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QUEEN
ELIZABETH NATIONAL PARK
Queen Elizabeth National Park is the second
largest national park in Uganda at 1,978
sq. km. It lies north and south of the equator
to the south west of Uganda. Animals
to be seen here include: Hippopotami, Elephants,
lions, hyena, waterbucks, bushbucks, buffalos,
warthogs, kobs, pelicans, king fishers and
eagles. This park provides an unforgettably
unique experience.
KIDEPO
VALLEY NATIONAL PARK
This park boast of the best scenery of all
the East African parks. The park consists
of sensational mountain and savannah landscapes.
It is quiet and serene. It is located in
the north eastern Ugandan corner bordering
with Kenya and Sudan. Animals to be seen
here include: leopard, kudu, zebra, buffalo,
cheetah, elephant, giraffe, oryx, bush baby,
lions, kobs, etc. With its sensational landscape,
this park is not to be missed.
MURCHISON
FALLS NATIONAL PARK
It is the largest (at about 3,840 sq. km.)
of all parks in Uganda and has the highest
concentration of animals along the river
Nile. This park offers some of the greatest
sceneries with its highly striking falls
and meandering tributaries.
Animals to be seen here include: crocodiles,
chimpanzee, pangolin, civet, buffalo, hyena,
elephant, giraffe, hippopotamus, leopard,
warthog, lion, giraffe aardvark. baboon,
etc
There
are plenty of activities to do here including
fishing (nile perch, tiger fish, tilapia),
birding (over 400 bird species including
the shoebill stork, Pel's fishing owl, pennant
winged nightjar, red-throated bee eater)
and forest trekking (there is a forest in
the park which is home to a large number
of chimps)
This
forest has one of the richest ecosystems
in the whole of Africa. It contains over
340 birds species, 14 species
of snakes, 27 species of frogs and toads,
at least 20 species of other reptiles and
at least 200 species of butterflies.
Other
animals to be seen here include: chimpanzee,
elephant, bush pig, giant forest hog, bats
and rodents, etc.
BWINDI
FOREST
Bwindi
Impenetrable Forest is a sanctuary for almost
half the world's population of mountain
gorillas (about 330 of 600), which is the
rarest race of these primates.
RWENZORI
MOUNTAINS NATIONAL PARK
It boasts of some of the highest peaks in
the world, the Rwenzori Mountains popularly
refered to as the "Mountains of the
Moon." These are permanently snow capped
peaks that offer great trekking experiences
for mountain climbers.
The
Rwenzori Mountains lie along the western
border of Uganda and rise to a height of
5,1OO metres. They provide a spectacular
backdrop to the national park.
Animals
to be seen here include: golden cat, forest
hog, rock hyrax, Sitatunga, elephant, genet,
chimpanzee, Colobus monkey, Duiker, Vervet,
etc.
OTHER
NATIONAL PARKS
Lake Mburo National Park
Kibale National Park
Mgahinga National Park
Mt. Elgon National Park
Semuliki National Park

On the Mighty Nile. Come
explore your imaginations; like rafting
on the Zambezi River! White Water Rafting
on the mighty Nile makes the legendary Zambezi
look small.
Jinja
tour, to the Source of the Nile, historical
architecture, Masese fishing/landing site
and Bujagali. Uganda is the home of the
famous source of the Nile which is located
in Jinja. The River Nile itself is a natural
wonder having some of the most famous falls
in the world; some of which are located
in Uganda.
For the nature lovers, there are the dark
primeval forests to explore with their unique,
brilliantly colored birds and rich flora
and fauna. An African Jungle expedition
will be a fascinating adventure not to forget.
Mountaineering
is a popular attraction to the visitor who
love the snow capped peaks of mount Rwenzori
popularly known as the "mountains of
the moon" and mount Elgon. These mountaineering
destinations offer the best of Africa.
Historical
and royal places include; Kasubi Royal Tombs,
Kabaka's Lake,Nagalabi, Budo, Coronation
Site, Former Kingdoms' Royals

Uganda is blessed with fresh water lakes
such as Lake Victoria, Lake Albert, Lake
George, Lake Katwe for salt mining etc.
Come and explore fresh water fishing including
a chance to catch the exotic Nile Perch,
the largest fresh water game fish in the
world. Come and take a shot at breaking
the record of the largest catch still standing
at 98 kg!
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