Sir Winston Churchill named Uganda the “Pearl of Africa” for good reason. It is one the most beautiful countries on the African Continent with spectacular scenery, abundant wildlife, and wonderful people.
The country boasts of many wildlife parks which boom with a myriad of flora and fauna. Among the national parks you must visit are Bwindi, Murchison Falls, Queen Elizabeth, Kibale, Lake Mburo, and Rwenzori Mountains. Bwindi, in particular, is home to more than half the world’s population of mountain gorillas. In Bwindi and other parks, you are also bound to see elephants, buffalos, hippos, baboons, chimpanzees, bush pigs, giant forest hogs, hartebeests, leopards, lions, giraffes, crocodiles, and many species of antelopes, just to name a few. You will also encounter hundreds of species of birds, snakes, and other reptiles.
Other venues of interest include Mount Elgon, which is located on the Kenyan border and features a giant caldera, hot water springs, waterfalls, and natural caves. If you are in visiting historic sites, the source of the Nile is a must see and is located at Jinja, 60km North-East of Kampala. You can combine your visit to the source with the Kabaka Trail, which takes you through a journey of Uganda’s rich heritage. The Kabaka is the ceremonial king of the Baganda. The trail will take you through many cultural sites where you will experience authentic tribal culture with traditional dance, music, craft making, spiritual healing and storytelling, and eventually discover a forgotten Uganda.
If you are planning a visit to the country, it is best to research the locations you would like to visit. This will enable you get the maximum benefits and experiences the country has to offer.