Attractions of Uganda

To help inspire or plan your trip to Uganda, some of its major attractions for travellers are shown below, including some of the best natural, historical, cultural and adventure sites in the country. These include all of UNESCO World Heritage Sites for Uganda which represent the best of the world's cultural and natural heritage.
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Natural	History	Wildlife	Trekking	Cities	Religious Monument	Boat Journey	Rail Journey	Diving	Cultural	Adrenaline	UNESCO WHS

Bwindi Impenetrable National Park
Bwindi Impenetrable National Park Bwindi Impenetrable National Park in south-western Uganda comprises 330 km² of primeval forest in altitudes ranging from 1200 to 2800 metres. It's an area of remarkable biodiversity of plant life, birds and butterflies but the main draw is the mountain gorilla, of which there are approximately 300 in the park. This is one of only two locations in the world where you can track a habituated family group of mountain gorillas, probably the most exhilarating wildlife experience you can imagine, though it can take an arduous trek through the forest to find the gorillas. Bwindi is also home to other rare primates such as L'Hoest's monkey and the golden monkey. UNESCO World Heritage Site: Bwindi Impenetrable National Park

Bwindi Impenetrable National Park

Bwindi Impenetrable National Park

Bwindi Impenetrable National Park in south-western Uganda comprises 330 km² of primeval forest in altitudes ranging from 1200 to 2800 metres. It's an area of remarkable biodiversity of plant life, birds and butterflies but the main draw is the mountain gorilla, of which there are approximately 300 in the park. This is one of only two locations in the world where you can track a habituated family group of mountain gorillas, probably the most exhilarating wildlife experience you can imagine, though it can take an arduous trek through the forest to find the gorillas. Bwindi is also home to other rare primates such as L'Hoest's monkey and the golden monkey.

UNESCO World Heritage Site: Bwindi Impenetrable National Park

Rwenzori Mountains National Park
Rwenzori Mountains National Park is part of the Rwenzori mountain chain in western Uganda. Known as the Mountains of the Moon, it's an area of stunning natural beauty, with misty mountains, tropical rainforest, alpine meadows, glaciers, waterfalls and lakes. The park has a rich and diverse flora including many endangered species. UNESCO World Heritage Site: Rwenzori Mountains National Park

Rwenzori Mountains National Park

Rwenzori Mountains National Park is part of the Rwenzori mountain chain in western Uganda. Known as the Mountains of the Moon, it's an area of stunning natural beauty, with misty mountains, tropical rainforest, alpine meadows, glaciers, waterfalls and lakes. The park has a rich and diverse flora including many endangered species.

UNESCO World Heritage Site: Rwenzori Mountains National Park

Queen Elizabeth National Park
Queen Elizabeth National Park Queen Elizabeth National Park covers 2000 km² in western Uganda and is an area of extraordinary diversity in both landscape and fauna. Situated along the Kasinga Channel connecting Lakes George and Edward, the park comprises grasslands, crater lakes, tropical forests and papyrus swamps and is home to over 600 bird species and almost 100 mammals. These include the famous tree climbing lions, the Ugandan kob, sitatunga antelope, giant forest hog and topi, while boat trips along the Kasinga Channel allow for excellent bird watching as well as observing huge numbers of hippos, elephants and buffalo.

Queen Elizabeth National Park

Queen Elizabeth National Park covers 2000 km² in western Uganda and is an area of extraordinary diversity in both landscape and fauna. Situated along the Kasinga Channel connecting Lakes George and Edward, the park comprises grasslands, crater lakes, tropical forests and papyrus swamps and is home to over 600 bird species and almost 100 mammals. These include the famous tree climbing lions, the Ugandan kob, sitatunga antelope, giant forest hog and topi, while boat trips along the Kasinga Channel allow for excellent bird watching as well as observing huge numbers of hippos, elephants and buffalo.

Kibale Forest National Park
Kibale Forest National Park is an equatorial rainforest that has one of the highest concentration of primates in the world. The park contains 13 different species of primates, with the main draw being the 500 or so chimpanzees that live here which can be viewed on walking safaris. Other primates in Kibale include the black and white colobus monkey, red colobus, L'Hoest's monkey and the grey-cheeked mangabey. In addition the park has a huge diversity of butterflies and birds, including crowned eagles, yellow-mantled weavers, African grey parrot and the black bee-eater.

Kibale Forest National Park

Kibale Forest National Park is an equatorial rainforest that has one of the highest concentration of primates in the world. The park contains 13 different species of primates, with the main draw being the 500 or so chimpanzees that live here which can be viewed on walking safaris. Other primates in Kibale include the black and white colobus monkey, red colobus, L'Hoest's monkey and the grey-cheeked mangabey. In addition the park has a huge diversity of butterflies and birds, including crowned eagles, yellow-mantled weavers, African grey parrot and the black bee-eater.

Lake Mburo National Park
Lake Mburo National Park Lake Mburo National Park is set in acacia woodland surrounding a large papyrus-fringed lake. Located in southern Uganda, it is an extension of the Tanzanian plains where you can view zebra, buffalo and many species of antelope not found in other Ugandan parks. The lakes within the national park also allow viewing of hippos, crocodiles and water birds such as African finfoot and papyrus bushshrike.

Lake Mburo National Park

Lake Mburo National Park is set in acacia woodland surrounding a large papyrus-fringed lake. Located in southern Uganda, it is an extension of the Tanzanian plains where you can view zebra, buffalo and many species of antelope not found in other Ugandan parks. The lakes within the national park also allow viewing of hippos, crocodiles and water birds such as African finfoot and papyrus bushshrike.

Lake Bunyoni
Lake Bunyoni Lake Bunyoni is the deepest crater lake in Africa, located in the south of Uganda near the Rwandan border. It is a beautiful setting that provides excellent bird watching opportunities, visits to the lake islands, swimming or hiking in the surrounding hills.

Bujugali Falls and Jinja
Bujugali Falls and Jinja Jinja is located at the source of the White Nile where it exits Lake Victoria. Here you can visit the source of the White Nile and the nearby Bujagali Falls. Jinja is also a major centre for adrenaline activities with excellent white water rafting on the Nile, bungee jumping and quad biking.

Ngamba Island
Ngamba Island on Lake Victoria is 23km south of Entebbe and home to a chimpanzee conservation effort. Orphaned chimpanzees have been relocated here by conservationists and a fenced off visitors area allows viewing of these animals.

Murchison Falls
Murchison Falls are spectacular waterfalls on the Nile River which see 300 cubic metres of water falling per second down three separate cascades totalling a 122 metre drop. The Falls are located within a national park with a wide diversity of wildlife to view, including buffalo, Rothschild's giraffe and Uganda kob, as well as predators such as lion, leopard and spotted hyena and several primates including chimpanzees.

Murchison Falls

Murchison Falls are spectacular waterfalls on the Nile River which see 300 cubic metres of water falling per second down three separate cascades totalling a 122 metre drop. The Falls are located within a national park with a wide diversity of wildlife to view, including buffalo, Rothschild's giraffe and Uganda kob, as well as predators such as lion, leopard and spotted hyena and several primates including chimpanzees.

Tombs of Buganda Kings at Kasubi
Located near Kampala, this is the former palace of the Kabakas of Buganda built in 1882 which was converted into royal burial grounds and now contains four royal tombs within Muzibu Azaala Mpanga, the main building. UNESCO World Heritage Site: Tombs of Buganda Kings at Kasubi

Tombs of Buganda Kings at Kasubi

Located near Kampala, this is the former palace of the Kabakas of Buganda built in 1882 which was converted into royal burial grounds and now contains four royal tombs within Muzibu Azaala Mpanga, the main building.

UNESCO World Heritage Site: Tombs of Buganda Kings at Kasubi