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Uganda Attractions [Pdf] Let us show our Africa, our Uganda Why see the BIG 5 when you can see big7 Lion, African elephant, Cape buffalo, Leopard, Rhinoceros, Chimpanzee and Gorilla Our unique position on the continent means we have both savannah species typical of East Africa (lion, elephant, buffalo, giraffe, zebra, warthog etc.), and forest species more typical of Central Africa (forest elephant, red river hog, chimpanzee, mountain gorilla, forest buffalo). More about Uganda Right at the heart of Africa, where the East African savannah meets the Central African Largest fresh water lake in Africa which is roughly the size of Ireland Uganda is approx. 241,038 km 2, around the same size as Germany Home to 54 % of all the mountains gorillas in the world With more than 56 tribes, Uganda is a cultural melting pot More about Uganda One of the safest countries in Africa Over 1060 bird species, which is more than in USA and Canada combined The Nile, the longest river in the world starts from Uganda on its way to Alexandria, in Egypt, where it ends in the Mediterranean With 28 lakes and many more rivers, water covers 15 % of Uganda A safari in Uganda is like visiting ‘Africa in miniature’ it’s all here. Tangled jungle, glacier-capped mountains, roaring rapids, vast sparkling lakes, terraced hillsides, grassy plains, arid savanna, deep forest…and breathtaking beauty everywhere you look. Aristotle said “The whole is greater than the sum of its parts”, and nowhere is this truer than in Uganda. Kidepo Valley National Park Northern Uganda Uganda’s most remote and untouched park. The local communities around the park includes the Nilotic Karamajong and the Ik What to do? Night game drives Lorukul Village Visit Visit to one of Africa’s most remote tribes: the IK Tribe Ken Watkins c Kidepo Valley Apoka Safari Lodge Apoka Safari Lodge and its amazing Wildlife can be seen from your outdoor natural rock pool – deep and cool bathtubs Kidepo Valley Apoka Safari Lodge Fantastic guides from the local Breakfast in the bush under a fig tree? community for game drives and walks Why not? Murchison Falls National Park The biggest NP in Uganda, hosting 76 species of mammals and 451 birds. The most powerful waterfall in the world – the Mighty Nile - river squeezes through a narrow 8m gap with a total height of 45m. What to do? Hike to the top of the falls Fishing in the river Nile Chimpanzee tracking in Budongo Forest (full day activity) On the way to Murchison Falls, stop by the Ziwa Rhino Sanctuary for Rhino Tracking Boat excursion on the delta Murchison Falls Sundowner boat trip to the bottom of Can we tempt you with a glass of the falls champagne in hot air balloon? Murchison Falls Fall asleep to the sound of nearby Private meals in the bush hippos grunting and munching Semliki Wildlife Reserve and National Park Western Uganda Uganda’s first protected area Outstanding birdlife –over 450 species and more than 30 endemics. A history of conservation. What to do Jungle walks Chimpanzee research project Day and night game drives Semliki Valley Explore and discover the elusive and extraordinary Shoebill on the Lake Albert Semliki Valley Get a chance to see the rare forest Bush breakfast and dinner (Semliki Safari elephant Lodge) Kibale National Park Home to 13 species of What to do primates including the Visit tea and coffee plantations chimpanzee Visit the Bigodi Swamp for birders 351 tree species Visit the palace of the Toro Kingdom Kibale National Park Highest concentration of primates in Walk to the top of the world around the Africa crater lakes in Fort Portal area Juan Pablo Bonilla c Queen Elizabeth National Park Diverse ecosystems : sprawling; What to do savannah; shady; humid forests; Visit to the salty lake Katwe sparkling lakes and fertile wetlands. Over 600 species of birds. Half day activity chimpanzee tracking in Kyambura Gorge Queen Elizabeth Boat trip on the Kazinga Channel Game drives in the park Queen Elizabeth Discover Ishasha, and its famous tree climbing lions! Lake Mburo National Park Home to 350 bird species as well as zebra, impala, eland, buffalo, oribi, defassa water buck, hippo, hyena, topi and reedbuck. Giraffes have been recently reintroduced What to do Mountain Biking Nature walk Boat trip on Lake Mburo Night game drives Lake Mburo Horse riding among zebra and buffalo Relax at the pool Bwindi Impenetrable Forest National Park South - Western Uganda Gazetted as a National Park in 1991 and declared a UNESCO Natural World Heritage Site in 1994 One of the world’s oldest and most biologically diverse rainforest Home to roughly half of the world’s population of gorilla What to do Nature walk Buniga forest walk and the Batwa Community of Sanurio Gorilla Tracking Bwindi Impenetrable Forest One of the world’s most stunning Get a chance to interact with Central views (from Clouds Mountain Gorilla Africa’s most ancient ethnic group: a Lodge) community of Batwa Juan Pablo Bonilla c Bwindi Impenetrable Forest Getting close to the gentle giant is more likely to be an unearth experience. Entebbe Lake Victoria It is the world's second largest freshwater lake measured by surface area. What to do Boat trip, Fishing trip Sundowner cruise Ngamba Chimp Island Feeding Excursion Botanical garden visit Trip to Mabamba Swamp to see the Shoebill Entebbe - Lake Victoria Enjoy some drinks and music on your “Behind the Scenes” tour at the UWEC – way to Jinja or any other destinations Uganda Wildlife Education Center. of your choice. Jinja Eastern Uganda Also known as the Adrenaline Capital where you can do rafting, mountain and quad biking and so much more What to do Boat cruise Jet boating City tour of Jinja, visiting the source of the Nile Kayaking, Ziplining, Horse riding Jinja Where else can you have a breakfast For the most adventurous.. White water on an island on the Nile? rafting on the River Nile Rwanda Rwanda is land locked country in 3 National Parks : Volcanoes, east-central Africa. Akagera and Nyungwe Approximately 26,338 km 2 is slightly Around 400 gorillas smaller than Belgium. left in Rwanda. Rwanda is highly elevated and is dominated by mountains in the west and Most famous attractions: mountain savannah to the east, with numerous gorilla tracking, nature walks, lakes throughout the country. volcano climbing/ hiking Why offer Uganda? The variety of activities and experiences One of Africa’s safest countries Intimate and authentic And so much more....
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