Wondering why Uganda is called 'The Pearl of Africa'?

Are you wondering why Uganda is called 'The Pearl of Africa'? Where else can you see lions prowling across the open savanna as day breaks before white water rafting down the Nile.

The Gushing waterfalls.

The Gushing water falls along River Nile are one attraction a visitor to Uganda wouldn't like to miss. Enjoy white water rafting, boat rides, game viewing and spot fishing in fresh waters not found else where.

Murchison Falls

Located in Western Uganda, it the roots of the Murchison falls National Park.

Karuma falls

Yet another spot you don't have to miss in the Eastern region of Uganda.

Bujagali

Locally known as Budagali, located on the source of the Nile, it is one of the most vibrant attraction for water rafting lovers in Eastern Uganda.

Water bodies.

Uganda has been called a land of lakes because almost a third of the country is covered by water. Lake Victoria, the largest in Africa, dominates the southern border of the country while Lakes Edward and Albert lie to the west Other lakes include; Lake Bunyonyi and Lake Kyoga among others.

Activities

These fresh water lakes offer opportunities for water activities and sports. An example is white water rafting, pioneered by Adrift, which has caught on as a popular tourist activity, especially on the River Nile. The country now attracts 500 rafters every month. Lake Victoria is now also being increasingly used for lake cruises. Other popular activities include sport fishing and sailing.

Crater Lakes.

Lake Bunyonyi. 

 Located in Western Uganda.

Hills and Mountains.

Uganda is well endowed with several mountains, which are regarded as huge extinct volcanoes straddling in different parts of the country. They are major tourist attractions, most of them are mainly for hiking activities. They are classified into volcanic and non-volcanic mountains.

Some of the different mountains in Uganda include; Mt.Elgon which is about 4,321 meters in altitude is found in eastern Uganda. While the snow capped Rwenzori Mountains, also known as the “Mountains of the Moon” is located in western Uganda, the Moroto and Muhavura Mountains are located in the north eastern and south western parts of the country respectively.

Mountain Rwenzori

The snow capped Rwenzori Mountains, also known as the “Mountains of the Moon” is located in western Uganda.

Mt. Elgon

Mt.Elgon which is about 4,321 meters in altitude is found in eastern Uganda.