Winston Churchill once wrote ‘for magnificence, for variety
of form and colour, for profusion of brilliant life — plant,
bird, insect, reptile, beast—for vast scale…Uganda is truly
the pearl of Africa.’ This beautiful nation of fertile lands and
rolling hills continues to be a jewel in Africa’s crown in spite
of a past marked by postcolonial struggles. Rivers and lakes
nourish Uganda’s green lands, cradled within the eastern and
western arms of the Great Rift Valley. Almost one fourth of
Uganda’s land is covered in water. In a continent where
droughts and lack of food are common, water is a giver of
life. Closed canopy forests thrive in the moist and fertile
environment, harboring unique wildlife not found in other
areas of East Africa.
Uganda is one of the great wildlife countries in Africa
offering spectacular opportunities for observing wildlife in
their natural habitat. During this program you will explore
four dramatic habitats—the Kibale Forest and the Bigodi
Wetland Sanctuary, Queen Elizabeth National Park and the
Kazinga Channel, Lake Mburo National Park and Bwindi
Impenetrable Forest. Here is where the Eastern Savanna
meets the Western jungle, resulting in an impressive variety
of primates and plains game. This fascinating country enjoys
an incredible richness of wildlife and represents a sanctuary
for the endangered mountain gorillas.
- Explore the most diverse and productive national
parks of Uganda - the Bwindi Impenetrable Forest,
Kibale Forest, Lake Mburo and Queen Elizabeth
National Parks.
- Tracking the mountain gorillas and chimpanzees in
the wild will leave a lasting impression
- The boat trips along the Kazinga Channel is a
memorable way to view the abundant game
including hippos, elephants and Nile crocodiles and
to see an astounding number of bird species
including the pre-historic looking shoebill stork.
Contact us for more details:
travel@holbrooktravel.com
1.800.451.7111