TOURIST ACTIVITIES

Mountain Gorilla Tracking: Well known worldwide as home to over half of the world’s population of mountain gorillas Uganda boasts of is gorilla tracking. These primates have a unique natural habitat in the tropical rain forests located in the South West of the country. Bwindi Impenetrable National Park has a population of 360 gorillas; here four families are habituated for the tourist visits. Do not miss the unforgettable and unique experience of gorilla tracking while visiting Uganda.
Briefing from the guides must be done before set off for the gorilla tracking in the forest sanctuary. The activity starts at 8.00am. You are will be advised to packed lunch, drinking water, rain jacket and jungle boots while the rangers will provide you with a walking stick. The time taken to find the gorillas varies according to the movements of these marvelous primates. An encounter with an earth shaking 350 pound silver back or a baby gorilla is very an exciting experience!
Chimpanzee Trekking: The Chimpanzee trekking is another experience to give first priority while in Uganda, the way they feed, climb trees, respond to humans, caring for their young ones, and is just phenomenal. There are many families habituated to the human presence. Uganda hosts a large population of different species of primates, like chimpanzee, black and white colobus, red tailed monkey, blue monkey, golden monkeys, and bush babies. The estimated number of chimpanzees is 5,000. Chimpanzee trekking in Uganda is done in Kibale National Park, Budongo Forest and Kyambura Gorge (in Queen Elizabeth National Park). While going for the drive to Kyambura gorge for a forest walk, it is always advised to pack lunch. The forest has habituated chimpanzees and other primates. This gorge is 16 km long on the Rift Valley and 100 meter deep. Be equipped with walking sticks for support as this spectacular trekking can get slippery.
WHERE: Kibale National Park, Queen Elizabeth National Park, Murchison Falls National Park
Safari game drives: Enjoy spectacular game drives in the 10 Ugandan National Parks, as well as a number of Natural Forests and Natural Reserve areas. Not to miss among the significant attractions are: the boat - launch trips (in Queen Elizabeth, Murchison Falls, and Lake Mburo), natural walks and game drives in any park with private vehicles. Safaris in you Uganda unlike other African countries, presents you a chance to get very close to nature. With a unique opportunity of true, direct and uncontaminated wildlife, enjoy the animals, the people, and the Ugandan ambience.
Bird Watching: Best early in the morning, the game drive on the Northern bank of River Nile will yield spotting of elephants, lions, cape buffalos, Rothschild’s giraffes, hartebeests, waterbucks, oribis, bushbucks, spotted hyenas and, if you are lucky, leopards. Have a lunch break and head for a safari upstream by boat to the calm Victoria Nile and the base of the falls just tens of meters from the “Devil’s Cauldron.” There you will marvel at toothsome hippos, crocodiles and over the 17-kilometer stretch you may also see elephants, waterbucks and Uganda kobs. This is also the habitat for many bird species including goliath herons, Egyptian geese, pelican bee-eaters, kingfishers, Hombills, cormorants and the rare shoebill stork. This area gives you an opportunity to take photographs of the mighty Murchison Falls.                                                                                   More
Water Rafting: Uganda is proud to host the legendary Source of the longest river in Africa and second longest in the world (river Nile) Located in Eastern Uganda, close to Jinja town the Nile peacefully flows from Lake Victoria. This is the starting point for the white water rafting route, which is widely regarded to be as exhilarating as the more famous Zambezi Gorge below Victoria Falls. About 10 kms downriver of the Source of the Nile is Bujagali Falls, a series of impressive rapids, fantastic scenery even for spending a relaxing day. The whitewater rafting activities have three options: half day, full day and two days, from a minimum of 5 kilometers to 30 kilometers. All levels and ages are considered; safety is guaranteed by high professional staff and equipments. Be sure of an unforgettable rafting experience on river Nile with East African Safaris.
Rwenzori Mountaineering: Rwenzori is the biggest mountain range in Africa, running for over 120 kms along the border with Congo. Originated from the geological phenomena along the Albertine Rift Valley, Un like many other African mountains, Rwenzori is not of a volcanic origin. Together with other natural futures the mountain forms the Rwenzori Mountains National Park. In the central part, there are six main mountains. The highest is Mount Stanley, whose main snow covered peak, Margherita, 5.109m, is the third in Africa, only after Mount Kilimanjaro and Mount Kenya. The legend Rwenzori Mountains are known as the “Mountains of the Moon”. The first climber to ascend the highest peaks of Rwenzori was the Italian Prince Luigi Amedeo of Savoy the Duke of Abruzzi in 1906, this makes 2006 the Centenary of the historical climbing. Joint initiatives will occur both in Italy and Uganda aimed at promoting the image of this little known area of the world, far from the international tourist circuits.                                                                                                            More
Ecotourism and Cultural Tours: Uganda is a multicultural and multi tribal society, with at least 33 tribes and languages. Many regions in Uganda have kingdoms including the Buganda, Busoga, Bunyoro and Batoro. Kingdoms and tribes are still very meaningful for people’s lives, beliefs and traditions. The Baganda tribe in central region is the main tribe in Ugandan, this area covers areas of Kampala (the Capital City), Entebbe (with the only Airport) and many other districts, this region today is represented by the Buganda king and Buganda Parliament in Kampala (Bulange), where the chiefs (head of tribes) seat to discuss the problems and life of their people. As a consequence, tourism in Uganda includes: cultural tourism, traditional handicraft, dance and music performances, local medicine demonstration, local brewery production (banana beer, sorghum beer), local beliefs and their traditional sites. It is no wonder there for that there is tremendous developed of “community tourism”, with an association, UCOTA (Uganda Community Tourism Association), which is working for improving the livelihoods of the local village communities. In Uganda tourist activities are carried out in the respect of the environment and culture. There are plenty of possibilities for eco-friendly itineraries.
The Victoria Islands: Uganda is proud to have the biggest area of Africa’s biggest lake share between three countries; much of its territory is covered with water bodies, rivers and lakes. The biggest lakes are: Victoria, Albert, Edward, and Kyoga. In particular, Lake Victoria is becoming a tourist destination in Uganda thanks to the attractions offered by the archipelago of the Ssese Islands, with its virgin beauty and nature. The Islands are 84 in number: some of them are very small; others have big extensions and population, Bugala Island is the most popular and hosts the biggest population; it has the best accommodation for visitors, a natural white sand beach and other activities, like fishing, bird watching excursions, and boat riding. The second biggest and spectacular island is Bukasa, where you can experience and participate in the real village and traditional way of fishing, natural walks in uncontaminated forests, experiencing African crops and fruits.
Ssese Islands are reachable through public transport boats from Kasenyi Landing Site or by ferry boat from Entebbe Pier to Lutoboka Bay in Bugala Island. It is also possible to hire private boats.

Sport Fishing: Uganda is an ideal fishing destination. With one third of the country covered by water; there is great opportunity for sport fishing. Nile Perch of up to 108 kg have been caught on some instances; the other types to catch include Tilapia, Tiger fish, ferocious fighter, Ngara (Genus alestes), catfish and barbel.
Sport fishing is done on Lake Victoria and Murchison Falls National Park. The main catch of the Lake is the Nile Perch, which is the largest fresh water game fish in the whole world; the method of fishing is by use of trolling lures. The most common fish of the lake is tilapia. At Murchison Falls, fish are often caught using live bait. Fishing is generally done over a few days, requiring some level of fitness and experience. East African Safaris will organize for your sport fishing activity; this activity will be enjoyed especially in Ssese Islands.
WHERE: Murchison Falls National Park .

City Tours: Kampala is the capital city of Uganda, with a population of over 1.2 million inhabitants (Census 2002). Originally, it was founded on seven hills, each with its own particular function (Namirembe, Makerere, Kibuli, Kololo, Rubaga, Mulago and Old Kampala) Today he city has expanded o include other hills and still grows on. It is name Kampala came form the word “impala”, which is antelope specie common in the region. Kampala is also the political capital of Buganda Kingdom, and hosts the Parliament (Bulange), the Royal Palace and the tombs of the kings (Kasubi tombs). The Buganda tribe represents over 20% of the whole population in Uganda and their traditional language is Luganda, which is the most commonly spoken language in Kampala and most of Southern Uganda. Kampala is a modern and very safe town, to her visitors, she offers a number of cultural and artistic sites, with lots of entertainments and the possibilities for walking through the shops and markets of the city centre.
No To Miss: The National Theatre, The Parliament Building, “Nommo” Art Gallery, Uganda Museum, African Exposure Craft Market, Kasubi Tombs, Bulange (Buganda kingdom Parliament), Saint Paul’s Namirembe Protestant Cathedral, Saint Mary’s Rubaga Catholic Cathedral, Hindu Temple Bahai, Kibuli Mosque.

Nile River Boat Cruising: Best early in the morning, the game drive on the Northern bank of River Nile will yield spotting of elephants, lions, cape buffalos, Rothschild’s giraffes, hartebeests, waterbucks, oribis, bushbucks, spotted hyenas and, if you are lucky, leopards. Have a lunch break and head for a safari upstream by boat to the calm Victoria Nile and the base of the falls just tens of meters from the “Devil’s Cauldron.” There you will marvel at toothsome hippos, crocodiles and over the 17-kilometer stretch you may also see elephants, waterbucks and Uganda kobs. This is also the habitat for many bird species including goliath herons, Egyptian geese, pelican bee-eaters, kingfishers, Hombills, cormorants and the rare shoebill stork. This area gives you an opportunity to take photographs of the mighty Murchison Falls.
WHERE: Queen Elizabeth National Park, Murchison Falls National Park, Lake Mburo National Park, Semuliki Wildlife Reserve
Game Viewing: Enjoy spectacular game drives in Uganda’s National Parks, as well as a number of Natural Forests and Natural Reserve areas. Not to miss among the significant attractions are: the boat - launch trips (in Queen Elizabeth, Murchison Falls, and Lake Mburo), natural walks and game drives in any park with private vehicles, wildlife include are lions, zebras, buffaloes, elephants, leopards, baboons, giraffes, cheetahs, Uganda kobs, the rare situtungas, water bucks, bush bucks, bush pigs, chimpanzees and many more. Safaris in you Uganda unlike other African countries, presents you a chance to get very close to nature. With a unique opportunity of true, direct and uncontaminated wildlife, enjoy the animals, the people, and the Ugandan ambience.
WHERE: Kidepo, Lake Mburo, Murchion falls, Queen Elizabeth Semliki Wildlife
Forest Walks: Almost all Ugandan National Parks and Wildlife Reserves, have magnificent trails for nature and forest walks. Tourists interested in nature and getting close to wildness should not miss a true African walk in Uganda. Our tour directors are very informed and will guide you around the best places while giving you the information you require. Try out Night Walks, Forest Walks, Hiking, Primate Walks, or Spring/ Falls walk.
Where: Bwindi Impenetrable National Park, Mount Elgon National Park, Katonga National Park, Kibale National Park, Rwenzori Mountains National Park, Kidepo National Park, Lake Mburo National Park, Mgahinga Gorilla National Park, Murchison Falls National Park, Queen Elizabeth National Park, Semuliki National Park, Semuliki Wildlife Reserve
Hiking: The Virunga volcanoes in Mgahinga Gorilla National Park are particularly very exciting for Hikers. The volcano offers three extinct volcanoes (Mt. Sabyinyo 3669 M Mt. Gahinga 3474 M and Mt. Muhavura 4127 M) for physically fit hikers, special mountaineering gears are not required.
At Mt. Sabyinyo, a hike up the mountain takes one up a ridge along the eastern side to peak 1. If one is to continue, the hike to peak 2 involves walking a ridge with breath-taking drops into gorges of Rwanda and Uganda. Finally, the hike up to peak 3 is steep with several ladders and mush scrambling. You are guaranteed to get your hands dirty en-route to peak 3. Once on top, you will be in Rwanda, Democratic Republic of Congo and Uganda at the same time. The journey takes about eight hours round trip to cover the 14-km stretch.
Where: Mgahinga Gorilla National Park, Bwindi Impenetrable National Park
Lake Bunyonyi: From Kampala drive Southwest to Kabale preferably make a stopover at the Equator for photography, before making a scenic journey through the Ankole region and the beautiful terrain of the rolling hills with terraced landscape. An area referred as the "Switzerland of Africa”. The Lake Bunyonyi view is incredible. There is always an arranged two hour boat ride on Lake Bunyonyi to various islands inside the lake for bird viewing, sight seeing and discovering the sites of the Bakiga culture. The Lake has other activities like sport fishing, swimming, canoeing, and village walks.
 

 

 
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