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Queen Elizabeth National Park |
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Distance from Kampala: 440km. Estimated transit time: 6 hrs
As one of the outstanding treasures of Uganda, Queen Elizabeth National Park has recently been designated a Biosphere Reserve for Humanity under UNESCO.
It is the most popular and easily accessible game reserve in Uganda. The park covers 2000 sq. km and includes a remarkable 57 varieties of eco-systems, from semi-deciduous tropical forest to green meadows, savannah and swamps.
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Last Updated on Wednesday, 30 November 2011 08:55 |
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Murchison Falls National Park |
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Distance from Kampala: 300km. Estimated transit time: 5 - 5 1/2 hrs.
Murchison Falls National Park is the largest of Uganda’s ten national parks, covering over 3800 sq. km and it is one of the most spectacular parks in all of Africa.
Renowned for its scenic beauty and the spectacular falls from which it gets its name, this park and the greater Murchison Falls Conservation Area support an abundance of flora and fauna – boasting 76 species of mammals, 10 species of primates, more than 465 species of plants, 250 species of butterflies and 450 species of birds. The diversity can truly boggle your imagination. From rolling savannah and tall grasslands to thick bush and woodlands, the bio-diversity of this park never ceases to amaze visitors and residents alike.
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Last Updated on Wednesday, 30 November 2011 09:01 |
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Bwindi Impenetrable Forest National Park |
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Distance from Kampala: 550km. Estimated transit time: 8-10 hours
Bwindi Impenetrable Forest National Park is located in the southwestern part of Uganda and covers 331 sq km making it one of the largest natural forests in East Africa.
As part of the Albertine Rift Valley, the park is one of Africa’s most important conservation areas and was declared a Natural World Heritage Site in December 1994. Since 2003, the Albertine Rift Valley has been named a biodiversity hotspot -- a place that needs special attention to maintain conservation efforts.
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Last Updated on Wednesday, 30 November 2011 09:49 |
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Kibale Forest National Park |
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Distance from Kampala: 360 kilometers. Estimated transit time: 4-5 hours
Kibale Forest National Park is situated 20 km east of Fort Portal town in western Uganda. This park covers 795 sq km and abuts the northern end of Queen Elizabeth National Park.
The terrain of this part of western Uganda is covered by tea estates, terraced hills, forests and one of the highest concentrations of volcanic crater lakes in the world. The forest is an important water catchment area, protecting river waters that feed the Lake George Basin.
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Last Updated on Wednesday, 30 November 2011 09:50 |
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