Uganda Tourist Attractions : Uganda the Pearl of Africa could be considered as unknown destinations for most travellers seeking beautiful places to experience in Africa, given its small size and being a landlocked country. Uganda comprises of lakes, rivers, landscapes that make Uganda a unique travel destination, from lively cities filled with cultural heritage sites to vast national parks, one should not miss out on visiting Uganda because it is a top tourism destination.
Uganda museum
It is the oldest museum in Uganda and east Africa at large it was started in 1908 and its first location was in Lugard’s fort on old Kampala hill then transferred to Makerere university and later in Kamwokya kitante hill. The museum is the top and best places today where you can get the picture of old Uganda and todays Uganda like the first cars.
Igongo cultural centre
It is located in Mbarara in Biharwe, well known for its cultural significance in the region. While on Uganda wildlife safari, one should not miss visiting igongo cultural centre, because it is a remarkable tourism destination, at Igongo cultural centre it is the same place where the first eclipse happened from, and also there is a cultural village dotted with traditional cozy huts worth for relation.
Primates {Mountain gorillas}
Mountain gorillas are the top tourist attractions in Uganda which attracts thousands of people and they can be spotted in only two national parks in that is mgahinga national park and Bwindi national park which is the most common one. Mountain gorillas are fun and interesting creatures to be with, trekking takes place in different sectors of Bwindi national park where you can encounter either habituated gorillas or non-habituated ones and these sectors include Buhoma, Rushaga, Ruhija, and Nkuringo.
Animals
Uganda wildlife has about 345 mammal species including the big five animals like the elephants, Rhinos, buffaloes, lions, and leopards and other animals like zebras, giraffes bush bucks, water bucks, warthogs, elands oribis, hippos, bush pigs. Uganda wildlife safari tours in Uganda are un doubtedly rewarding with wildlife viewing and they are best seen during game drives in different national parks because Uganda is blessed with 10 amazing national parks.
Birds
Birding is one of the best activities done in Uganda, Uganda has over 1080 birds, so birding safaris in Uganda are always interesting because Uganda has so many birds including the migrating birds some of the birds are shoebill, flamingos, black turaco, pelicans, Senegal coucal and others. The best birding destinations are queen Elizabeth national park, Murchison falls, Mabira Forest, mabamba swamp, kidepo valley national park those are all birding havens.
Cultural sites
Cultural sites in Uganda are quite many and some of them include.
Amabere Ga Nyins mwiru, they are created in fort portal near Kibale National Park which is a famous for the chimpanzee, it is believed to t be the place for the king of the Bachwenzi ruler of Bunyoro.
Kasubi Tombs
It is another cultural site in Buganda, and which is the same burial place for the Buganda kings. Kasubi tombs has a rich a history about Buganda kings and traditions about kingship.
Other things to do while in Uganda
visit the Rhinos
The Rhino sanctuary was started in 2005 by the Rhino Reintroduction Project. These endangered animals move freely and visitors watch them at close range on one to two hours trek while they roam in their in their natural habitats
Canoe on lake Bunyonyi
Lake Bunyonyi is one of the country’s top natural treasures, it is a perfect place to relax, explore the neighbourhood, watch birds like the shoebill. And those interested in swimming can also go for swimming because lake Bunyonyi is free from crocodiles.
Kazinga channel boat trip
While you are in queen Elizabeth national park, it would be a mistake not do a boat cruise, because at the boat cruise you will be able to see variety of wildlife like elephants, buffaloes, hippos and many birds some of the birds include African fish eagle, shoebill, grey crowned crane to mention but a few.
Visiting Uganda martyr’s shrine
The Uganda martyrs shrine it is located in Namugongo, and there are celebrations every 3rd of June where they always go to celebrate the martyrs who were because of their religion and failing to renounce their faith and it was a group of 26 young men so every 3rd June people walk from different places to come and celebrate them.
In conclusion if it goes without mentioning that this list of top attractions in Uganda only scratches the surface, and serves to give you an idea of what most tourists love and prefer. And most of our packages often include several of the above attractions but they are highly customizable to fit our guests’ preferences. In case you have any questions or concerns feel free to talk to us and we shall give you all the answers from our experience of working and running tours in Uganda. Book with Achieve Global Safari and enjoy your stay in Uganda.
