Top 5 Places to Visit in Uganda in 2022

Uganda’s narrative seems to be changing from the terrifying stories of the dreadful Idi Amin. A country that in the recent past has been marked with bloodshed and terror due to civil wars seems to be rising at an unprecedented speed. From the stunning sunsets at the source of the Nile to matching with the Elephants in Kidepo valley national park; Uganda is all together marvelous.

It is very common to get caught between choices because of the beauty Uganda presents. Look no further; here are the top five places that will leave you glimmering at the end of your Uganda safari.

Bwindi Impenetrable Forest National Park

Gorilla trekking has for close to a decade been the face of Uganda safaris. But destination Bwindi has been one of the underrated destinations in Uganda because of gorilla trekking. The moment you mention Bwindi impenetrable forest national park, everyone perceives gorilla trekking. But there is more to explore in Bwindi beyond gorilla trekking.

The best way to explore Bwindi would be through nature walks via the different trails. On the lucky days, some people spot gorillas during their nature walks but this is not the reason Bwindi is the top destination.

Rivers, rare tree species, butterflies, cultural encounters, mountain biking, stunning topographic sceneries, among other items are the best way to explore Bwindi impenetrable forest national park beyond gorilla trekking.  With a well-conserved environment, Bwindi is a top must-visit in Uganda.

Gorilla Trekking in Bwindi National Park

Kidepo Valley National Park

Savannah game drives have been the highlight of African safaris from time immemorial. Kruger national park in South Africa, Serengeti national park in Tanzania, Masai Mara in Kenya, and the desert safaris in Botswana and Namibia have been the main highlights for decades.

Unfortunately, the best places are often the least visited and among the least visit gems of Africa; Kidepo valley national park is among the top five.

Most Uganda safari packages take place in the western part of the country which makes it very hard for people to connect to Kidepo valley national park during a short trip. But the long trip to Kidepo valley national park is always worth it. The views of the scattered vegetation, herds of elephants, Buffaloes, Lions, Cheetahs among several other wildlife species are always worth the long wait.

Ostriches in Kidepo National Park

Jinja City

Jinja city is the heart of grade five white water rafting in Uganda. Even with the construction of Owen falls dam which affected the water flow at Bujagali falls, the unraveled grade 5 white water rafting is still carried out in Jinja.

Besides white water rafting; there are mainly two destinations that are marked as the main highlights of Jinja city; Bujagali falls and the source of the Nile. Anyone interested in a very quiet and relaxed place should opt for Bujagali falls instead of the source of the Nile.

The source of the Nile is livelier, anyone interested in drinking and partying; the source of the Nile would be recommended above Bujagali falls.  From both these places; you can take a boat to the source of the Nile.

Water Rafting in Jinja

Murchison Falls National Park

Victoria Falls and Niagara Falls are some of the most popular waterfalls in the whole world. Their scenery has remained stunning in the eyes of many. But none of these waterfalls is coupled with adventures of amazing game drives, nature walks, and primate encounters.

Murchison falls national park is highlighted by the world’s strongest waterfalls; the Murchison falls. Alongside Murchison falls, Uhuru falls would have acted as the curtain-raiser if only Murchison falls didn’t take the show from its inception.

A boat trip, coupled with hikes and nature walks makes Murchison falls one of the must-visit destinations during your Uganda safari.

Boat Cruiser to Murchison Falls

Rwenzori Mountains National Park

Many people think Queen Elizabeth national park should feature in the top five destinations in Uganda but this not true. There is a big difference between a very popular destination and a must-visit destination.  Queen Elizabeth national park is one of the most popular destinations Uganda has to offer but on a scale of one to ten; it is not among the top five must-visits Uganda has to offer though it features in the top ten.

Another group of people would wish to have Kibale forest national park among the top five places to visit in Uganda. Though this is partly true; Kibale forest national park can be foregone with the option of Murchison Falls national park’s chimpanzee tracking in Budongo forest.

Tanzania parades Kilimanjaro Mountains, Kenya parades Mount Kenya and Uganda underrates the snow at the equator courtesy of the Rwenzori Mountains. Even without getting to the summit, trekking the Rwenzoris is a unique experience that only a few can fathom.

The unique vegetation and wildlife garnish every trek to the Rwenzori. Lakes and rivers alongside the cultural encounters around the Rwenzori mountains make it inevitably one of the top five must-visits during your safari through Uganda.

With the en-route stop at Semuliki national park, the Rwenzori is strategically located for trips to Kibale forest national park, Queen Elizabeth national, Semuliki national park, and fort portal crater lakes.

Climbing Rwenzori Mountains

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