Destination Fly4free: Uganda
The Pearl of Africa
Home to the highly endangered mountain gorilla, Uganda teems with wildlife. This beautiful African country has ten national parks displaying the best of East Africa. Go and enjoy its Rift Valley landscapes, tropical forests, stunning lakes and spectacular waterfalls.
Over half of the world’s endangered mountain gorillas live in Uganda. In the western part of the country you can go tracking the primate species on the borders with Rwanda and Democratic Republic of the Congo. You can also view mountain gorillas in their natural habitat at Bwindi Impenetrable Forest National Park. There are troops reached from Buhoma and Nkuringo.
One gorilla troop can be tracked from Mgahinga Gorilla National Park. The Virunga Mountains, containing the two most active volcanoes of Africa, are the dramatic spine of the park. Trekking the golden monkeys is another highlight of this undiscovered park. Kibale National Park, which protects moist evergreen rain forest, is home to a population of habituated chimpanzees and 12 other species of primates.
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Where to stay:
In Mbale, we encourage you to stay at 5* Mbale Resort Hotel with excellent reviews. This 5-star resort hotel boasts an outdoor swimming pool, fitness centre and garden. It also offers free WiFi. At the hotel, each room comes with a desk. Rooms are complete with a private bathroom, while certain units at Mbale Resort Hotel also provide guests with a seating area. At the accommodation, rooms come with air conditioning and a flat-screen TV. A continental breakfast is served every morning at the property. The wellness area of the property includes a sauna. The area is popular for cycling, and bike hire is available at Mbale Resort Hotel. The accommodation features a 24-hour front desk and a concierge service for guests.
In Entebbe we recommend you to book 4* Secrets Guest House. This top rated property features a restaurant, a shared lounge and free WiFi throughout the property. The rooms in the guest house are equipped with a flat-screen TV, seating area and private bathroom. Guests at the accommodation can enjoy a Full English/Irish breakfast. Legends Night Club is 3.2 km from the guest house, while Beach is 3.5 km away.
What to do:
Major draws of Uganda are gorilla safaris, chimpanzee tracking in Kyambura Gorge, gazing at majestic lions on the savannah, trekking the Rwenzori Mountains and visiting the source of the Nile River.
You can experience some of Uganda’s top wildlife locations by safari vehicle, by boat and on foot. This country is one of the few places in the world where it is possible to see chimpanzees alongside lion, elephant, rhino, leopard, and buffalo.
Boat cruise is probably the most popular activity in the Queen Elizabeth National Park. Explore the Kazinga Channel, a 32-kilometre (20 mi) long natural channel that links Lake Edward and Lake George. Indulge in some of the best bird watching in Africa with over 1000 different species.
See the hippos in their natural environment, spot tree-climbing lions and other wildlife, discover explosion craters and Lake Edward.
Head to a tea plantation to experience the effort that goes into tea production. You can also take a coffee tour to learn about coffee farming, processing and roasting.
Spot reintroduced white rhinos on a walking safari at Ziwa Rhino Sanctuary.
In eastern Uganda you can enjoy superb trekking close on the border with Kenya.
Take a nature walk in Bigodi Swamp or a boat ride in Lake Mburo National Park.
Trek up the Virunga Volcanoes, climb the snow-capped Rwenzori Mountains or learn ancient tribal traditions and crafts.
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