Why Choose Uganda As Your Safari Destination

There are a million reasons why you should choose Uganda as your safari destination in Africa. Located in East Africa, Uganda boasts of its unmatched wealth of attractions and exciting activities. Here is why you should choose Uganda as your safari destination;

Why you should choose Uganda as your safari destination

Cool and favorable weather conditions

Think of the country with best weather conditions and honestly, Uganda won’t miss out of the list. Located in East Africa, Uganda is a landlocked country, a few of which straddle along the Equator crossing. Due to favorable weather conditions, it is possible to visit Uganda safari destinations at any time of the year. On a gorilla safari to Bwindi or Mgahinga National Park, you can even make a stopover at the Equator crossing around Kayabwe. You can perform an experiment to determine the Northern and Southern hemispheres or simply stand between the two poles and take pictures.

The Source of the Nile River

The world’s longest river –the Nile River has its source right in Uganda’s Lake Victoria, also Africa’s largest freshwater Lake. This natural wonder is 6695km long and covers not only Uganda but also Tanzania, South Sudan, Rwanda, Burundi, Kenya, D.R. Congo, Ethiopia, Eritrea, and Egypt. While in Uganda, visit Jinja for thrilling adrenaline adventures on the Source of the Nile including whitewater rafting, tubing, bungee jumping, kayaking, sunset boat cruise and others.

See all the big 5 game species

Uganda is interesting a destination with all the big 5 game members. These include African elephants, cape buffaloes, leopards, lions which include Queen Elizabeth NP tree climbing lions, and rhinos in Ziwa Rhino Sanctuary. Places worth visiting for a game drive in Uganda include Queen Elizabeth National Park, Kidepo, Murchison Falls National Park, and Lake Mburo.

Enjoy pure and authentic cultural experiences

Uganda is blessed beyond wildlife. For purest and authentic cultural experiences, Uganda should be your bucket-list destination. Over 56 tribal groups exist in Uganda, and these live harmoniously. On a safari in this beautiful destination, you will be in position to interact with the Batwa pygmies in Southwestern Uganda, Karamojong, Bagisu, Iteso, Banyankole, Bahima, Alur, Acholi, Baganda, Basoga, Sabiny and others.

Hiking/mountaineering

It is in Uganda where you can conquer one of Africa’s highest peaks –the Margherita on Mount Rwenzori. The legendary Rwenzori Mountains features glaciers on its summits and several other cones with lush vegetation zones at varying altitude including bamboo, tropical, montane and alpine vegetation. The Margherita peak rises up to 5109m, and straddles on Mount Sabyinyo. The other peaks worth conquering include Wagagai peak on Mount Elgon in Eastern Uganda or go explore the spectacular Virunga Volcanoes –Sabyinyo, Gahinga and Muhabura.

Abundant accommodation for overnight stays

For a destination to be considered complete, it should have accommodation facilities and Uganda features a range of them from budget to luxury. They are distributed throughout the country’s 10 parks and top tourist sites. They include among others Wild Waters Lodge in Jinja, Sheraton Hotel, Latitude 0 Degrees, Protea Hotel by Marriott, Speke Hotel, Serena Hotel, Chobe Safari Lodge, Nile Safari Lodge, Paraa Safari Lodge, Elephant Plains, Enganzi Game Lodge,

Primate Lodge, Ndali Lodge, Kyaninga Lodge, Kigambira Lodge, Aramaga Rift Valley Lodge, Mount Gahinga Lodge, Chameleon Hill Lodge, Clouds Mountain Gorilla Lodge, Buhoma Lodge, Mahogany Springs, Apoka Safari Lodge, Volcanoes Bwindi Lodge, Mweya Safari Lodge, Ishasha Wilderness Camp, Baker’s Lodge, Sanctuary Gorilla Forest Camp and more.

Safety

One reason Uganda should be your choice of destination is safety. It has been decades or still, Uganda remains one of the safest and secure destinations. This is one of the incredible factors that favor tourism activities.