How Many National Parks Are In Western Uganda?
Ranked as the pearl of Africa Uganda is blessed with various attractions that are so marvels to witness while on any kind of safari adventure, while on an adventurous safari in Africa, it’s best to have a stopover at Uganda and visit the numerous national parks that are found in the country and these include; around 10 national parks and 12 wildlife reserves where tourists can visit.
these are situated within the western region of the country plus other directions of the country and each of the parks offer a unique and diverse experience of nature and wildlife enthusiasts to the individuals exploring.
these game parks collectively contribute a lot towards the tourism industry of Uganda and the conservation of Uganda’s rich biodiversity hence offering great opportunities for ecotourism and adventure in each region.
Therefore, below is a list of some of these game parks which include;
Semuliki National Park.
Semuliki national park is located in the western region situated near the border of the Democratic Republic of Congo. Situated in an area covering a total surface area of about 220 square kilometers it is commonly visited because of its bird species due to the fact that this park is considered as a haven for bird enthusiasts and wildlife species. and it has unique features that act as tourist attractions such as; hot springs and unique tropical rainforests.
Queen Elizabeth National Park.
Queen Elizabeth National Park is known to be top and commonly visited national parks in the country it is famously known as the only destination where to find the tree climbing lions located in the western region of Uganda spanning over districts like; Kasese, Kamwenge, Rukungiri and Bushenyi.
many people travel from all over different parts of the world to see some of the unique attractions found in the nation and these include; Rwenzori mountains, the Kazinga channel, stunning landscapes and savannah plains, dense forests many wildlife species such as; lions, elephants, hippos among other. Queen Elizabeth National Park is seen as a birders paradise because it hosts over 600 species of birds.
Mgahinga Gorilla National Park.
Mgahinga Gorilla national park is situated in the southwestern part of Uganda and covers a total surface area of about 33,7 square kilometers, part of the famous Virunga Conservation Area.
Standing on an elevated area with an altitude that ranges between 2,227 meters and 4,127 meters above sea level established with the main purpose of protecting the rare mountain gorillas.
The national park is surrounded by a dense forest acting as a good natural habitat for the species and it is also famously known for its endangered golden monkeys.
Rwenzori mountains National park.
Rwenzori Mountains National Park is also found within the western region of Uganda and it covers a total surface area of about 996 square kilometers. Rwenzori Mountains National Park is a UNESCO World Heritage site that is famously known for its dramatic landscapes including the snow-capped peaks and the stunning glacial valleys.
Bwindi Impenetrable National Park.
located in the southwestern region of Uganda in Kanungu district covering a total surface area of about 331 square kilometers and it stands at an elevated area which ranges between from 1,160 meters to 2,607 meters is Bwindi impenetrable national park, home to the endangered mountain gorillas due to the fact it hosts around 800 endangered mountain gorilla species and it’s also has other numerous attractions for sightseers to marvel at.
Kibale National Park.
Kibale National Park is located in the western region of Uganda covering a total surface area of 766 square kilometers (296 miles) situated at a distance of about 26 kilometers from the Southeast of Fort Portal City famously known as a perfect destination for chimpanzee trekking and bird watching safaris.
Lake Mburo National Park.
This is the smallest savannah national park in Uganda covering a total surface area of about 370 square kilometers and dominated by picturesque landscapes surrounded by rolling hills, acacia woodlands, and a series of fresh waterbodies such as; lakes which all act as good natural habitats to many wildlife species such as; zebras, buffalos, impalas and many others.
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