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Uganda Safaris Top 10 Destination To Visit In 2018 Posted: May 21, 2018 @ 7:17 am |
The landlocked country of Uganda located in East Africa is bordered by Kenya, Sudan, the Democratic Republic of Congo, Tanzania and Rwanda. The country is famous in African for a number of reasons which make it one of the top travel destinations in the world. The gigantic Lake Victoria, mountain gorillas, endemic plant and trees, tropical atmosphere and hospitable people make your Uganda safaris experience and a lot more refreshing and memorable. Kidepo Valley National Park The Kidepo Valley National Park is located in between the rugged regions of Uganda, Sudan, and Kenya. The park was opened in 1958 and gazetted as a national park in 1962. Managed by the Ugandan Wildlife Authority, the park is host to 77 mammal species and 475 bird species. Queen Elizabeth National Park Uganda’s most visited National Park, The Queen Elizabeth National Park which spreads over an area of 1,978 square kilometres is home to some of the best wildlife in the country. The notables are: African leopard, lion, African bush elephant, Nile crocodile, African buffalo, hippopotami, and chimpanzee. This park is covered in almost all Uganda safari tour packages. Kasubi Tombs, Kampala The Kasubi Tombs are the cemetery site of the four Kings (or Kabakas) of Buganda. Thus, it the site is an important spiritual and political site for a group of people called Ganda people. It was designated as a UNESCO World Heritage Site in 2001, and because of a fire breakout in the tomb due to which it faced severe damage, it was listed into the World Heritage Sites in Danger. Ssese Islands An archipelago of eighty four Islands in Lake Victoria, which is the second largest freshwater like in the world, the island range from 10,000 sq meters to 40 km in length. The Islands are located in the north-western side of the lake. Kampala, Uganda The capital and largest city of Uganda, Kampala has numerous sightseeing spots, both ancient and modern, and was recently named as one of the fastest growing cities in the world. The city is peaceful and people are friendly, and you’ll find many tourists here who will be walking around in the city even in the early hours of the day. Lake Mburo National Park Lake Mburo National Park is located in the western part of Uganda and it is just thirty kilometers from the largest city in the subregion, Mbarara. With measuring just 260 sq km, the park is among the smallest in Uganda, but has more than three hundred species of birds and equally insurmountable number of wildlife. Lake Victoria This giant lake is the second largest freshwater lake on the planet and falls in the territory of three countries with nearly forty-five percent of its area inside the Ugandan borders. You'll find many mammals, reptiles, fish, and birds in and around this lake. Rwenzori Mountains National Park The Rwenzori Mountains National Park, a UNESCO World Heritage Site, is geographically diverse as there is a number of waterfalls, lakes, glaciers, and is part of the Rwenzori Mountains. Some of the trees found in here are endemic to the Albertine Rift system which accommodates many mammal, primate, bird, and insect species. Murchison Falls National Park Located in the north western part of Uganda, the park is home to four of the big five’s; Buffalos, Elephants, Lions and Leopards. It is Uganda's largest national park and named after the Murchison Falls where the Nile starts flowing through a narrow gorge. Bwindi Impenetrable National Park Known mostly for the mountain gorilla that are found in this park, it is one of the richest ecosystems in the world with many different species of birds and mammals, many of whom are endemic. It accounts for half of the mountain gorilla population most of which are habituated, and is the best place for gorilla trekking in Uganda. Besides that, other major tourist destinations like Kibale National Park, Semliki National Park, Mount Elgon, Plain Upe wildlife reserve cannot be missed as well. Hence it is advised that you do proper planning before your Uganda Safari Tour. Vencha Travel for years have been arranging and providing Uganda safaris, budget, and adventure tours and Gorilla Trekking Tours to both Bwindi and Mgahinga. So Contact Us today for getting a quote or booking gorilla trekking and wildlife tours in Uganda.
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