10 Top Tourist Attractions In Uganda.
Uganda is one of the Most Naturally Beautiful Countries in Africa.
With its dense Misty forests,
Snow-peak mountains,
Glassy lakes,
and Sprawling Savannah's,
It's no wonder Winston Churchill
dubbed this wonderful country "The Pearl of Africa".
From Its climate,
Its people, National parks, Hot Springs,
Waterfalls, Mountains,
Dense forests,
Rivers and Lakes,
Uganda is blessed with plenty of stunning Tourist Attractions.
In this video,
We are going to look at the
10 Top Tourist Attractions In Uganda.
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1) Bwindi Forest National Park.
Lying in South Western Uganda on the edge of the Rift Valley,
Bwindi National Park is a wildlife sanctuary
with its mist-covered hillsides blanketed by
one of Uganda's Oldest And Most Biologically Diverse Rainforests,
dating back over 25,000 years ago.
The forest is one of the richest ecosystems in Africa,
and contains about 400 species of plants,
350 Species of birds,
120 species of mammals,
and 320 Mountain Gorillas.
Bwindi National Park
is one of the best places in the World
to see Mountain Gorillas.
2}Mount Rwenzori.
A UNESCO Heritage site,
Mount Rwenzori also known as "Mountain of the Moons",
is a mountain located in Western Uganda
along the Uganda-Congo border.
Standing at 5109 meters,
the Equatorial Snow peaks
host the Third highest point in Africa,
with its Lower slopes blanketed by Moorland,
Bamboo and rich Moist-Mountain Forest.
The Mountain has a National park
which hosts 70 Mammals and 217 Bird species,
including 19 Albertine Rift endemics,
as well as some of the World's Rarest Vegetation.
Every year,
Thousands of tourists visit Uganda to climb the Mountain.
3} The Source Of The Nile.
There is something magical about the Nile,
the longest river in the world
and the Source of life for many Great civilizations in human's history.
located in Southeast Uganda, in the City of Jinja,
The area offers superb Whitewater rafting
and game fishing experience.
4} Queen Elizabeth National Park.
Queen Elizabeth National Park
is a national park located in Western Uganda,
The most visited park in Uganda.
The Park was established in 1954,
and it is named after Queen Elizabeth II.
With a Diverse Ecosystem,
including a Sprawling Savannah,
Shady Humid Forests,
Sparkling Lakes and Fertile Wetlands,
has made it an ideal habitat
for classic big game,
chimpanzees and birds.
5} Murchison Waterfalls.
Murchison Falls is a fantastic natural attraction
located in the aptly named Murchison Falls National Park,
which together with a few other protected areas,
create the Murchison National Park.
Murchison Falls National Park, is Uganda's largest national park,
spanning over approximately 3,840 Kilometers, 1480 Square miles.
It is in Murchison waterfalls,
that's where The Great River Nile squeezes through a narrow gorge
before making a final fall,
and then continues its journey calmly to Egypt.
While else it's park hosts
76 species of mammals
and 451 species of birds.
6} Kibale National Park.
Kibale is a national park in South Uganda
protecting moist evergreen rainforest.
It is 476 Square Miles in size
and seats at an elevation
of between 1100 and 1600 meters over 5,200 feet.
Despite encompassing primarily moist evergreen forest,
It contains a diverse array of landscapes.
The park is home to over 7 Species of Mammals,
375 Species of Birds,
and holds the most famously
13 Species of Primate
Including the Chimpanzee.
Tracking the noisy Chimpanzees
is one of the most exciting tourist activities in Uganda.
7) Lake Victoria.
Uganda has the Second largest Freshwater Lake In The World.
The lake, which is shared by
Uganda, Tanzania, and Kenya
is one of the top tourist attractions in the country.
Lake Victoria is home to over 198 Species of Fish
and 355 Species of Birds,
with its dominant fish species in the lake
being the Nile Perch,
One Of The Largest Fish In The World.
The lake is also home to some of Uganda's
best hotels and lodges,
Where you can relax by the beautiful beaches or jump into a boat
and visit its many Amazing Islands.
8} Mount Elgon.
At 4,000 Kilometers, 2500 Square Miles,
Mount Elgon has the Largest Volcanic Base in the World.
Located on the Uganda-Kenya border,
The Mountain is one of the oldest solitary volcanic mountains in Africa.
The Mountain's cool heights offer respite
from the hot planes below,
with a higher altitude providing a refuge for Flora and Fauna.
Mount Elgon National Park
is home to over 300 Species of Birds,
including the endangered Lamagia, small Antelopes,
Forest Monkeys,
Elephants and Buffaloes.
9} Semuliki National Park.
Sprawling across the floor of the Semuliki Valley
on the remote
western side of the Rwenzori region,
The Park is dominated by the Easternmost extension
of the Great Ituri Forest of the Congo Basin.
It is one of Africa's most ancient and biodiverse forests,
One of the few to survive the last Ice age
more than 18,000 years ago.
The Park also contains evidence of even Older processes
such as hot springs that bubble up the depths
to demonstrate the Powerful Subterranean Forces
that have been shaping the Rift valley in the last
14 Million years.
10} Kasubi Tombs.
While in Kampala,
a visit to the Kasubi Tombs
is well worth your time.
A palace consisting of 35 buildings,
this Important Historic Site
is the burial place of 4 former Ugandan Kings
and other royal family members.
A tour to the tombs allows you to see Interesting artifacts
and learn about the Rituals and Traditions
of Uganda's largest tribal kingdom,
"The Buganda Kingdom".
The site is located in Uganda's capital "Kampala",
few miles from the City center,
and it is one of the best places
to learn Uganda's Ancient History.
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