Map of Uganda
1. Jinja Source of River Nile for White Water Rafting
6 . Bwindi Impenetrable Forest famous for mountain Gorillas
7. Kibale Forest Famous for Chimpazees
8. Murchison Falls National Park
9. Queen Elizabeth National Park
12. Semuliki Valley National Park
13 Cultural cites of Buganda
14. Kidepo Valley National Park
Uganda Description
Uganda “The Pearl of Africa” now “Gifted by Nature” was once described by Sir
Winston Churchill at the start of the last century in 1908,.. “has a unique
description which cannot be close to the truth….situated in the fertile heart of
Africa, astride the Equator boasts of wide diverse landscape, from rugged snow
capped mountains, the vast flatlands stretching to the horizon, Uganda offers
visitors a wealth of breathtaking scenery” in his book “My Journey to Africa”.
Uganda gorilla Safaris and tracking form the pinnacle of the tourism industry
Uganda and East Africa – Kenya, Tanzania and Rwanda.
In terms of size, Uganda is the richest country for birds in Africa. No other
area in Africa can match its amazing diversity of habitats and this richness is
reflected in its ever-burgeoning birdlist of over 1000 species. Amongst these are
many special endangered birds such as shoe bill stork, standard winged Nightjar,
the great blue Turaco, the Green broad bill and numerous endemics of the
Albertine Rift Valley that are rare to find elsewhere.
Uganda has a unique description which cannot be close to the truth….situated in
the fertile heart of Africa, astride the Equator boasts of wide diverse of
landscape, from rugged snow capped mountains, the vast flatlands stretching to
the horizon, Uganda offers visitors a wealth of breathtaking scenery , with range
of broad savannah, rain forests to arid – semi desert , plenty of wetlands and
abundant fresh rain forests. It is within such charming climate that has natured
and protected the mountain gorillas that still survive on earth.
It is estimated that not more than 600 still survive on earth and that those
still surviving live in the environs of Bwindi Impenetrable Forest National Park
in south western part of Uganda.
Every visitor coming to Uganda would wish to get into contact with these gentle
giants moreover our distant cousins. Uganda should treat gorilla tracking as the
pinnacle of the tourism industry in the country if they are to continue
attracting more numbers of tourist visiting the country and increase passes to
visit these gentle giants. Below is my gorilla experience.
Visitors to Uganda can enjoy many outstanding attractions : the rare mountain
gorillas in Bwindi and Mgahinga National parks and many varieties of species of
animals and plenty of bird life to bee found in other national parks – Queen
Elizabeth National Park- the highlight of Uganda, Murchison Falls National Park,
Kidepo National Park, Kibale Forest National Park famous for chimpanzee
concentrations, Semuliki National Park and Lake Mburo National Park. The
spectacular scenery of undulating hills, the legendary mountains of the moom-
Rwenzoris that provide challenging climbing expeditions and the Nile offering
challenging white water rafting. The warmth of Equator and the cool breezes of
Natural forests and mist mountains generate a tender climate throughout the year
not to be enjoyed anywhere else in Africa.
Our tours are fresh and focused. They offer fun, adventure curiosity in our
outstanding national parks in the country. Our protected areas offer outstanding
beauty with a variety of fauna and flora. The geographical position Uganda in the
shadows of Great Western and Eastern Rift Valleys give the country special
climate zones of temperate, hot and wet, cool and dry, rainy climates throughout
the year and adversely supporting a variety of vegetation covering range of short
savannah grassland, tall savannah grassland tropical rainy forests to high
altitude moorland vegetation. It has been quite unbelievable to find ice caped
tips on the mountains of the moon at the same time lying along the Equator.
Uganda’s cultural history has made it one of the most visited by tourists.
Culture here is rich and dynamic dating from 14th century when the
interlucustrine kingdoms were formed. People here are very hospitable and
receptive to foreigners. Cultural sites such as Kasubi Tombs , Uganda Museum and
Namugongo martyrs shrines have attracted both local and international tourists.
Birding Itineraries
The Safari Cost Includes:
-Airport transfers on arrival and on day 10- last day
-9 nights accommodation and meals at full board
-Park fees, game drives launch cruise, guided nature walks,
-4x 4 WD vehicle with fuel and driver/guide
-A special birding guide/s
Gorilla tracking and other special notes on this tour:
Safari can be booked privately for daily departures
Gorilla tracking takes place at Bwindi either Buhoma (north) or the Kisoro side (south) accessing the new group of Nkuringo and is optional in this package o track can addp permit fees $500.
Add on safaris (Optional)
1 Day white water rafting on River Nile
1 Day visit to orphanage chimps - Ngamba Island
1 Day Nakasogora White Rhino Farm
3 Day Ssese Islands
Excludes:
Drinks, bar bills, phone calls, personal insurance, and expenses of personal nature like souvenirs, tips laundry, white water rafting etc.
Accommodation:
Accommodation available can be grouped as luxuy upmarket, medium class and low cost budget accommodation facilities. We use all facilities depending on your choice and budget. However in few cases, upmarket facilities may not be available and medium facilities have been used where medium facilities are not available we have used low cost.
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