Top travel experiences in Uganda
The pearl of Africa is a center of various travel experiences and attractions which meet and satisfy the interests of all kinds of travelers from all parts of the world. Uganda safaris comprise of adventure. luxury, relaxed, water sports and cultural tours which together offer you a lifetime experience. The top things to see and do in Uganda include:
Mountain Gorilla Trekking
The experience ranks as the top travel experience in Uganda. Over 60% of travelers to Uganda choose to visit mountain gorillas as the first priority. The endangered primates survive in the jungles of Bwindi Impenetrable Forest and Mgahinga Gorilla National Parks. Altogether, the two parks shelter over 500 mountain gorillas. 18 gorilla families are habituated in Uganda for trekking which guarantee availability of gorilla permits to travelers compared to Rwanda and the Democratic Republic of Congo. Each gorilla permit in Uganda costs $700 for foreign non residents, $600 for foreign residents and UGX 250,000 for Ugandans and East African citizens.
Chimpanzee Trekking
Chimpanzee trekking is yet another interesting adventure in Uganda. The experience is ranked second to mountain gorilla trekking in terms of arrivals interested in it. Chimpanzee trekking is best done in kibale Forest National Park which is also known as the primate capital of Africa. The forest is also home to other 12 primates which make it a center of primate trekking in Uganda. Chimpanzee trekking here is combined with a nature walk in Bigodi wetland sanctuary to make the whole experience more fun!
Game Viewing
Enjoy guided game viewing safaris in Uganda’s open savannah parks across the country. Morning, day and night game drives offer you exceptional views of predators and grazes in the Park. Enjoy a glance at the carnivore feasting on its prey while the elephants browse right in front of you. The best places for game viewing in Uganda include Kidepo Valley National Park, the furthest park in Uganda, Murchison Falls Park which is Uganda’s largest and oldest Park, Queen Elizabeth National Park which ranks as Uganda’s second largest Park. Lake Mburo National park also offers you good views of wild animals which call this small park home. Among the animals toe expect seeing in Uganda savannah parks include Elephants, Lions, Leopards, Zebras, Cheetahs, Uganda kobs, Impalas Crocodiles, Gazelles, Waterbucks, Warthogs and Topis plus many more.
Mountain climbing
Join mountain climbing safaris in Uganda for a lifetime adventure experience. A hike to the summit of the snow capped Rwenzori mountain offers you excellent views of Rwenzori parks, local communities nd the Virunga Volcanoes seen at afar distance. Morse so, visit Mgahinga gorilla National park to hike any one of the three dormant volcanoes which are Mt Gahinga, Mt Muhabura and Mt Sabyinyo all located in this Park. Other hiking places in Uganda include Mt Elgon, top of Murchison falls and Sipi falls among others.
Cultural Tours
Enjoy guided cultural tours to explore the indigenous cultural groups pf people in Uganda. Authentic Africa Safaris guides you to experience the traditions, norms, customs and cultures of local people in different parts of the country. The most visited cultural groups in Uganda include the batwa pygmies in south western Uganda and the IK people in northern Uganda. The batwa cultural trail in Mgahinga Gorilla National park takes you to learn and experience the traditional forest life of these forest people. A cultural tour is an indirect support of these local people.
Bird Watching
For birders, the Pearl of Africa shelters over 1040 bird species some of which are hardly found elsewhere in the world. Among the top birding spots in Uganda include shoebill stork seen in Mabamba wetland sanctuary. Other top places to see birds in Uganda include Kazinga channel in Queen Elizabeth National park, Lake Bunyonyi, Mabira Forest, Murchison falls and Semliki Valley National Park among others. Expect to see rare and migratory birds in Uganda especially the greater and lesser flamingoes seen at Lake Munyanyange in Queen Elizabeth.
Conclusively, Uganda offers it all you need on a safari. Contact Authentic Africa Safaris, book your Uganda safari and explore the gem in the Pearl of Africa at discounted rates
