Uganda is ranked among the top
ten in the world in terms of the variety of its mammal groups
and bird species. Also the source of the Great River Nile
and Africa’s largest fresh water lake, Lake Victoria
also known as Nalubale and a great variety of landscape,
arid plains, rolling Savannah, lush tropical forest, Extending
north-south for some 110 kilometers (68 miles) and rising
to over 5000 meters (16400ft.) is Uganda’s impressive
Rwenzori range which attracts many adventure travelers to
the country.
Birdlife is prolific throughout Uganda, but certain key
sites should be worth visited In the west, these include
Bwindi Impenetrable national Park
for Albertine Rift endemics, Queen
Elizabeth Park 600 species, Semliki National Park for
Congo Basin endemics, |
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Mabamba Swamp near
Entebbe for Shoebill, the community-run guided trail through
Bigodi Wetland near Kibale National
Park for Great Blue Turaco and other colorful forest
birds, and Murchison falls National
park for savannah specialists such as Abyssinian Ground
Hornbill, Red-Throated Bee-Eater and Denham’s Bustard.
The country presents a unique charm in its beautiful landscape,
unique wildlife like tree climbing lions, Elands, Topiz,
Elephants, Rhinos, Zebras and primates like the endangered
mountain Gorillas, Chimpanzees, and other primates and fantastic
nature walks within all national parks.
The people of Uganda offer travelers with a traditional
warm reception and hospitality, with smiling faces everywhere
you visit.. Its people have a rich cultural heritage, uniting
different ethnicities; enjoy our Cultural
Tours to experience the real African feel. The country
is relatively ‘undiscovered’ by tourism, as
of now, and this benefits those who do visit. English is
Uganda’s official language. |
