Tuesday, December 4, 2012

Uganda Listed among Best World Holiday Destinations 2013 & the best in East Africa.



Uganda – “the pearl of Africa” has been listed on 10th place among National Geographic’s best of the world 2013 describing it as “Africa’s new frontier”. Last year, lonely planet featured Uganda as the best travel destination for 2012 something that tells you Uganda safaris are still among the best holiday ideas for Africa. There are only 2 African countries that have made this list and that is Malawi (6th position) & Uganda – the only one in East Africa beating some of the best known holiday destinations in Africa like South Africa!

mountain gorillas in bwindi uganda
Mountain gorillas in Bwindi
Uganda tourism has recently been faced with a lot of challenges including political protests & riots, Ebola and Marburg virus epidemics, all of which slowed down the tourist inflow but the country still stands as one of the best safari holiday destinations in Africa. Uganda has for some time now been well known for gorilla trekking in Bwindi which is home to more than half of the world’s remaining mountain gorilla population, but Uganda’s pride lies in its nature! The green cover that welcomes you the moment you land here be it by water, land or air and it’s hospitable people making you feel like you have discovered your second home.

Uganda safaris and tours feature unique wildlife like the mountain gorillas, tree climbing lions and all the big five. The snow caped Rwenzori Mountains are a natural wonder and present a real challenge for hikers and adventure seeking tourists. Uganda has got spectacular bird-life, enormous culture and a rich history stemming from the colonial era to the present and still prominent kingdoms including Buganda, Tooro among others.

Some of the well-known Uganda national parks include Murchison falls, Kibale forest and Queen Elizabeth national park for wildlife viewing and Bwindi impenetrable forest; a world heritage site, flocked mostly for gorilla trekking but there is more to Bwindi including a number of forest walking trails, birding trails and the Batwa pygmies who are increasingly attracting many to this magnificent forest. Uganda tourism has a lot more to offer than just wildlife and primates; the source of the Nile river in Jinja is worth a visit with a number of real adventure activities like bungee jumping and white water rafting – activities that will give you an adrenaline rush! 

tree climbing lions uganda
Tree climbing lions in Ishasha - Queen Elizabeth National Park
There is still much of undiscovered Uganda! Kidepo valley national park is little known due to tourists avoiding northern Uganda mainly because of the LRA war in recent past but with peace having returning to the north, Kidepo is a pristine place to discover – Kidepo national park is still virgin and you’ll marvel at the scenery beaming with life!

As you move out of the city to the countryside while on a Uganda safari, you will breathe real fresh air – real oxygen from wild plants and trees as you listen to sounds of the jungle while spending a night in one of the 10 national parks. Imagine the roar of an African lion and the melodies of early birds during your morning sleep! If you are planning an African Safari in Uganda 2013, then you should check out our packages. Below is a complete the complete list of the top 20 best of the world travel destinations for 2013 as on National Geographic.


Crimea

Marseille

Raja Ampat

Ravenna
Great Bear Rainforest
Malawi
Quito
Bagan
Cape Breton
Uganda
Hudson Valley
Thessaloniki
Grenada
Bodø
Valparaíso
Missouri River Banks
St. Augustine
Memphis
Kyoto
Jarash