Uganda Wildlife Adventures

After a tiresome work period, there is need for a safari in Uganda. Wildlife in Uganda is very unique and not comparable to any other country. The pearl of Africa as described by Winston church hill has National Parks like:

1) Queen Elizabeth National Park.
It enjoys a fantastic location on the rift valley floor between Lake Edward and Lake George. It was name a biosphere reserve by the UNESCO because it is a hub for foreign and local beasts. it back ground is supported by the back drop of Mountain Rwenzori at times called the mountain of the moon. Within its premises, animals like elephants, buffalos, warthogs, waterbucks, bushbucks, chimpanzees baboons, black and white colobus monkeys to mention but a few.

2) Bwindi National Park.
One of the prehistoric parks in Uganda is Bwindi Impenetrable forest. It is the home of the left over mountain gorillas. It shares these marvelous creatures with Volcanoes national Park in Rwanda. These huge beasts have families like human being and are led by the silver back which is the dominant male. Gorilla tracking is open to every adult and it is a captivating experience which is unforgettable. This is because after great effort used in searching for the gorillas, you meet them and spend an hour in there company. it is a great honor being part of this Uganda safari.

3) Kibale National Park
In the western part of Uganda is this breathtaking National park. It is home to the greatest number of primate especially, the human cousins the Chimpanzees. It is housed in the Kibale forest which is natural and is made up of tall trees that form a dense canopy. the chimpanzee are the most sought after creature by those who take primate safaris. you may get the chance of spotting other primate like baboons, black and white colobus monkeys, red tailed monkeys, mangebay, blue monkeys to mention but a few. Elephant can also be spotted from the elephant willow

4) Kidepo Valley National Park
In the North Eastern part of Uganda is this Semi arid park. It is the only home of the Ostriches in Uganda. Other animals to see include Burchel zebras, Cape buffalos, bush pigs, defasss waterbucks, elands, oribi, lions to mention but a few. There is a great opportunity of visiting the Karamoja manyattas where authentic African Culture is displayed.

5) Rwenzori national park.
Life challenging Uganda safaris can be displayed from taking a safari on the great Rwenzori. This park is found around the mountains of the moon. It is home to several bird species, buffaloes, elephants, hogs, bush bucks to mention but a few. There is the great adventure of hiking on the beautiful mountain Rwenzori, were you can spend the entire week

6) Murchison fall national park
Almost all animals that you may miss out in other parks are found in Murchison falls national park. When you go to the Northern sector of the Park, you get high chances of spotting a lion, leopards, elephants, oribi, warthogs, Uganda Kobs, giraffes, several bird species to mention but a few.
The highlight of this wildlife safari is the hike to the top of the falls where you get the opportunity of viewing the Nile as it squeezes itself through the narrow gorge and plugs down the high cliff. It is a spectacular appearance.

7) Semuliki National park
This park lies in the isolated Budibujo District. It is very close to the Rwenzori Mountains. it is crossed by the Semuliki River whose banks are shaded by the west African Oil Palms. This park is home to the great chimpanzees, hippos crocodiles, red tailed monkeys, vervet monkeys the list is endless. It has hot springs in its premises where an egg can be boiled for just a few minutes. What a miraculous attempt.

8) Elgon National Park
Elgon national Park is nestled around the huge Mountain Elgon. Several Parks can animals can be spotted on this park’s premises. The greatest number of tourist prefers Mountain climbing on the great Mt Elgon.

9) Mgahinga national Park
Another home of the Mountain gorillas in Uganda. It is situated close to the great Virunga national park in Rwanda. It is also the renowned habitat for the golden monkeys in Uganda. A gorilla trek to this park is booked when the gorilla are present because they a times migrate to the Rwanda.

10) Lake Mburo National Park
Any one interested in an excursion wildlife safari has this as the first choice. It is situated in Mbarara district and you may drive there for a day and return for your night flight on the same day. It is home to the rare Rurchell Zebras. It is surrounded by several lakes which form a wetland and a school of hippos finds a home here. You have chances of a game drive, boat ride, guided walk to the salt lick area.
Take a Uganda safari in your next summer holiday and you will not regret.
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