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Friday, 19 July 2019

Uganda is a dream to tourists.


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Please read, comment, and follow my tourism series thanks. Today we shall talk about cheap and better places to visit in Uganda. 10 Cheapest Places To Visit In Uganda. 

Uganda is located in the eastern sub-Sahara just right in the heart of Africa, despite it being a landlocked country; it is also one of Africa’s best bio-diverse countries.
The country inhabits a lot of natural gifts ranging from flora, fauna, relief, water bodies, cultures, and other iconic features. With all the natural gifts that Uganda has, it rises up to be one the best safari destinations that will give no regret to visitors at any moment.

Uganda offers various kinds of safaris like wildlife safaris in all 10 national parks and 11 game reserves within the boundaries of the country, the sought-after gorillas in Bwindi impenetrable national park, and Mgahinga National Park in the southwest of the country, culture safaris in over 50 cultural communities all with unique cultural attributes, hiking in the mountains such as mountain Rwenzori, mountain Elgon, and others.
City safaris are also possible in big towns like Kampala, the capital, Entebbe, Jinja, Fort Port, Mbarara, and other cities. Despite all these, some of the destinations fall under the cheapest opportunities that a visitor can grab for an amazing safari in Uganda.

Kampala city.

Kampala is the capital city of Uganda, which doubles as the biggest commercial town in the country. This city offers the best of an African city tour, portraying the lifestyle of the people in an African urban setting.
Kampala is situated in the central region of Uganda hence easily accessed by any person. When touring the city, one can visit different attractions like the Bahai house of worship, the old Kampala mosque named after Gaddafi, the fallen president of Libya, and the Kasubi tombs which are the burial ground for the Buganda kings and members of the royal family, Uganda parliament building, Ndere cultural center, Namugongo catholic shrines, Uganda museum, monuments within the city not forgetting the interactive local people and many more attractions that will give a perfect image of an urban safari.

Lake Victoria.

Lake Victoria was first called Lake Nalubale which is the largest water body in Africa and also the home to the world’s longest river, River Nile where it starts its maiden journey to the Mediterranean Sea in North Africa. The lake is shared by mainly Uganda, Kenya, and Tanzania with an area of about 26,828 sq. miles.
It has an irregular shape hence protruding many potential shores for beach tourism to take place along the banks of the lake. The lake is one of Uganda’s cheapest destinations that a traveler can enjoy while experiencing activities like beach soccer, swimming, fishing, photography, and music concerts, among others.

Ssese Islands.

These islands are one of the treasures hidden within Lake Victoria, the largest freshwater lake in Africa. These islands are always a surprise to visitors since they don’t realize they as a great experience similar to Zanzibar but in a freshwater body.
These islands offer an amazing experience of sandy Beaches, sport fishing, swimming, nature walks on private islands, birding, horseback riding, biking, boat rides, windsurfing, and sunset cruises not for getting chimpanzee tracking in Ngamba Island Chimpanzee sanctuary.

Source of River Nile.

River Nile is the longest river in the world with its source from Uganda right in Lake Victoria flowing northwards to South Sudan, Sudan, and Egypt, and pours into the Mediterranean Sea. The source of the Nile is one of the world’s most vocal points that every being will wish to visit and it’s among the cheapest destinations that a visitor can grab on any safari in Ugnanda.

The Source of River Nile offers amazing tourist activities with unique adventurous activities for adventure seekers, like boat rides to the source of the Nile, white water rafting, kayaking, bungee jumping, river surfing, sport fishing, jet boating, sunrise and sunset cruise, among others. These adventurous activities make the source of the Nile a must-visit destination to visit.

Sipi falls.

Sipi Falls located in the eastern part of Uganda is about 277 km from Kampala, located in Kapchorwa district. The falls are situated on the foothills of the mountain Elgon National Park near the Kenyan border with Uganda.
Sipi Falls is composed of 3 waterfalls flowing in different heights but all have beautiful scenery. This is the point where most hikes to mountain Elgon normally begin but hiking to the top of the falls gives a beautiful scenery of Lake Kyoga, Karamoja lowlands, and the coffee plantations of the surrounding area.
These falls offer the experience of being in a free area out of congestion, for chilling, refreshing, and getting away. The most vital element is the hospitable communities around this area which makes the destination an unforgettable place for community/village encounters.

Ziwa Rhino and Wildlife Sanctuary.

Zziwa Rhino Sanctuary is located in Nakasongola district, about 176 km from Kampala, the capital city of Uganda. This is home to one of the most endangered mammals in the world, the rhino. This sanctuary was established to re-introduce the rhinos back into Uganda which were almost getting extinct from the wild. Ziwa Sanctuary is the only place where visitors can be able to do rhino tracking in Uganda. Currently, the sanctuary is home to over 20 rhinos and it is becoming famous for travelers looking for Rhino trekking experience as well as canoe rides, birding, night walks, and relaxation.

Lake Nabugabo.

This lake is situated next to Lake Victoria and is well known for its beaches, coastlines, and rare bird species. It is one of the lakes in Uganda where swimming is recommended.
This area is one of the Ramsar sites because of its vital purpose for the local community and different animal species.


This lake is unique for its biodiversity which includes over 250 plant species that have been recorded and the home for two plants not found elsewhere in Uganda as well as the dominant carnivorous plants and members of the Xyriadacea family.
Many species of Indigenous fish like Cichlidaehave been recorded here and some three fish species were introduced into Lake Nabugabo in the 1950s, i.e. Oreochromis niloticus, Oreochromis, and Tilapia.
The fauna ecosystem consists of a wide variety of animal communities, including hippopotamus and Sitatunga.
While birds like kingfishers, crested cranes, and other important resident birds can be sighted, Nabugabo is a vital stopover destination for migratory birds as well.
During some seasons of the year, the site holds more than 15% of the world’s population of the Blue Swallow and supports five globally threatened and nearly threatened birds. This is one of the cheapest travel destinations in Uganda.

Uganda Wildlife Education Center.

This destination was established in 1952 and is located along the shorelines of Lake Victoria on 72 acres of land in Entebbe town. This is a conservation area with over 400 Indigenous wild animals, 500 plant species, and 250 bird species in a setting that portrays the vegetation of Uganda i.e. wetland, Savannah, and the rain forest.
Most of these animals have been rescued from smugglers, poachers, and bad communities. Later when rehabilitated, they are released back into the wild and others are given new homes at the site for educational purposes.
This is one of the cheapest destinations for leisure, educational, and research purposes that one will never regret after visiting it.   

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