Uganda has a network of ten protected national parks. These national parks protect precious and fascinating treasures including unique plants and animals as well as birds.
On a safari through these protected environs you can see the country’s native flora and fauna, wander though its natural landscapes. During your tour you will also discover the cultural heritage of the people who live near these parks. Here is a list of the national parks.
Kidepo Valley National Park
If you want to see the ‘big five’ and other wildlife in one morning and evenings , Kidepo valley in North Eastern Uganda is the place to be. The perk offers perfect game viewing experience year round and it’s also great for cultural tourism and birding. Feel free to explore the most attractive wildlife park in Uganda when time and money permits.
Queen Elizabeth National Park
Being one of the most popular parks with breathtaking views of mountain Rwenzori, Queen Elizabeth offer great view of plains, wildlife Crater Lake and much more. You can see elephant, hippo, leopard, lions, buffaloes, kobs, bush backs, topis, warthogs, crocodiles, birds, and more mammal species on the impressive Kazinga channel. Best time to visit the park is all year though dry months of June- October and December – March are the best. While here one can stay in Mweya safari lodge, Katara lodge, Enganzi lodge, Bush lodge, Pumba cottages, Simba safari camp,Ishasha wilderness lodge , mweya hostel, UWA bandas among others.
Murchison Falls National Park
Murchison falls national park also situated in western Uganda is another home of various wildlife species. While in this national park, one cannot fail to see animals like lions, buffaloes, hartebeests, giraffes, baboons, chimpanzees in the Budongo forest reserve, hippos along the river banks of river Nile and many other wildlife species including birds. While here, a tour to the Murchison falls is very worth as one gets a great view of the greatest waterfalls in Uganda that forms a permanent rain ball.
Tourists here can go on a boat cruise along the Nile to the Nile delta where they can view many other wildlife species including the rare shoebill stork.
Kibale Forest National Park
Those interested in enjoying chimpanzee safaris to the fullest can visit Kibale forest national park also situated in western Uganda. This national park is a home to the highest chimpanzee population in Uganda and east Africa at large and that’s why it’s called the primate capital of Uganda. Tracking chimpanzees in their natural habitants is very enjoyable also offering sightings of many other wildlife species that the forest has.
Rwenzori Mountains National Park
Also in western Uganda is the Rwenzori mountain national park, which is a home to the snow capped mountains of the moon. Tourists interested in mountaineering are very well catered for here. This national park has other wildlife species that include the forest elephants, Giant forest hogs, and the three-horned chameleon among others.
Other unique wildlife ecosystems in Uganda include
Kidepo valley national park, which is situated in northwestern Uganda
Mount Elgon national park in eastern Uganda
Semuliki valley national park
Also situated in western Uganda.
