Uganda is a world-class gorilla trekking destination and has the world’s largest number of mountain gorillas, baboons and monkeys. The best places to spot gorillas in Uganda are Mgahinga National Park and Bwindi National Park.
Kampala, the capital city, is built on seven hills. Ugandans are one of the most open and outgoing people in the world. Uganda has arenas from gushing crater lakes and waterfalls into the African savannahs, mountains and rainforests.
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The must explore national parks in Uganda are Mgahinga National Park, Queen Elizabeth National Park, Mt. Elgon National Park. and Bwindi.
Uganda has 13 species of primates: the primates of Uganda include gorillas, chimpanzees, and baboons. You will also spot a variety of monkeys including golden monkeys, blue monkeys, black and white colobus monkeys, and red monkeys.
Uganda, once called the 'Pearl of Africa' — now it's one of the fastest-growing markets in Africa and is drawing increasing numbers of travelers to explore the country and its wonders.
BEST TIME TO VISIT UGANDA: JANUARY TO FEBRUARY OR JUNE TO SEPTEMBER
Travelbook Explorers Community Top 10 Favorites Experiences:
- From Kampala: Gorilla Trekking in Bwindi Forest 3-Day Tour
- Explore the vibrant nightlife and cuisine of Kampala
- Visit the mythical Mountains of the Moon at Rwenzori Mountains National Park
- Take in the magnificent sight of thundering Murchison Falls
- Must do: Water rafting at the Nile's origin
- Watch the chimpanzees from the Kibale Forest National Park
- Catch the curious spectacle of Ishasha's tree-climbing lions
- Trek the spectacular Mt Elgon's cliffs, caves, gorges and waterfalls
- Enjoy Rwenzori 'Mountains of the Moon'
- Explore the Ssese Islands, the archipelago of all islands in the northwestern region of Lake Victoria in Uganda.
- Go zip-lining in Mabira Forest.
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Tours and experiences to have in the UGANDA: From Kampala: Gorilla Trekking in Bwindi Forest 3-Day Tour
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Explore Bwindi Impenetrable National Park and Watch mountain gorillas in their natural habitat. Experience a 3-day tour with an expert guide and spend some time trekking through the forest to explore and see the wildlife and mountain gorillas.
Day 1: Kampala to Bwindi Impenetrable National Park
Following breakfast, at 7:00 AM, your driver will pick you up from your lodging in Kampala and begin the trip to the southwest of Uganda. You will travel through Uganda. Stop in the Igongo Cultural Centre for lunch at Mbarara. From that point, continue passing hillsides until you get to the Buhoma business of Bwindi Impenetrable National Park, and villages, farms that are cultivated. Check at Travellers Rest Hotel or Gorilla Valley Lodge where you'll stay for 2 nights. Dinner and relaxation before another day's experience.
Day 2: Gorilla Tracking
Arrive at the starting point of Bwindi Impenetrable National Park at 7:45 AM to get a briefing before your day of gorilla tracking. Start the trek. You'll have the ability to spend around 1 hour after locating the gorillas. 7:00 PM expects back in the beginning point all visitors. 3-9 hours can be taken by the walks depending on where the gorillas are found by you. Remember this is terrain and hiking, therefore being healthy is suggested. A unique evening with all the Batwa individuals is included.
Day 3: Return to Kampala
Following breakfast, the final part of the travel will bring you back to Kampala. Cease in Mbarara for lunch. You'll make a stop to get the chance and also a break in the Uganda Equator to get souvenirs. You'll be dropped off at Kampala in the resort of your choice.
Highlights
- View the mountain gorillas up close in their natural environment
- Trek in the stunning forest of Bwindi Impenetrable National Park
- Explore in a 4WD Land Cruiser with a pop-up roof and comfortable window seat
- Stay in the famous Gorilla Valley Lodge or Travellers Rest Hotel
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CAPITAL: KAMPALA
AREA: 236,040 SQ KM
OFFICIAL LANGUAGE: ENGLISH
You will love to Travel to Uganda because…
Uganda’s landscape and wildlife is beautiful and generous. The country has many Safaris that showcase the very diverse cultures, landscape, flora, and fauna.
Uganda is a landlocked country in East Africa, bordered by Kenya(Kenya tours) from the East, from the north West by South Sudan, from the West from the Democratic Republic of the Congo, at the southwest by Rwanda (Rwanda tours), Also at the south from the Republic of Tanzania. The country speaks multiple languages, however the official languages are Swahili and English.
Uganda takes its title in the Buganda kingdom, which encompasses a huge section of the nation such as the excellent capital city Kampala. Uganda's have been hunter-gatherers before 1,700 to when inhabitants migrated into the southern areas of the nation.
Fact: A permit to see the gorillas is $600.
The Best things to do, Attractions and you must explore in Uganda
- Murchison Falls National Park
- Queen Elizabeth National Park Going on game drives to see herds of elephants, hippos, giraffes and lions.
- Kibale Forest National Park
- Ssese Islands Lazing in a hammock on a powdery white-sand beach in the middle of Lake Victoria.
- Rwenzori Mountains Tackling the ice-capped peaks of Africa's highest range, evocatively known as the 'Mountains of the Moon'.
- Bwindi Impenetrable National Park Trekking through the jungle to marvel at critically endangered mountain gorillas.
- Nile River Taking on the wild waters of the Kalagala Falls, some of the best white-water rafting in East Africa.
- Budongo Forest Reserve
- Murchison Falls Gazing upon the world's most powerful waterfall during a boat ride up the Victoria Nile.
- Ngamba Island Chimpanzee Sanctuary in Uganda
- Lake Bunyonyi Chilling out on a remote island on the most beautiful lake in Uganda.
- Kidepo Valley National Park Exploring unvarnished Africa at its wild and colourful best.
- Go on Jinja and Source of the Nile Tour
- Explore the Murchison National Park Safari
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