What is the leading tourist destinations in Uganda? : Uganda, which is also known as the Pearl of Africa, is a country that has been ranked among the best tourism destinations in the whole world. This country is richly blessed with beautiful nature such as lakes and rivers, wildlife species, good climate and many tourist attractions that are spread through different national parks. In addition, all these national parks are under the management of Uganda Wildlife Authority, which is a Ugandan government agency that protects and conserves all the 10 national parks, 12 wildlife reserves, 14 wildlife sanctuaries in Uganda. More so, Uganda wildlife authority has put up many strategies, which have led to the growth and development of the tourism industry in the country due to the fact that there is an increase in the number of tourists coming in Uganda. However, below are the top leading destinations that attract most tourists from all over the world that most people normally visit while on their safari in Uganda.
Top leading tourist destinations in Uganda.
Murchison falls National park.
Murchison falls national park is located in Masindi district in the northern part of Uganda and it was commonly known as Kabalega national park. This park is known as the largest park in the country, which covers a total surface area of about 3900 square kilometers and the oldest national park. Murchison falls national park was first gazette as a game reserve in 1926 and later it was established as a national park in 1952.
Murchison falls national park conservation area has Bugunga and Karuma falls wildlife reserve, which is known as one of the main attraction within the park. more so, this park is a home to over 76 mammal species such as; lions, cheetahs, African elephants, hippos, buffaloes, hyenas, chimpanzees, giraffes, crocodiles, water banks, Uganda Kob and also harbours 451 bird species such as; the shoebill stork, yellow footed fly catcher, Abyssinian, illadopsis among others. Murchison falls national park has various attractions that attract many tourists to visit and these include; stunning water bodies such as; Lake Albert, lake kyoga, River Nile, Lake Kyoga among others, Murchison falls where tourists capture spectacular views of the huge roaring waters, Ziwa Rhino sanctuary it being the only place in Uganda where tourists can get chances to see the Rhinos.
More so, Murchison falls national park offers its visitors with great opportunities of engaging in several activities, which helps to explore and have a great experience while on their safari in Uganda. And these activities include; Game drives which are done in the morning and in the evening, bird watching due to fact that there are a variety of birds within the park, boat cruises on the river Nile which gives tourists chances of sightseeing animals while on water and the beautiful nature surrounding the park, sport fishing, cultural encounters where they get to visit the Mubako community and interact with the Boomu women’s group, chimpanzee trekking in Budongo forest, hiking and guided nature walks, hot air balloons and many more.
Bwindi impenetrable National park.
Bwindi Impenetrable National park is located in Kanungu district in the Southwestern part of Uganda. This park is known to be among the smallest park in the country, which covers a total surface area of 321 square kilometers. Bwindi impenetrable national park was named as a UNESCO world Heritage site in 1994 and it was established as a national park in 1991. This park is most visited and famous because it harbors over 400 mountain gorillas, 120 mammal species and other primate species such as; chimpanzees, monkeys, baboons, buffaloes and 400 plant species. More so, Bwindi Impenetrable National park offers its visitors with opportunities to engage in several activities as they explore more through the park and these include; Bird watching due to the fact that the park is a home to over 350 bird species which can easily be spotted in places like; Bwindi swamp trail, Bamboo trail in Ruhija sector, Munyaga river trail among others, guided nature walks, community tours, gorilla trekking which are done in the morning and evening and tourists interested in trekking are always required to pay for their gorilla trekking permits at 700 USD per person.
Kibale National park.
Kibale National park is located in Kabarole district in the western region in Uganda and it covers a total surface area of 795 square kilometers. This park was established as a national park in 1932. Kibale national park is the best destination tourists can go to for chimpanzee tracking activities because chimpanzee species cover the largest part in the park. this park is considered among the top tourist destinations in Uganda due to the fact it attracts many tourists it being a home to over 375 bird species such as the rare shoebill stork and 70 mammal species such as; antelopes, bush bucks, duikers, and forest elephant, buffaloes, and 13 primate species like; colobus monkeys, vervet monkeys, olive baboons among others. Tourists having their Uganda safari from Kibale National park can also have chances of engaging in several activities like; guided nature walks, hiking, community visits, cultural encounters, and many others.
However, from the above mentioned places, which are considered as the top leading tourist destinations in Uganda there are other nice destinations that tourists can visit during their safari in the country and these include; Queen Elizabeth National park, Kidepo valley national park and Mgahinga Gorilla national park and many others.
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