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Lake Bunyonyi is believed to be the second deepest lake in Africa. It is found in South-Western Uganda and is one of the country’s top natural treasures. The lake is near the famous Bwindi and Mgahinga Impenetrable Gorilla parks, and most visitors after gorilla trekking make a stopover at Lake Bunyonyi. Tourist activities include: swimming, boat riding and fishing.

Lake Mburo harbors several species of animals not observed elsewhere in Uganda. It is the only place in Uganda to support a population of Impala (from which Kampala city derives its name), and only one of Uganda’s three protected areas where Burchell’s Zebra occurs. Tourist attractions include Ankole long-horned cows.

Makerere University, Kampala is the largest university in Uganda and oldest university in East Africa. It was established in 1922 and in 1963, it became the University of East Africa. The Times Higher Education World University Rankings for 2016 ranked it as the fourth best university in Africa. Makerere University educated many post-independence African leaders, including Ugandan president Milton Obote and Tanzanian presidents Julius Nyerere and Benjamin Mkapa. The president of the Democratic Republic of the Congo, Joseph Kabila, and Kenyan president Mwai Kibaki are also Makerere alumni. In the years immediately after Uganda’s independence, Makerere University was a focal point for the literary activity that was central to African nationalist culture.

People from all over the world visit the land of the Martyrs in Uganda. Christians from Uganda and other parts of the world congregate at Namugongo on 3rd June every year to commemorate the lives and religious beliefs of the Uganda Martyrs.

According to the International Trade Center (ICT) and the International Federation of Organic Movement (IFOM), based in Germany, Uganda is the main exporter of organic products from Africa. Main products include: coffee, tea, cotton, dried banana, paw paws, pineapple, passion fruits, chilies, ginger and simsim.

 

Ngamba Island Chimpanzee Sanctuary, in the middle of Lake Victoria, is home to 48 orphaned animals. The Island facilities offer day and overnight visitors an exceptional opportunity to closely observe and interact with these fascinating great apes in this unique setting. The Visitor Program offers well-wishers the opportunity to adopt a chimpanzee of their choice and contribute towards the feeding and veterinary care. Tourist activities include: chimpanzee trekking, bird watching, forest walks, chimpanzee feeding, cage cleaning and community visits.

Entebbe Zoo is a fun and exciting place to see and learn about the animals of Uganda. Many tourists say that it is destined to be the most important showcase for wildlife on the African continent. At Entebbe Zoo, wildlife education is combined with leisure, and you see all types of animals ranging from lions to monkeys. Over 120 bird species can be watched ranging from the famous African fish eagle, over the Great Blue Turaco to Hammerkops, Giant Kingfisher and even the smallest sun birds.

The Nile is the longest river in the world and originates from Lake Victoria the third world’s largest lake. The Nile in Uganda offers some of the best white water rapids, making it one of the most sought after rafting locations in the world. Raftingon the riverNilein Uganda has become a huge tourist attraction. Jinja town is often quoted to be the ‘adventure capital of East Africa’ by white water rafting enthusiasts.

Uganda is the number one coffee exporter and the second main producer of coffee after Ethiopia in Africa. Uganda is the source of Robusta coffee in the whole world and it originated from Uganda’s forests. In addition, Uganda’s coffee has the best aroma because of the country’s green environment and high altitude. It is used by coffee roasters to blend it with other coffees.

Forests include: Mabira near Kampala City, Budongo, Kibare, Bwindi Impenetrable and Mgahinga Impenetrable forests.Tourist activities include nature walks, bird watching, community/ cultural tourism, eco camping, forest drives, primate trekking(mountain gorilla, chimpanzee and golden monkey), mountain climbing, hill hiking, and sightseeing.