The Pearl of Africa is the premier destination for those that seek to have a personal encounter with the Gentle Giants of the Forest. Half of the endangered Mountain Gorillas are found in Uganda. The Mountain Gorillas are one of the main reasons visitors everywhere come to Africa’s heart, its Pearl, Uganda.
Its diverse, stunning land scapes, Africa’s tallest mountain the snow capped Rwenzori Mountains, the vastness of fresh water lakes such as lake Victoria with its hidden tropical Ssese Islands.
Uganda has abandunt wildlife such as the primates, the famous big 5 found in the savannah parks with vast numbers of bird species.
Uganda’s attractions range from mountains, Lakes, rivers, national parks & game reserves, monuments, museums etc. Among the top attractions include the Source of the Nile River (the longest river in Africa) and Bwindi impenetrable forest which is famous for having half of the world’s remaining mountain gorillas.
Although Uganda is home to the Big Five (lion, leopard, rhino, buffalo, and elephant) it also boasts unique wildlife such as tree-climbing lions and the Nile crocodile. Uganda is a must on any birder’s bucket list, with over 1,000 bird species, including some of the very rarest, such as the shoebill, the great blue turaco, Shelley’s crimsonwing, and many more. Indeed, Uganda’s wetlands and savannah are great habitats for some of the world’s most spectacular birds and wildlife.
Uganda is made up of a number of ethnic groups from the central and south, east, west, and north, each with its own language, distinctive customs and norms. There are over 50 languages are spoken in Uganda. It’s this cultural diversity that offers curious travelers an authentic and enjoyable experience.
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