There are so many amazing things to see and do on safaris in Uganda that it can be difficult to plan a trip – there is so much to pack! That is why I have compiled these top 10 recommendations for anyone visiting the country. The following is the result, and it is an interesting and varied list that would make for a memorable vacation.

1. Follow the mountain gorillas

Often described as Uganda’s most popular tourist attraction, gorilla tracking is a spectacular experience that involves walking through the impenetrable Bwindi Forest and Mgahinga Gorilla Park in search of mountain gorillas and observing them for an hour. The tracking is done by a group of people with a tour guide who helps locate the gorillas.

2. Tracking chimpanzees and other primates

Uganda is very popular in terms of housing primates as it is home to chimpanzees, various types of monkeys, apes, gorillas, etc. Popular places to track chimpanzees and monkeys include; Kibale Forest National Park, Ngamba Island and Semliki National Park.

3. Take the ferry to the Ssese Islands on Lake Victoria

Take the MV Kalangala boat from Entebbe to Ssese Island called Kalangala, which has several white sand beaches. Enjoy your drink overlooking the shore of Lake Victoria while enjoying the peace and quiet except for the sound of the water. Look around you and enjoy this picturesque and peaceful city. This is the perfect place for a stress-free vacation.

4. Visit the Nile River for adventure activities

The best way to experience the park is to hire a kayak and allow a guide to take you out into the crystal clear waters, this way you will experience and see all the amazing creatures on land and the Nile. The Nile is a haven for walkers, kayakers, lookouts, bungee jumpers and those looking to relax.

5. Go on wildlife safaris in the national parks

Uganda has wonderful wildlife that is amazing to see from its natural habitat. Uganda is immensely endowed with a variety of wildlife that can be seen on Uganda safaris in National Parks, including; Murchison Falls, Queen Elizabeth, Kidepo Valley, Lake Mburo, etc.. Seeing animals in habitats still intact and uncontaminated can be the most rewarding experience you can get at any time of the year.

6. Take a city tour of Kampala

Kampala is the commercial center of the country with many commercial companies, an industrial center, political center, educational center with many schools and universities like, transportation center with many roads connecting with different parts of the country. There are several tourist attractions in Kampala city including the National Museum, National Theater, Kasubi Tombs, Makerere University, St Paul and Rubaga Cathedrals, Bahai Temple, Handicraft Village, Shrine of the Ugandan martyrs, Lake Kabaka and many others.

7. Visit Lake Bunyonyi in southwestern Uganda.

Visit the second deepest lake in Africa, Lake Bunyonyi, which is located in Kabale, in southwestern Uganda. The islands of Lake Bunyonyi have some pretty interesting stories about them that will leave you in awe. The lake has no bilharzia, which means it is safe for swimming, and there is the opportunity to see birds while on a lake cruise. The spectacular scenery of Lake Bunyonyi makes an evening experience more desirable than staying in Kabale.

8. Go on a bird watching safari

Birding locations in Uganda include the following; Entebbe, Kampala surroundings, Lake Mburo, Bwindi Rainforest and Queen Elizabeth National Park with an emphasis on the Mweya Peninsula and the Kazinga Channel

9. Take a cultural safari

Uganda has a very rich cultural heritage exhibited by the various Ugandan tribes, some of which formed kingdoms before the arrival of the British. These kingdoms present a rich cultural legacy that Uganda is proud of. On a cultural safari, you can take tours of the king’s palaces, royal tombs, royal senates, and other historical sites revered by local people.

10. Go hiking in the mountains

Rwenzori, also Mountains of the Moon located in western Uganda, is the third highest mountain in Africa and offers one of the best hiking experiences you have ever wished for. Along with Mount Elgon to the east, whatever your choice, or if you decide to hike both, the safari will not only offer you the challenges of hiking, but will also offer you the opportunity to see fabulous wildlife while riding. a mountaineering.