10 Unforgettable Attractions of Uganda Safari that Everyone Wants To Know!
Pearl of Africa- the most appropriate name given by Sir
Winston Churchill to Uganda. The country offers amazing and rarest things of
the planet to explore and lost your senses in its natural beauty.
Uganda is a country that can make you wonder and
let you explore everything that you can relate to. The reasons that make Uganda Safaris are more unique;
The great weather, where the sun blazes most of the time around the year makes the climate the most enjoyable.
The warm people on the street and the friendliest smile will welcome you at first glance.
A high style visit in a decent budget, if you are thinking about affordability Uganda is quite reasonable
The never-ending natural views with stunning rainforest, mountains, and water spots
A cultural diverse that celebrates 50 languages spoken people living inside the country
The rich cuisine, mouth-watering authentic Ugandan dishes
Exploring the water adventures and meeting enormous birdlife
Apart from these, the country offers some of the iconic destinations that make Uganda Safari Tours, a masterpiece in the safari world. Here are our hand-picked 10 best Uganda Destinations.
Bwindi Impenetrable National Park
Located in south-western Uganda on the edge of the Rift
Valley, Bwindi Impenetrable National Park is
one of the largest national parks of Uganda. Covering 331 km², the national
park has the oldest and largest biologically diverse rainforests that are
approximately dating 25,000 years back. The national park hosts half of the
world’s population of Mountain Gorillas i.e. estimated 400 numbers.
Best attraction:
Mountain Gorillas
Dense rain forest
120 mammals, including several primate species
350 species of birds
Kampala City
Kampala is the largest and the capital city of Uganda
that occupies a series of the hill. The elevation is about 3,900 feet. The city
is the 13th fastest growing cities of the planet and ranked as the best city to
live in East Africa. If you are planning For Uganda
Safaris then don’t forget to take a day break to
explore Uganda’s blistering city.
Here are few interesting things to do in Kampala:
Explore Uganda National Cultural Centre or National Theatre
The Kasubi Tombs; the burial site of the royal family of Buganda Kingdom
The dotted craft market with ranges of colorful crafts
The Uganda Museum; displaying Uganda’s cultural heritage
Some finest Restaurants of the country
Bulange houses Buganda Kingdom’s administration and parliament
Lake Victoria
Formerly known to the Arabs as Ukerewe, Lake Victoria is
the largest lake in the African Continent With a surface area of approximately
59,947 square kilometers. The lake is the world’s 9th largest continental lake
with a maximum depth of between 80 and 84 meters.
Things to do in Lake Victoria:
Wildlife watching
Fishing safari
Bungee Jumping
Ndere Center
Kampala Fair
Boat cruises on Lake Victoria
Queen Elizabeth National Park
Queen
Elizabeth National Park is one of the most visited national
parks in the country. Those who are interested to view more than primates and
looking forward to meeting some of the predators in action Queen Elizabeth National Park is
a great place for them to take a tour. Queen Elizabeth safari is mostly
combined with the Gorilla trekking safari in the country. Queen Elizabeth
safari is mostly combined with the Gorilla trekking safari in the country.
Things to do in Queen Elizabeth National Park:
Game Drives in the Park
Chimpanzee Tracking
Tree Climbing Lions
Birding in Uganda
Launch Cruise/Boat Ride
Wildlife Research Tours
Murchison Falls
Murchison Falls, that is widely known as Kabalega Falls
is a mesmerizing waterfall located between Lake Kyoga and Lake Albert on the
Victoria Nile River. The Murchison falls has dense vegetation alongside that is
characterized by savannah, riverine forest and woodland.
Things to do in Murchison Falls:
A day game drive in Murchison Falls National
Park
Night game drives
Launch Cruise on Nile River
Hike to the top of the fall
Boat ride
Namirembe Cathedral
Saint Paul’s Cathedral Namirembe, that is commonly
referred to as Namirembe Cathedral is one of the iconic landmarks of Uganda.
This is a spot must-visit for the religious and faithful visitors. The church
is the oldest cathedral in Uganda serves as the provincial cathedral of the
Church of Uganda. The cathedral of the church is located on Namirembe Hill, in
Kampala city.
Things to know:
The cathedral was constructed in 1890
The church has a capacity of holding 800 people at a time
A great architecture combined with a traditional and western touch
The church offers a very scenic and serene place
Baha’i Temple
The Baha’i Temple of Africa is also known as the Mashriqu’l-Adhkar, are the only Bahá’í temple of Africa and one of the 9 Bahá’í temples of the World. This temple is located about just 3 km away from Kampala. After half a century the temple was founded the temple opened its gate for the travelers to visit both the believers and non-believers.
Things to know:
It stands at nearly 38 metres
At the time of construction, it was the tallest building in East Africa
Its seating capacity is just over 400
Nile River
Nile River is the largest river of African continent
Tanzania, Uganda, Rwanda, Burundi, the Democratic Republic of the Congo, Kenya,
Ethiopia, Eritrea, South Sudan, Republic of the Sudan and Egypt and is an
important water source of the continent. Not only the largest river of Africa
but also the largest in the world (however, Brazilian govt. claims Amazon is
the largest), the Nile River is a prime water body that gives birth to many
waterfalls in Uganda. The river is about 6696km long and pours its water to
over nine countries.
Few activities to explore in the Nile:
Jet boating
Bungee jumping
Kayaking
Swimming
Horse riding
Squad biking
Sempaya Hot Spring
Sempaya Hot springs are entangled in the escarpments of
Bundibugyo town between two places and are known as male and female springs.
Both of the springs have 100 degree Celsius temperature. A nice trek will take
you to discover this hot spring; the hike can further lead you to meet some of
the amazing wildlife in the Semuliki National Park where the hot spring lies.
Things to know:
Female hot spring is located just 30 minutes away from male spring
The water of the spring is so hot that sometimes travelers use it to boil banana or egg
The hot spring area offers a wide variety of birdlife
On both sides of the road, layers of rocks were piled up
Lake Bunyonyi
Located in south-western Uganda between Kisoro and
Kabale, Lake Bunyonyi is a natural wonder of the earth. The lake is one of the
deepest lakes of the African Continent as well as the most beautiful lake of
the continent. The lake is surrounded by numerous little islands and is a
marvelous place to unwind and chill.
Things to explore:
The Lake offers 29 islands
The weather is really suitable and offers delicious culinary delights
Take a hike through the surrounding small hill offering a spectacular view
Go on a motorized boat cruise from one to other islands
The lake is home to over 200 bird species.
Uganda
Safari Tours is one of the most awaiting trips for a lot
of travelers, so if you are one of them then we would suggest planning your
trip well. Visit the top Uganda
Destinationswithin
a pocket-friendly budget with SASO Uganda Safaris;
one of the front-liner safari operators in Uganda.