Uganda also referred to as the Pearl of Africa comprises of various tourist attractions and activities travelers from all over the globe can do while on vacation. The unique attractions in Uganda range from Wildlife watching where you view Wildlife wander around their natural vegetation habitat, Sempaya hot springs encounters where you get raw eggs and plantain then deep them into bubbling hot water till they get ready, gorilla trekking expeditions where you trek the majestic and rare Mountain Gorillas, Chimpanzee tracking which gives you an insight into the lives of the Chimpanzees, Golden monkey tracking which offers you moments with the Gold Orangenated Monkeys that are fond of jumping from tree branch to another showing off as well as Uganda’s diverse unique Culture.
Guideline on the BEST THINGS to do in Uganda
- Mountain Gorilla Trekking
Uganda is known as the best safari destination offering mountain gorilla trekking safaris that enable you to watch the rare mountain gorillas in their natural forest vegetation habitat. Mountain Gorilla Trekking is carried out in the thick Forest vegetation habitats of Bwindi forest National Park and Mgahinga National Park which are located in the South Western part of Uganda close to Uganda.
Mountain gorilla trekking in Uganda costs US $800 per person interested in watching the Mountain Gorillas for an hour in their natural forest vegetation. By January 2027, the price of gorilla permits will increase to USD1000 per foreign Non-Residents.
- Wildlife Watching
Game Viewing Safari in Uganda
Wildlife watching in Uganda is also exceptional at different destinations where you watch Africa’s BIG FIVE animal species and other Wildlife animals wander enjoying their habitat. The activity is conducted in a comfortable 4×4 vehicle with a pop-up roof for excellent game viewing and photographing. Places where to watch Wildlife in Uganda are Murchison Falls National Park where you watch the unique Murchison Falls, Victoria Nile, and descending Rainbow, Queen Elizabeth National Park known to have the tree climbing lions & the Kazinga channel, Kidepo National Park referred to as Africa’s vast Wilderness with reflecting Sunsets and wildlife, Lake Mburo National Park known to have elands, lake Mburo and horseback riding safaris then Semliki National Park with the Sempaya Hot springs for egg and plantain Deeping.
- Chimpanzee Tracking
Chimpanzee Tracking is very exciting as you are getting an opportunity to watch these unique primate species of chimpanzees in their natural forest green vegetation habitat. Chimpanzee tracking is done at the stunning Kibale Forest National Park where a Chimpanzee Tracking Permit costs US $250 per person and a Chimpanzee habituation permit costs US $300 per person. Chimpanzee tracking is done at other destinations like Kyambura Gorge with a permit at US $100, Kalinzu forest permit at US $130, and Budongo Forest at Kaniyo Pabidi Ecotourism Site.
- Golden Monkey Tracking
Golden monkey tracking is also Uganda‘s prime safari adventure to do on safari as the remarkable activity gives you an opportunity to trek the rare stunning golden monkeys in their natural forest vegetation habitat of Mgahinga National Park. Golden Monkeys are habituated to be tracked by all travelers from around the globe for a period of 2- 4 hours along different trails.
Golden Monkey tracking permit costs US $100 per person interested in watching the golden Monkeys as they jump from one tree branch to another in excitement. Get out your good camera to take clear photos of these to keep.
- Mountain Rwenzori Hiking
Mountain Rwenzori Hiking is one of the best things to do in Uganda as the Rwenzori Mountains give you an exceptional adventure as you trek/ hike to the highest point in Uganda at Margherita Peak. At Mountain Rwenzori, there are two routes you take and these include; the central circuit route and the Kilembe Trail trek/ Route to Margherita Peak.
Hiking Mountain Rwenzori requires you to hike with the right Mountain hiking gear which is provided at the Mountain Rwenzori headquarters where you are shortly briefed on the conduct while hiking mountain Rwenzori.
The encounters you get after beating the Snow at Margherita Peak where you take many photos to keep about your Mountain Rwenzori Hiking Adventure in Uganda.
- Cultural Safari Adventures
Cultural safari adventures are also the Best thing to do in Uganda as you explore many cultural destinations and attractions in Uganda. Uganda has cultural safaris as you explore the Baganda culture, Batooro local people, Bagisu people, Banyankole people, as well as various cultural attractions like the Bahai temple, Namugongo Uganda Martyrs’ Shrine, King’s Palace Bulange, Uganda National Museum.
- White Water Rafting, Tubing River Nile, Kayaking & Bungee Jumping
White Water Rafting is also exceptional to do in Uganda at River Nile as this adventure enables you to beat the vigorous rapids of River Nile in differing grades as these range from Grade 1 to Grade 5 offering you unique challenging Adventures. White Water rafting Adventures take a period of 2-5 hours in groups at varying grades.
- Beaching & Relaxation at Ssese Islands
Beaching and relaxation at Ssese Islands are also incredible as you cruise to the Islands and when you reach the Island, embark on beaching, and swimming in the vast Lake Victoria at Ssese Island.
