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Uganda Parks
Uganda often known as "the Switzerland of Africa", due to its sheer
physical beauty, is a land of infinite variety. Now, politicaly
stable, it invites you to experience the many wonders of its natural
heritage Encompassed within its 235,880 sq km are national parks,
abounding in wildlife and magnificent lake and mountain scenery.
Kampala, its capital city is well connected by road, air, and train,
and is 35km from the international airport at Entebbe.
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National Parks
and Game Reserves.
As the pearl of Africa Uganda's beauty is only surpassed by its
mot famous attraction- Bwindi, home of the elusive and treasured
gorilla. Half of the population of the worlds gorillas live in the
Virunga Mountains where the Zaire, Rwanda and Bururndi borders meet.The
other half are foundin the forests of Bwindi, formerly known as
the Impenetrable Forest. Amongst Ugandas many attractions are the
magnificent Murchison falls and Lake Victoria- the second largest
fresh water lake in the world
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Murchison
Falls National Park.
The waters of the nile storm turbulently througha narrow ctrevice
7m in diameter, to crash into a series of foaming, roaring cascades
on rock 45m below. It is the largest park in Ugandaand all the wildlife
can be viewed from a vehicle, or the comfort of a motor launch on
the river, adding to its unique features
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Queen Elizabeth
National Park.
In the southern part of the park is the Ishaha area with tree climbing
lions and the Maramgambo, one of the largest natural forests in
Africa. The northern part is dominated by breath taking crater lakes.
A launch trip along the Klazinga Channel joinig Lake Edward and
Lake George is an added attraction.
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Bwindi National
Park
Uganda's impenetrable forest is home of the shy mountain gorrila.
Incredibly dense, this forest is a spectacular sight and provides
the opportunityfor gorilla tracking with experienced guides. From
only a few feet away, watching this shy animal in its natural enviroment
is truly a rare and moving experience.
Uganda Safaris and Tours
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