Uganda for nature lovers is a brilliant choice for a vacation

Uganda for nature lovers is a brilliant choice for a vacation. The diversity of the country will surprise many and if you do visit this dynamic country, here is a list of the top ten places you will want to see.

Bwindi Impenetrable National Park

 

A great tourist spot in Uganda for gorilla tracking since this national park is considered to be the home of these gigantic apes. This is the most popular national park in Uganda and is about nine hours away from Kampala, the capital city of the country.

Rwenzori Mountains National Park

Also known as ‘The Mountains of the Moon’, this tourist spot in Uganda is located a few kilometers on the north of the equator. The park is about 4,000 meters above the ground level of the Albertine Rift Valley. The presence of the glaciers, lakes, and waterfalls makes the park a very beautiful alpine area in Africa.

Queen Elizabeth National Park

The park is named after Queen Elizabeth II and covers the entire Kazinga channel that links Kyoga and Lake Edward. This tourist spot in Uganda is the home of many wildlife species and a game drive here is pretty rewarding. The national park is also popular to be ‘the birder’s paradise’.

Lake Mburo National Park

A tourist spot in Uganda that is popular for its abundance in biodiversity due to the various micro-climate that the area displays. Antelope species such as the Impala is abundant in the park where the name of the capital city Kampala is derived. Other animal and bird species abound around the park.

Murchison Falls National Park

 

The scenic view of the Murchison Falls is really stunning. This park is situated at the northern tip of the Albertine Rift Valley. As one of Uganda’s oldest conservation places, a wide variety of animal and bird species are making their habitat in here. Various activities can be done while touring in the park such as chimpanzee tracking, game drive, and boat ride.

Ssese Islands

A popular tourist spot in Uganda where you could spend your weekend full of adventure. Ssese Islands are a group of beautiful islands numbering to 84 in all located in the northwest portion of Lake Victoria. The islands have wonderful scenic views and activities like fishing, nature walks, and various games are available in the islands.

The Source of the Nile

The place has great scenic views and this tourist spot in Uganda is really popular. Various kinds of adventurous activities are offered to tourists like bungee jumping, boat rides going to the source, white water rafting, and valuable artifacts.

Uganda Museum

This is a great place to visit to really learn the rich cultural heritage of the people of Uganda. Displayed in the museum are exhibits that show the natural, ethnological, and historical information of the country.

Kibale National Park

 

A great tourist spot in Uganda where you could track chimpanzees as you take a forest walk within the park. The national park is the residence of the chimpanzees and as you stroll along, these primates and other animal species will reveal themselves to you.

The Kasubi Tombs

A world heritage site that is only ten minutes away from Kampala. Lying in the area are four royal tombs and the place is considered to be a masterpiece of the cultural tradition of the Buganda kingdom.