Why visit Uganda?

Called the ‘Pearl of Africa’, Uganda, full of natural treasures, lives up to the name with its abundance of wildlife and the sheer variety of landscapes! Uganda is home to Africa’s tallest mountain range (the snow-capped Rwenzoris), the source of the Nile, the world’s longest river and the continent’s largest lake (Lake Victoria). With nearly 10% of all the bird species in the world and nearly 50% of Africa’s bird and butterfly species, Uganda has more avian species per sq kilometer than anywhere else in the world – a true haven for Bird enthusiasts.

The Big 5 – Yes! That is a given, but with a bit of panache. Here you will get a chance to see the unique tree-climbing lions of Ishasha.

But the highlight of the trip to Uganda has to be the ‘Primate encounters’ – especially the endangered ‘fearsome’ looking Mountain Gorillas and the Chimpanzees. Spending time in close proximity to a family of Mountain Gorillas would surely rate as best wildlife experiences possible– a bucket list item!

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The greenery here is also thanks to the banana, tea and coffee plantations around the villages making the long drives exciting and varied. The Bwindi impenetrable forest features more than 1,000 flowering plant species and almost 200 different types of trees, many of which are endemic. This diverse ecosystem makes it home to an incredible variety of birds, butterflies and mammal species including some of the rarest animals on the planet.

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Best places to visit in Uganda

Kampala: It is the capital city of Uganda, where one can get a taste of everyday life in Uganda

Kibale National Park : Meet the wild Chimpanzees and Marvel at ancient fig trees, and understand from the naturalist about the efforts to create sustainable coffee plantations in the area.

Bwindi Impenetrable National Park: The Park does live up to its name! A land of rocky peaks and endless green, it totally appears impregnable. There are Gorillas and other various wildlife creatures here and the landscape is typical of the Albertine Rift.

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Murchison Falls National Park: This is the largest National Park of Uganda, and the biggest attraction here is the point where the Victoria Nile crashes through a tight-knit gorge and over a 40 meters high cliff . This is a great place to stalk lions, elephants and giraffes.

Queen Elizabeth National Park : lies close to the banks of Lake Edward and the DRC border and is known for lazy lions and swinging chimps . The whole area is also marked by countless volcanic features, from craters to rifts in the earth.

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Top 11 Things to do in Uganda

Gorilla Trek in Bwindi
Chimpanzee Tracking in the Budongo Reserve / Kibale National Park
Game drives and a Boat cruise in the famous Queen Elizabeth National Park
Spend time with a Mountain Gorilla family in close proximity
Close encounters with the famous Tree climbing lions in Ishasha
Watch the 50m wide Victoria Nile squeezing in through a 6m gap in the rock and crashing through this narrow gorge with unbelievable power at Murchinson Falls
Go Birding at Murchinson waterfalls and spot the shoebill stork
For the culture vultures, visit the Igongo museum & Ndere Centre
Shop at Kampala’s Owino market & Kampala Fair
Explore Kampala is through a walking tour & Spend some time at the Gaddafi National Mosque
Take a Selfie at the middle of the Equator

Things to note

The best wildlife viewing months in Uganda are during the Dry seasons from June to September and December to February. Talk to us to know more about Beyonder trip to Uganda

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What our Travellers Say

Suchi DevBeyonder Traveller - Wildlife Safari in Uganda

For the uninitiated, the mention of Uganda, would probably be a an impoverished, arid region with nothing special to offer. We were completely taken by surprise by the abundance of natural beauty and unique wildlife here.

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We only recently got to know the exclusive existence of the mountain gorillas in this belt of the world and as fate would have it, were presented with this once in a lifetime opportunity to visit Uganda, a completely off beat destination. True to their tagline, Beyonder is probably one of the few companies which offers a trip to this unique destination.

Right from the beginning, we were updated regularly about our flights, visa, dos and donts, what to expect and how to prepare ourselves for the journey. Having a trip plan app, to give us a detailed account of day to day itinerary, accommodation, emergency contact numbers, information about the sight to visit – What an idea!

We were really impressed with how you were taking care of minute details, like recommending us to rest in the lounge in Mumbai during transit , with details about its location, cost and duration – a caring touch indeed!

On arrival in Entebbe, we were lucky to have Srini, an avid wildlife and nature enthusiast, as our trip leader. Our general perspective of wildlife safari was to see the ‘BIG 5s'( though, not all are found in Uganda) in action. But, after our interactions with Srini, we discovered a whole new world of birds and its innumerable species, thanks to his infectious passion for the winged. We realised that there was so much more to a game drive than just looking out for the ‘star attractions’ . Of course, the highlight of the trip is the gorilla and chimp tracking. Encountering our ‘closest cousins’ at such proximity is an experience which cannot be penned down. The thrill of walking through the lush green rainforest( we also did a night walk!) Is unparalleled. We learnt to fear something tiny- Safari ants!

We were accompanied by 3 fantastic guides, each unique in his own way and all went out of their way to keep us comfortable and make sure that we had a ‘ happy day’ ! All in all, an amazing trip and an amazing group! Thank you for a lifetime of memories!

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Ramachandra Rao RamineniBeyonder Traveller - Wildlife Safari in Uganda

Have done a trip to Uganda organized by Beyonders. We had an excellent experience.

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