Uganda Attractions – Top Destinations
Uganda is the country where East and West Africa meet, with Uganda Attractions featuring lush forests inhabited by primates and arid savannahs which are home to a wide array of plains game. Lakes, mountains, tea plantations and waterfalls are some of the landmarks that made an impression on Winston Churchill when he travelled here, leading him to refer to it as “The Pearl of Africa”.
Unsurprisingly the feedback of those who have had the privilege to taste what Uganda Attractions have to offer seems to be consistent. There is something magical about it, a fantastic vibe created by a mix of elements that combined have the power to metaphorically blow every traveller away.
Uganda Attractions, Our Top Picks
Uganda is a great destination to experience wildlife viewing in both forest and savannah. Not to be missed is gorilla tracking in Bwindi Impenetrable Forest; while chimps can easily be spotted in Kibale National Park. Queen Elizabeth and Murchison Falls national parks offer wonderful savannah safaris with good wildlife viewing.
Murchison Falls National Park
The biggest attraction is – of course – the point where the Victoria Nile crashes through a tight-knit gorge and over an escarpment of more than 40 meters in height. However, travelers can also look forward to stalking lions and giraffes and elephants and more
Bwindi Impenetrable Forest National Park
You absolutely must go to Bwindi Impenetrable Forest and do the gorilla tracking. And spending an hour with a gorilla troop is possibly one of the most memorable and amazing experiences of you’ll encounter.
Queen Elizabeth National Park
Queen Elizabeth park is close to Bwindi, and is remarkable for having lions sleeping in trees (the only place in the world apparently).
Kibale Forest National Park
I wouldn’t miss the chimpanzee trekking in Kibale Forest, especially if you are going down to the south-west to do the gorilla trekking. I enjoyed the chimp trekking more than the gorilla trekking, though I may be the only person to hold that opinion. – Tom
Lake Mburo National Park
Despite being one of the smallest national parks in Uganda, the swaying savannah grasses and riparian habitats of Lake Mburo certainly pack a punch. They come spotted with buffalo herds and zebras, crossed by prancing reedbucks, and stalked with hyenas.
Kidepo Valley National Park
Hidden away in the northern reaches of Uganda (in one of the more dubious and unsafe parts of the country), the Kidepo Valley National Park is a great fly-in visit. It’s sat a whopping 700 kilometers from the capital, and is known for its remoteness.
3 Days Murchison Falls Safari
You Visit: Murchison Falls National Park, Ziwa Rhinos
Activities: Game Drive, River Boat Safari
3 Days Bwindi Gorilla Trekking Safari – Fly to Bwindi
You Visit: Bwindi Impenetrable Forest
Activities: Gorilla Trekking
3 Days Uganda Gorilla Safari
You Visit: Bwindi Impenetrable National Park
Activities: Gorilla Tracking
3 Days Queen Elizabeth Safari
You Visit: Queen Elizabeth National Park
Activities: Game Drive Safari, Boat Ride Safari, Lion Safari
5 Days Chimpanzee & Gorilla Trekking Safari
You Visit: Bwindi Impenetrable Forest, Kibale Forest National Park
Activities: Chimpanzee Tracking, Gorilla Trekking
6 Days Gorilla Trekking & Wildlife Safari
You Visit: Queen Elizabeth, Lake Mburo, Bwindi Forest
Activities: Gorilla Trekking & Wildlife Game Drive
14 Days Rwanda Uganda Safari
You Visit: Ngamba Chimp Island, Murchison, Bwindi Impenetrable Forest, Kibale Forest, Queen Elizabeth National Park, Volcanoes National Park, Kigali City
21 Days Wildlife & Primates Safari – Rwanda Uganda
You Visit: Murchison Falls, Bwindi Impenetrable Forest, Kibale Forest, Queen Elizabeth N.P, Mgahinga Gorilla, Volcanoes National Park, Lake Mburo, Bunyonyi and Ngamba Island.
16 Days Uganda Wildlife Safari Holiday
You Visit: Murchison Falls, Bwindi Impenetrable Forest, Kibale Forest, Queen Elizabeth N.P, Mgahinga Gorilla N.P, Volcanoes National Park, Lake Mburo, Lake Bunyonyi and Ngamba Island.
Kampala Jinja City Tour
1 Day Kampala City Tour
1 Day Jinja Nile Safari – Source of The Nile
1/2 Day Ngamba Island Chimpanzee Sanctuary
1 Day Lake Mburo National Park Nature Tour
2 Days Chimpanzee Tracking Safari
2 Day Whitewater Rafting Jinja, Source of The Nile
3 Days Kalangala Ssese Islands Tour – Beach Holiday
3 Days Kibale Chimpanzee Tracking Safari
7 Days Mount Elgon Hiking Safari
7 Days Uganda Birding & Wildlife Tour – Birds of Uganda
10 Days Hiking Rwenzori Mountains Safari
10 Days Uganda Wildlife Game Viewing Safari
13 Days Uganda Holiday Safari
9 Days Uganda Wildlife & Gorillas of the Virungas
Why you should visit Uganda
Uganda’s People
Every Uganda tours traveller knows how the attitude of local people can influence the experience when visiting a new country. When going somewhere new, we want to learn about other ways of living, we want contact with new cultures, we want to connect with people whose lives are so different but somehow so similar to ours.
People in Uganda are friendly, open and curious with a great sense of fun. They’ll be very happy to see you travelling in their country and they’ll often wave, smile and call you “Muzungu” (white men) not in a derogatory way, but in a friendly, welcoming and to be fair, amusing way.