It is relatively small compared to other African countries, and a good infrastructure and road network make travel to and within the country simple. Visitors can reach the major attractions comfortably within a day, making even the shortest stay a multifaceted experience.
Uganda boasts 6.8% of the world’s butterfly species, 10.25% of its bird species, 7.8% of its mammals, and 53.9% of its mountain gorilla population. Uganda has the highest concentration of primates on earth, with at least 11 species, including chimpanzees and the rare, endangered mountain gorilla. Head to Bwindi Impenetrable National Park (BINP) and Kibale Forest National Park to get close to these ‘great apes.’
BUCKET-LIST
- Mountain gorilla tracking
- See the chimpanzees in the Kibale Forest
- The ‘Big 5’ in Queen Elizabeth National Park
- Shopping in Kampala’s streets
- Lake Victoria
HIGHTLIGHTS
- 3 Unesco World Heritage Sites: Royal tombs in Kasubi, Bwindi Impenetrable National Park and Rwenzori Mountains National Park
- Tallest mountain range in Africa: Rwenzori Mountains
- Bwindi National Park
- Beautiful landscapes
- Local culture
- Birth of the Nile River