NATIONAL PARKS

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. MOUNTAIN RWENZORI 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.

OTHER NATIONAL PARKS
Lake Mburo National Park
Kibale National Park
Mgahinga National Park
Mt. Elgon National Park
Semuliki National Park

WHITE WATER RAFTING On the Mighty Nile. Come explore your imaginations; like rafting on the Nile River! White Water Rafting on the mighty Nile makes the legendary Nile look small.
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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.

Historical and royal places include; Kasubi Royal Tombs, Kabaka's Lake,Nagalabi, Budo, Coronation Site, Former Kingdoms' Royals

LAKES
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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