Why You Should Visit Uganda
If you’re curious as to why you should choose to visit Uganda over its neighbors, simply continue reading to discover a few key reasons why you should visit Uganda in the near future!
Why you should visit Uganda:
- Uganda boasts a wide variety of thrilling once of a lifetime opportunities
As an example, if you’re a bit of an adrenaline junkie you may be interested in booking a rafting trip down a section of the famous Nile River, which happens to pass through Uganda. There is a 20-kilometer section of the Nile River which features white water which is ideal for rafting expeditions.
If you’re more interested in interacting with locals and discovering new cultures, you may be more interested in booking a tour which will allow you to interact with members of a remote tribe. As an example, if you make it to the Kidepo Valley National Park, you’ll be able to meet members of the Karamong tribe. Who still live in traditional beehive-shaped huts.
- Uganda is home to numerous world-class national parks
Uganda is one of the most picturesque countries in Africa and features 10 unique national parks, many of which offer guided safari tours. So if you plan on seeing as many different species of animals on your African adventure as possible, it’s well worth visiting a few of Uganda’s top-rated national parks. As it would be a shame to visit Uganda without getting to see hippopotamus, leopards and African elephants in their natural habitat!
- Uganda is one of the best countries to visit if you’re an animal lover
If the sound of getting to track wild chimpanzees appeals to you, make sure to head to the Kibale National Park, which happens to boast the largest number of primates in Africa and offers daily chimpanzee tracking tours. Just imagine being fortunate enough to spot a troop of excited chimpanzees swinging around in the treetops above you.
During a trip to Uganda, you’ll also be able to able to track mountain gorillas in a lush jungle, which is an experience which is well worth ticking off your bucket list.
- Uganda offers phenomenal value for money
If you have your heart set on visiting Africa in the near future, you may be tempted to visit Uganda after hearing that the cost of living is significantly lower in Uganda than in neighboring countries. So if you’d love to be able to stay in luxurious accommodation and to eat like a king and shop till you drop, it’s definitely well worth considering planning a trip to Uganda!
- Uganda is home to numerous natural wonders
As examples, Uganda is home to beautiful snowcapped mountains and a volcanic caldera as well as Africa’s largest lake, Lake Victoria. The latter of which happens to contain the source of the River Nile.
- Uganda is a diverse country to explore
You may be surprised to discover that over 50 unique languages are spoken in Uganda and that each ethnic tribe in Uganda boasts its own customs, languages and cultural norms.
So if you’re convinced that you’d make enough travel memories to last a lifetime on a trip to Uganda, it’s well worth exploring all the amazing Uganda tours and experiences there are to offer!