Uganda is one of the most beautiful countries in Africa with fantastic natural scenery, half of the world’s remaining mountain gorilla population and some of the friendliest people in Africa. It is also a unique and captivating tourist destination straddled across the Equator and perched on the northern shores of Lake Victoria. Situated at the heart of the African continent, Uganda offers a range of adventure and holiday activities which range from gorilla tracking, world class white water rafting at the Source of the Nile and game viewing within the peaceful unpolluted and undegraded national parks. In terms of its size, Uganda is relatively a small country roughly the size of Great Britain or the State of Oregon in the United States America. Despite its small size, Uganda is the most alluring safari destination in Africa given its features which include undegraded and unpolluted forests, shimmering lakes and mountains. Most of the country is 1,000 m above sea level and there are three mountainous areas - the Rwenzoris, Mount Elgon and the Virunga volcanoes.

Uganda's Wildlife

Uganda has got wonderful wildlife. Seeing the animals from the yet-untouched and unpolluted habitats can be the most rewarding experience that can be got anytime of year. Uganda's parks and reserves are ideal retreats for the discerning eco-tourists, adventure seekers and holiday makers. Though the country has less wildlife numbers if compared with other countries, the experience from a Ugandan safari is very different to that in some of the parks in South Africa, Kenya and Tanzania. On the safari a variety of world game can be seen. These include a profusion of hippos, herds of elephants, buffaloes, giant forest hogs, the handsome Ugandan kob, sitatungas, zebras among others. Over the past twenty years wildlife numbers have steadily increased and higher chances of seeing almost all animal species in Ugandan parks are guaranteed.