Best 5 Places to Visit in Uganda
Looking at travel demands for many travelers across the world into Uganda, travel experts confirm that Bwindi Forest National Park, Murchison falls, Queen Elizabeth and Kibale forest are the most visited places hence being the best places to visit for a fantastic Uganda holiday. Have not said you shouldn’t visit other tourist attractions of the country but make sure your Uganda trip itinerary has at least one of the most visited parks .Besides Uganda has various attractions, beautiful islands, landscape, plains, rain forests, mountains, wildlife, birds, primates, culture, friendly people among others. All the attractions become more beautiful with the dedicated hospitality services that lodges offer to every visitor that chose to visit the pearl of Africa.
Bwindi Impenetrable National Park
Known for gorilla tracking, a great attraction you can’t afford to miss on your visit to Uganda. Explore this park and see rare unique primates, witness a mountain gorilla take a selfie as it poses around with other gorilla group members ending your Uganda gorilla trekking tour in wonders.Bwindi forest National Park is found in south western Uganda and the drive takes between 8-9 hours from Kampala Uganda’s Capital.Bwindi gorilla permits cost $600 USD and it’s a cheap gorilla permit price offer compared to Rwanda. The park has four sectors all open for travelers daily .Each sector has different habituated gorilla families that matter big when booking for accommodation before and after the trek. Nkuringo, Rughaga, Buhoma and Ruhija are the main four park sectors that you should consider in mind before booking your gorilla trekking tour. No matter where you trek gorillas from but the experience is same for all sectors .Accommodation is available in every sector so no need to worry about where to spend a night during your gorilla trekking tour. The main park activity is mountain gorilla trekking, followed by forest walk, nature walk, and cultural tourism volunteering among others.
Queen Elizabeth National Park
This park is all about game drives, chimpanzee trekking, boat cruise, birding and impressive views.Travellers spends their days admiring the park wildlife, primates and nature plus a visit to the salt lake. The main areas of exciting tour activities in Queen Elizabeth include the stunning Kazinga channel, green rainforests of Kyambura gorge and Kalinzu, Ishasha sector, Kasenyi area etc.Find this park in just 5 hour drive distance from Kampala and 3 hour drive distance from Bwindi forest the land of mountain gorillas in Ugandan. Surrounded by mountain Rwenzori, beautiful captivating views of the mountain Rwenzori in the backdrop is a must see during your stay.
Murchison falls National Park
Found in the northern end of the Albertine Rift Valley, where the sweeping Bunyoro escarpment tumbles into vast palm-dotted savanna, this is hug haven for both nature and wildlife. Visitors to this park enjoy a visit to the top of the falls, morning and evening game drive, boat cruise chimpanzee trekking and Rhino sanctuary visit. Thanks to its location near masindi town a home to the Rhino sanctuary. Besides, it’s perfect for travelers planning to visit Kibale forest National Park, Bwindi Forest National Park and Queen Elizabeth National Park. Adventure activities for the day keep pouring up but the choose is yours to go in for your favorite and best. Other Uganda national parks and attractions to check out include Kibale forest, Kidepo Valley, Lake Bunyonyi Island, Mabamba wetlands, Bigodi, Mgahinga national park, source of the Nile in Jinja among others.
Kidepo National Park
Located in the remote North Western part of Uganda, Kidepo National Park is a rewarding safari park.
Kibale Forest National Park
Kibale is one of the best destinations for primates watching in Africa. Located in Western Uganda, Kibale hosts 13 primate species.
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