Referred to as "the Pearl of Africa", Uganda represents an astonishing portrayal of a "Condensed Africa". With its capital Kampala – the safest city in Africa, this landlocked country is regarded as the most beautiful and potentially the richest country in East Africa in terms of tourist attractions. Mount Rwenzori – one of world's best snow-capped mountain ranges; the semi-arid plains of Karamoja, the luxuriant montane forests of Bwindi and Mgahinga - harboring some of the last remaining Mountain Gorillas;
the crater lake zone of western part of the country offering some of the spectacular sites for scenery viewing; the fresh waters of the papyrus-fringed Lake Victoria – the source of the Nile; over 15 national parks, game and forest reserves. All these harbor over 50% of the world's endangered mountain gorillas, nearly 11% of the world's bird population, the breathtaking flora and fauna represented by over 100 species of mammals including 14 primate species, 1200 species of butterflies and moths; all beautifully blended with warm and spirited local people; Uganda is an equatorial country of substantial contrasts and variety.
For more information about Uganda's National Parks and Game Reserves, copy the link below and paste it in your browser:
www.ugandawildlife.org
