Uganda has an unlimited range of tourist attractions and activities, located throughout the country. From the rare endangered mountain gorillas in the impenetrable jungles of Bwindi to interesting wildlife in its savanna national parks, there is a lot of attractions in Uganda.
UGANDA’S FLORA AND FAUNA
Regardless of the fact that Uganda is a landlocked country, on the other hand, it is one of the most endowed East African states. It boasts not only for scenic mountain ranges, rivers, forests, lakes but also variety of floral and fauna species. It is no wonder that this magical country was best described as the Pearl of Africa by Winston Churchill. It boasts of it diverse wildlife that include among others butterflies, the big game, mountain gorillas, birds, several plant species a mention but a few. Remarkably, it is one of a few greenest countries in Africa with 25% of it comprising of forest cover and grassland. Each of which feature rare natural wonders and they include among others Mabira forest which straddles in eastern side of Uganda and features over 312 tree and shrub species, about 200 butterfly species, 1000 bird species a mention but a few.
While on safari in Uganda, you have a chance to sight at varied bird species that are inhabited within varied habitats. They include terrestrial, water and migrant birds which confine in the country around November to April. This stunning country also features about 7 of the 18 plant kingdoms which are in Africa with over 343 distinct mammal species. Besides, about half the population of all the mountain gorillas that live one earth today call this country a home and mainly found within the jungles of Bwindi National Park and Mgahinga National Park and the other section thrives within the rainforest of Virunga National Park in eastern DR Congo and Rwanda Volcanoes National Park.
The country’s heaviest vegetation is found in the south and typically wooded savanna in central and northern side. It is also dotted with dry acacia woodland, occasional candelabra and euphorbia which is interspersed with grassland that is found in the south.
Top 10 Must See Things in Uganda
Endangered Mountain Gorillas
If you to look at most amazing Uganda safari tours, you could see that none doesn’t include a visit to Bwindi impenetrable National Park or Mgahinga National Park the two mountain gorilla homes that attract hundreds across the globe. It does not make sense to visit Uganda and you don’t track mountain gorillas the prime tourist attraction of the country. Every gorilla trek is amazing and memorable something every tourist should experience in life. There is no best time to see mountain gorillas but dry months seen very adorable since the country always get high visitor levels than before. Dry seasons in Uganda are experienced in January, February, March, June, July, August, September, October and December.
Chimpanzees
Another adorable primate species found in Kibale Forest National Park, Kyambura Gorge & Kalinzu Forest Reserve of Queen Elizabeth National park, Budongo forest, Ngamba island to mention but a few. Chimpanzee trekking and habituation move hand in hand with gorilla trekking a favorite adventure for primate and nature lovers. Both gorillas and chimpanzee trekking are conducted in the same way and every trekking sessions starts with a briefing from park rangers, followed by the search and once found tourists are allowed to spend a full hour with the endangered primates. If you interest is to do habituation that takes the all day in company of the beautiful forest creatures.
Tree Climbing Lions of Ishasha
Uganda ecosystem have variety of wildlife to spot all day with concentrations and nice photo captions in mornings and late evening in different wildlife national parks like Murchison falls, Kidepo Valley national park, Lake Mburo National Park and Queen Elizabeth National Park but the tree climbing lions of Ishasha are very attractive, and exciting to look at. Amazing wildlife safaris can be done but one in Ishasha is exceptional during warm hours of the day.
Birds
For birders, Uganda is a true birders’ paradise with over 1080 distinct species of birds. Nearly half of them make up birds that are in Africa live here thus making it one of a few endowed birding site and the best for bird watching safaris. While on birding tour in Uganda, the notable birds for you to sight at include egrets, guinea fowl, common bulbul, shoebill stork, pigeon, doves, weavers, crow, heron, lily trotter, African green breasted pitta, African green broadbill, eagles and many others.
Wildlife
There are also other wildlife species for you to catch a glimpse and they include chimpanzees, lions, elephants, crocodiles, hippos, rhinos, leopards, Uganda Kobs, giraffes a mention but a few. Most of these natural wonders thrive in Uganda’s parks like Murchison Falls National Park, Queen Elizabeth National Park, Lake Mburo National Park, Semuliki Valley National Park, Bwindi Impenetrable Forest National Park, Mgahinga National Park, Kibale Forest National Park, Kidepo Valley National Park, Mount Elgon National Park, Rwenzori Mountain National Park and many other amazing tourist sites.
The Source of the Nile River
Tree Climbing Lions
The Shoebill Stork