BEST PLACES TO VISIT IN 2023
You'll find everything from dreamy once-in-a-lifetime places to scenic national parks on this list. When it comes to choosing a vacation, what appeals to one group of travelers might not be of interest to another. And with so many different places across the globe to choose from, narrowing down your options can be challenging. Taking into consideration sights, culture, food scenes, accommodation options and value for the money, plus reader and expert insight. This list features everything from national parks to incredible island escapes to cities bursting at the seams with cultural sights. Read on and find your next vacation.
Queen Elizabeth National Park
Queen Elizabeth National Park occupies an estimated 1,978 square kilometres (764 sq mi).[4] The park extends from Lake George in the north-east to Lake Edward in the south-west and includes the Kazinga Channel connecting the two lakes. The park was founded in 1952 as Kazinga National Park. It wa...
Bwindi Impenetrable National Park
The Bwindi Impenetrable National Park (BINP) is in south-western Uganda. The park is part of the Bwindi Impenetrable Forest and is situated along the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC) border next to the Virunga National Park and on the edge of the Albertine Rift. Composed of 331 square kilomet...
Murchison Falls National Park
After a morning breakfast, with a professional guide drive through Delta and buligi game tracks in search of wild game. You may view Elephants, Lion, Buffalo, Giraffe, Hartebeest and many more species. After lunch, proceed for a boat trip to the bottom of the falls. En-route you will see large resid...
Kibale National Park
Have an early morning breakfast and quickly swing in action for chimpanzee tracking, deep into the forest. Return to the lodge for lunch and later launch a swamp walking expedition through the Bigodi area of swamps and papyrus, in search for bird species including: White-spotted Flufftail, Blu...
Kidepo Valley National Park
Nestled in the wild frontier region of Uganda, Kidepo Valley National Park is apparently the most isolated national park in Uganda but still stands out to be one of the best virgin places every wildlife viewer can ever visit in Uganda. This virgin national park is undoubtedly among the best wilderne...
Semuliki National Park
Semeliki National Park is located in Bwamba County, a remote part of the Bundibugyo District, in western Uganda. It was made a national park in October 1993 and is one of Uganda's newest national parks.
Kampala to Jinja
The Kampala - Jinja Highway is a road in Uganda, connecting the cities of Kampala and Jinja. Jinja is the second largest town in Uganda. It is the second busiest commercial centre in the country, after Kampala. Jinja was established in 1907. Before 1906, Jinja was a fishing village that benefite...
To Kasese
Kasese district was formed in 1974 under the Provincial Administration of Rwenzori district that was curved out of Kabarole District. Prior to this, it was part of Toro kingdom that comprised the present districts of Bundibugyo, Kabarole, Kyenjojo, Kamwenge and Kasese. It is composed of two countie...
Nyakalegija (1615m) - Nyabitaba Hut (2651m)
Have an early breakfast and transfer to the park head quarters at Nyakalengija. The Central Circuit starts at the Rwenzori Mountaineering Services offices at Nyakalengija. You should arrive in the morning to allow ample time to rent equipment and meet your guides and porters. The trail begins b...
Nyabitaba (2651m) - Mubuku River (2600m)
From Nyabitaba follow the trail that drops down through the forest to the Kurt Shafer Bridge , just below the confluence of the Mubuku and Bujuku rivers. Passing through the bamboo forest, traverse through a long and exhausting stretch of slippery moss-covered rock. From the Nyamileju ro...
John Matte (3380m) to Bujuku (3962m)
From John Matte Hut the trail drops down to cross the Bujuku River and enters Lower Bigo Bog, the home of giant lobelias. Jumping from tussock to tussock, the bog is finally crossed but rarely without the feet sampling some of the freezing ooze below. The Upper Bigo bog gives way to Bujuku Lake...
Bujuku (3977m) to Elena Hut (4541m)
Leaving Bujuku, the trail takes you through more bog, while climbing the steep slopes west of the lake and through the magical Groundsel Gully as it ascends to Scott-Elliot Pass at 4372m. At the head of the gully a metal ladder takes you over a steep section after which the trail is divided into two...
Elena Hut (4541m) to Margherita Peak
For those aiming at reaching Margherita peak (5109m), continue to the base of the Stanley Glacier. To reach the summit of Margherita, the climb takes about 5-7 hours depending on the weather conditions and the pace of climbing this mountain. This tough walk takes you over three glaciers, slippery ro...
Kitandara (4027m) - Freshfi eld Pass (4282m)
From Kitandara, take on the trail that ascends steeply up the headwall, spreading out from the base of Mount Baker and continuing along the south side of the mountain to Fresh field Pass. At this point you can view into the Congo to the west and Mount Stanley to the north. From the pass, take ...
Guy Yeoman (3450m) - Nyabitaba (2651m)
The descent to Nyabitaba takes around 6 -7 hours but with an early start it is possible to make it all the way down to Nyakalengija. Below Guy Yeoman, the route descends the cliffs of Kichuchu. Beyond Kichuchu the muddy path crosses the Mubuku River twice before climbing upwards to Nyabitaba t...
Nyabitaba (2651m) - Nyakalengija (1615m)
The descent from Nyabitaba to Nyakalengija takes 3-4 hours we travel a short distance from the base of Rwenzori Mt. on the floor of the Western Rift valley to Margherita Hotel. Transfer to Margherita hotel and reflect on your adventure. Overnight stay at Margherita Hotel. B,L,D
Kampala to Kibale
Depart Kampala and drive westwards using Mityana-Mubende road through local villages and the beautiful scenic view of tea plantations, arriving Fort portal for lunch and proceed to Kibale forest environs. Check in at: Crater Safari Lodge For overnight stay. Drive Time: 5-6 Hour...
Semliki safari Lodge
It is at a spot where guests can have the experience of lying between the winds of east African savanna and west African jungles.
To Bwindi
The Bwindi Impenetrable National Park (BINP) is in south-western Uganda. The park is part of the Bwindi Impenetrable Forest and is situated along the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC) border next to the Virunga National Park and on the edge of the Albertine Rift. Composed of 331 square kilomet...
