Most tourists visit Uganda for its incredible wildlife, including the opportunity to see mountain gorillas in their natural habitat in Bwindi Impenetrable National Park and Mgahinga Gorilla National Park. Uganda also offers diverse landscapes, such as the savannah of Queen Elizabeth National Park and the stunning waterfalls of Murchison Falls National Park. Additionally, the country’s rich cultural heritage and warm hospitality make it a popular destination for many travelers. Apart from the mentioned national parks, Uganda is endowed with a variety of attractions including islands like Ngamba and Mabamba island on the shores of Lake Victoria, cultural cities like the Namugongo shrine, Kasubi tombs and museums, forests like mabira forest and Maramagambo, lakes and rivers, cities and these attract tourists to come in Uganda.
Plan and book your trip to Uganda to experience the most adventurous African safari of your life with Nature Adventure Africa Safaris. Most travelers are so interested in visiting Uganda because of the following reasons;
Ugandans are very welcoming people who receive everyone equally and with much love plus joy. In Uganda, it is customary to go above and beyond to make your visitors feel welcome and at home which is not common in other countries.
Explore the rich and diverse local culture. Uganda is made up of around 50 subcultures with different traditions, norms, and ways of life. Whether it is the food, the traditional dances, and the various customs Uganda’s diversity can be witnessed in every corner. Most tourists come into Uganda to have an eye-to-eye experience of the Uganda culture for example to watch those who are going under circumcision process, engaging in performances of traditional dances like the Maganda and magishu, learning how to make crafts’ learning how to graze among others.
To enjoy delicious Uganda foods. Uganda’s diverse culture and traditions are also greatly expressed in food. Uganda is endowed with a variety of food stuffs which attract tourists to visit it over and over again. Some of the food stuffs include rolex, luwombo, matooke, esabwe which have a strong cultural significance. In each part of Uganda you visit, the food served to you has a story to tell and is a way for you to be welcomed. Traditionally, when you visit someone, eating something at their home is a sign of a strong friendship with many future visits and returns. Uganda food is prepared fresh and organic and natural since grown by the local farmers.
Uganda is a budget-friendly destination. Conducting a trip in Uganda it is very affordable to every tourist. Even if trips or safaris are conducted at low costs, still better services and accommodation facilities are provided to people. The only most likely expensive activity is gorilla trekking and the permits are sold at US$800 unlike in Rwanda where they are sold at US$1500
Uganda is a real birding Haven. Uganda is home to more than 1000 different bird species. This is around 50% of all of Africa’s birds.
For the avid birder, there is no other place where you will get to check off as many birds on your list.
There are so many special bird species such as the shoebill, the Rwenzori turaco, and many Albertine Rift endemics. As long as you have binoculars and your bird checklist ready, you can go for bird watching in place such as Lake Bunyonyi, Mabamba wetland, Ziwa Rhino Sanctuary, Murchison Falls National Park, Queen Elizabeth National Park among others.
To visit cities. Uganda has a lot of cities which are endowed with a variety of tourist attractions for example Jinja city is known for River Nile and Mabira forest and these support activities such as rafting, kayaking, water slide and zip lining. Another city is Kampala known for having various markets such as Owino market and Nakasero market. Kampala is also known for various attractions such as the Bahai temple, Uganda museum, Gadafi mosque and all these attract visitors to come into Uganda.
To meet chimpanzees deep in the rain forests. Chimpanzees are around 98% related to humans, and seeing them in the wild is a fascinating experience. While chimpanzees live in other countries, Uganda has the highest concentration of chimps in the wild.
Kibale National Park is the ultimate chimpanzee trekking destination in the whole world with more than 1500 wild chimpanzees as well as 12 other primates roaming the rainforest.
Enjoy a classic wildlife safari in the Savannah. The perfect picture of a classic African safari is driving in the savannah and seeing all the animals that live there. Uganda is home to lions, leopards, elephants, giraffes, zebras, buffalos, rhinos, hippos, cheetahs, crocodiles, antelopes and so much more.
A visit to Murchison Falls, Kidepo, Lake Mburo, or Queen Elizabeth National Park will offer great opportunities to see the animals that live in these parks. You will be able to see your favorite savannah wildlife in Uganda.
To have great hiking spots at every turn. Hiking is a great way of experiencing your surrounding nature and Uganda’s beautiful landscapes offer unlimited possibilities. Whether you like forests, waterfalls, caves, hills or making your own path, your hiking is endless.
While there are popular spots like Sipi, Fort Portal and Sabinyo, you do not have to limit yourself in any way.
To see endangered mountain gorillas in the wild. Uganda is the best place where you can go for your chance to see endangered mountain gorillas in their wild habitat. Gorillas can be seen in either Bwindi Impenetrable or Mgahinga Gorilla National Parks every day of the year.
The total population of mountain gorillas is just over 1000, more than half of which live in Uganda and can safely be visited for tourism and research.
To enjoy high Adrenaline activities on River Nile. The Nile is the longest river in the world and a very important part of human civilization that started in Egypt. The Nile leaves Lake Victoria in Jinja and starts its long journey to Egypt and the Mediterranean Sea.
In Jinja, there is a number of exciting activities that can be enjoyed on this great river such as kayaking, white water rafting, or bungee jumping among many others.
Uganda is Africa’s fruit basket. Uganda’s fertile soils and warm climate mean fresh local fruits all year round. Local farmers sell their fruits on most major roadsides.
On the way to the various parts of the country, you pass many local markets where you can get fresh fruits that have just come from the farm.
Fruits like Mangos, pineapples, Papayas, oranges, sugarcane, bananas, jackfruit, and many more are grown around the country and sold cheaply. Instead of packed snacks, many tourists find themselves choosing a banana.
Because Uganda has uncongested parks. Uganda’s national parks are never crowded by tourists. In places like Bwindi, the number of people allowed to see mountain gorillas is strictly limited.
In other national parks, the crowds are usually very rare and guests get to enjoy nature in as pure of a setting as possible.
Because of developed Tourism Infrastructure. Uganda’s tourism infrastructure has seen massive investment in the recent past and is now quite developed. The roads, hotels, and activities have been developed to make everything easy for the guests.
It is much easier to move between various attractions whether it’s by road or local flight.
Knowledgeable guides and rangers. A good tour guide is what makes your African safari run well and exceed any expectations. There is a curiosity in every traveler and you want a guide who is knowledgeable about all the various experiences on your Uganda safari holiday.
Whether it is in the wild with the animals or in the community, a good guide is a valuable part of your safari experience. Uganda has a high number of well-trained and experienced guides who will truly elevate your Uganda experience.
There is a wide choice of tour operators. There are around 2000 tour operators in Uganda. This is a big number for a small country, but more importantly, this gives you enough options to look at and make a decision.
Obviously, we want you to choose us as your trusted Uganda safari handler. We have more than 10 years of providing great service to our guests who come from all parts of the world.
Uganda has great opportunities for photography. Photography is now part of every travel experience – especially with a good camera on our smartphones. For professional photographers, Uganda is a great place worth visiting for wildlife, landscape, and culture photography trips.
With all there is to explore and learn about in Uganda, photography is a great way of documentation. Depending on the specific goals for your photography trip, Uganda is a great place to showcase with your photographs. Some of the good places where you can take your pictures from include Equator, Nile and other national park.
Many international flights come to Uganda every day. There are more international flights that come to Uganda that before. Generally, international travel has improved all over Africa and Uganda has been a big beneficially of that advancement.
While flight times can still be long for some countries, getting to Uganda has never been easier. International airlines like Emirates, Etihad, Turkish, Qatar, KLM, Brussels, and many more come to Uganda on a regular basis. All these flights land in a beautifully constructed Entebbe International Airport.
Nature Adventure Africa Safaris welcomes you to Uganda to take you through various tourist attractions at affordable prices and we are ready to plan for your trip starting from transportation to accommodation.
