The Seven Wonders of Uganda

Mountain gorilla tracking:

Uganda is home to over half of the world’s mountain gorilla population. The other being Rwanda and the Democratic Republic of Congo. Located deep in the heart of Bwindi Impenetrable Forest NP lays several families of habituated mountain gorillas.

Tracking Mountain gorillas is an experience that will leave you with lifetime memories after watching stand at over 6ft 7inches

A gorilla permit will cost USD 500 per person beside the cost of a mountain gorilla safari. Bwindi Impenetrable Forest NP has several accommodation places ranging from high cost/luxury (Over USD 200 per night) like Buhoma Lodge, Gorilla forest camp, clouds lodge to low cost budget accommodations(about USD 50 per night) like Buhoma Community camp and the UWA Bandas which provide the cheapest basic accommodation.

Chimpanzee Trekking:

Uganda is home to over 5000 chimpanzees. The chimpanzees live in less dense forests compared to the mountain gorillas. They too live in families and have several similarities with human beings. They feed on fruits, roots, leaves and are generally herbivorous.

In Uganda you can trek chimpanzees at:

o Kibale Forest NP (exclusive for Chimp trekking)
o Kaniyo Pabidi in Murchison Falls NP
o Kyambura Gorge in Queen Elizabeth NP
o Ngamba Island a chimpanzee conservation institute(viewing only)

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Birding:

Uganda is blessed with a remarkably huge bird list given the small size of the country approximately Oregon State in USA or Great Britain. Over 1000 bird species have been recorded and the list still grows by the years making this Africa’s richest birding destination.

From the source of the Nile to the Rwenzori Mountains, the desert plains of Karamoja and the dense Budongo forest reserve, Ugandas diversity of habitats is simply astonishing.

For a seasoned birder the Premier birding itinerary will give you the bragging Rights among your peers and fellow birders once they see how many birds you Have recorded in this very short time.

Murchison Falls National Park:

Uganda's largest national park and most amazing boat ride in Uganda. Murchison Falls NP lies North West of Kampala and is dissected by the Victoria Nile and Albert Nile.

Approximately 5 hours drive from Kampala, Murchison Falls NP has a rich diversity in vegetation consisting both savannah grassland and dense tropical forest in the Budongo Forest reserve area.

The most famous wildlife here includes the Roth child's giraffe, lions, elephants, buffalo, waterbucks, crocodiles, hippo and over 450 bird species. The Murchison Falls is also one of Uganda's finest spectacles where the Nile squeezes through a 7metre wide opening to crash thunderously 63metres down below.

A visit to the top of the Murchison Falls provides and excellent photography and bird watching opportunity.

Book a trip to the Murchison Falls NP here.

Queen Elizabeth National Park:

Queen Elizabeth NP in Uganda has been glorified for having one of the highest biodiversity of any game park or reserve in Africa. The history of the park has it that as early as 1925, the number of elephants was more than that of the villagers and as such destroying crops and property.

Queen Elizabeth NP lies in the western rift valley and is home to several herds of elephant, prides of lion, plenty of birds, waterbucks, crocodiles, hippo and home to the tree climbing lions in the Ishasha sector of the park.

The various habitats within Queen Elizabeth NP include savannah to wetlands, riverine and lowland forest. Two lakes George and Edward occupy 250 sq kms separated by the Kazinga Channel. A 23km peninsular runs from the main road to the park headquarters at Mweya.

A safari to Queen Elizabeth NP offers plenty of game viewing, boat ride on the Kazinga channel, chimpanzee trekking at Kyambura Gorge (optional), nature walks and amazing photography for professionals and novices alike.

White water rafting:

East Africa's only grade 5 rafting happens only in Jinja an old colonial town of Uganda and which harbors the source of the River Nile.

This high adrenaline activity provides a more thrilling excitement than a roller coaster ride but no mechanics involved.

Rafting for half day and full day is available for a 43km distance with meals and drinks provided at the end. Cameras too are fixed along the rafting spots and a DVD or photos can be sent to you at a cost.

Make a booking for white water rafting here.

Kampala City tour:

Experience the city originally built on seven hills. Visit and learn the history of these hills that span over 150years between them and have shaped the social political out come of modern day Uganda.

Metropolitan Kampala lies in the middle of Buganda Kingdom and as such has plenty of history to its name. Visit Lugards fort in Old Kampala, Namirembe cathedral, Kasubi Royal tombs and follow the trail of the Uganda Martyrs up to their final execution at the Namugongo Martyrs Shrine.

In the evening Kampala will treat you to a night of great Ugandan folk music at the Ndere centre or the night life and happenings of Kampala at dusk. Great food, great music is the signature of Kampalas night life.

A drive through Kampala will show you the real life of every day Ugandan people. An over motorized transport system and the evident poverty as you bypass slums in the suburbs, the numerous street children remind you of the AIDS scourge and social problems plaguing Africa at large. The poor social services will have you thinking hard about a solution to Africa's numerous problems.

This trip is ideal for a foreigner on a working visit in Kampala with time off to spare for a day to see Kampala life. For a perspective on Africa visit Kampala and you will receive an almost perfect reflection of Africa.