Cheap holiday destinations in Uganda : Uganda is a country which is also known as the pearl of Africa and it has a lot to see and do throughout the year in different parts of the country.
Some of the cheap holiday destinations which can be visited in Uganda include the following;
National parks of Uganda
Uganda is a destination which has about 10 national parks which are found in different parts of the country and they include the following;
Murchison falls national park is also a cheap holiday destination in Uganda which is found in the western part of the country. The destination is known for the thunderous waterfalls and the national park is also home to a number of wildlife species such as giraffes, elephants, antelopes, hippos, crocodiles, lions, leopards among others. Activities which are carried out around the park include game drives, hiking to the top of the falls, boat cruises, viewing of the top of the falls, hot air balloon safaris, bird watching among others.
Queen Elizabeth national park is a holiday destination which is located in the south western part of Uganda and it is home to wildlife species such as tree climbing lions, elephants, buffalos, warthogs, hippos, antelopes among others which can be seen during game drives, boat cruises among other activities around the destination.
Kibale forest national park is also known as the primate capital of Uganda and it is located in the western part of Uganda. There are chimpanzees as well as other primates like black and white colobus monkeys, blue monkeys among others which can be seen around Kibale forest. Activities to do around the park include chimpanzee trekking and habituation, bird watching, hiking, cultural tours among others.
Bwindi national park is another holiday destination to visit when in Uganda and it is the home to mountain gorillas. This national park is found in the south western part of Uganda and the sectors where gorillas can be seen during a tour include Buhoma, Ruhija, Rushaga and also Nkuringo. Activities to do around Bwindi national park include gorilla trekking, gorilla habituation, bird watching, batwa cultural tours among others.
Kidepo valley national park is also a savannah destination to visit when on a holiday in Uganda and wildlife species which can be seen around the park include elephants, lions, leopards, cheetahs, zebras, giraffes, antelopes among others. Cultural tours, game drives, bird watching among others.
Lake Mburo national park is another place to visit during a tour in Uganda and it is also the closest national park to Kampala. This park is a destination where game drives, guided nature walks, boat rides and also cultural tours can be done during a safari.
Semliki national park is another holiday destination in Uganda and it is also found in the south western part of Uganda. This destination is known for the Sempaya hot springs which are the male and female hot springs. Activities to do around this national park include bird watching, visiting the hot springs, cultural tours among others.
Mgahinga national park is home to gorillas and other primates which can be seen at the destination include golden monkeys. Golden monkey trekking, hiking, batwa cultural tours and also bird watching can be done in the national park.
Mount Rwenzori national park and Mount Elgon national park are other cheap holiday destinations found in Uganda.
Entebbe
Another cheap holiday destination in Uganda is Entebbe which is the closest town to the Entebbe international airport.
Entebbe is located on the shores of Lake Victoria and there are many beaches which can be visited around the town. Places to go to around Entebbe include Uganda Wildlife Education Center (UWEC) which is also the zoo, the botanical gardens, the Uganda reptile village, craft shops, the Ngamba island, Ssesse islands among others.
Jinja
Jinja is another cheap holiday destination in Uganda and it is located in the eastern part of Uganda.
The town of Jinja is an adventure capital of Uganda and it is located about 87 kilometers from Kampala. Some of the places which can be toured in Jinja include the source of the Nile, Mabira forest, Busowoko falls, Ntanda falls among others.
Activities which are carried out when visiting Jinja for holidays in Uganda include bungee jumping, white water rafting, boat rides, Nile tubing, quad biking, zip lining, tours around Jinja town, visiting craft shops among others.
Kampala
Kampala is the city of Uganda and it is located in the central part of the country. Tours around Uganda start from Kampala which is about 45 minutes drive from Entebbe international airport.
The city of Kampala is also referred to as the city of 7 hills and there is a lot to do around Kampala such as visiting the Gadhafi national mosque, the Kabaka’s palace, Bahai temple, Nmugongo martyr’s shrine, Namirembe cathedral, Rubaga cathedral among others.
Fort Portal
Fort Portal town is found in the western part of Uganda and it is a beautiful destination with a lot to offer.
Places to visit around Fort Portal town include Kibale forest national park which is known for chimpanzees, the crater lakes, Amabere caves, tea plantations, Semliki national park, Tooro kingdom among others. The town is located about 5 to 6 hours from Kampala.
Lake Bunyonyi
Lake Bunyonyi is another cheap holiday destination which can be visited in Uganda and it is located in the south western part of the country.
The lake is the deepest lake in Uganda and Lake Bunyonyi also has over 29 islands. Activities which can be done around Lake Bunyonyi include swimming, cultural tours and also boat rides.
Sipi falls
Tours to Uganda can also be done in Sipi falls which is also a cheap holiday destination which is located in the eastern part of Uganda.
Sipi falls consists of 3 waterfalls and activities to do around the destination include hiking, coffee tours, waterfalls tours, abseiling among others. The best time to visit the falls is during the dry season.
Lake Mutanda
Lake Mutanda is found in Kisoro district in the south western part of Uganda. It is a very scenic lake where activities such as canoeing and hiking can be done during tours.
Zziwa rhino sanctuary
Zziwa rhino sanctuary is another cheap holiday destination to visit in Uganda and it is located in Nakasongola.
The rhino sanctuary is home to different rhinos which can be seen on foot during a tour during which visitors are accompanied by rangers.
