Uganda is safe and small space with a spring-like climate that perpetuates the place for the entire year. It is a real treat when it comes to travel in Africa. In spite of its small size, it is jam-packed with activities. The ten Uganda national parks house endangered wildlife that include the big five, great apes like mountain gorillas, chimpanzees etc.
There are over 1065 species of birds that fly in and out of this country throughout the year. About 10% all the world’s species live and dwell in the mountain forests, wetlands and on the shores of Lake Victoria.
Uganda still remains a tribal nation and as you are traveling around this country, its music, dance, and culture will change dynamically by the hour. There are as many as 40 languages recognized across the country. Even though tourists come here specifically for Gorilla Trekking in Uganda, it is more than it appears to hold. So, embark on an adventure to explore the secrets that this place holds.
- Go Chimpanzee Tracking
Chimpanzees are some of the endangered species and are known to live in several forests spread across Uganda. The most popular of them is Kibale Forest, the park with the highest density of chimpanzees in Africa. If you are to a primate safari, Kibale is a must visit destination.
The popular Kibale Forest host 13 different species of primates including a thriving population of over 1500 chimpanzees. Elsewhere chimpanzees can also be tracked in Budongo in Murchison Falls National Park, Kyambura Gorge the mist-filled gorges found in Queen Elizabeth National Park as well as Kalinzu Forest.
- Visit the Rwenzori Mountains
Identified as the ‘Mountains of the Moon’, the Rwenzori Mountains have formed an impenetrable chain of rocky edges which perpetually snow laden with cloud and fog.
You can take walks along the foothills where you might find clear streams, lush landscape, and lively villages. If you can continue with your expedition further, it will surely take you into this surreal world where there are giant heathers, bamboo et al.
- Soak in Ugandan culture
Uganda doesn’t have famous tribes like other African states do e.g. the Massai and Himba et al. But you’d fall in love with their diverse culture anyway. You can learn more while spending some time watching cultural performances at the Ndere Centre (Kampala). Learn how to grind millet, make some porridge over a fire or play some instruments. All in all, be sure to enjoy the little things that this place has to offer. Each region of this country has a diverse set of songs and dances which you can individually visit and learn about them as well. Delving into their culture would take more than just your enthusiasm as it should be an innate craving that should be drawing you in.
- Track the Mountain Gorillas
Uganda is home to almost half of the remaining mountain gorillas in the world. These great apes are jealously protected in two national parks; Bwindi Impenetrable Forest and Mgahinga Gorilla National Park.These two national parks offer an amazing experience to meet the mountain gorillas face to face in the wild. This lifetime experience dubbed gorilla trekking is one of the rarest wildlife experiences that you can have in very few countries. This is due to the fact the mountain gorillas survive in only three countries; Uganda, Rwanda and the Democratic Republic of Congo.
