Uganda’s Natural Wonders; Uganda is an amazing destination for travelers who are interested in nature attractions. Uganda is a place where visitors can experience one of Africa’s natural wonders as well as one of the most unique encounters with wildlife.
What are some of the natural Wonders of Uganda? Uganda is full of nature and wildlife attractions. It is an African country that should make the bucket list of desired destinations on the continent.
a) The source of the Nile is one of Africa’s natural wonders. Subsequently, travelers who have source of the Nile as one of their bucket list attractions can check it off with a visit to Uganda. The Nile River is the longest river in the world stretching a distance of 4,132 miles (6,650.
The Nile River extends through 10 different countries where the mouth of the river Egypt exits into the Mediterranean. Uganda is home to one of two sources that make up the Nile River. The White Nile River exits out of Lake Victoria to start the journey to the Mediterranean.
b) Bwindi Impenetrable National Park is located in the south-western part of Uganda along the border of the Democratic Republic of Congo. The park is comprised of 128 square miles (331 sq. km) of montane and lowland forest and one of Uganda’s most intriguing attractions.
Bwindi Impenetrable National Park is most famous for the 340 Bwindi gorillas accounting for 50% of the world’s population of the critically endangered mountain gorillas. Chimpanzees and colobus monkeys are additional primates calling the park home.
Additionally, visitors can potentially encounter some of the 120 species of mammals, while bird watchers may be able to see some of the 348-different species of birds. Recognized as a World Heritage Site, Bwindi Impenetrable National Park’s excess of over 1,000 flowering species of plants makes it the most diverse forest in East Africa of which some are endangered.
The mountain gorillas are the primary attraction of the park with the country having four different gorilla groups that have become accustomed to visitors and serve as a tourist activity that is unique leaving people amazed at these magnificent creatures.
c) Murchison Falls has the distinction of being one of Uganda’s wonders, however as part of the Nile River, it can also be recognized part of the Natural Wonders of Africa. Murchison Falls, also called Kabalega Falls, is located on the White Nile River between Lake Kyoga and Lake Albert.
Murchison Falls squeezes about 11,000 cubic feet per second (300 cu m/s) of water through a gap of the gorge measuring only 23 feet (7 m) wide. This creates an incredibly powerful flow of water falling over the 141 feet (43 m) drop as the river continues west.
The falls serve as the inspiration for the surrounding Murchison Falls National Park. Visitors to this wonder attraction may also have an opportunity to see one of the 76 species of mammals calling the national park home. The park also houses Uganda’s largest collection of crocodiles. There are around 450 species of birds for bird watchers to experience.
d) Rwenzori, also referred to as the Mountains of the Moon due its snow-capped peaks, is a UNESCO World Heritage Site situated in the western Uganda districts of Kasese and Bundibugyo.
The Rwenzori Mountains stand to offer one of the world classic hiking experiences. Reports indicate that though it’s only 3rd in height on the continent, it’s the most challenging mountain to hike.
The hike to its highest peak, Margherita, takes about 7 to 10 days.
e) Kibale the Chimpanzee Sanctuary
Kibale is one of the most precious and beautiful tropical rain forests in Uganda.
Located in the Western Uganda district of Kabarole, Kibale is highly recognized for its high population of a wide range of primate species; chimpanzees being the prime. The forest is a rich biodiversity with over 325 bird species, 351 tree species and was named the world’s primate capital for accommodating 13 primate species.
The forest accommodates the highest number of primates in the whole of Africa.
In the same accord, the park alone retains a number of about 1450 chimpanzees and a number of amphibians and reptiles are recorded from the forest.
Kibale National Park is the stretcher of Queen Elizabeth National Park northwards. The 180 kilometer long migration corridor for wildlife stretches from the remote southern sector of Queen Elizabeth National Park in “Ishasha” to the North of Kibale.
