Uganda, “The Pearl of Africa” is among the top tourist destinations on planet Earth. Uganda is situated in East Africa and is landlocked. Its bordered by Kenya in the east, Sudan in the north Tanzania in the south, and DR. Congo in the west. Below are the top 10 reasons you should visit Uganda this year:
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Uganda is endowed with mountain Gorillas found in the forests of western Uganda: Bwindi Impenetrable forest and Mgahinga forest. Today, Mountain Gorilla trekking is the chief tourist activity and the most expensive in Uganda. The current cost of the Uganda Gorilla permit goes up to US$700 each. It is believed that Uganda hosts half of the world’s mountain Gorillas.
National parks.
Uganda National Parks are stocked with a variety of wonders. The ten Uganda National Park includes Bwindi Impenetrable National Park, Mgahinga National Park, Lake Mburo National Park, Murchison Falls National Park, Kibale National Park, Mount Rwenzori National Park, Mount Elgon National Park, Kidepo Valley National Park, Queen Elizabeth National Park, and Semuliki National Park.
The listed Game reserves protect Mountain Gorillas, Chimpanzees, Elephants, Buffaloes, Leopards, Lions, Hyenas, Antelopes, Giraffes, Hippos, Crocodiles, and flying insects among others.
Chimpanzees.
The second sought-after gorilla tracking is chimpanzee trekking. Chimpanzees are found in five destinations of Uganda Budongo Forest, Toro- Semuliki Game Reserves, Kyambura Gorge, Kalinzu Forest, and Kibale National Park with the best and most popular chimpanzee trekking in entire East Africa.
Source of River Nile.
So amazing is that the source of the world’s longest River is in Uganda. The source is River Nile is in Jinja district (a 1-2hrs drive from Kampala city). River Nile originates from Jinja but powers water in the Mediterranean Sea.
The favorable climate of Uganda.
Climate. Uganda has a warm tropical climate with temperatures falling in the 25–29°C (77–84°F) range on average. … Uganda receives an annual rainfall of 1,000mm to 1,500mm. The rainy seasons are from March to May and from September to November.
Security.
Uganda has been peaceful since the end of the National Resistance Army war that brought President Yoweri Kaguta Museveni into power. Today, Uganda is at peace, the guests come in and leave happily.
Friendly Ugandans.
They are ready to welcome visitors and love staying with them. Ugandans are good at welcoming visitors, staying with them, and helping them in one way or another.
Mountain Rwenzori.
It’s the highest mountain in Uganda with Margherita Peak as the highest point in Uganda at 16,795 feet (5,119 m) between Lake Albert (Lake Mobutu Sese Seko) to the north and Lake Edward to the south on the Congo (Kinshasa)–Uganda border.
Uganda is the birders’ paradise.
As per the 2020 census, it is believed that Uganda protects 1066 species of birds. Uganda destinations with a variety of bird species include Lake Bunyonyi, Ngamba Islands, Kazinga Channel, Semuliki National Park, Bwindi Impenetrable National Park, and Mgahinga National Park among others.
The amazing Vegetation in Uganda.
The country is endowed with bushy grassland, Acacia woodland, Lakeshore or wetland vegetation, and forest grassland. The vegetation is a variety consisting of mostly thickets of small trees, including acacias, Capparis tomentosa, Dichrostachys cinerea, and evergreens.