What To Do On The Way To gorilla tracking in Uganda

On the way to gorilla tracking in Bwindi national park, you have the chance to make several stopovers so as to break your journey. The route to Bwindi forest is one of the longest but very interesting as different attractions can be by passed and short stop can also be made.

The Equator

 The equator is situated at Kayabwe on Masaka road. You have the chance to make a break here to take some memorable photos while standing on both sides of the earth at the same time. You may also perform the water experiment where you may get to see the water in equilibrium as a result of natural forces. A restaurant for you to take some refreshments is also on site. Several craft shops have been put up at this site and you can also have access to some interesting literature about Uganda.

Mpanga Forest

This natural forest is endowed with numerous primates like the black and white colobus, vervet monkeys, grey cheeked mangabey, red tailed monkeys, olive baboons, bush babies and so many others. For keen birders, this is one of the most interesting birding sites in Uganda.  Birds like pigeons, parrots, yellow bills, barn owls, true owls, bee –eaters, hornbills, robins, broadbills, larks, mousebirds, nightjars, sunbirds, helmet shrikers, buntings and so many others

Lwera Swamp

 As you go passed some of the swamps of Uganda, you cannot miss-out Lwera swamp. This is one of the diverse swamps in Uganda crossed by a huge network of rivers like River Wamala. This wide swamp is home to several birds and you may easily spot the shoe-bill stork which is one of the rare birds in the world, King fisher, crested cranes, egrets, geese, skimmers, hornbills and so many others.

Lake Mburo National Park

This is one of the closest national parks to the city and almost the stopovers of all national parks in the western part of Uganda. The park is home to zebras, impalas, warthogs, buffaloes, elephants, giraffes, water bucks, bush bucks, and so much more. A boat ride on Lake Mburo National park is rewarding as the shores are endowed with a range of birds and amazing vegetation. You may decide to take a stopover for a night or more here before proceeding to Bwindi forest National Park for gorilla trekking. The drive from this park to Bwindi is about 7 hours to 8 hours. Read More

 Visit Amabere Ga Nyinamwiru

This site is situated in Fort portal one of the incredible towns in Uganda. You have the chance of taking a forest walk where you will by-pass interesting waterfalls and get to some of the historical stalactites and stalagmites of Uganda. The historical tale behind these Amabere ga nyinamwiru is amazing and keeps you wondering how the ancient people developed such attachment. They managed to protect these features and are still existing to date.

Kibale Chimpanzee National Park

You have the chance to make a stopover at Kibale National park the home of the biggest number of habituated chimpanzees in Africa. A number of other primates also inhabit this park like black and white colobus, vervet monkeys, grey cheeked mangabey, red tailed monkeys, blue monkeys, olive baboons to mention but a few. You may have the chance to take a walk to Bigodi sanctuary the home of several birds and a primate haven too. The drive from Kibale forest National Park to Bwindi forest National Park is 6 to 7 hours. Read More

 Queen Elizabeth National park

Queen Elizabeth National park is another stopover point you may make before heading for gorilla tracking in Bwindi forest. Queen Elizabeth National park is home to some of the best game drives in Africa. Some of the animals you may get to see include prides of lion, herds of elephants, buffaloes, water bucks, bush bucks, warthogs, wild dogs, hyenas, and so much more. During the launch cruise you enjoy the beauty of this park to the fullest. Watch the numerous birds that flock a shore, animals move along the banks and so much more. The drive from Queen Elizabeth National park to Bwindi forest National park is about 5 hours to 6 hours on the road Read More