Thursday 21 September 2017

5 Things to Know before Booking a Uganda Tour

Uganda boasts of an enchanting landscape, tropical forests, unrivaled wildlife and much more. In this country, mountain gorilla tracking draws a huge number of visitors every year. The pearl of Africa- Uganda offers lot more exciting things to do and enjoy like white water rafting on the Nile River, exploring the Kampala City, hiking excursions and more. On a well planned and guided Uganda tour, you will get an opportunity to have the utmost fun, enjoyment and indulge in many adventurous activities. 

Are you planning to enjoy a vacation in Uganda? Then please have a look at some exciting things before booking your tour to Uganda!


1.       Best Mountain Gorilla Trekking Destination:

Do you know!! Uganda has the world’s largest number of mountain gorillas. For which, Uganda is considered as the best destination for enjoying gorilla trekking safaris. The two best places in Uganda where you can track the mountain gorillas are Mgahinga National Park and Bwindi Impenetrable National Park. 

2.      Around 10 National Parks:

In Uganda, around 10 national parks are found. Namely the Queen Elizabeth National Park, Mgahinga National Park, Bwindi Impenetrable National Park, Mt. Elgon National Park, Murchison Falls National Park, Kibale National Park, Lake Mburo National Park, Rwenzori Mountains National Park, Kidepo Valley National Park and Semuliki National Park. The national parks in Uganda boast of a diverse wildlife and bird life; Touring Uganda for these and spending time with nature is a once in a life time experience. 

 
3.      Different Species of Primates:

In Uganda, around 13 species of primates are found in chimpanzees, gorillas, and baboons. At the national parks in Uganda, you can easily spot a wide variety of monkeys such as the blue monkeys, black and white colobus monkeys, golden monkeys and red monkeys. Your Uganda tour is a great success if you are a fan to these animals. 

4.      Most Beautiful Waterfalls in Africa:

Uganda has the most outstanding waterfalls such as the Murchison Falls, Ripon Falls, Karuma Falls, Sipi Falls, Owen Falls and Bujagali Falls. The waterfalls in Uganda are one of the most captivating and interesting attractions that you will love to witness and explore on a Ugandan Safari. The breathtaking appearance, turbulence beauty and cool environment of the waterfalls will mesmerize you. While travelling Uganda, never miss these beautiful destinations.


5.      Information about Visa:

Who requires a visa to visit Uganda? 

All travelers like the American nationals with US passports along with the Naturalized American residents of Ugandan ancestry requires an entry visa to visit or enter Uganda.
Who does not require a visa to enter Uganda? 

Nationals from the: 

COMESA (Common Market for Eastern and Southern Africa): Angola, Eritrea, Malawi, Madagascar, Seychelles, Swaziland, Zambia, Comoros, Kenya, Mauritius, Zimbabwe
EAC (East African Community): Tanzania, Rwanda, Kenya, Burundi
Other Countries: Fiji, Grenada, Lesotho, Sierra Leone, Solomon Islands, Antigua, Barbados, Belize, Gambia, Jamaica, Malta, Singapore, St. Vincent-Tonga, The Grenadines, Vanuatu, Cyprus, and the Bahamas. 


Conclusion -

Uganda is the most peaceful country and rated as one of the top tourist destinations in Africa. If you want to enjoy a memorable and adventurous Uganda tours, then make sure to contact a reliable tour operator- Exclusive African Safaris. As the most reliable tour operator in Uganda, we specialize in providing a wide variety of customized tours and safari packages to make your safari holiday or vacation exciting and enjoyable. 

To get more information about Uganda safari and tour packages, contact us today at +256 (0) 772 887 484 or feel free to stay in touch with us on Facebook , Google+ & Twitter social networks.