Top Ten tourists destinations in Uganda.

Uganda is a land locked country located in EastThe Kasubi tombs.
Africa with and it lies on the equator. The countryAlso a world heritage site the Kasubi tombs is
hosts one of the largest water bodied (Lakeknown to be a master piece of the Buganda
Victoria) and the source of the longest river in thecultural tradition in Buganda with one of the larges
world (The Nile). Uganda is known to be the mosthuts/Banda in the world. Four royal tombs now lie
hospitable country in the world and this is stemswithin the “Muzibu Azaala Mpanga”
from the tradition of hospitality common to its(meaning “A tough one brings forth powerful
cultural diverse populace. Below are the top tenones”), the main building, which is circular and
tourist destinations of Uganda.surmounted by a dome and the main palace. The
Bwindi Impenetrable national Park.tombs are the major spiritual centre of the
The home of great giant apes the gorilla is theBaganda and its one of the most active places in
most visited park in Uganda. It’s located inthe whole of the Buganda kingdom. It is located in
the south west; 9 Hours drive from the capitalKampala a 10 minutes drive from the city centre.
city (Kampala). These apes are known to beUganda Museum:
endangered and they are only found in Uganda,This is a display of Uganda's cultural heritage
Rwanda and Congo. Half of the gorilla’swhere one is able to see ethnological and
population is found in Uganda and they are knownnatural-historical exhibitions. It is a scenic reminder
to be humble and gentle primates. You can trackof splendid past of the country with a collection of
gorillas both in Uganda and Rwanda. Moremusical instruments, photos, pictures, materials of
information about Gorilla trackingthe past. The museum contains lost of materials
Queen Elizabeth National Park’sstarting from pre-colonial time. A visit to the
Named from the Queen Elizabeth II, the park ismuseum usually gives tourists a clear picture of
located south west covering the whole of thethe past.
Kazinga channel that connects Lake Edward andSsese Islands.
Kyoga. The park is known to Harbour a largeSsese islands are a collection of 84 attractive
number of species ranging from predators,Islands situated in the northwestern part of Lake
herbivores, antelopes, birds and other smallVictoria and are an increasingly popular tourist
organisms. A game drive in the park usuallydestination in Uganda. Described as a cross
rewards you with animals like the Lions, buffaloes,between the Hebrides and the Caribbean, the
elephants, Uganda kobs, bush bucks, side strippedislands offer scenic views, plenty of activities like
jackals, hyenas and plenty of birds. This is alsonature walks, fishing volley ball and other games.
known to be birders paradise. More informationSpending a weekend on this island is adventurous.
about Queen Elizabeth.Lake Mburo National Park.
Murchison falls National ParkSituated in Mbarara district the park is a 3 and half
With a scenic view of the falls, Murchison fallsours drive away from the capital city. The park is
national park was named from the falls that is asfamous for its richness in biodiversity which is
a result of the Calm Nile forcing its self through aattributed to the variety of micro-climates the
narrow gorge to explode into a thunderous roarpark has. The park is most known for antelopes
of white water fall. The park is located in thelike the Impala from which Kampala the capital
northern end of the Albertine Rift valley. It is onecity was named. It also has animal species like
of the oldest conservations areas in Uganda. Theleopards, hyenas, buffaloes,, zebras, jackals, Topis
park is also home to a large number of animalsand plenty of birds.
and birds. While in the park you can do activitiesThe Rwenzori mountains National Park
like a game drive, chimpanzee tracking and a boatAlso referred to as the mountains of the moons
ride on the Victoria Nile to the bottom of the falls.are found a few kilo metres north of the equator,
The source of the Nilerising over 4000m above the floor of the
Declared by Speke Hannington in 1862 as theAlbertine Rift Valley. The region's glaciers,
source of the Nile, the area has not lost its scenicwaterfalls and lakes make it one of Africa's most
view and it has attracted many tourists intobeautiful alpine areas. The mountains have
Uganda since then. The Nile has a lot of adventureextraordinary flora and fauna which includes
to offer for tourists as the boat rides to theElephant, buffalo, giant forest hog, bushbuck,
actual point (source), artifacts, bungee jumpingchimpanzee and leopard are present although rare.
and white water rafting.To hike the great mountains you require a
Kibale National Park.minimum of Seven days for a rewarding a hike.
Also referred to as the home of the primatesHowever 10 is the best of number of days
chimpanzees, Kibale National park is located on theenough for the hike to the peak (Margherita: 5109
elevated Fort portal plateau. It’s most knownm).
for its chimpanzees although it harbours theSydah Naigaga of Access Africa Safaris can
largest number of primates in Uganda. A walkarrange tours to all the destinations mentioned in
through this tropical rainforest in does not onlythis article.
reward you with primates but also with otherDickson Richards is a travel writer in Africa.
animal species and also plenty of fauna. TrackingAmong his top travel vacations include
chimpanzees is this forest is the most informativeUganda Safaris
and interesting forest walk you will ever get., Gorilla Safaris and also Kenya Safaris Africa.