There are so many gateways for short holidays in Uganda. No need to wait for long leaves to visit and enjoy the hidden treasures of Uganda.
Uganda has attractions to offer, in terms of wildlife tours, gorilla tours, or primate safaris, birding, culture, mountains and many more. They can be found in different protected areas of Uganda like national parks and others.
Visitors will choose what she or he wants to explore in short holidays and then tailor made itinerary or customized itinerary can be proposed.
Where to go on short holidays in Uganda.
Lake Mburo National parks
Lake Mburo is located in western Uganda, it’s one of the Uganda’s destinations which can be accessed in a short time from Entebbe. It’s half day drive to the park from Kampala/Entebbe international airport. Here are some of the activities which can explored in this park.
Game drives. Almost all visitors to this park do this activity to view wildlife in this area. Many animals will be seen in morning, evening or night game drives. Some of them include, zebras, norctanos, antelopes, and many others. Take unforgettable photographs as you enjoy African wildlife.
Boat cruise. This is done on lake Mburo. Visitors will enjoy cool environment, aquatic attractions and the beautiful lakes
Other activities in lake Mburo include horse riding, cycling, birding, and many others.
Murchison Falls National Park.
This park can be visitors with short itineraries like 2 days, 3 days, 4 days and above. It is located near Masindi half day drive from Entebbe international airport. Here below are some of the attractions which can be visited here.
Game drives, the park is blessed with many wild animals including the big five. Some examples include, Elephants, lions, leopards, giraffes, antelopes and others. In Murchison Falls, visitors can do morning game drive or evening game drive.
Boat cruise. This is one of the highlights of visiting Murchison Falls. The boat cruise to the bottom of the falls is magnificent and so attractive. Enjoy different animals on the cliff, crocodiles and not forgetting the thrill and powerfulness of the fall itself.
Other activities in this park include, birding, cultural encounters, boat cruise on the Delta, fishing, relaxing and others.
Jinja.
This is located in Eastern Uganda. It’s one of the destinations loved by short term holiday visitors. Jinja is known for big attractions like Lake Victoria, River Nile, Mabira Forest, culture, different falls and many others. Here below are some of the activities which can be done in Jinja.
Rafting in Jinja. This can be done for half day or full day with different grades of Nile waters. The activity is adventurers and fun. Guidelines will be given on how best to enjoy the activity and to be successful.
Visiting the source of the Nile. The source of the Nile can be accessed by boat. The Nile starts on Lake Victoria and then to its way to Egypt. It is magical and so exciting to see the source of one of the longest rivers in the world.
Others activities which can be done in Jinja include, bungee jumping, horse riding, swimming, kayaking, tubing, Nature walks, zip lining, birding, and many others.
