Popular Vacation Safari Destinations in Uganda
There are some very exciting vacation destinations in Uganda just waiting to be discovered by you and your families. The following are just a few great ideas for a truly successful vacation;
Bwindi impenetrable national park; Visitors from all over the world travel to Uganda specifically to tour Bwindi forest in the south west part of the country which is home to half the remaining mountain gorilla population in the world. The forest contains various species of trees and scenery beautiful to look at.
Ssese islands; if you are the kind who prefers to have a quiet and peaceful vacation away from the bustle and hassle of cities then Ssese islands is your destination. You get to relax and lie at the beach and have a stress free vacation far away from the every day world.
Murchison falls national park; for a variety of wildlife and birds be sure to visit Murchison falls. Have a game drive and spot all sorts of wild animals and do have a launch cruise up the stream to explore and observe the falls.
Queen Elizabeth national park; is also popular for its wildlife and birds especially the tree climbing lions at Ishasha, the Kazinga Channel which provides the park’s prime wildlife spectacle, the queen’s Pavilion and the Maramagambo forest.
Amabere ga Nyina Mwiru; After your Queen Elizabeth tour, continue on your Uganda safari and drive to Fort portal and visit the Amabere ga Nyina Mwiru caves that have a beautiful mythical story behind their existence. The amabere ga nyina mwiru are geographically called stalagmites and stalactites. The caves are located 10km from Fort Portal town.
Jinja; the source of the Nile is located in Jinja in the eastern part of Uganda. In Jinja adventurer tourists can engage in bungee jumping, kayaking, white water rafting, jet boating, and boat rides to the source of the Nile where the Speke monument lies. Visitors can visit the Bujagali falls and also do horse riding as well.
The Sipi falls; these are a series of three tall waterfalls along the lower slopes of Mt Elgon in eastern Uganda.The Sipi falls are one of the major tourist attractions in Uganda.
Lake Mburo national park; this park is popular for its richness in biodiversity mainly known for antelopes like the Impala from which Kampala the capital city was named. A boat trip on Lake Mburo from which the park gets its name greatly rewards you with a view of birds and wildlife.
Kampala city; this is the capital city of Uganda and it is by far the best city in the country. Kampala is made up of magnificent buildings comprising of shopping malls, resorts and hotels, restaurants and bars etc whatever you are looking for besides wildlife, you can get in Kampala. So come take a Uganda safari and discover the numerous tourist attractions.