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Uganda was dubbed “The Pearl of Africa” by Sir Winston Churchill because of a number of reasons. The country stands at an altitude of 1500m above sea level in the South and 1000m in the North. Her fantastic scenery which is beyond imagination makes it feature in Africa’s most beautiful countries.
Uganda is a landlocked country located in the East African Great Lakes region which rises between the eastern and western branches of the Great Rift Valley. The country is generally flat with Mountainous areas especially in the western region of the country. Read More
We have travelled allover Uganda and tested every possible route to enable us to design itineraries that work absolutely smoothly, covering many of the country’s highlights at just the right pace and timing. Packed with unique experiences and handpicked hotels, our tours deliver unforgettable travel memories.
There are varieties of a tourist attractions with picturesque sceneries in Uganda. In the north we locate Kidepo Valley National Park which is one of Africa’s top destinations that offer awesome safari experiences. The western region of the country has the country’s major attractions and national parks. Some of the outstanding destinations and attractions include Murchison Falls National Park crossed by the Nile River; the Bwindi Impenetrable National Park which hosts half of the remaining endangered species of mountain gorillas; Kibale National Park which also called “The Primate Capital” because Read More
For birding enthusiasts, Uganda is the best place to see the Shoebill, which is Africa’s most sought after bird. It is a massive prehistoric-looking swamp-dweller notable for its heavy clog-shaped bill.
Birdlife is plentiful throughout Uganda but certain key sites should not be missed especially in the western region. They include Bwindi Impenetrable National Park for Albertine Rift endemics, Read More
Uganda hosts Africa’s largest fresh water body, Lake Victoria which is also the second largest in the world. The source of the Nile River is in also in Uganda. The river begins its long journey from Jinja, a city in the eastern part of the country to the Mediterranean Sea.
Read MoreThe Karuma Falls are also found on the mighty Nile River. The river continues through the Murchison Falls National Park where it forms the world’s most powerful waterfall, the Murchison Falls where the water forces itself down through a narrow gorge 43 meters tall forming a thunderous sound with a signature of a rainbow. It continues to meet Lake Albert where the Albert Nile starts.
Read MoreQueen Elizabeth National Park also known as the medley of wonders. It lies in the western great rift valley and it hosts Lakes Edward and George as well as the 34km Kazinga Channel, which links them. It hosts a variety of wildlife such as the buffalo, elephants, hippopotamuses, kobs, water bucks, antelopes, warthogs, giant forest hogs, and leopards.
Read MoreBwindi Impenetrable National Park is known for being the best place to track mountain gorillas. The gorilla is the bulkiest of the living primates. Encountering with these gentle giants whose eyes are brown is thrilling. Research shows that mountain gorillas share 95% of their genes with humans, and there is a small number of them remaining though there is hope for them to increase through conservation.
Read MoreIn the eastern part of Uganda you find Mount Elgon which is the second highest in the country and fourth highest in East Africa. The mountains oval shaped caldera measures about 8 kilometers and is a very amazing spectacle. It is the world’s largest caldera. Many visitors prefer to climb to the highest peak Wagagai because unlike other mountains you require no technical climbing skills.
The far western part of the country hosts the Rwenzori Mountains, popularly known as “The Mountains of the Moon”. Rwenzori Mountains are the highest in Uganda and third highest in Africa with Margarita as the highest peak standing at 5110 meters above sea level. The peaks are snowcapped and only skilled tourists may attempt to climb to the top. There are dense forests at the footsteps. Chimpanzees, hyrax and many bird species can be seen here.
On Lake Victoria lies the Ssese Islands. The islands are located 55km south of Entebbe and it is one of the popular tourist destination with a collection of 84 attractive Islands. Their description is related to the Caribbean islands. The islands harbor various species of monkeys and birds. Nature walks are possible around the islands.
The Ngamba Island popularly known as the Chimpanzee Sanctuary is also one of the best places that welcomes visitors around Entebbe. It is situated 23 km from Entebbe and is an important Chimpanzee sanctuary that was established in 1998 to care for Orphaned or captured Chimpanzees.
Read MoreKidepo Valley National Park located in far north eastern part of Uganda is one of the most spectacular national parks in Uganda. It covers 1,344 sq.km and it is one of the few many places in the world where you get a real feeling of the wilderness. Main animals include the Cheetah, the striped hyena, leopard, lion, elephant, Uganda Kob, buffalo it also keeps over 200 bird species.
Lake Mburo National Park: The Park is located 215 km from Kampala and it is the only national park in the country containing a whole lake. The park combines woodland and savannah. It is popularly known for its large numbers of zebras that can be spotted anywhere in the park. Other animals that live here include Impala, eland, Zebra, Buffalo, Hippopotamus and giraffes.
Read MoreUWEC or Uganda Wildlife Education Center commonly called the zoo in Entebbe has a collection of all the animals in Uganda. Visitors to this place learn how they live, eat, play and communicate thus making it another exciting place to visit. The center is 3km from the International Airport of Entebbe and 45 minutes from Kampala.
Uganda also has places of cultural interest offering a rich cultural history and experience. They include;
The Buganda Kingdom which is led by the Kabaka and whose word is final. The kingdom was the strongest of all Kingdoms in the country and has the most important historical attractions. All the land belonged to him and so did the women. He had all rights to any woman he admired. Some of the historical places in Buganda include;
The Kasubi Tombs where four of the former kings of Buganda were buried. It is a big grass roof thatched hut, and it is the biggest in Africa. It is located 5km from Kampala city center. Visiting the Kasubi Tombs is rewarding because you will have an insight into the history of the Buganda Kings and also see the biggest grass roofed tomb in Africa. Other buildings surrounding it are the tombs of members of the royal family.
Naggalabi Buddo Coronation site which is also the official coronation site for Buganda where all the Kabakas are crowned including the current reigning King.
Namugongo Martyrs Shrine gives an insight into the history of the death of the 22 Ugandans who were burnt live by the then king of Buganda, Kabaka Mwanga in 1886 for having failed to denounce their Christianity.
Makerere University which is Uganda’s highest educational institution. Makerere University is the pioneer university in East Africa where many African leaders were educated.
The Independence Monument: It is a cement sculpture of a woman lifting a child in her arms which commemorates the day Uganda got her Independence from the colonialists on 9th October 1962.
