Uganda is located in East Africa. It is bordered by Kenya, Tanzania, Sudan, Somalia, Rwanda, and the Democratic Republic of the Congo. Being the smallest country in East Africa, this country boasts of various travel destinations. Bwindi Impenetrable National Park is the most visited place in the country. This tropical rainforest is home to more than half of the world’s remaining endangered gorilla population. The park occupies different vegetation and apart from the giant apes, you will also see various wild animals, birds, trees and plants. You can also track the gorilla in Rwanda and the Democratic Republic of the Congo.
Queen Elizabeth National Park, named after Queen Elizabeth II, is the habitat of many species of wildlife including buffalo, lion, elephant, antelope, hyena, ibex deer and Ugandan knobs. You will also see primates such as chimpanzees, black and white colobus, olive baboons, and red-tailed monkeys. Reptiles include: crocodiles, turtles, green mamba, spitting cobra, viper, and the Gaboon ripper. There are 606 different bird species registered in this park. Queen Elizabeth National Park covers the Kazinga Channel, which connects Lake Edward and Lake George. On a clear day, you can see the Ruwenzori Mountains from this park.
Murchison Falls from the river is a beautiful landscape that every visitor must see. It is formed by the waters of the Nile River passing through a narrow gorge and falling in a mighty thunder of white water. This park is the oldest conservation area in Uganda and home to wild animals such as elephants, lions, buffaloes, chimpanzees, a large number of antelopes, and birds. The main activity in this park is wildlife watching, chimpanzee tracking, bird watching and boating.
Lake Mburo National Park, which is about 3.5 hours drive from Kampala (the capital city), has a rich biodiversity. This is due to the park’s variety of microclimates. Wild animals seen in this area include: many species of birds, leopards, buffaloes, zebras, hyenas, and jackals.
The Ruwenzori Mountains are the highest mountain ranges in Africa and the source of the mighty Nile River. Ruwenzori National Park is the best place in the world for whitewater rafting. The conservation area is also home to primates. Another top destination includes the Uganda Museum, which is an ideal place to learn about past history. You can combine your safari by visiting one of the itineraries where you will learn the cultures of the local people while making new friends.