Why should I have a safari in Uganda this year? Every New Year is an opportunity for you to explore new places, kick off travel places on that safari list and just experience new territories. It’s the time to plan to take that safari you have been longing for or take those safaris you have been longing for, for a long time. Well if you have been scouting out for which places to visit this year and you are thinking of East Africa especially Uganda. Let us share with you some reasons why you should visit Uganda.
- Pearl of Africa
Uganda is the pearl of Africa, meaning it has beauty upon beauty from the natural vegetation, to wild life, landscape, to the people; Uganda is just 100% beautiful. That’s why you should visit the country and enjoy the country ever growing beauty.
- Mountain Gorillas
Uganda is one of the many homes of the big rare magnificent mountain gorillas. The country is home to almost half the total population of these apes. A visit to Uganda will give you an opportunity to trek this animals in their habitats; Bwindi National Park and Mgahinga National Park.
- Other primates
The country is also home to several other primates like the chimpanzees, baboons, golden monkeys and others; over 13 species are all in the different habitats. So if you love primates be sure to catch all the primates safaris you want while you are in Uganda. You will visit places like the above mentioned parks, Kibale National Park, Kyambura gorge, Budongo forest and many other stops.
- Savannah wildlife
Okay primates are not you thing or your preference no worries, Uganda is also home to over hundreds of species of savannah animals including but not limited to the big 5; the lions, elephants, buffaloes, rhinos and leopards. Other unique animals you will find in Uganda are the kobs, cheetahs, giraffes, zebras, topis, antelopes and many others. These animals are found in over 7 parks in Uganda including Murchison falls National Park, Queen Elizabeth National Park, Kidepo National Park, Lake Mburo National Park among other parks.
- Birds
On top of animals Uganda also has several bird speicies you will find in almost all national parks in the country. The birds include the shoebill stork, African eagle, Albertine bird species and many others. These birds are found as said in all parks but majorly in Mabira forest, Bigodi swamps, Mgahinga National Park and other places.
- Mountain adventure
Mt Rwenzori, Mt Gahinga and Mt Elgon; those are all spectacular summits to conquer for you who is a mountain climbing enthusiast and all these summits are in Uganda. So when you visit Uganda this year, you will have a chance to climb one of these mountains if you can’t do all. There is an annual Rwenzori hike that you can jump on, if you like, but also yiu can book your hike through your tour consultant.
Other mountain adventure places are sipi falls, aruu falls etc
- Local Cultural Experiences
Ugandan are a most diverse and warm people so if you are one who like exploring cultures, Uganda is the place for you. The country has over 50 different cultural tribes with unique languages, crafts, norms, food and many other things. Visitors to Uganda usually interact with the Baganda culture in central Uganda, Batwa and Bakango in western Uganda, Ike and Kamarongs in the North and the Bagishu in the east but as stated though these are most popular visited communities there are many more that you can visit.
- Scenery; Lakes, Rivers, Landscape
Uganda is gifted by Nature with numerous physical features that make the pearl of Africa beautiful features like the source of the Nile, Itanda falls, lake Victoria, Lake Bunyonyi, Bunyonyi Islands, Kalangala Islands, mountains, mabere ganyinamwiru, nyero rocks and many more features. These are all scenic views you can experience in Uganda.
Generally Uganda, is a very beauty country and you will be glad you choose it for your tour and safari trip the year 2024.
