What Can You Hope to See in Uganda?
"Uganda has a unique mix of geography, geology and ecology,with both outstanding landscape features and a staggering variety of habitats and wildlife species.
Lake Bunyonyi - From road to our resort.
Animals: Uganda has healthy populations of Elephants (Ugandan elephants often show characteristics of forest elephants with straighter tusks), Lion (watch out for the tree climbing lions of Ishasha), Giraffe, Leopard, Kob (an antelope and Uganda's National Emblem), Zebra, Water buffalo, Massive Crocodiles (especially at Murchison falls) and many others. Great News is that the Rhino is back in Uganda! Initially in a small protected reserve at Ziwa. If breeding is successful they will be transferred to other National parks and Reserves. Check out our 10 day itinerary to see these magnificent beasts!
Impressive Ankole Cattle - a symbol of status in the region.
Birds: If you are "wild about birds" or even if you are not, you will be sure to see many of Uganda's 1000 species of birds. Because of its' geography, Uganda has # dessert, savannah, wetland, river and forest species. Most sought after are the Shoe bill stork, Crowned crane (Uganda's other National Emblem), Goliath heron, the brightly coloured Weaver birds, dazzling Bee eaters, Noisy and elusive Touracos, Sunbirds,Eagles and Kingfishers.There are so many to see....
Fishing: Now widely recognised for the Finest Freshwater Big Game Fishing for Nile Perch. The largest Freshwater game Fish in the World IGFA Record 230lb. Also excellent sport are Tiger Fish and Large Catfish Species. We recommend a Tour focussing on Lake Victoria and Murchison Falls on The Nile. Fishing From Bank or boat is spectacular as are the fish. 2006 was a great season with many 70kg fish and some good fish around 100kg. NEW FROM 2007 FISHING & FAMILY ITINERARIES. While YOU Fish, family can enjoy mini-tours, activities and Big Game Safaris with Elephants Lions Giraffe Buffalo, Hippo etc. Meet up together for lunches and shared activities.
Dramatic Landscapes: Unique Uganda has extensive shoreline on Africa's largest lake, The Source of the Nile (Africa's mightiest river), Volcanoes rising sharply in the west (home of the Mountain Gorilla), Snow-capped Rwenzori Mountains, ("Mountains of the Moon"), The head lakes of the Great rift valley, The Nile falling through the 7metre wide Murchison falls, Dense Bamboo Forests (home to Chimpanzees), Lush Forests with & Mountain Gorillas) and so much more...
So if you want to see a greater variety of wildlife in stunning landscapes with friendly locals visit Uganda with us.
Majestic Fish Eagle rests.