Best destinations to visit on holiday in Uganda
Beautiful Uganda is located in East Africa and has been named as the number one tourist destination by the World Tourism Organization with scenically astounding natural wonders. The country is one of the most sought after destinations in Africa for adventure holidays and in this vein, the article highlights some of the best holiday destinations that make Uganda so popular for adventure holidays and travel.
Mount Rwenzori
If there is any other incredibly challenging place for hiking safaris in the world other than Mount Rwenzori, then it must not be as interesting as hiking in the Rwenzori. The legendary ‘Mountains of the Moon’ are located in western Uganda along the borders of the Democratic Republic of the Congo. Its snow-covered peaks rise to a height of 5,109 m. There is also the Rwenzori Mountains National Park published in 1991. The park is spread over an area of 996 square kilometers and is mostly only accessible to hikers, although the striking scenery and more than 18 Rift endemic species recorded by Albertine they deserve a second look for enthusiasts. bird watchers
Bwindi Impenetrable National Park
Thousands of wildlife enthusiasts flock to Bwindi Impenetrable National Park every year because, well, because it’s the best place to explore nature at its purest! But this part of the country isn’t just about riding the waves, either. Bwindi has much more to offer than that. Several families on adventure holidays book safari holiday accommodation in Bwindi and spend much of their time exploring the picturesque natural wonders, tracking gorillas and enjoying bush walks. For bird lovers, Bwindi offers some of the best montane forest i.e. Bwindi Impenetrable Forest for bird watching tours in Africa and is a much sought after destination for any bird watcher on holiday in the country.
Murchison Falls in Masindi
Murchison Falls has some stunning scenery to offer its visitors and the entire region is adventurous and full of romance! Aside from seeing the majestic falls, there are plenty of vacation activities to keep holiday travelers entertained, such as boat trips that operate from Paraa to the foot of the mountain falls and last around two and a half hours. There’s Murchison Fall National Park, Uganda’s largest wildlife sanctuary. This is a great safari destination. Visitors can see hippos, crocodiles and magnificent close-ups of birds. There are also nature walks to the top of the falls, for example at Kaniyo Pabidi, where holiday travelers can track chimpanzees. The whole place is wonderful for adventure vacation travel in Uganda.
Queen Elizabeth National Park
Queen Elizabeth borders Lake George and Edward, which are connected by the Kazinga Canal. This 1,979 square kilometer National Park boasts a stunning location at the bottom of the Rift Valley, a mosaic habitat that is home to an incredible variety of mammal species. Scenically, Queen Elizabeth National Park has everything you need for a fascinating safari vacation. The spectacular natural beauty is due in large part to the mountains that rise beyond the park’s boundaries. The park is home to more than 95 rare species of mammals, while the bird list has more than 612 species. 57 different species of plants have been identified, creating perfect inhabitants for the available wildlife. It is the perfect choice for holiday safaris in the countryside.
