4 Most Visited National Parks in Uganda

1.   Murchison Falls National Park

The Murchison Falls National Park was discovered by British explores during colonialization process, this national park is located in south northern Uganda, it’s the biggest and largest national game park that Uganda has. In Ancient time this park known as Kabalega game. Murchison falls national park was discovered by the British explore. You can book Uganda safari  from UK and USA  or Europe online and be assured of good service. This park has big number of giraffes, kobs, buffaloes, lions, elephants, and water animals that can be seen during boat safari to the bottom of waterfalls such as crocodiles, hippos etc.

2.   Bwindi Impenetrable Forest

Bwindi Impenetrable National Park is the most visited national park in Uganda, its located in south western part of Uganda, this is where mountain gorillas live Bwindi impenetrable national park is a beautiful rainforest that Uganda has, its pride of mountain gorillas and other primates. The reason why Bwindi forest is called Impenetrable because of its vast looking. This is the only national park in the whole world where the last remaining mountain gorillas live, that makes Uganda safari tours more enjoyable because travelers have chances to spend quality time not only with mountain gorillas but also with other incredible wildlife and cultural safari experiences, Though Bwindi National Park is far away from Uganda cities, but it is easily accessed by both domestic flights and drive by safari vehicles. A drive which takes 9 hours and flights takes 1 and half hour.

3.   Queen Elizabeth National Park

This national park was named after the queen of England, Queen Elizabeth national park is near Bwindi Impenetrable national park, that makes it among one of the most visited national parks in Uganda, every traveler goes to have game drive after gorilla trekking. This park is known for its tree climbing lions, and it’s the best park to do the game drives in Uganda. This place is not only visited for game drives but it also offers travelers an opportunity to do chimpanzee trekking in Kyambura gorge also known as the valley of apes, it also offers best boat safaris at Kazinga Channel which connects to lake George and Edward, contacting one of the  Uganda safaris and tours  who can assist you to organize safaris not only in Queen Elizabeth national park but also to other amazing national parks in Uganda, Queen Elizabeth National Park  has also got amazing safari lodges ranging from budget to Luxury accommodation, so your budget speaks on this.

4.     Kibale Forest national park.

This is the only forest in Africa famous for Chimpanzees, Kibale forest national Park is home to Chimpanzees and  this is where chimpanzee trekking takes place.  The park has not only chimpanzees but also other primates and forest elephants can be seen here.

Kibale national park lies in between Queen Elizabeth national park and Bwindi Impenetrable national park. the park can easily be accessed from Kampala or Entebbe which takes about 5 to 6 hours’ drive. The forest is rich with fauna and flora. Evening walks for cultural experiences are available.

Uganda has 10 national parks in total which worth vising but we have just picked in the list of most visited national parks in Uganda. Uganda was named by CNN as the best destination to visit in 2023.