Uganda is a beautiful tourism destination whose uniqueness is anchored on a diversity of attractions that earn it the moniker- Pearl of Africa. From richly endowed national parks to picturesque landscapes, waterbodies and more, you cannot have enough of what the landlocked country has to offer. We are mentioning some of the little known destinations in Uganda that you should rush and have a taste at.
Tororo rocks
The rocks are in the eastern district of Tororo and picturesque, beautiful. They are visible from almost any point in this town. Their highest altitude of Tororo Rock is 4,865 feet.
Amabeere Ga Nyina Mwiru
Hidden away in the heart of the Toro kingdom in western Uganda are the Amabeere ga nyina mwirucaves. Directly translated, Amabeere Ga Nyina Mwirumeans the “breasts of Nyina Mwiru.”
Toro folklore has it that the caves acquired the name after King Bukuku of Toro chopped off the breasts of his daughter Nyina Mwiru and had them thrown inside these caves, following a prophecy that the daughter would one day get married and have a son, Ndahura, who would kill the king and take over his throne.
Lake Mburo National Park
It is the park closest to a town- Mbarara. Lake Mburo has the biggest number of burchell’s zebras in Uganda. It is the main attraction in the park. The national park, covering the size of 260 square kilometres, takes its name after the lake which is one of the excursion conduits that is relaxing to a tourist as theywatch several birds, wildlife, and beautiful views of landscapes.
Kibale National Park
There are about 1, 500 chimpanzees in the 766 square kilometres of Kibale Forest in western Uganda. There are also 12 other primates, including the red colobus and L’Hoest monkey.
Queen Elizabeth National Park
Set against the backdrop of the jagged Rwenzori Mountains, Queen Elizabeth National Park, is a destination of enormous craters carved dramatically into rolling green hills, panoramic views of the Kazinga Channel, diverse ecosystems, classic big game, 10 primate species including chimpanzees and more than 600 species of birds.
