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In his famous book “My African Journey” in 1908 Winston Churchill described Uganda as The Pearl Of Africa. He was amazed by the beauty, stunning landscapes, hospitality of the people, abundant wildlife, good weather.

He had travelled across various African countries but had never seen a country gifted by God like Uganda thus prompting him to conclude indeed Uganda is the Pearl of Africa.

Travelling for the first time in Africa is filled with excitement and can be overwhelming with which destination to choose from, which activities to do. You don’t have to worry about all that, we have put together 10 reasons why you should visit Uganda in 2025 and why it should be top of your bucket-list in 2025. Lets explore together through one by one below.

  1. Gorilla tracking adventures 

Activity Rating: 10/10

Highlight: Mountain Gorillas

Description: Bwindi Impenetrable National Park a UNESCO World Heritage Site is home for half on the world’s remaining population of Mountain Gorillas. Gorilla tracking is a popular activity where visitors embark on the journey to the dense forest to look out for these gentle giants.

After locating the Mountain Gorilla family you are allowed to spend a maximum of 1 hour with them taking photos, videos and learning about their complex life where the silverback watches over the female care and groom the infants.

Bwindi offers the best Gorilla tracking experience compared to Rwanda and Congo .

Best time to visit. Usually June- September and December- February are best months for Gorilla tracking Uganda Safari since they are dry seasons. March-May and October- November are wet seasons which makes the forest slippers and muddy hence requiring adequate preparations. Gorillas can be tracked all year round.

Who can do it? 15 years and above are eligible to Gorilla tracking activity in Bwindi Impenetrable National Park. Whether you prefer a challenging trek or a more relaxed one, Bwindi offers options tailored to your fitness level. You must not have any communicable diseases like flu, cough and a face mask is mandatory to reduce disease transmission to Mountain Gorillas and vice verse.

Gorilla Habituation. This refers to the process where through daily peaceful contact with humans to loose their fear for humans. The whole habituation process takes 2 years. You can also be part of the habituation process on your Best Uganda Safaris where you spend 4 hours with the Mountain Gorillas. A mix with Gorilla Tracking is a life changing and once in a lifetime experience.

Mountain Gorillas in Bwindi Impenetrable National Park. 3 days exclusive uganda gorilla tracking safari

  1. Remarkable Wildlife safaris

Rating: 8/10

Highlight: Big 5( Lions, elephants, leopards, buffaloes, rhinos), Hippos, Giraffes, Antelopes

Description: Queen Elizabeth National park, Murchison Falls National Park & Kidepo Valley National Park offer the Best travel destinations in Uganda for game viewing on the a game drive through the golden savannah grasslands .

For first travelers to Africa , game drives are highly recommended since there are abundant wildlife species and learning about the intricate ecosystem from your tour guide is a thrilling experience of the Big 5 African safari.

A walking safari at Ziwa Rhino sanctuary offers tourist on their Big 5 and Primate Uganda safaris a complete experience of the Big 5 game of the African Savannah. Tree climbing lions of Ishasha sector in Queen Elizabeth National Park is a breath taking experience like no other.

Best time to visit: June-September and December- February are best months to visit these national parks on African  Wildlife safaris. These months align with the holiday months in Europe, Asia, America, Canada, Australia since most people take winter breaks for vacations.

In addition here in Uganda during those months is dry season and offer the best game viewing opportunities since the vegetation  is dry. Wet season of March-May and October-November are not good for viewing wildlife since the grasses are very tall though good for tourist who prefer to travel in low season since they are less crowded.

Who can do it: From children below 15 years to adult people above 15 years are eligible for Wildlife safaris. Game drives are enjoyed by children and the adults thus the best for family tours.

The Uganda Wildlife Safaris are prefect tour packages for families to create Unforgettable memories together that will last a lifetime.

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  1.  Spectacular water falls and lakes

Highlights : Murchison Falls , Lake Victoria, Ssese islands

Description: Murchison falls “the world’s most powerful waterfalls” are located in Murchison falls National Park: This is where the Nile squeezes its waters through a narrow gorge 7-8 meters wide and falling at height of 43-45 meters deep before it continues calmly flowing on its journey to Mediterranean sea. Hearing the Nile roar and the rainbow that forms on the falls is once in a lifetime experience.8 Days Exclusive Best Of Murchison Falls National Park, Gorilla & Chimpanzee Tracking Tour

Lake Victoria is the largest freshwater lake in Africa with some of the best white sand beaches like the Ssesse Islands which offer the best relaxation tour. A boat cruise on Lake Victoria is breath taking and rewarding vacation like no other.

A tour to Ngamba Island a sanctuary for rescued and orphan chimpanzees from poachers is a testament for successful conservation and be cone for the hope for chimpanzee conservation in Uganda

Best time to visit: you can visit the mighty Murchison Falls and Stunning lake Victories at any time of the year.

Who can do it? Children below 15 years and people above 15 years can visit Murchison falls and Lake Victoria.

  1. A Bird watcher’s paradise

Uganda is home to over 1056 bird species which account for 11% of the world’s population for the birds, 50% of Africa’s bird species which make the Best Birding destination in Africa for Africa Birding tours.

Highlights: Shoebill stork, Green breasted Pitta, African gray Parrots, African Fish Eagle.

Description: with over 1056 bird species Uganda offers the best birding opportunity for all kinds of birder from beginners, moderate and professional birder. Uganda has a wide range of habitat for birds like the swamps, lakes shores, savannah, forests thus a variety of species like the savannah birds, forest birds, water birds.

It is home to some endemic species to Africa like Shoebill stork, Fox’s weaver endemic to Uganda. It is a migratory route for birds that migrate from Europe to Africa like the White stork.

Best birding Destinations: Queen Elizabeth National Park(612 bird species), Mabamba Swamp( shoebill stork) Lake Bunyonyi, Kibale Forest National Park, Bwindi Impenetrable National Park, Semliki National Park, Murchison Falls National Park(451 Bird species), Budongo forest, Mabira forest.

Best time to visit: December- February  offer the best birding opportunities especially resident and migratory birds from Europe and North Africa. The vegetation is less hence good for viewing variety . June- August are also perfect for combining wildlife safaris with birding.

 Rainy season for March-May and September- November can make travel challenging but offer perfect opportunity for resident birds since they are are  in breeding and September is the month migratory birds start arriving in Uganda increasing the checklist for birders.

Who can do it? Uganda is a favorable birding destination in Africa for all levels of birders from Beginner level, Mid range to professional birders. Don’t worry about your level in birding, Uganda is Best birding destinations waiting for your discovery.

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  1. Rich and Diverse culture

Uganda is a diverse and rich country in terms of Culture with over 56 cultures. Each culture is unique in terms of  social, economic, political dynamics, food, traditional dances and history.

Batwa Cultural trail: This is initiative was started to showcase the rich culture of the Batwa people who previously occupied Bwindi and Mgahinga Forests before being evicted to conserve the Mountain Gorillas.

You can experience the forest dwelling life the Batwa people lived from being hunters, fruit gatherers, herbalist, worshipers of the forest gods. This initiative was started to empower the Batwa in terms of income generated from tourists to support their livelihood, preserve their rich culture for generations to come.

Batwa Cultural Trails in Mgahinga Gorilla National Park offers the best mix for the cultural tours and Gorilla Trekking Safari in Uganda to learn about the ways Batwa coexisted with wildlife for centuries and how they used the forest as their home.

Batwa people of Uganda

 

 

 

 

 

Karamjong culture: Karamajong culture is one of the fascinating and pure culture in north Eastern Uganda . The nomadic lifestyle for the Karamojongs known for their love of cattle which is a primary source of livelihood. The warrior life  they live to protect the community from cattle wrestlers from Kenya and South Sudan. Their unique houses called Manyatta and dressing code offer visitors a complete African cultural experience un-tampered by modernity.

Cultural sites: Kasubi Tomb (UNESCO World Heritage Site) serves as burial place for Buganda Kings and Royal family, Igongo Cultural center for Ankole Culture, Ndere cultural Center for performances of different Cultures in Uganda in terms of plays, dances and poems, Ewaffe Cultural center teaches about the Baganda Culture to visitors. This is Why  you should visit Uganda in 2025,

  1. Trilling adventure activities

Uganda is an adventurous country with Adventure activities with adrenalin experiences for those travelers who want to push themselves beyond their limits.

White water rafting and Bungee Jumping along the Nile in Jinja offer a world class experience for adventure junkies.

Hiking and Mountaineering on Rwenzori Mountain and Mount Elgon will enable hikers and travelers to conquer their fears by hiking to Magherita peak 5,109 meters above sea level and Wagagai peak.

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10 Reasons Why You Should Visit Uganda In 2025

 

 

 

 

  1.  Stunning landscapes and scenery

Uganda’s landscape was shaped by faulting, volcanicity that left behind stunning landscapes. The rolling hills ,  carter lakes in Rubrizi and Queen Elizabeth National park, Kyambura gorge, hills in Kisoro , view of  Lake Bunyonyi with 40 Islands which offer  beautiful sceneries for photography opportunities.

  1. Affordable budget, Mid-range & Luxury travel without breaking the bank.

When you think of travel to some destinations, the next thought is on affordability. Everyone loves the travel to affordable travel destinations that won’t strain his/ her bank account.

Yes, Uganda is an affordable destination for traveler who seek to stay  a for few days to multi-days safari around Uganda. Whether you are on a budget level, mid ranger or luxury level, Uganda offers you the best safari experience filled with unforgettable memories without breaking your bank. The lodges at different destinations offer luxury experience from the rooms, ambience, cuisines. Uganda should be on your bucket-list.

  1. Chimpanzee Tracking Safaris

Highlight: Chimpanzee Tracking

Description: Kibale National Park “The Primate Capital of the world” is home to 13 primate species and it offers the best opportunity for Chimpanzee Tracking with over 1000 chimpanzees. Watching the chimpanzee in the forest play, groom their babies, use tools, complex communication with with we share about 98% of DNA for people.

Kibale forest is home to ancient trees, bird species like The Great Blue Turaco, Green Breasted Pitta  offer the experience that will last a lifetime.

Best Time to visit: Usually June- September and December- February are best months for Chimpanzee tracking Uganda Safari since they are dry seasons. March-May and October- November are wet seasons which makes the forest slippers and muddy hence requiring adequate preparations. Chimpanzees can be tracked all year round.

Who can do it? 15 years and above are eligible for Chimpanzee Tracking in Kibale forest. A face mask is mandatory for every visitor who wants to track the chimpanzees.

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  1. The lovely and hospitable people of Uganda.

The people of Uganda are very friendly and welcoming to tourists on their Budget Gorilla trekking Uganda safaris. The joy is  expressed from the children, youth to adult people and will wave at you on your Big 5 Safari which unforgettable experience compared to other countries. This adds to the reason why Why visit Uganda in 2025.

With these 10 Reasons Why You Should Visit Uganda In 2025 as we have discussed above, Uganda should be your next destination in 2025. Uganda The pearl of Africa is an extraordinary travel destination with diverse ecosystems, stunning landscapes, breathing taking adventure and rich cultural heritage waiting your discovery.

Ready to start your journey to explore the hidden gem of Uganda in 2025 of Budget Gorilla Safaris Uganda or Wildlife Safari. Let Exclusive Gorilla Vacations help you turn your dream into a reality.

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