Tourist attractions in eastern Uganda : There are a number of attractions to visit during tours around the eastern part of Uganda and they include wildlife viewing destinations, forests, waterfalls, mountains, historical sites among others.
Some of the tourist attractions to visit during safaris in eastern Uganda include the following;
Wildlife viewing destinations
In the eastern part of Uganda some of the national parks and wildlife reserves to visit for an encounter with various wildlife species include the following;
- Kidepo valley national park
Kidepo valley national park is a popular safari destination located in the north eastern part of Uganda and it is home to a variety of wildlife species.
Tourists can enjoy exploring the remote wilderness of Kidepo national park in search of different wildlife species. Some of the wildlife which can be spotted around the destination include cheetahs, lions, leopards, elephants, buffalos, zebras, impalas, waterbucks, giraffes, hyenas, warthogs, kudu, topi among others.
Different activities take place during safaris around Kidepo national park and they include game drives, guided nature walks, hiking, community tours and also bird watching. The community tours are popular among tourist visiting Uganda and the national park as they get to interact with nomadic tribes such as the Karamojong and also visit the Ik people who live on Mount Morugole.
Game drives in Kidepo national park take place in the morning and in the afternoon and tourists can engage in safaris at the destination throughout the year.
Hiking around Kidepo national park takes place on Mount Moroto and also Mount Morugole among other locations in the national park. The different activities in the national park are led by guides as tourists enjoy off the track wildlife safari experiences.
- Mount Elgon national park
Mount Elgon national park is another national park that tourists can visit during safaris in the eastern part of Uganda on the border with Kenya.
The Mount Elgon is one of the attractions found at the national park and it is popular for hiking tours in Uganda. Different activities take place around Mount Elgon national park including wildlife viewing experiences, community tours, bird watching and also visiting the caves.
Some of the routes used during hikes around Mount Elgon national park include the Piswa trail, Sipi trail, Suam trail and Sasa trail. The highest point on the mountain is Wagagai peak at 4321 meters which can be accessed by hiking along the different routes on Mount Elgon.
- Pian Upe wildlife reserve
The Pian Upe wildlife reserve is another wildlife viewing destination found in the eastern part of Uganda which is home to various wildlife species.
During safaris around Pian Upe wildlife reserve, some of the wildlife species which can be seen include giraffes, zebras, cheetahs, antelopes and also various bird species. Activities which take place around the reserve include game drives, guided nature walks and bird watching experiences.
Waterfalls in eastern Uganda
The eastern part of Uganda is a very scenic destination with attractions such as waterfalls found in different parts of the region and they include the following;
- Sipi falls
The Sipi falls consists of a series of 3 waterfalls which are found in the foothills of Mount Elgon in eastern Uganda.
Activities which tourists can take part in when visiting the Sipi falls include hiking, abseiling, cave exploration, coffee tours, cultural tours, bird watching among others.
The type of coffee grown on the slopes of Mount Elgon is Arabica coffee and tourists visiting the Sipi falls can enjoy taking part in the picking o the coffee, preparing the coffee among other exciting activities, during the coffee tour with a local guide.
- Itanda falls
The Itanda falls are one of the popular adventure spots found in Jinja where tourists can engage in various activities.
Activities to do around the Itanda falls include white water rafting, Kayaking, camping, tubing among other activities which take place along the River Nile where these waterfalls are located.
- Source of the Nile
The source of the Nile which is the point where the River Nile stats flowing is another attraction found in the eastern part of Uganda and it is located in Jinja.
Tourists can enjoy boat rides on the source of the Nile and also visit the local craft shops, the Mahatma Gandhi monument and interact with locals around the destination.
- Sezibwa falls
Tourists visiting the eastern part of Uganda can also go to the Sezibwa falls which are located in Mukono district.
At the Sezibwa falls, tourists can enjoy guided forest walks, bird watching, and photography and hiking, many locals also visit the destination to perform cultural rites and sacrifices to the gods for child bearing, healing, blessings, wealth among other things.
- Sisiyi falls
The Sisiyi falls can also be visited during tours in eastern Uganda and they are located in Bulambuli district.
Other attractions to see in eastern Uganda during tours around the region include the following;
- Mabira forest
The Mabira forest is located along the Kampala-Jinja highway and is another popular destination found in the eastern part of Uganda.
Tourists can explore the Mabira forest which is a tropical rainforest in Uganda and take part in activities including zip lining, bird watching, guided forest walks and also community tours. A variety of primate species can also be encountered when visiting the forest.
- Soroti rock
From the Soroti rock, tourists can enjoy views of the neighboring villages when exploring the eastern part of Uganda.
The Soroti rock is also referred to as Moru Apesur and is one of the places that tourists can engage in hikes and also interact with the locals while visiting eastern Uganda.
- Nyero rock paintings
Nyero rock paintings are also located in eastern Uganda and the destination is one of the historical sites in the region.
When visiting the Nyero rock paintings, tourists can engage in cave exploration and see the caves which are decorated with prehistoric art. Other activities to do around the destination include sightseeing and community tours.
