Uganda Wildlife Encounters
Uganda is a beautiful country in East Africa, popular for the renowned and endangered mountain gorilla. It is also blessed with breathtaking landscapes and extraordinary wildlife species.
In 1908m Winston Churchill released his book titled, My African Journey, in which he described Uganda as “The Pearl of Africa” because of its magnificent appearance and rich wildlife. Uganda combines savannah, and rainforests making it a cauldron pot of wildlife, landscapes, art, culture, and a rewarding holiday destination in Africa. For birdwatchers, Uganda is considered s birding haven with over 1,050 species several of which are found nowhere else, its ten national parks and several game reserves are home to the lion, elephant, leopard, buffalo, giraffe, kob, zebra and more than half the world’s mountain gorilla population. Mgahinga is also home to the rare golden monkeys making it called the place where gold meets silver. The very high concentration of chimpanzees and other primate species in Kibale National Park makes Uganda this place Africa’s Primate Capital and the country a dream for every wildlife enthusiast.
Experience Africa’s third-highest peak, Margherita on the Rwenzori Mountains also known as “The Mountains of the Moon”, sail on the fresh waters of Africa’s largest lake, Lake Victoria, and rediscover the source of the longest river, the Nile; marvel at the rich biodiversity of Bwindi Impenetrable National Park and the game-rich Queen Elizabeth National Park as well as the strongest waterfalls, the Murchison Falls in Murchison Falls National Park, Uganda is nothing but astonishing and its beautiful people are warm and so welcoming. All this awaits on a tour to Uganda with Wildlife Encounters.
Activities in Uganda
Join the experienced trekking thick and slippery forest of Uganda’s Bwindi Impenetrable National Park or Mgahinga Gorilla National Park for the encounter of a lifetime to see face to face a habituated gorilla family, on a gorilla tracking safari. Uganda hosts more than half of the world’s gorilla population making it the best destination to track gorillas. The mountain gorilla is majestic, gentle and elusive.
Queen Elizabeth National Park ranks as one of the most biodiverse game parks in the world, with several mammal and bird species. The southern part of the park is home to the rare tree-climbing lions in the Ishasha sector which are seen resting lazily on the branches of fig trees or spotting their prey, especially the kob.
Visit the Batwa (Pygmies) in Bwindi or Mgahinga who are known as the forest keepers and wonderful storytellers, they will introduce you to their history and way of life, one of a kind. The Ik and the Karamojong also have an interesting mode of life worth experiencing. Uganda has over 54 tribes each with a unique language.
Uganda has over 1,050 bird species registered 24 of which are endemic to the regions they are found in. It is the best destination in Africa to go for a birding safari because of the several birding spots available.
The Rwenzori Mountains, the Mufumbiro Mountain Ranges, and Mount Elgon among others offer some of the world’s best hiking excursions. Every year, the number of mountain-climbing enthusiasts who come to Uganda increases because of several factors including the safety and the challenge levels each mountain offers.
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Boat trips in Uganda offer breathtaking encounters across its stunning lakes and rivers, providing travelers with unique opportunities to explore the country’s rich biodiversity and scenic landscapes. From serene cruises on Lake Victoria, Jinja and Lake Bunyonyi to thrilling safaris along the Nile in Murchison Falls National Park, in Queen Elizabeth National Park on the Kazinga Channel, and Lake Mburo National Park visitors can witness diverse wildlife, including hippos, crocodiles, and a variety of birds.
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Popular Destinations in Uganda
