park has a very impressive birds and butterflies.
Kibale Forest National Park:
This park is well known for habituated Chimpanzees and it is the only park with largest community of habituated chimpanzees in Uganda. The park has approximately 12 species of primates and offers very interesting and unique accommodation facilities located within the park, providing good tourism services.
Kidepo National Park
Those interested in birding, Kidepo has it all for you. This is the park that answers the questions of birds to watch and makes up for the challenges it possesses in accessibility with its variety and fauna, especially the birds.
Murchison Falls National Park
Quiet an impressive park which is covered by mostly untamed Savannah, constituting the point at which the Nile River bursts out into a white rage all its way to the banks where the buffalos, hippos, crocodiles and water bucks take it easy for up close viewing.
Mt. Elgon National Park
The park is a home of the fourth highest mountain in Africa and if you are an adventurous climber, this one the few places in Uganda to participate in hiking. Mount Elgon is an extinct volcano with magnificent waterfalls, caves, gorges and hot springs.
Mt. Rwenzori national park
Rwenzori mountains also refereed to as “the mountain of the moons” boasts a tropical rain forest and as you ascend further up, you perhaps will not miss the six meter heater of moss and its snow peak.
2) Eco-tourism sites
Visit Uganda: If you are pondering of a journey to the wild, but have limited time to travel up country, where most of the wildlife reserves and national parks are found, do not give up as Uganda has many other Uganda’s natural scene attraction. Uganda’s National Forestry Authority declared all forest in the country declared all forest as eco-tourism sites.
We advise you to Visit Mabira central reserve as one of the options to your Uganda safari as it will offer you the best opportunity to participate in nature walks and wildlife viewing.
3) Source of the Nile
Visit Uganda: Always dreaming on checking out the point where the world’s longest river (R. Nile) starts, Prepare for a journey to Jinja, an hour from Kampala city center and you are there.
4) Variety on Lake Victoria
This physical feature offers more than just beautiful islands. The temptations to catch the Nile perch could be too great to turn down as could that of sailing on its serene waters. Visit Uganda
5) Ssese island
There is no perfect get way to describe these Islands. These islands are found in the northwestern part of Lake Victoria which is located in Uganda. The Island is inhabited by the Bantu speaking group of people most especially the Baganda and the Basoga.
6) Go bungee jumping
You can participate in Bungee jumping on one of Africa’s longest river- the Nile at Bujagali. The activity is quite “high risk” though very enjoyable. The activity will send a chill down your spine. Visit Uganda
7) Lake Bunyonyi
Africa’s deepest Crater Lake and its surrounding offer a breath taking spectacle, no words can sufficiently describe. A good place you could go for camping, you can relax courtesy of a canoe ride on the lake.
8) Ngamba islands (Chimpanzee sanctuary)
Ngamba is on Lake Victoria, less than an hour by boat from Entebbe and offers the opportunity to delight in a community of orphaned chimpanzees allowed a “new lease on life” after being rescued from poachers as in the case for most of these apes.
9) Magnificent Sipi falls
Visiting Sipi falls is will offer you an unforgettable sight as you will be gasping for breath by the time Sipi through with you. Visit Uganda
10) Luwombo
Luwombo is a local dish and is usually served on occasion such as Kwanjula. This delicacy is a preserve of special guests from the groom’s side. This dish comprises of chicken, ground nuts or beef is wrapped in banana leaves, a must try, mouthwatering meal for any visitor to the pearl of Africa. Visit Uganda
All the above activities are magnificent and you can inquire now with us for any package. You can also opt for a Uganda self Drive experience and we shall avail you with any type of car you want for your safari.