Best Places To Travel 2019 In Uganda
Uganda is a relatively small land locked east African country. With tourism as one of the major forces driving its economy, we bring the best destinations for you to explore on a Uganda safari in 2019; thanks to the pearl of Africa’s varied diversity, including plants, animals, birds, lakes, culture, climate etc.
One destination not to miss out In Uganda is Bwindi impenetrable forest national park. Located in the western part of Uganda, Bwindi impenetrable forest national park is a beauty to behold and a UNESCO world heritage site because of its diversity of species making thus a rich ecosystem.
It has 120 species of mammals, 200 butterfly species, and around 350 species of birds. Thousands of travelers flock to this park on a yearly basis for unique gorilla tracking experience and 2019 is no exception, it remains one good destination that you shouldn’t miss out.
Also Murchison falls National Park is a top destination as it has always been in all years and it still remains in 2019. The park is situated in north western Uganda and offers the opportunity to see the world’s strongest falls through a narrow gorge while doing a boat cruise up stream along Victoria Nile.
Blessed with amazing wild life, Murchison falls national park gives you a chance of a life time, i.e. viewing four of the big five – lions, buffaloes, elephants, leopards in addition to other animals like giraffes, hippos, etc.
Mt. Rwenzori national park is increasingly becoming famous because of eco-tourism. This park was declare a UNESCO world heritage site because of its scenic beauty, plant diversity, and animal and bird life.
More to this park is that one has an opportunity to see snow in the tropics, go for nature walks, mountain climbing, and hiking in this natural wonder. It’s located in the south western part of Uganda, shared with D. R. Congo.
Lake Victoria. This is also worthy a mention among the best 2019 destinations in Uganda. This vast lake is the second largest fresh water lake in the whole world. While on Lake Victoria, one can decide to do birding in Mabamba swamp and here you see iconic species such as the endangered shoe bill stock, take a visit to the Ngamba Island with a chimpanzee sanctuary and the Uganda wild life education center, among others.
As exciting as the country side is, so is the city, Kampala. It has a wide range of attractions like, Uganda museum showcasing the origin of Uganda and its cultures, Ndere center for culture, Namugongo martyrs shine, Nommo art gallery, the Christian cathedrals of Namirembe and Rubaga, Gaddafi national mosque, the markets of Owino and Nakasero, and its vibrant night life.
More to admire in Kampala are the historical Kasubi tombs. This UNESCO world heritage site is a burial ground for the four Buganda kings. It was destroyed by fire in 2010 but all the efforts to restore it have been put in place by the kingdom in partnership with the central government.
2019 still brings the best for you in Uganda and so is Queen Elizabeth national park in the western part of Uganda. The park covers districts of Kasese, Kamwenge, Bushenyi, and Rukungiri. Spanning across an area of about 1978 sq. kilometers, the park constitutes of over 500 bird species, 95 different mammal species. It is here that you also find the tree climbing lions in Ishasha sector, other animals such as elephants, buffaloes, monkeys and the marine life can be viewed during game drive or during a thrilling afternoon boat cruise along Kazinga channel.
What remains for you to see in the pearl of Africa is the true African wilderness, the mighty Kidepo valley national park. Located in the north eastern part of Uganda – it is Africa as it used be, far away from the city noise and traffic, escaping also the mass tourism compared to other national parks.
Kidepo Valley national park is also the only park in Uganda where you can view the cheetah, the largest concentration of buffaloes in one herd, and the rare bird species such as the ostrich and the secretary bird can only be found here.
Though Uganda has a wide range of attractions and many of which are still undiscovered, they all represent what Uganda has to offer to you. It’s you to choose your preferred destination even when it’s not on the list but those listed give an insight of what lies in wait in Uganda this year.
