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Uganda is one destination that is endowed with beautiful attractions that you ought not miss once you visit,Its known as the pearl of Africa that will give all the opportunity to enjoy nature at your own time. Surprisingly people come to Uganda to do their own business and leave out visiting its wilderness that involves seeing the Mountain Gorillas,elephants,hiking, chimpanzees and the a diverse culture of Uganda. You may opt for a gorilla safari in Uganda or Rwanda

The Mountain Gorillas Of Uganda:So many tourists love trekking or tracking gorilla and the only countries that are well known for this activity include Uganda,Rwanda and the Democratic Republic of Congo.Uganda occupies a bigger area of the Mountain gorillas in the world.Rememeber these special creatures can’t be discovered in the zoo and a safari to Uganda will enable you see them in Bwindi Impenetrable Forest along with Mgahinga Gorilla park.You get a chance to see them play,feed and rest in their natural setting.The gorilla permits go for a cost of $500 US Dollars and the booking has to be done in time.Visiting the Mountain gorillas is an experience worth taking home.

The Chimpanzees of Uganda:Uganda is acknowledged for having about 4960 chimpanzees,these can be discovered in the zoo and in the wilderness.But the only way to experince great adventure to see them in their natural setting for instance tracking in Budongo at Murchison falls park,Kyambura Gorge in Queen Elizabeth National Park along with Kibale forest jungle.You can organise a safari and go tracking the chimpanzees if not  visit them in their dwelling places for instance zoos where they are kept.Even if the worst comes to the worst,the chimpanzees are not worth to be missed because you can easily do a one day track in Budongo forest and go back home with a great picture in your mind.

The Golden Monkeys Of Uganda:Uganda is among the few countries in Africa that habours the Golden Monkeys,they can be discovered in the bamboo forest foothills of the Virunga close to the Volcano chain that extends over Rwanda,Congo as well as Uganda.Particularly in Uganda,you may catch a glimpse of them in the great Mgahinga Gorilla Park adjacent to Kisoro and still near lake Bunyonyi,lake Mutanda not to mention Bwindi Impenetrabale forest.Mgahing Gorilla park offers some other activities besides Golden Monkey tracking,you can enjoy hiking the volcanoes,take on the forest trail,bird watching, gorilla tracking  as well as nature walks.This park gives every visitor a chance to enjoy and see the Golden Monekys at a closer look.you can easily spend the entire day feeding and playing around with these Monkeys.

The Wildlife Of Uganda:Uganda as a destination is blessed with many game reserves and parks that offer a great experience with the wildlife in their nature environment.With one day tour safari to lake Muburo to a short safari to Murchison falls or even Ishasha plains,you cannot miss out seeing the Giraffe,Lions,Buffaloes,Rhinos,Elephants,Crocodiles and Hippos of Uganda.Tour companies like ours-Insight safari will organise for you the best safari package that will meet your demands and make sure that you are comfortable on your tour.You can start your day by visiting lake Mburo and you are able to see the warthogs,antelpoes,buffaloes,eland,zebras and with the Nile boat enjoy the hippos and crocodiles as they cool off the heat in the waters.The second will involve driving to Murchison falls and also enjoy seeing the rapid falls and the wildlife that is a must see in Uganda.Uganda all over Africa is known for its big 5 animals and beside this, they tend add on the Mounatin gorillas,chimpanzees and the Golden Monkeys that are not just discovered in Africa.

Volcano And Mountain Climbing:Uganda is known to be a dwelling to the tallest Mountain Range in Africa for instance the Rwenzoria Mountains,in the whole world they are acknowledged as the mountains of the moon.Mountain climbing is done by all tourists who visit the place and for those who may not have the necessitates,you may take on the Rwenzori Mountain Foothills trek or hike.You may take on a one day volcan climb at Mgahninga Gorilla Park if not  a five day climb at Mount Elgon in the Eastern part of Uganda.As you take on the hike to these mounatins,you will discover the beautiful Montane Vegetations high in the Volcanoes as well as Rwenzoria Mountains.What makes this activity so interesting is the fact that you don’t need a traffic cop when climbing Uganda Mountains like that of Kilimanjaro Mountain.That is what makes these Mountains so unique from the rest of Africa and as you climb them,you feel peace and calmness which is not found anyway in Africa.In case you are visiting Queen Elizabeth National park,you may take on a foothill trek in the Rwenzoria Mountains.For Mgahinga Gorilla Park,Bwindi Impenetrable Forest and Lake Bunyonyi,you can take on the volcano climb.All these activities can be done in one day and if you still need more,you may take on the Kenyan side and hike the Mount Elgon within four days.Certainly this is the best activity that you must not miss when a safari to Uganda.

Adventure Jinja The Capital Of East Africa:Jinja covers about one and half hours from Kampala.Its has a beautiful scenery as you approach the nile with a peaceful and calm environment.What makes Jinja the adventure capital of East Africa is because of its activities that are done for instance water rafting,surfing,bunjee diving,Mountain biking,sunset dinner cruises,horseback riding on the River Nile and close to Mabira forest as well as water rafting that attracts a great number of tourists to Uganda that want to experience the adrenaline factor as they take on the move.A peaceful side of Jinja can also be got as you tour around town.When it comes to accommodation,wildwaterlodge is the best in East Africa and located on the island on the River Nile.Take time and visit the source of the Nile and  also part of Jinja town and enjoy seeing the local people how they live their lives.You can have your lunch at the Nile and then proceed to Bujagali falls where the beauty of Jinja starts with great adventure.

Culture And the People Of Uganda:Uganda is one country where people can come to do their business or even tour the wildlife and miss out on one thing the actual pearl of Africa that involves its people and the culture they treasure so much.Safari companies in Uganda are moving an extra mile to have their cultural tours advertised to the rest of world.The reason behind this is to encourage people get to know the history of the Country,their traditions,their way of life and how they struggle,their skills of doing work,their home setting and how they celebrate their events.All this is usaully missed out by all visitors.Take time and encounter Uganda beyond its wildlife,primates and the city at large.Interact with the local people and make friendship with them.Sit in the community and enjoy their story telling by elders,these memories will make you love Uganda and you will always think of visiting it again.The people are the real pearls that attract great tourists from all parts of world.Adventure with the different cultures of Uganda along with its beautiful people.

Author: Sandra Nans