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safaris to Uganda Uganda is referred to as 'The Pearl of Africa' due
the fact that the third largest country in East Africa is gifted by nature.
Uganda safari is synonymous with gorilla trekking tours. This is because
mountain gorillas in the wild will only be found in Uganda, Rwanda and the
Democratic Republic of Congo. Of the three countries, Uganda boasts of nearly
half the mountain gorilla population in the wild, the reason for the popularity
of gorilla safaris in Uganda. It would be good to know that from 2009 to 2011,
there has been over 30% growth in the population of the great apes. There is
more to offer than gorilla safaris in Uganda and below are some activities that
can go with your Uganda gorilla trekking safari:
Big Game Safaris
Uganda has several national Parks that include Murchison
Falls National Park, Queen Elizabeth National Park and the rarely visited
Kidepo Valley National parks that are famous for the big game safaris. These
are the best places to see four of the 'Big Five' that includes the Lions, the
elephant, the elusive Leopard and the Buffalo. You may not be able to see the
Rhino as they were cleared from the parks during the unstable period. If you
are interested in rhinos in Uganda then you will have to go to Ziwa Rhino
Sanctuary. There are also the Zebras, Uganda Kobs, Hippos, Cheetahs, among
other herbivores and carnivores.
Primate Tracking Tours
Uganda boasts of more than 13 primate species other than the
mountain Gorillas. This includes the Chimpanzees, the l'hoests, the black and
white Colobus Monkeys, Baboon among others. This is one of the highest primate
population not only in Africa but in The world. Kibale Forest National Park, Bwindi
Impenetrable National Park, Kaniyo Pabidi in Budongo south of Murchison Falls
National Park and Queen Elizabeth National park are some of the best places to
enjoy primate tracking safaris in Uganda. You can also track chimpanzees in
Ngamba Island of Lake Victoria.
Uganda Birding Safaris
With the remnant of equatorial forest, Uganda is one of
Africa's major birding safari destination. Some unique bird species to be seen
in Uganda include the archaic looking shoe bill. The Turaco, ground hornbill,
Red billed, black wattled, black bill and white crested hornbill, African
piculet, Zenkel honey-guide, Black chested cuckoo, red rumped tinker bird,
rufous sided broadbill, Nkurengu rail, White bellied, dwarf, and Pygmy
kingfishers, piping, white thighed, black and white casqued, and African pied
hornbills, fire crested alethe, red bellied and blue billed malimbe, swamp palm
bulbul, forest scrub robin, Green tailed bristle bill, Leaf love, red breasted
sparrow hawk, Long tailed hawk, pale fronted and chestnut breasted
negrofinches, black winged oriole are just a few example of birds may be able
to see in Uganda.
Mountain Climbing Adventure
Uganda has two known mountains that are Mount Ruwenzori also
referred to as the 'Mountain of the Moon' and Mount Elgon at the Kenya Uganda
Border. Mt. Rwenzori is one of the toughest mountain to climb despite it being
the 4th highest in Africa. One can climb Uganda's highest peak in between 7 to
12 days depending on his/her fitness. Unlike Mount Kilimanjaro, you will need
some level of fitness to go up Mt. Rwenzori with several up and downs as this
is a block mountain. Mount Elgon is much easier to climb as this is a volcanic
mountain.
Fishing Tours
Uganda shares the second largest fresh water lake in the
world with the other two East Africa neighbours which are Kenya and Uganda.
Lake Victoria boasts of some of the largest Nile perch species in the world and
is a good place to go fishing. Other places to fish include the Albertine Nile
in Murchison Falls National Park and in Queen Elizabeth National Park in
Kazinga Channel.
White Water Rafting
If you are looking for high adventure activity then white
water rafting in the Nile is one thing to consider. This can be done in Jinja
for half a day or full day depending on what you are up to. White water rafting
can be combined with bungee jumping which is also done in Jinja. The full day
white water rafting will include lunch.
Cultural Tours
Uganda is home to various ethnic groups that includes the
Bantus and the Nilotes. Each ethnic grouping has its own tradition and culture.
From their dressing to daily activities some of the cultures are quite
attractive. You can sample this at the Ndere cultural centre or go to the
region where the ethnic group stay. Some cultural places to go to include the
Kabaka Kingdom, the Batoro Kingdom among others. This will let you understand
each ethnic group you are interested in.
The next time you plan an Africa safari to Uganda, know that
you have much more to spice up your Uganda safari experience and not just
settle on Uganda gorilla trekking safari. Go and enjoy yourself in Uganda.
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