Uganda, a country that Winston Churchill coined the nickname “The Pearl of Africa” in 1908, to convey the beauty, variety, and natural wealth of the land. Since then, Uganda has grown into one of Africa’s most coveted travel sojourns. This nation in East Africa is situated in the Great Lakes Region in Central Africa and possesses an ecological diversity that rivals that of most other nations. This diversity is augmented by the multitude of diverse ecosystems. The country is surrounded by the Virunga Mountains, Lake Victoria, which is Africa’s largest lake and Rwenzori Mountains, commonly referred to as the Mountains of the Moon, which rank as the third highest in Africa. It is a captivating country brimming with diverse birdlife and wildlife. When it comes to Uganda as a safari destination, it can boast as one of the unique and exciting safari destinations in East Africa.
Uganda presents numerous opportunities to partake in the safari of a lifetime. During our expeditions and tours we have the opportunity to take part in boat trips to the Murchison falls, where the mighty Nile cascades through a gap just 7m wide; climbing to the snowy tops in the
Mountains of the Moon; big game safaris on the Savannah, where the Queen Elizabeth NationalmPark tree climbing lions are ever present; river rafting the Nile at its wildest; bird watching for the enthusiasts, with over 1000 species having been recorded; primate viewing, such as tracking wild Mountain Gorillas in the Bwindi Impenetrable Forest or Chimpanzees in the Kibale Forest and Chamburu Gorge; exhilarating fishing on the river Nile at Murchison Falls National Park or
Lake Victoria, where Nile perch reach sizes of just over 1ookg; or Uganda’s breathtaking landscapes and warm, welcoming culture.
Top highlights to visit in Uganda
- Bwindi Impenetable forest + Gorila treking
- Batwa Tribe of Bwindi Impenetable forest
- Kibale NP + observe chimpances
- Queen Elisabeth NP
- Murchison Falls
- Lake Mburo NP
- Mabamba Swamp
- Rafting on the Nile
- Sipi falls + Sipi Falls Cofee tour
- Kanangorok Hot Springs
- Karamoja, Karamojong Tribe
- Mt Moroto 3080m hiking
- Kidepo Valley NP
