Uganda is a land carpeted with endless beautiful sceneries from the semi-arid plains in the far North-East corner to the lush green canopies of the tropical rainforests in the South-West, creating a chain of incredible destinations pleasant to all tourists. Amidst the several wonderful destinations, one cannot miss a trip to Bwindi Impenetrable Forest National Park for a spectacular moment with the mountain gorillas. It is no secret that Uganda is home to more than half of the world’s total population of mountain gorillas and as such making Bwindi Impenetrable Forest National Park one of Uganda’s most visited destinations for the gorilla trekking activity.

Not all is lost if you don’t make it South-West for the gorilla trek for up North lies another magnificent and popular destination, the famous Murchison Falls National Park, home to the world’s most powerful waterfalls where the longest river in the world gushes through a 7metre wide gorge and drops 42metres below.

The permanent rainbow is a colourful spectacle to the variant and abundant wildlife found within the national park. Murchison Falls National Park is the largest in Uganda covering districts of Pakwach, Nwoya, Kiryandongo and Masindi. Many tourists are seen to seek awe of the waterfalls and the amazing wildlife and therefore this park very often ranks among the top two most visited destinations in Uganda.

Picking out a safari package for tourists in Uganda is quite a task given the numerous beautiful sceneries, the cultural diversity, and the numerous landscape and terrain settings.

Nonetheless, a typical safari package for tourists looking to experience a great deal of Uganda’s incredible beauty would range from a 6day to 12day trip commencing with a safari northwards from Entebbe/Kampala City to Zziwa Rhino Sanctuary for an opportunity to track rhinos. It is a fascinating experience where you get to learn so much about the rhinos and the rhino conservation efforts in Uganda.

After the rhino tracking experience, one can then proceed to Murchison Falls National Park to relish in the great beauty of the mighty Murchison Falls and experience the incredible wilderness filled with a variety of bird and animal species like the lions, leopards, buffaloes, elephants and hyenas among many others. Here you also get to enjoy a boat cruise to the bottom of the falls while sighting various aquatic animals such as the Nile crocodiles, Hippopotamuses.

As always you will get to interact with the local people and learn about the traditions, culture and local cuisines particularly of the Acholi people who are the predominant tribe in areas around the national park

After exhausting the exciting activities of the Murchison Falls National Park, one then ought to travel southwards to Bwindi Impenetrable Forest National Park to explore the breath taking beauty that lies beneath the thick green canopies.

The gorilla trekking experience is a must do while on a typical safari tour in Uganda. It is exciting, thrilling and yet so educative. The sight of a gorilla up close and the sound the gorilla roar particularly the silverback is a memory that lives forever in the hearts of many tourists.

After the incredible experiences of gorilla trekking, local cuisines and cultural tour in the areas of Bwindi Impenetrable Forest National Park, it is only right, to wind up your safari with trip through Queen Elizabeth National Park, the second largest national park in Uganda where one stands a chance to see abundant species of wildlife, birds and reptiles. This also allows for one to slow down the pace, relax, catch a breath and consolidate the experiences of the entire safari before returning to Kampala/Entebbe City for a departure flight.

Uganda also referred to as the Pearl of Africa is richly gifted by Mother Nature with incredible sceneries such as the numerous magnificent waterfalls across the country. The Pearl of Africa bears the source of the world’s longest river i.e. the River Nile. The Nile River flows all the way from Lake Victoria in the southern part of Uganda through to South Sudan north of Uganda and along the way it blesses world with a waterfall like no other i.e. the Murchison Falls. The most powerful falls in the world where the river gushes through a 7metre wide gorge and drops 42metres below. Across the country there are several other waterfalls that will surely leave you in awe such as Sipi Falls in Eastern Uganda, Mahoma Falls in Western Uganda, Aruu falls in Northern Uganda.

Uganda is blessed with beautiful weather all year round and as such the country is unforgivingly beautiful year in year out. Food crops are grown all year round therefore ensuring there is a constant supply of fresh organic foods which provides for the incredible local cuisines that the local people and foreign tourists always enjoy to devour.

Uganda is also known to have incredibly loving people and great hospitality, this in itself is an experience to encounter, the warmth in the welcome and reception of the Ugandan people.

Needless to say, that with over 63 different tribes, there is so much to learn about the rich diversity in the cultures, traditions, beliefs and norms of the indigenous people of Uganda.

The Pearl of Africa’s flora and fauna is like no other in the world. Uganda is so richly endowed with abundant species of wildlife and vegetation in their natural state. The country has 10 national parks each with its own unique features to suit various or specific needs of tourists/explorers.  Therefore whether you are interested in birding expeditions, big cat safaris, mountaineering, gorilla trekking, wilderness cycling, chimpanzee tracking, rhino tracking, nature walks, you are able to find all that  and more in Uganda.

Uganda is one of the few countries in the world where one can see the big five i.e. lions, leopards, elephants, rhinos, buffaloes. Rhinos can be tracked at Zziwa Rhino sanctuary whereas the rest of the big five can be found in national parks such Murchison Falls National Park, Queen Elizabeth National Park, Kidepo Valley National Park.

In Kidepo Valley National Park, one has a chance of sighting cheetahs, the world’s fastest land mammal as well as sighting several other incredible creatures such as zebras, giraffes, hyenas and Grey Crowned Crested Cranes among many others.