Why You should Visit Uganda. Uganda has different tourist attractions making it a unique African destination for tourists worldwide. Uganda is rich in wildlife like the big five animals: Lions, Leopards, Elephants, Rhinos, and Buffaloes dwell in the various national parks and game reserves in the country. Cultural tourism is also amazing and any tourist will surely have a wonderful time.
Wondering what could be making Uganda different and worth visiting? Well, below are some of the reasons why you should visit Uganda, the Pearl of Africa
The mountain Gorillas
Uganda is home to half of the world’s population of Gorillas, and this will give you an exciting experience to see gorillas of different sizes once you decide to visit the pearl of Africa. Mountain gorillas are majestic creatures.
Interestingly, they are found in only three countries, Uganda with the highest number, Rwanda, and the Democratic Republic of Congo.
There are about 1063 mountain gorillas in Uganda’s Bwindi Impenetrable National Park and Mgahinga Gorilla National Park.
Mountain gorilla trekking in Uganda will give you an exciting and unforgettable experience to experience these gentle giants in their natural habitat carrying on with their daily tasks.
Unique birds.
Uganda is the best destination for bird watching. The country boasts a variety of bird species over 1073 bird species. Some of these birds include the shoebill stork, the endemic bird fox weaver, the African green broadbill, Rwenzori turaco, Green-breasted pitted, African Jackana, Sunbirds, and King Fishers among others.
You can find these bird species in places like Murchison Falls National Park, Queen Elizabeth National Park, Mabamba Swamp, Semuliki National Park, and many more.
The high population of hippopotamus
Uganda has the highest concentration of hippos in the world mostly found in the Kazinga channel. This channel is about 40 kilometers long and connects Lake George and Lake Edward. On your visit to this area, as you get a ride on the Kazinga channel, you will notice hundreds of hippos both on the water and on the shores. The hippos can also be sighted at Lake Mburo National Park and Murchison Falls National Park.
The hospitality of the people
Ugandans are known for being the most welcoming and friendliest people. The people in Uganda understand the value of visitors and that is why they go the extra mile to make them feel at home, on arrival to your specific safari destination you will be warmly welcomed with true smiles from the heart, a group of Ugandans will perform traditional dances and sing welcoming songs, all these to entice the visitors, you will also notice happy little children smiling and waving to you on your visit to different parts or places in the country. In addition, there is political stability in Uganda, and security for the visitors and their property is guaranteed.
Unique foods and delicious cuisines
Uganda has a variety of dishes that are finger-leaking with unique tastes. The foods range from street food like roasted maize, Rolex chapattis, etc. to staple food, and with staple foods, every tribe or region in Uganda has its own. When you visit central Uganda, Occupied by the Baganda tribe, steamed matooke is their delicacy, as Eshabwe, Irish potatoes, and Kalo belong to the west. Marakwag and posho are for the North and Malewa is for the east. There is food abundance and a variety of tropical fruits in Uganda. During your visit, you will get the opportunity to test these delicious dishes that are only in Uganda and other African countries.
The landscapes and amazing scenery
Uganda’s landscapes and scenery are breathtaking and will stick in your mind for quite a long time. The west and southwest regions are hilly and eye-catching. Other regions are relatively flat and low land like the central region. The scenery in Uganda is beautiful covered in green vegetation and mountains like Rwenzori, Mufumbiro, and Elgon.
where you can go hiking and mountain climbing to summit peaks like Margherita which is the highest peak of Mountain Rwenzori, and Wagagai the highest peak of Mountain Elgon.
On your visit, you will also encounter tropical rainforests like Kibale forest, Bwindi impenetrable forest, etc., Lakes like Lake Victoria and Kyoga, Rivers and crater lakes plus waterfalls.
In a nutshell, the tourism industry of Uganda has evolved and become better than ever before over the years. The experience of tour operators is impeccable and they will meet the tourist’s expectations, other service providers like lodges, hotels, car rentals, and tour guides have put in more skills and hard work for better service delivery to the clients. Therefore, you will not regret booking a safari in Uganda because you will have the most memorable African safari you will leave to tell.
