Uganda has a lot to offer which you need to try out and that is the reason why it’s called the pearl of Africa. The country is blessed with all kinds of wildlife and many people don’t realize all its wildlife because they spend less time in Uganda. Uganda has improved towns and cities including Entebbe, Kampala, Mbarara, Arua and among other cities which have very good and friendly people to assist at any time.
Among the adventure activities to do in Uganda includes:
Gorilla Trekking
Uganda is home to well over half of the Mountain Gorillas in the world, over 400 in the ancient Bwindi Impenetrable Forest and 80 in Mgahinga Gorilla Park Uganda is home to well over half of the Mountain Gorillas in the world, over 400 in the ancient Bwindi Impenetrable Forest and 80 in Mgahinga Gorilla Park
As far as outdoors, a gorilla safari is amazing and the most popular adventure taken in Uganda. Gorilla is on the bucket list for many. In Uganda you can make that dream come true on a Gorilla Trek where you are one hour with a Gorilla Family. You can also spend 4 hours with a gorilla family during the Gorilla Habituation Experience. Guided gorilla treks are available from various tour operators and these start from 3 Day Gorilla Trips – the guides and trackers are quite good, and it is definitely an experience one should not miss to see them so close.
Engage in Cultural Tours
Uganda is not only fairly tale land, a place with great weather, breathing taking landscapes, but also with a rich diversity of untapped culture and heritage. With over 30 tribes and over 40 languages shared among these, Uganda is definitely the ultimate place to experience the diverse cultural immersion. Some of the Uganda’s various tribes include the Baganda, Basoga, Acholi, Batwa, Karimojong, Bagisu, Banyankole etc. Each tribe has its own tradition and culture. Alternatively visit Ndeere Centre for cultural tourism.
The centre is a great source of information about Ugandan culture. Those seeking to know more about the country’s music, dance and traditions will be delighted by their shows and their barbecues are also well worth checking out. Even if you are not a fun of cultural dances and shows, you can enjoy their lovely and unique dishes ranging from western, Eastern, central and Northern cuisines.
Boat Cruise Adventures on the Nile
Being a land of lakes, Uganda offers several boat cruise tours filled with exceptional beauty of the amazing wildlife, mammals and birds. Many Travelers enjoy this activity in afternoons as they relax and chill out in leisure. Find this tour adventure in Murchison falls national park, Lake Bunyonyi Island, source of the Nile, Bujagali falls, Itanda falls, and Queen Elizabeth National Park on the Kazinga channel. No wonder its one of the most done tour activity on every safari in Uganda.
Chimpanzee Trekking
Enjoyed in three Uganda national parks -Kibale forest, Queen Elizabeth, Murchison falls the favorite for most tourists to the country. Thanks to the wildlife conservation team, government and the communities that have supported chimpanzee tourism in Uganda. Chimpanzee trekking is the next thought of tour adventure after gorilla trekking especially for those who travel focus was to see multiple primate species. The activity is done twice a day giving tourists a chance to at least sign up for one.
Bird watching Uganda
Are you a birder? Why not explore the tropical forests of Uganda a home to multiple bird species though researchers recorded 1000. Remember there are so many other bird species in the remote forest that have never been recording so you may be the first person to identify a beautiful wonderful bird during your birding tour in Uganda. If you ever get bored of the usual environment, then go bird watching to different bird watching spots in Uganda and spot the rare shoe bill stock found in only Murchison falls and Mabamba wetland.