In his book, My African Journey, Winston Churchill wrote, “For magnificence, for variety of form and color, for profusion of brilliant life— bird, insect, reptile, beast— for vast scale, Uganda is truly ‘the Pearl of Africa.’”
Native Ugandans and ecotourism adventurers in the know tend to concur with Churchill’s assessment. There is an abundance of natural beauty in the Pearl of Africa.
Uganda boasts exceptional and endemic wildlife, myriad national parks showcasing the best experiences responsible tourism has to offer, and opportunities for immersive cultural experiences.
Read on for our top picks among the countless things to do in Uganda, from Gorilla trekking and spotting Chimpanzees to our favorite tours, waterfalls and National Parks in Uganda.
THINGS TO DO IN UGANDA, “THE PEARL OF AFRICA” GUIDE
- Track Mountain Gorillas in Bwindi Impenetrable Forest
- Observe Chimpanzees in Kibale Forest
- Take a Game Drive in Queen Elizabeth National Park
- See the Splendor of Murchison Falls
- Traverse Lake Albert by Boat
- See Uganda Animals at the Uganda Wildlife Education Centre
- Explore Uganda History at the Uganda Museum
- Delve into History & Culture at the Kasubi Tombs
- Visit Indigenous Ugandan Drum Makers
- Explore the Tea Plantations at Fort Portal
- Get Caffeinated with Ugandan Coffee
- Birdwatching in Kidepo National Park
- Hike Some of Africa’s Tallest Mountains
- See Lake Bunyonyi
- Stroll Through Entebbe Botanical Gardens
- Rest & Relax in the Ssese Islands
- Wonder at Hot Springs
- Visit Mgahinga Gorilla National Park
