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Noted as the pearl of Africa by Winston Churchill, one of the earliest explorers to visit the country, Uganda is a prime destination whose flourishing beauty deserves to be seen rather than being explained. Endowed with plenty of beautiful scenery such as the thick forests, mountains, Lakes, Rivers, waterfalls, wildlife and rolling hills, the country is indeed a perfect get away spot for all time travelers. Its beauty has been maintained even in the recent times. It is no wonder that the country is one of the destinations one should look out for when planning to do an African safari. Many travelers who have been able to make their way to this precious country have been able to give consistent positive reviews because of the magical experience they encounter during their vacation to this Mother Nature. This topic avails a detailed explanation about Uganda which will entice you to visit the country in a blink of an eye. The sub headings below are meant to show you the various reasons as to why you should visit this country.
People/culture
One of the major factors affecting travelers planning a vacation to a particular country/place is the character of people in that area. Despite the fact that the country has got a multitude of tribes, each of them is welcoming. These people are always ready and willing to take you through the different cultural aspects as well as interact with you about all matters concerning their traditions. The character of people is so friendly and this explains why they smile, wave and at times clap when they see people with a different color who are referred to as “Bazungu” meaning the white not in disrespectful manner but rather in a more pleasant format. The nature of Ugandans has therefore seen many tourists come to Uganda for cultural encounters with different cultures such as the Batwa found in south western Uganda known as the first settlers in Bwindi Impenetrable forest, the Karamajong in north eastern Uganda, Bagishu in eastern Uganda and many other groups. These people are always ready to entertain visitors by performing their traditional songs, dances, teaching them how to weave baskets, child naming ceremonies and many more aspects in their cultures.
Its green nature
The secret behind the term, “pearl of Africa” was achieved because of the green nature of this country. Talking about green, the large jungles and different plantations such as the banana, tea, coffee plantations explain it all. It is not only amazing to enjoy the spectacular view of the forests but they also act as natural habitats to plenty of animals such as monkeys, baboons, butterflies, birds as well as different types of trees. Mabira, Bwindi impenetrable, Kibale, Budongo, Maramagambo forests are some of the forests one has to explore while in Uganda because they hold some of the rarest creatures in the world.
Wildlife
The country is blessed with plenty of wildlife some of which is rare and found no elsewhere. Starting with the most popular mountain gorillas found in Mgahinga gorilla national park and Bwindi impenetrable national park which holds more than half of the remaining gorilla species, chimpanzees in Kibale forest national park and many other destinations such as Ngamba Island, Budongo forest and Maramagambo forest. These two primate species attract the largest number of visitors. Other primates include baboons, red tailed monkeys, black and white colubus monkeys, golden monkeys, L’Hoests monkeys and many more. The country also has the rare tree climbing lions only found in Queen Elizabeth national park in the whole of East Africa. Not forgetting large dazzles of zebras, obstinacies of buffalos, bloats of hippos, herds of elephants, crocodiles, antelopes, leopards, warthogs and more. The country is also endowed with plenty of bird species. A number of destinations in Uganda are noted for having several bird species for example Queen Elizabeth national parks itself is noted for having 600 species including the Rwenzori Turaco, marabou storks, Palm-nut vulture, Collared pratincole, Swamp flycatcher. Mabamba bay, on the shores of Lake Victoria is also noted for its good number of birds including the famous shoe bill. Please make a visit to the national parks in this precious country in case you want to see the beauty of wildlife here. The country is taking a number of measures to conserve various wildlife species.
Awesome trails
Not only is the country blessed with magnificent wildlife but Uganda also has a number of paths leading you to spot plenty of eye catching features. Imagine taking a walk to the highest peak of Mountain Elgon known as Wagagai while viewing the different plantations or to the snow capped peak of Mountain Rwenzori known as Margarita in western Uganda. During these trails, you will get a chance to spot different bird species, wildlife, birds, butterflies, primates, lakes, rivers and plant life. Nature walks carried out during the night will give you a chance to spot nocturnal animals such as the Civet cat and night jar. You will indeed have fun passing through the various trails exposing you to different features of this country.
Water bodies
Do you know that Uganda has the largest fresh water Lake in Africa (Lake Victoria) which is the source of the longest River in Africa (River Nile) also found in Uganda? The different water areas explain the beauty of this country. In the west of the country lies the famous Murchison falls from where you can see the force of nature as water squeezes itself through a narrow gorge. The unique Kazinga channel that enjoins Lakes George and Edward explains it all. Please note that most of these water bodies are major habitats to a good number of bird species and from here, you can do launch trips.
Infrastructure and safety
Even though it is a developing country, Uganda has taken an effort in developing the road networks enabling easy access to the various tour destinations. A good number of accommodation choices have also been put in place to help visitors relax. These are either luxury like Kampala Serena hotel, mid range or budget. Note that one of the major factors influencing people’s choice to visit to a country/ place is its safety and security and that is why Uganda should be your number one travel destination because this aspect is highly covered.
It is better for you to see the beauty of this country rather than being told. This explains the reason as to why you should spare some time and explore this marvelous country. If you are a nature lover, you will enjoy sightseeing and plenty of activities for example bungee jumping and white water rafting in Jinja, visiting historical sites such as the museums, religious centers and so much more.
