PLACES TO VISIT IN UGANDA

Uganda has the great natural beauty which led Winston Churchill to call it ‘the pearl of Africa’. There is abundant wildlife (including the famous mountain gorillas), the excellent climate that contribute to the attractions here .the facilities that the visitors get here are not much better than those that are offered in Kenya. Lately the annual number of tourists to Uganda is steadily rising.

Kampala
This capital city is set among hills with fine modern architecture, tree-lined avenues, cathedrals, mosques and palaces of the old Kingdom of Buganda, the Uganda Museum and the Kabaka Tombs on Kasubi Hill. The visitors have to remove their shoes when entering the buildings

Jinja
It is the second-largest town in Uganda. It lies on the shores of Lake Victoria. This is where you find lively market on Saturdays. Near the city is the Owen Falls Dam which is the source of the Nile.

Entebbe
It is the major gateway to Uganda for air travelers.it is characterized with fine botanical gardens and a lakeside beach. Bathing is not advisable because of the dangers of bilharzia

Fort Portal
This is an ideal place for exploring the Ruwenzori Mountains, the hot springs at Bundibugyo and the Semluke Wildlife Reserve.

Kisoro
This is the starting point for climbing expeditions to Mounts Muhavura and Mgahinga. This is where you find seven lakes that offer fishing and possible duck shooting. You can also see the mountain gorillas at Bwindi Forest.

Mbale
It is set in fertile and profuse country near Mount Elgon.It is popular with hikers and inexperienced mountaineers.

National Parks
In Uganda,there are 10 national parks, 10 wildlife reserves and seven wildlife sanctuaries, some of which are acclaimed to be among of  Africa’s best.

The country’s main wildlife attraction for foreign visitors is the rare mountain gorilla that is found in Bwindi Impenetrable National Park and Mgahinga Gorilla National Park, both located in the southwest of the country. Other species of primates can also be seen, including chimpanzees and monkeys.

Kibale National Park contains 12 different types of primate, while Ruwenzori National Park is regarded as one of the most spectacular in Africa. Other wildlife is present in abundance.

There is whitewater rafting, ecotourism, trekking. A range of accommodation, from privately run lodges and tented camps to state-run campsites, is available in the parks to suit all tastes and budgets.