What to see in Uganda

Uganda has so much to offer to its visitors due to the abundance that lies in this part of the world. A grand tour of Uganda should take you to the best places to visit in Uganda. This includes breathtaking forests, waterfalls, islands and national parks.

Christened the Pearl of Africa, Uganda has some of the most unforgettable safari activities. Popular things to do in Uganda include gorilla tracking, pilgrimage tours, bird watching, mountain climbing and kayaking. This goes from trekking to see mountain gorillas, tracking the Chimpanzees To the amazing wildlife in national parks, adrenaline activities in the adventure capital, Jinja, Cultural experiences, hiking and waterfalls, and more. Here is a comprehensive list of what you can do when you visit the Pearl of Africa.

1. Mountain Gorillas

A close encounter with the mountain gorillas of Uganda in the ever green tropical forest of Bwindi Impenetrable National Park and Mgahinga National park in the southwestern part of Uganda will stay with you for a lifetime. The country boasts of being home to more than half of the population of this giant creature, the remaining being in the Rwanda and the Democratic Republic of Congo. The Gorillas are divided into groups called families which are led by a male silverback and rely on him for security from other groups. Tourists are allowed upto 1 hour with the gorillas after tracking and finding them. Tourists can as well meet a vast range primates while on the trail such as Monkeys and Baboons.

2. Visit Murchison Falls

Gazzetted as a National park in 1952, Murchison Falls is the largest national park in Uganda and one of the best destinations for those interested in the country’s wildlife. While in this area, you can expect to see a lot of wild animals such as elephant, giraffes, lions, leopards, crocodiles, hartebeests, oribis, Uganda Kobs, hippos, antelopes, buffalos, and more. The park is also home to 460 species of birds, including the shoebill stork. A visit to Murchison Falls would not be complete without a visit to the falls themselves up close in person. You can do this on an unforgettable boat cruise.

3. Kampala‘s Night Life

Kampala, Uganda’s capital city is known as a city that never goes to sleep. Both in the night, revellers from all corners of the country and from the neighboring countries flock to the various happening areas to enjoy their lives. The city‘s security is well beefed up and tight that you can freely move at any time of the night to get that piece of fun that you are looking for. Bars and restaurant are located across the all city from the suburbs to the high end areas of the town. The most common and funniest the numerous bars and night clubs on acacia avenue such as wave lounge, sky lounge, Casablanca, H2O, among other which attract the middle class and these are tight protected from any kind of violence. Other places are Kabalagala, Kasanga and makindye. one can also opt for cultural performance from the Ndeere Troupers, or visit any of the big shopping malls for the high-end entertainment and fun.