7
THINGS TO INCLUDE ON THE WISHLIST WHILE ON UGANDA SAFARI/HOLIDAY
1. WILD
EXCURSION/GAME DRIVES:
For
centuries now thousands of tourists have enjoyed the scenic beauty of Uganda’s
most visited national parks such as Queen Elizabeth, Murchison Falls, Lake Mburo,
Kidepo and many others by organizing tour holidays of many kinds starting from
2-10 days and beyond. These parks are endowed with Natural Fauna and Flora
alike and you can catch the Big Five (Elephants, Lions, Bufallo, Leopard and
Rhino) and many more to make your Trip memorable. Rhinocerous are becoming
extinct but Uganda is raising the Bar and you can have a glimpse on Rhino’s
enroute to Murchison Falls National Park at Ziwa Sanctuary or better still at
Entebbe Wildlife Zoo and study centre just neighbouring the Entebbe
International Airport. No need to worry about where you will relax after the
game drive adventure because the Parks are endowed with Luxury and Budget
Lodging facilities with Good Hopitality to Bring a smile to your face.
Enjoy
the rides with elite Tour Guides who have an eye to detail for nature to ensure
you benefit from their Knowledge and Wisdom achieved over years while working
in the parks. Wildlife excursions are usually done in the
morning hours starting 6.00am -9.00am (catch up with early risers) ,and late evening from 5.00pm-7.00pm( Best time for
nocturnal).However, some tourists prefer doing the Night game drive as a way of
making their adventure more remarkable. Charge your camera because you wouldn’t
want the battery to run low while capturing the Best moments in the wild for
instance some wild animals are rare to encounter.
2. GORILLA
AND PRIMATE TREKKING:
Gorilla
Trekking experience in Volcanoes &
Bwindi National Park is affectionately known to locals and foreigners as the only
Rainforest for Gorillas in Africa only available in
Uganda/Rwanda and DRC in the world which makes Uganda a unique Country when
desring to encounter with Human ancestors. They are sighted among the
world's rare tourist destination since they feature unique heritage
attractions, along with fascinating plants, birds and animals. Perfect for
hiking/nature walking, cycling/mountain Biking, cultural encounter, or
community walks, Birding, and Gorilla tracking as the main activity. These parks
offers everything from culture to the Jungle adventure and a visit to Dian
Fossey’s memorial, Iby’Iwacu Village located on the edge of Volcanoes NP and
the local community displays the traditional ways of living, traditional dances
and songs, local fire making, visit to the king’s house replica, Batwa shooting
arrows, Traditional healer, grinding millet on traditional stones, banana beer making
experience and many more opens one’s mind to real African cultural experience.
Both parks have different Gorilla families for
tracking.By January 2014, Volcanoes
National Park (Parc National des Volcans) had 10
habituated gorilla groups which are visited by that gorilla trackers each day
at a maximum 8 persons per a gorilla
group spending a maximum one hour for photography and observation. These
gorilla families include Susa group, Sabinyo, Amahoro, Group 13 (Agasha group),
Kwitonda, Umubano, Bwengye, Hirwa, Karinsimbi, Ugenda. However, Bwindi national park has nine groups available for gorilla
trackers and one for research with Mubare gorilla group as the first group to be tracked in April 1993.You can find all these gorilla
in different sectors of the park that is Buhoma, Nkuringo, Rushaga, Ruhija and
Nyundo.You
might not discover them all in one visit, but you'll want to keep coming
back for more! Since the moment of meeting the
Gorillas in their natural habitat is thrilling that every one explains it
differently But the experience of tracking Gorillas either in Uganda or Rwanda
is the same.
3. WATER
RAFTING ALONG THE NILE:
Find
amazing adventure activities on the classic pool‐drop river with
deep, calm pools interspersed between powerful and exciting rapids and
multitudes of different channels. Not only famed as the longest river in the
entire world but also a huge tourist attraction which makes Jinja quoted the ‘adventure
capital of East Africa. Among the many activities White
water rafting (half day or full day), Bungee jumping, Wild Nile Jet, Kayaking
and Quad biking. Individuals choose depending on their interest but many choose
white water rafting being one of the most exciting activities on the Nile and a
huge tourist attraction. One does not require experience to join the white
water rafting adventures on the Nile at any point all you need is to spare some
little time and try out a fun activity on the Nile. It can be done on any day
of the week that is Monday –Friday and combining it with other activities is
the best way to explore the Nile rapids. As you plan for
tours to Africa, White Water Rafting might be one of
the adventures .
4. BOAT
CRUISE, KAYAKING AND FISHING
The many Waterfalls, lakes,
rivers and dams in the Uganda, along with some of the best beaches provide
numerous opportunities for launch cruise/boat cruise, Fishing/canoeing,
kayaking and other water based recreation. Murchison falls, kazinga channel,
the Nile, lake Victoria are the best place where one can enjoy unexpected boat trip, fishing and Kayaking while on your Wildlife
Uganda tour holiday. Apart from the fish and the natural scenic beauty you will
also encounter thousands of bird including the rare shoebill stock, Crocodiles,
hipos, wildlife and many others. For those who love water and nature, Walmark
Africa safari limited gives you the opportunity to enjoy a more serene way to
get about, and get closer to local wildlife, birds, primates (chimpanzee) as we
take you around the hidden treasures of the area visited. Come & Discover
with us Uganda's ancient wonders on the
Nile.
5. CULTURAL
AND RELIGIOUS SITES
Are you historical, cultural or religious fan? Do
you love exploring about things which happened in the past? Are you simply
looking for something new to lay on your eyes? How about checking out some
sites which are already in the history of your travel. As cultures encompass
lifestyles, different ways of living together, value systems, traditions and
beliefs. There exist a great variety of cultural and sacred sites that are
representative of the different cultures and traditions of the Uganda.
Kasubi
Tombs one of
Buganda Kingdoms’ most respected cultural site with remains of four great kings
of the Kingdom. . It is a lso aUNESCO heritage
place and For many centuries, ancient Ganda rituals have been performed in this
place holding numerous historical treasures of the Kingdom of Buganda.
The
Sezibwa Falls. Amazing
but true how a woman can give birth to a water fall. However these spiritual and impressive falls are a result of child birth
and they claim that she delivered twins. The falls are found in Mukono district
and its easy to visit it either on your way to Jinja or back. Dont miss spectacular waterfalls rock climbing, bird
watching, healing, watching the waterfalls and cultural dances.
Mparo Tombs: Outstanding burial
ground for Bunyoro Kingdom found in Hoima with remains of Omukama kabarega’s.
Bigo bya Mugenyi,
avery memorable site of the Bachwezi people sited in mubende district with
several earthworks of the Chwezi
Namugongo
Shrine famously knows as the Uganda
martyrs’ shrine and avery important religious attraction in Uganda. This a place
where 22 devoted cristions where murderd and every year on 3rd.June
thousand of Catholics Christians together with others gather to pray in memory
of the 22(annually pilgrimages)
Karambi Tombs:
sited in Fort Portal along Kasese road 5 km from Kasese town and are a burial
grounds for Kasagama and Rukidi III. These tombs are historically important to
the Toro Kingdom.
Nakayima Tree: These
is a tree found in Mubende District full of culture beliefs Ideal for people
heading to Kibale forest national park. Other
cultural places include: Nnamasole Baagalayaze Tombs & cultural
center,Wamala tombs, Nagalabi coronation site a place where kabaka is growned
as a king, Nyero Rock Paintings.
Without forgetting the tribe cultural sites in Uganda which is a
source of cultural entertainment. Including Buganda, Busoga, Bunyoro and Toro.
Each tribe has it’s own traditional dance ; The banyankole perform their
Kitagururo dance , the Banyoro have their Runyege , Acholi have the Bwora and
Otole dances . The Alur people from the West Nile have the traditional Agwal
dance ,Bagisu have the Imbalu dance during circumcission ceremonies.
6. CULTURAL
WALK
Courtesy of Good Health Walking
can be seen as an exercise to enhance your fitness and health and shouldn’t be
ssen as a punishment. Discover the city or local community on foot and touch
the hidden African treasures of the locals and new neighborhoods while learning about
Uganda’s fascinating history and the stories behind the city's/communities. Its
very interesting to visit the nearby village or town and associate with locals
during every trip you take. This walk will show the side of the destination you
have not seen before.
Cultural and
community encounters include drumming performances and lessons, village walks, medicinal plant demonstrations,
handcraft workshops, local brew fermentation, every day activities. In Uganda
cultural walks are commonly done after a tour days activity or example if you
finish tracking the a gorillas early, and have an afternoon free. Participate
in culture walk and become local. All over Uganda one can visit villages, take village walks and be introduced to local culture and people.
7. VOLUNTEER
ENGAGEMENTS:
Volunteering is vital in our society, when people are engaged in their
Community, there are benefits to the volunteer, to the people and
organizations that they serve
and, for the community as a whole. Volunteers help agencies,
institutions,communities by providing a wide range of services that are less
accessible in our community. Nonprofit agencies and community organizations
would not be able to provide the depth of services they offer if they didn’t
involve volunteers.
Volunteer engagement is much more than rounding up warm bodies, coercing
reluctant congregants, and waiting for the inevitable burnout
Volunteers Bring fresh perspectives, Expand diversity, Provide leadership,
Help agencies reach new audiences and markets, Extend staffing capacity, Create
an environment of people that care about their communities, Donate money at a higher rate than non-volunteers. The new culture of
volunteer engagement invites each and every one to shape and nurture the
institutions and the future of the community.Better the
world, better yourself through community engagement. Discover where your passions and skills meet
the world's needs through getting involved in. Imagine a better world and Make
it happen.
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