The pearl of Africa has got many natural beauties and a rich mix of local and foreign cultures. Uganda is a landlocked country with over 50 tribes. Ugandan people show grace, generosity and strength, having endured years of civil conflicts and political unrest while warmly welcoming visitors and explorers. The republic of Uganda features an abundance of remarkable qualities that can secure its place on your travel wish list.
A trip to Uganda offers a magical mix of famous attractions and rich cultural experience beyond regular sightseeing, the country’s stunning natural landscape are a sight to behold. From visiting well known landmarks to diving into local life, there are plenty of things to do in Uganda that will inspire and make your journey unforgettable
Below are the must activities to engage in to while on a visit to Uganda
CITY TOUR
Uganda’s Capital City is Kampala it serves as the commercial hub of the country boasting a blend of African markets, modern skyscrapers, international hotels, bars, and casinos. It provides an excellent base from which tourists engage in to city tour exploring the surrounding areas.
During the city tour these are the noticeable places to visit namely Independence monument, Gaddafi Mosque, Bahai Temple, Uganda Museum, Crafts Markets, Namugongo Marty’s Shrine, Kabaka’s Lake among others.
PAYING A VISIT TO JINJA CITY
Jinja is nestled on the northern shores of Lake Victoria ranked as the second largest metropolis in the pearl of Africa a visit to this place grant’s chance to tourists to engage in to numerous activities including Kayaking, horse riding, boat cruise, white water rafting, bungee jumping, quad biking among others hence once life time experience in the hidden gem.
VISITING THE STUNNING NATIONAL PARKS
Uganda is gifted with almost twelve national parks namely Queen Elizabeth National Park, Murchison Falls National Park, Lake Mburo National Park, Kibale Forest National Park, Mountain Elgon National Park, Semulik, National Park, Mountain Rwenzori National Park, Kidepo National Park, Bwindi Impenetrable National Park among others
A number of tourists activities are done in these parks including game drives, nature Walk, Bird watching Boat cruise among others as analyzed below.
Game drive
This activity is done in two sessions the morning time (diurnal) and in the night hours (nocturnal) all the drive take e a period of around 4hrs for each session during this activity you are to encounter numerous wildlife animals like warthogs, lion’s elephants, leopards, bush buck, bush babies, civet’s owl among others
Nature walk
This activity requires one to fully immerse himself in to walking on foot exploring nature expect to sight at the lush vegetation species, bird species, and fauna in their haven.
Bird watching
This activity guests get the opportunity to sight at different bird species the commonly seen ones include blue Turaco, Sun birds, African palm swift, Yellow- billed duck, Euraism Moorhen, Gray heron, Hamerkop, Little grebe, Glossy Ibis, Black-crowned night heron, African Harrier- Hawk, Western cattle – Egret, Hadada Ibis, Reed Cormorant, Tambourine Dove to mention but a few.
The activity is more enjoyable when conducted with well-trained tour guide and escorted with armed ranger always remember to carry your portable cameras and binocular when going for this activity.
Boat Cruise
This activity is conducted in two sessions mainly in the morning hours and in the afternoon hours this experience enables tourists to enjoy the breath-taking atmosphere as well as sight sighting at numerous bio-diversity systems around feel free to take photos for the unforgettable experience.
GORILLA TREKKING
This is the most selling activity in Uganda carried out at Bwindi Impenetrable Forest gorilla tracking and Mgahinga Gorilla National Park these parks are haven of the remaining mountain gorillas in Africa situated in southwestern part of Uganda
Gorilla Trekking can take 1-6 hours, depending on the location of the gorilla family. Once you find them, you will spend a maximum of one hour watching them feeding themselves and playing, so be sure to take photos for lasting memories. tourists should have a valid gorilla trekking permit to enjoy this activity.
CHIMPANZEE TRACKING
This activity is so rewarding while on a visit to Uganda it is conducted in two in the morning and in the afternoon hours. Chimpanzee Tracking requires a valid chimpanzee permit from the Uganda tourism board or a trustworthy tour operator in order to participate.
During the tracking there are high chance of seeing various chimpanzees, monkeys namely the black and white colobus monkeys, red tailed monkeys, blue monkey, as well as sighting at different bird species.
In conclusion pay a visit to this natural land country for the great memories.
