Travelling to the districts of Kiryandongo or Bulisa brings tourists closer to this prestigious national park that beautifully lies on the shores of Lake Albert with all its iconic scenery.
Activities to do while in the park
- Bird watching
While on a game drive or boat cruise, a variety of bird species are spotted by the tourists along the Paraa rest camp. The magnificent views of the different coloured birds are memorable and offer amazing views.
- Nature walks
There are various trails that tourists can follow to unleash the hidden treasure of the wild. Discovering the mouth-watering scenery can be done while following the Kanyinyo Pabidi route, the route that leads to Rabongo forest among others.
A visit to the top of the waterfall
Tourists who miss this risk missing a lot of joy and happiness because they miss watching and listening to the deep roars sent off by the waters as they ooze out of a small gorge.
- Sport fishing
Sport fishing is among the activities that fish lovers shouldn’t miss because the park has plenty of fishing spots. Catch and release is that type of fishing that guarantees tourists a chance to spot a variety of fish species like Nile perch, tilapia, catfish, and electric fish among others.
- Boat cruise
Whether it is cruising on the waters of the Albert Delta or it is on the bottom of the falls, the fantastic views stolen along the mini voyage are unavoidable. The ride offers both terror and quite a great deal of joy and happiness after the tourists have glanced at a variety of animals like hippos, elephants, and birds among others.
Tourist attractions to see while in the park
- Murchison falls
The falls are the biggest magnet that attracts tourists from all over the globe. The bird’s eye view is stolen by tourists who get to spot the water majestically falling like soldiers matching in a battlefield from above.
- Wildlife in the park
Scenic to humans and very useful to the ecosystem, the forest is dear to wild animals as it offers shelter. Tourists who visit the park get to spot amazing animals like warthogs, buffaloes, giraffes, lions,
- Birds
The sight of birds coupled with their beautiful chirping voices is melodious to the visitors which makes the creatures an important part of the tourist attractions. Tourists get to spot birds like the mouse bird, blue-napped bird, silver birds, nocturnal birds like owls, and night jars among others
Why one should visit the park.
Murchison is a sure deal for all the tourists because it is the largest national park in the country.
Watching the said about great and powerful waterfall ooze out of a small narrow gorge rapidly is very iconic and memorable and shouldn’t be missed by any travel lover.
Rwenzori National Park
Snowing in a tropical climate is an epic scene that is worth spotting and this is only spotted while in the fabulous park of mountain Rwenzori with its tantalizing peaks.
Activities to do while in the park
- Mountain climbing
Hiking peak margarita is a challenge worth trying because the peak is the third highest in Africa. The seven days that tourists take to reach the top of the mountain are both trying and fascinating. There are different trails and each reveals quite several spectacular sights.
The central circuit trail showcases Bujuku Valley, and Mubuku Valley as the tourists unwind through the circular route of the adventurous trail. The Kilembe route is close to Kilembe town and rewards tourists with adorable views of glacial lakes and Nyamwamba Valley.
- Nature walks and hiking
Nature walks offered in the park lead tourists to wonderful forest scenes while on a guided forest walk through different trails to spectacular views of the community, river Mubuku flowing majestically, views from the peaks of Rwenzori like Baker. Hikers find their way through Kichwamhe through Karangura Ridge which reveals sights of Lake Manyara and Buraro Chimp Forest, among others.
- Birding
The park offers blissful sounds from the birds and while in the pristine environment of Rwenzori, tourists have a chance to spot a variety of unique bird species like golden-winged sunbirds, handsome francolin, long-eared owls, beard vultures, red-throated alethe and several other colourful bird species.
- Cultural tours
Rwenzori is best known by the Bakonzo tribe hence a courtesy visit should be made to the owners of the mountains. While with the Bakonzo, tourists get to learn how the traditional people knit baskets, heal using local herbs, enjoy the local dance and share a traditional meal with the hospitable indigenous people.
- Wildlife viewing
Wondering where the three-horned chameleon hides while changing its colours, visit Rwenzori National Park and enjoy this notably rare species. Other fabulous wildlife that adds beauty to the park’s nature include Rwenzori climbing mice, Uganda clawed frogs, red duiker, leopards, genet mongoose and all the beautiful wildlife that the tourists chance while at the park.
Tourist attractions to see while in the park
- The snow peaks of Rwenzori
Among the six ranges that Rwenzori boosts, three are submerged in snow which gives off a beautiful exceptional scenery for a country that experiences a tropical kind of climate. A few miles away from the Equator happens to have Margherita which is the highest and experiences snow peak.
Wildlife
The tourists get to enjoy wildlife while in the park like elephants, red dickers, and mongoose among other animals.
The beauty that lies underneath one of the deepest lakes in Africa is an attraction that prompts travellers all over the world to come to the sight of one of the natural sceneries whose beauty remains unknown to various individuals.
Activities to do while around Lake Bunyonyi
- Canoeing
As a tourist activity to visitors, locals often use canoes to move between islands. A canoe gives tourists a chance to enjoy relaxing from the middle of the lake and paddle through the water all by themselves as they watch the sunset.
- A visit to the Batwa
The fascinating culture of the pygmies is worth enjoying and tourists should take a walk through the forest to watch the amazing creation of the Batwa. This group has a very strong relationship between them and the forest hence their history shouldn’t be missed.
- Island discovery
Lake Bunyonyi has many islands and tourists get a chance to navigate them learn more about their history and appreciate the scenery of the islands like the Akapene, Bushara and Bwama islands.
Tourist attractions to see while in the park
- The islands
The lake has various islands and be sure to listen to the tales and stories that explain the existence of each island. For example, Akapene island which is the smallest happens to have a lot of memories as girls who got pregnant before marriage were punished from there, Kahyugye is the most fascinating and the largest with human homestead is Bwama.
- Birds.
The deep lake is among the bird’s paradise with over 200 species like the grey crowned cranes, egrets, weavers, herons, and woodpeckers to mention but a few.
Why one should visit
The lake is among the deepest lakes in Africa hence it is worth visiting.
Bwindi impenetrable National Park
activities to do while in the park
- Gorilla trekking
This is the best national park to spot gorillas from and as a matter of fact, tourists travel worldwide just to come and witness the beauty that befalls the forests of Bwindi. The park has four sectors and the tourists are free to choose from among the 21 gorilla-habituated families which one they would prefer to trek.
- Gorilla habituation
Bwindi is among the few gorilla parks that offer this activity to its tourists. Rushaga sector is the champion of this activity and tourists interested in gorilla habituation spend four months walking with the researchers to learn more about the gorillas, interact with them and train them.
Unlike gorilla trekking, habituation permits only four tourists per gorilla family.
- Batwa cultural experience
the original descendants of the huge Mubwindi still live around their former home and are always eager and welcome to share with the tourists their way of life, prepare their food, demonstrate hunting skills, their knowledge of healing with plants and trees, not missing out on the traditional dances and folk songs.
- Nature walks
The forests of Bwindi have much to showcase besides the renowned gorillas. These can all be hidden from secrecy by walking slowly passed the trees in the forest with the help of an experienced guide. Walking past the Munyanga River Trail gives tourists an exceptional view of the waterfalls in the park and a lot more to wonder about in the 3 or four hours that the tourists use to exhaust this trail. The Buhoma- Nkuringo trail also exposes lots of bird species and usually takes up to 6 hours to move.
- Mountain biking
Buhoma is a superstar area for bikers and the Ride for a Woman community group always has bikes to offer to tourists who wish to take part in the activity on a budget.
Lake Mutanda visit.
Tourists shouldn’t miss out on wondering about the many islands that are found on the lake. Canoe lovers should hold the grip of this lovely activity because it is mesmerizing to watch the sunset while sailing slowly on top of the canoe.
Tourist attractions to see while in the park
- mountain gorillas
rarely found in many parks around the world but commonly found in Bwindi, this is the highest gorilla attraction in both Bwindi and Uganda at large. The park owns 21 gorilla families and tourists have a choice of spotting them from any of the gorilla sectors of their choice.
Due to the demand to appreciate the sights of these huge apes, tourists are supposed to book the gorilla permits earlier in 3 months for the activity.
- Munyanga waterfalls and other falls
this is another epitome of joy especially as the tourists walk past the free-falling waters of the waterfall. The fall offers cool breezes, fresh air, and sights and sounds of the beautiful birds among others. Other falls that the tourists cannot miss include Ivy River Falls, Kashasha River, and Ndego Ndego which flows towards Edward among others.
- Birds
nature is surely incomplete without the chirping produced by the birds and the biodiversity nature of Bwindi harbours over 300 bird species with 24 being endemic only to the Albertine Rift. Some of the mesmerizing bird species include the black-billed turacos, African broadbill, and fowls among others.
- Primates
The closest cousins to gorillas are also the primates and while in Bwindi, tourists kill two birds with one stone because they get to spot not only the gorillas but also the chimps. Such primates include colobus monkeys, L’hoest monkeys, and black and white monkeys.
- Wildlife
Over 100 mammals stay in the thick forests of Bwindi hence while in the park, tourists can spot bush bucks, African golden cats, elephants, and duikers among others.
Sipi falls
Activities to do while around the falls
- Abseiling
A sport for tourists who love increasing their adrenaline rush is surely something that tourists shouldn’t miss. Descending the 1272m waterfall over a steep rock with the help of a rope is a fascinating journey that tourists shouldn’t miss out on.
- Hiking
Sipi has three falls and it takes about 3 hours to meander through them. While hiking, tourists get to enjoy the amazing views of Mbale town, Mountain Elgon, the amazing plantations of coffee and water from the falls falling freely through the rocks.
- Community visits
The indigenous around Sipi are hospitable individuals hence African culture lovers shouldn’t miss passing through their homesteads. Watching the Imbalu practice and dance is something tourists shouldn’t risk and enjoying the sumptuous meal prepared by the Gisu.
- Mountain biking
the terrain around Sipi offers a variety of trails for biking therefore bikers shouldn’t miss out on meandering through the amazing trails that Sipi offers.
tourist attractions while around the falls
- The falls
Sipi Falls has three amazing falls that tourists get to spot. The first one falls through a cliff of over 100m, the second cliff hides beautifully among hills and the third fall oozes out of rocks and is visibly seen as it is majestically positioned above the ground.
Tourist attractions to see while around the falls.
- Coffee plantations
The soils around Mountain Elgon are known for growing amazing Arabica coffee beans and it is paramount that tourists get to walk through these amazing plantations to spot how the beans are grown, harvested and processed.
- Birds
The life of birds is the natural environment hence these amazing species cannot miss flying over the flow of Sipi. Tourists get to enjoy views from Mooreland francolin, alpine chat and other bird species.
