Uganda is a small country compared to others in hometoafrica.com, yet it still has much to see and do. Here are just five of the many compelling arguments in favor of making this magnificent country your next vacation destination.

I. The Gorillas

Only in Uganda, Rwanda, and the Congo can you view the critically endangered mountain gorilla in their natural habitat (only an estimated 900 remain). In Uganda, you can do gorilla trekking in either Bwindi Impenetrable Forest National Park or Mgahinga Gorilla National Park. Gorilla populations in the Virungas move freely across national boundaries because of this. However, Uganda has an advantage because half of the world's mountain gorillas live in the Bwindi Impenetrable Forest in Uganda. One may do two Gorilla treks in Uganda for the price of one in neighboring Rwanda because Uganda has not raised the price of its Gorilla licenses. December through late February and June through September are Uganda's driest months and offer the best trekking conditions.

Second, the animals

Uganda is home to a wide variety of animal species, not simply the critically endangered mountain gorilla. Elephants, hippos, zebras, lions, leopards, and more than a thousand kinds of birds are just some of the wildlife that call Africa's 10 national parks and several game reserves home. Queen Elizabeth National Park in Uganda's southwest is a great site to see the country's other species. It was founded in 1952 and features a diverse range of ecosystems, from savannah and bush land to wetlands and lush woods. In the far southern part of the park, in the isolated Ishasha sector, tree-climbing lions are found.

Three: The View

Uganda's breathtaking landscapes provide it a competitive edge. The Rwenzori Mountains, often known as the "Mountains of the Moon," are located in the western part of Uganda and are covered in snow and ice throughout the winter. If you head south, you'll find Lake Victoria, the world's second-largest freshwater lake and the Nile's primary water source. If we're talking about the world's longest river, it travels the entire length of Uganda, from the aforementioned Lake Victoria in the south to the undulating grasslands in the north, and then across the border into South Sudan. Other than these three powerhouses, Uganda also features extraordinarily rich deep forest, beautiful wetlands, and open plains that are home to a wide variety of flora and fauna.

4 - There won't be any other people there

Uganda's tourism industry is still in its infancy, so you won't have to contend with hordes of other visitors.

They, the People, Number Five

The people of Uganda are some of the warmest and most hospitable you'll ever meet. Wherever you travel in this lovely country, the natives will greet you with warm hospitality and smiles as wide as the sky.