Uganda is a beautiful country endowed with a number of activities to offer tourists. Here are ten things to do in Uganda with Tahfeez Tours and Travel.
With half of the world’s mountain gorillas,, Uganda is the perfect place for a gorilla trekking experience in the famous Bwindi Impenetrable Forest and Mgahinga Gorilla National Park.
2. Go on a safari:
Uganda is home to several national parks and reserves like Murchison Falls, Queen Elizabeth, Bwindi impenetrable, kidepo Valley national parks that are ideal destinations for safaris to witness the various wildlife,birds and the tropical rain forests.
3. Hike to the top of Rwenzori Mountains:
Also known as the Mountains of the Moon, this mountain range is the third-highest in Africa with peaks such as Magherita, Mount Stanley, Mount Baker, Weismann’s peak and offers stunning views of glaciers, waterfalls and rare plants species.
4. Catch a glimpse of the Sipi Falls:
Also known as ‘the Romantic falls of Uganda,’these waterfalls are located in the foothills of Mount Elgon and offer stunning views of the surrounding countryside. You can hike to the falls, abseil downwards and swim in the pools below.
5. Go white-water rafting on the Nile River:
The Nile River in Uganda offers some of the best white-water rafting in the world. You can book a tour with Tahfeez tours and travel to experience the thrill of rafting through rapids and over waterfalls.
6. Explore Kampala:
Uganda’s capital city is full of life and culture. You can explore its markets like Nakasero market, St.Balikuddembe market, museums like Uganda museum, and its historical sites like the Uganda Martyrs Shrine Namugongo.
7. Visit the Kasubi Royal Tombs:
The royal tombs are a UNESCO World Heritage site and are the burial grounds of the kings of Buganda. The tombs are an important cultural and historical site in Uganda and also a tourist centre.
8. Visit the source of the Nile River
The Nile is one of the longest rivers in the world with its source in Jinja-Uganda. The source is easily accessed through a boat ride as you also witness the stunning views of the surrounding flora and the different aquatic animals
9. Visit the Uganda Museum:
This Museum in kampala is dedicated to the country’s history and culture. It has exhibits on traditional crafts, music, and dance as well as artifacts from Uganda’s precolonial history.
10. Attend a cultural festival:
Uganda has many different ethnic groups and there are festivals throughout the year celebrating their traditions and customs. These festivals offer a unique opportunity to experience the country’s cultural diversity like the Nyege Nyege festival.
