5 Unique Places in Uganda to Visit In 2025

Christened by Winston Churchill as the Pearl of Africa, Uganda is packed with a lot of special beauties ranging from the scenic landscape, sprawling plains to the wondrous glaciers in the equatorial region. Uganda is made up of more than 50 tribes with unique cultures, but you do not have to worry about how you can stay among these people for these are the most hospitable people in Africa. You can therefore explore the country on privately on self drive tours by hiring a car or with a professional driver by booking for an organized safari.

Every adventurer wants to have a remarkable trip in the world’s most beautiful and unique sites for lifetime memories. In Uganda, such a dream comes true when you visit the following places;

Lake Bunyonyi

This lake arguably has the best sceneries in the world. It is dotted with 29 islands and surrounded with terraced hills of the Kigezi region. It has been named to be the most beautiful place in Uganda by tourist that have travelled around this country. They say it is the finest site for relaxations. It has also been used as a wedding reception for Ugandans who want a colorful event in a natural setting and stunning backgrounds for photography. 

Lake Bunyonyi is located in Kibale district, southwestern Uganda. If you are planning for a gorilla trekking safari in Bwindi forest or Mgahinga national park, endeavor to pass by this spectacular location positioned en-route of the two major destinations in the region. Rising up to a misty stunning scenery, canoeing on the lake with views of the conical Virunga volcanoes and the gigantic hills all over is an exceptional experience you ought not to miss. Lake Bunyonyi is a perfect place for relaxation to enjoy the fresh breath and sights of numerous birds from which the lake got its name. Swimming, community walks, cycling, birding and hiking are exciting things to do here.

Bwindi Impenetrable National Park

According to CNN, Bwindi is one of the world’s spectacular places, full of hidden and overt beauty in every corner. The dense misty forest on the undulating terrain is home to more than half of the world’s surviving mountain gorillas, how unique this tropical forest is! These endangered apes live along with a variety of birds, monkeys and many other small mammals. There are over 200 species of butterflies around this 331sq.km protected area.

This UNESCO World Heritage Site is the prime gorilla trekking destination among the three countries where mountain gorillas are found, the rest being Rwanda and the DR Congo. Bwindi impenetrable forest national park is located in Kabale in the southwestern part of Uganda. If you are looking forward to experiencing long distances on self drive in Uganda, then this is one of the tours to take. Most travelers to Bwindi forest national park for gorilla trekking go on organized tours since the journey from Kampala is quite long besides other earlier preparations like securing a gorilla permit. Plan for your trip to Bwindi with Jeisking Tours Ltd and Come experience the golden moment of coming face to face with mountain gorillas.

Murchison falls national park

The park borrows its name from the most powerful waterfalls in the world, Murchison falls. They are a breathtaking scenery located in the middle of this protected area with a rich biodiversity comprising of a variety of game in the varying vegetation ranging from savannah to forested lushes. 

Located in northwest Uganda, Murchison falls national park is named among the most unique places in Uganda worth a visit in 2020 because of the wondrous flow of River Nile as it squeezes through the 7m gorge and thunderously descends about 42m to continue to Lake Albert. This spot can be watched by driving or hiking to the top of the falls or and by a boat cruise to the bottom of the falls. It is a great site you should not miss when you get an opportunity to travel around Uganda.

Other activities to do here are game drives through the savannah with sightings of game such as elephants, lions, buffalo, giraffes, waterbucks and many others. You want special retreat here? Book for hot air balloon safaris to explore the park on an adventurous flight.

Rwenzori Mountains National park

All around the world are various mountains but Uganda’s Mount Rwenzori is far much a beautiful place worth a hike. It is located in western Uganda at the border with the Democratic Republic of Congo. What’s special about this mountain is that the equator line crosses just close to it but it keeps its snow throughout the year regardless of the high temperatures.

Famously known as the “Mountains of the Moon”, the Rwenzori mountains offer spectacular scenery including glaciers at the top of Mount Stanley, waterfalls cascading down the ranges, rivers such as Nyamwamba and stunning views of lakes and valleys between the hills. Hikers go through varying vegetation zones such as the montane forest, bamboo, heather, alpine to the rock and glacier at the top most. The forests shelter various bird species, primates especially monkeys and chameleons among other wildlife.

Kidepo Valley national park

If you are an adventurous traveler, this park should be a must visit on your Uganda safari. Its uniqueness is seen in many aspects ranging from its isolation from other Uganda parks, the landscape, people around this protected area and the climate. Kidepo Valley national park is nestled in the remote northeast part of Uganda in the Karamoja region. It is a true wilderness area situated in the rugged, semi-arid valleys between the border of Uganda with South Sudan and Kenya. Getting immersed into the vast savannah plains with backdrops of Mount Morungole is an exceptional retreat for adventurers. Animals in the park spotted during morning and evening game drives include giraffes, buffaloes, antelopes, elephants, lions and occasional sightings of leopards. Ostriches are common bird species in the park.

Hiking and visiting the local communities around the park that is the Karamajong and the Ik for cultural experiences are some of the few exciting things to do here. Positioned about 700km by road from Kampala, Kidepo Valley safaris are safer and more insightful on guided safaris with a professional safari guide.

Here you have the 5 most unique places in Uganda that you can start planning soon. To organize for a trip to these destinations, send an inquiry to info@gorillaugandasafaribookings.com or call us directly on +256-775630809 or +256-701343598  to speak directly to our reservations team.