Uganda is a landlocked country situated in the east of Central Africa and bordered by Congo in the West, Kenya in the East, South Sudan in the North, and Tanzania in the South. The country offers a tropical climate, which makes it best to explore the country’s diverse magnetism.
There is no dearth of historical sites to explore, sandy beaches to relax, and wildlife to observe. Just choose from a wide array of suitable luxury Uganda holidays and you’re good to go on this fun safari tour to make memories.
List of To-do Activities on the Uganda Tour
- Admire the Beauty of Murchison Falls: Visit the largest national park of Uganda and observe the Murchison Falls, stretching 1,500 square miles. The fall is divided into two by the Victoria Nile, which is forced through a small canyon known as the Devil’s Cauldron, forming a 130-foot fall. You can also observe wild animals including hippos, storks, leopards, etc., and over 450 bird species.
- Relax in the Ssese Islands: Head to one of Uganda’s 84 islands, the amazing Sese Islands, located at the northwestern end of Lake Victoria. Either sip cocktails on one of the island’s beaches or explore the varied island draws.
- Trek Mt. Elgon & Watch Sipi Falls: Take fun to the next level by hiking the huge 4321m Mount Elgon, situated at the Kenyan/Ugandan border. The hike takes you to the majestic Sipi Falls which lies on the brink of Mount Elgon National Park close to the Kenyan border. Trek around the falls and watch scenic views of Mt. Elgon Hills, Karamoja plains, and Lake Kyoga.
- Visit Kibale National Park: Head to the one and only Kibale National Park which lodges amazing wildlife and lush forests and experience the true luxury of Uganda wildlife. Observe chimpanzee packs hoping through the woods, the rare L’Hoest’s, Ugandan Red colobus monkeys, and Simians from Central Africa.
- Go Back in Time in the Uganda Museum: Revisit the country’s past by visiting the Luxury Uganda Museum, situated on Kira Road in the capital city of Kampala. This is the largest and oldest museum in the country where tourists can walk around, exploring the ethnohistory, ethnography, and paleontology sections of the museum and observing the Stone Age tools while listening to the old Ugandan music, and submerging in the country’s rich past.
- Explore Gaddafi National Mosque: Head to the ancient Kampala Hill where the Gaddafi National Mosque stands tall boasting its marvels. You can’t get enough of the mesmeric Art features and colorful mosque structure that was designed to depict a beautiful fusion of the Arab, European, and African cultures. The mosque can hold over 35,000 people, making it one of the largest mosques in East, Central, and Sub-Saharan Africa.
- Watch Mighty Gorillas During Gorilla Hiking: Houses of Luxury Holidays Uganda more than half of the Planet’s 800 mountain gorillas. Just trek through the verdant Bwindi Impenetrable National Park and you’ll observe a wide array of gorillas. The Forest National Park is a UNESCO World Heritage Site housing nearly 320 threatened Mountain Gorillas, many bird species, above 200 butterfly species, and nine other species of primates. This forest National Park was established in 1991 and is listed as a UNESCO World Heritage Site lodging around 320 threatened Mountain Gorillas, over 200 butterfly species, many bird species, and nine other species of primates.
Uganda Hot Spots
1. Kampala
Kampala has been the capital of both the ex-Buganda kingdom and modern Uganda. Travelers can explore the odds and ends of the glorious Kasubi Tombs in this city. They can observe splendid villas that belong to the country’s elite and ex-pats, head to the town’s endpoint to explore the fabulous Nakasero Hill, and visit the grand Gaddafi National Mosque. For night fun, visitors can stroll around and explore the vibrant markets, especially the Owino market, considered the largest in both Central-East Africa and Uganda covering 7.04 hectares.
2. Entebbe
This amazing city also serves as an entrance point for most global visitors arriving in Uganda as the Entebbe Airport is located here. Tourists can stroll around the city, still exhibiting its past as an old British colony. They can witness the waters of Lake Victoria pounding up against the airport runways while landing. Other past remnants include grand churches, the fine National Botanical Garden, and the official house of the president, the Ugandan State House. Tourists can enjoy their stay in the best Entebbe resorts to revive, enjoying 5-star services and savoring the best food from on-site bistros.
3. Queen Elizabeth National Park
QENP for short, this amazing national park is situated at the DRC border, near the banks of Lake Edward. The park offers amazing wildlife, lush forest and pasture and is visited by thousands of tourists each year. Tourists can stroll around the park and observe the swinging apes and inactive Congo lions in the Maramagambo Forest. The park houses many volcanic spots ranging from Katwe craters to massive crevices in the Earth, making it unique from other national parks and the right place to carry out and enjoy Uganda safari tours.
4. Bwindi Impenetrable National Park
Covered in some of Africa’s ancient groves, Bwindi Impenetrable National Park is added to the UNESCO World Heritage Sites list. The park covers huge rocky mountains and endless greenery. Trekkers can observe several types of chimpanzees, gorillas, and monkeys especially colobus monkeys, hopping amidst the majestic wildlife. To Top it up, the majestic Albertine Rift offers stunning views with quartzite cliffs and rivers dotted with teak wood, that enthrall the tourists.
Lucious Ugandan Cuisines to Savor
Ugandan cuisine is nothing short of flavor, aroma, and health benefits. You can try these authentic local foods to satisfy your cravings:
- Muchomo: Muchomo means cooked meat on a stick and that can be beef, chicken, or goat’s meat. The dish is served with salads, fries, or baked matooke in bistros.
- Rolex: This easy-to-make Ugandan street food is a rolled chapati packed with an omelet, meat, and many vegetables including onion, avocado, tomatoes, etc., and then rolled up.
- Matooke: Matooke is plantain oatmeal made from green, peeled plantains, crinkled and cooked in banana leaves, seasoned with spices, and then served with peanut sauce, beans, chicken, or beef.
- Katogo: This breakfast dish is made with Irish potatoes, sweet potatoes, matooke, and cassava mixed in a sauce made from onions, ground peanuts, beef, ghee, beans, tomatoes, peas, and offal.
- Luwombo: This tasty Ugandan dish is made by wrapping chicken along with fish or meat, in banana leaves together with peanut paste.
Travel to Luxury Holidays Uganda!
Uganda is worth visiting to bask in the amazing wildlife that fascinates travelers with its relentless charm. So, if you wish to put on the adventure cap and explore this amazing country, contact your reliable travel partner Viriskson Holidays. We offer incredible Uganda travel packages in 2024 that are designed to provide you with luxury housing that offers 5-star living facilities, and 24/7 travel guidance from experts. So, make up your mind, discuss your travel needs with our sales team, and leave the rest to us.