Uganda - The Destination of Safari Lovers

Uganda is bordered by Kenya, South Sudan, Congo, Rwanda, and Tanzania. Uganda is one of the countries rich in natural resources, whereas it claims 60 protected areas including UNESCO tow world heritage sites: Bwindi Impenetrable National Park and Rwenzori Mountains National Park. Similar to the green wealth the country plentiful of water source witnessing its brilliant location falls within the Nile basin.

The southern part of the country is largely influenced by the Lake Victoria: the biggest lake in the world which contain many beautiful islands. Furthermost of the important cities situated in the south near the lake such as Kampala and Entebbe. Apart from Lake Victoria, the country contains many large lakes such as Kyoga, Lake Albert, Lake Edward.

According to census, Christians made up about 85% of the population and Muslims is the next largest religion while it contains other minority religion as well. Luganda is the central language of the country while Runyoro, Runyankole, Rukiga, Luo, and Lusoga are several other languages used in the country for communication. The official language of the country is English and Swahili.

Ugandan were hunter-gatherers before 1,700-2,300 years ago. Early people populated around lakes and rivers and kingdoms were built based on the same. Arab traders moved inland from the Indian Ocean coastline by 1830 and after 30 years later British followed them out of the curiosity to explore the source of Nile and finally Uganda becoming a colony of the British. They utilized it as a strategic anchoring point to protect the trade route of the Nile. Lately, Uganda received independence in October 1962 from Brittaini.

Countries economy greatly depends on exports of agricultural products and the uprising service industry. Coffee is considered as the main export and oil reexports, base metals, fish, maize, cement, tobacco, tea, sugar, etc has become supporting arms of Uganda's economy.

From the capital; Kampala Lake Mburo national park is about a four - and a half-hour drive.

On the way you can stopover at Equator crossing line in Masaka which is a popular stop among many travelers. The park is about 30km in length by road and consists of 260 sqkm and considered as Uganda's smallest savannah national park. Lake Mburo park was originally gazetted as a controlled hunting area and then converted to a reserve. It has a variety of animals such as zebra, hippopotamus, impala, warthog, African buffalo, African leopard along with over 300 bird species. Park has permanent tent facilities for visitors whereas it further provides balloon safari in the park which you can take part in if you wish to. From 2005, the park is named as a Lion conservation unit to protect Lions: the pride of Africa. An afternoon boat cruise will be ideal whereas you will be able to see hippos while enjoying the sundown game drive.

Bwindi impenetrable forest is a large forest located in southwestern Uganda. The lush rain forest filled with birds, valleys, hilltops, and many more tribute from nature. The park is a sanctuary for chimpanzees, colobus monkeys, birds. The forest is noted for 400 Bwindi Gorillas and half of the world's mountain gorillas which are considered as a popular destination for bushwalking and gorilla trekking. The best time to go for a brush walking is early morning as most of the animals come out to find food and out of thirst. It's the best way to see zebras, eland, buffalo, impala, oribi, etc.

Gorilla trekking is an hour's journey to visit gorillas in their own habitat which is way better than seeing them in cages. You will be able to see their natural way of behavior unlike them caged in the zoos. The guides should take special permits for gorilla trekking and therefore it's advisable to select a permitted guide for your Safari.

It's a must-have experience if you are visiting Uganda, whereas gorilla trekking is at the top of the wish list of travelers to Uganda. You should not miss carrying your own rain jacket, drinking water, snacks, jungle boots, meal box, etc. The trekking may take between 2 and 6 hours but it's well worth the effort.

Also, a walk in the Buhoma village close by is a great opportunity to observe and interact with local people around the Bwindi impenetrable forest. Also, you can take part in supporting local communities directly. Further Uganda is an amazing travel destination that would love to take part in adventure and Safari.