7 THINGS TO INCLUDE ON THE WISHLIST WHILE ON UGANDA SAFARI/HOLIDAY

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 3^rd.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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