Uganda Misses Out On Lonely Planet And CNN Travel List

Every start of the year, CNN travel and lonely planet issue their top recommended destinations around the world. In this year’s edition, there are only two African countries that featured on the CNN travel list, that is Tanzania and Algeria. On the Lonely planet list, it is South Africa, Morocco and Botswana. This might get you curious to wonder whether Uganda is still a worthwhile destination to visit or whether many things have changed in this destination making it a no go zone!

Tourism in Uganda has improved a great deal. Last year, the Uganda wildlife authority opened several new national parks to ensure that the increase on the travel experience for the people who wish to explore Uganda during their holidays. But regardless of all this, the icon of Uganda safaris remains gorilla trekking the impenetrable forest as well as Mgahinga gorilla national park.

It must be noted that the gorilla trekking cake is mostly taken by Rwanda regardless of the fact that it has fewer gorillas than Uganda. In the whole world, it is only Uganda that has two mountain gorilla national parks making it the only country where you have a chance to choose where to trek the mountain gorillas.

On top of gorilla trekking, the savannah national parks are also flourishing. CNN travel once names Kidepo valley national park as one of Africa’s most hidden secrets. There is little to no much development that has gone on around this national park. The park remains one of the savannah gems on the African savannah parks crown. The wilderness experience makes this park outstanding.

Chimpanzee tracking is also another important activity that makes Uganda a worthwhile destination in 2026. Currently, Uganda has around five chimpanzee tracking destinations. These include Kibale forest national park the primates capital of the world. Then we have Budongo forest where the roar of the strongest waterfall in the whole world is just a stone throw away. Then you have Kyambura gorge, that offers the experience of tracking chimpanzees in a gorge, Kalinzu forest and Bugoma forest offering the normal tracking experience similar to that of Kibale forest.

The chimpanzee tracking rates vary. There is a budget for almost everyone. It simply depends on where you choose to go. You can actually make a 14 day primates safari to Uganda for the best of Uganda primates experience. This will be coupled with tracking the endangered golden monkeys.

Uganda is a special cultural experience hub. Whether you are interested in the modern night life or the untethered village life of the Karamajong, the country offers both extremes. Unlike the other activities that you can pull off even with a self drive safari, cultural tours often require you to have a tour guide in order to get the best experience.

In conclusion, Uganda offers some of the best safari experiences on the African continent. From summiting the mountains of the moon, to trekking with the mountain gorillas deep in the mystical jungles of Bwindi, to trekking with the chimps on the hills and the valleys of the Kyambura gorge, to amazing none congested game drives to encounter the Africa’s big five. Uganda is an all round country that will offer you the best of Africa safari experience. Whether you are considering a self guided safari to Uganda, or a tailor made safari, it is all possible courtesy of tour operator such as 4x4uganda Ltd. In case of any questions, do not hesitate to contact us today.