Officially the Republic of Uganda, Uganda is a country on the African continent located in the eastern sub region in the African Great Lakes. It is a landlocked country bordered by Kenya to the East, South Sudan to the North, Democratic Republic of Congo to the west, Rwanda to the south-west, and Tanzania to the South.
The country was named after the Buganda kingdom, which closes the largest portion of the country including the capital, Kampala. The widely used language in the country is Luganda though English and Swahili are the official languages.
Lying within the Nile basin, Uganda stretches over an area of approximately 241,038 square kilometers with a population of over 48 million of whom the 8.5 million live in the capital and largest city – Kampala. The country offers a great experience for a safari due to the fact that it encloses numerous safari attractions including a substantial portion of Lake Victoria which is shared with Kenya and Tanzania, various wildlife species in different destinations and almost half of the world’s primate species. Among the wildlife species to spot in Uganda include the rare tree climbing lions in Queen Elizabeth National park, the warthogs, African elephants, buffaloes, leopards, hyenas, zebras, giraffes, hyenas, tigers and many others can also be seen in this national park.
In Bwindi Impenetrable National Park and Mgahinga Gorilla national park, you will watch various species of primates such as the mountain gorillas, unique golden monkeys, and the chimpanzees. These species will be sighted during different park experiences like mountain gorilla trekking and habituation experience, chimpanzee trekking and habituation and golden monkey trekking and habituation experiences. In the pearl of Africa, enjoy the luxurious experience of a boat cruise on various water bodies like Kazinga channel of Queen Elizabeth National park, Victoria Nile of Murchison falls national park, Lake Mburo of Lake Mburo national park and many other destinations.
For a great experience to explore Uganda, the Pearl of Africa, one has to possess a safe, strong and a comfortable vehicle that can cross all the terrains no matter how difficult they are. Among the vehicles to trust while planning your safari in the pearl of Africa include a Land cruiser 79 series. Besides its ability to take long distances during road trips in Uganda, the vehicle is known for taming all kinds of terrains in any weather conditions. Below are the special features of a Land Cruiser 79 series that makes suitable for a safari in Uganda;
Pop up roof
A land cruiser 79 series contains a pop up roof that offers a splendid wildlife viewing experience to the tourists. This is because it allows them to pop out their heads during different park experiences like game drives for excellent views of attractions such as vegetation, bird species and various wild animals.
Enough space
A land cruiser 79 series is able to accommodate 7 to 9 passengers comfortably and also offer enough space for their cargo. Comfort of a traveller is among the key points that make his/her safari successful since it perfects the experience of photography, research and wildlife viewing.
Body structure
A land cruiser 79 series perfects your Uganda safari due to its strong body structure and tyre height. The height of the vehicle allows a traveller to have a great experience during game viewing and photography exercise in the trails of the park.
Other features that credit Land cruiser 79 series as the perfect vehicle to explore the Uganda include;
- 4.5litre turbo-diesel
- Brake assist
- Stability control
- V8 engine that produces 151kw
- 5 speed manual gear box
