As countries respond to the COVID-19 pandemic, including travel and border restrictions, Uganda cannot be explored by this time where corona virus (Covid-19) has taken the world by storm. The corona virus pandemic that originated from China has really brought misery in people’s lives, as many are losing their friends and relatives through death well as the avid travelers aren’t moving anymore as airlines have suspended flights due to this pandemic and deadly disease.
Uganda, one of the most touristic countries in Africa, cannot also welcome visitors/travelers by this trying time reason being covid-19 cases have been on the rise each and every day in the country thus opting to close its borders and the airport as well, hence restricting new entries from other countries in order to safeguard the natives.
However, Uganda closing its borders and airport is just temporary and when normalcy gets back in the world they will all be re-opened and people will move again freely. Therefore, as an avid traveler or wildlife lover all you need to do by this time is forwarding in your bookings to your trusted tour agency and as soon as the corona virus wanes and dissipates, you will just board a flight to Uganda for a trilling and memorable tour.
What to tour in Uganda:
Due to corona virus outbreak in the entire world and Uganda in particular, its remarkable protected areas were all closed as a perfect way to safeguard the animals residing there. The ‘Pearl of Africa’ – Uganda has one of the most sought-after attractions in the world – the endangered mountain gorillas, which annually lure a mammoth number of tourists in the country.
Many tourists annually throng Africa specifically to enjoy the one hour stay with the fascinating mountain gorillas in their natural habitats. Mountain gorillas only live in four national parks in the world; Virunga Park in DR Congo, Volcanoes Park in Rwanda, and the two Uganda Parks – Bwindi and Mgahinga.
Uganda is also a home to another great ape in the world – the common chimpanzees which also attract a large number of tourists each and every year. Kibale Forest National Park, in western Uganda, is the best chimpanzee refuge in the world.
The unusual tree-climbing lions in Queen Elizabeth National Park, western Uganda, are another major attraction in the country. In the same Park, there’s also another touristy feature – the beautiful Kazinga Channel that is always filled with several wildlife species, on its shores, such as; Cape Buffaloes, Savannah Elephants, Nile Crocodiles, Hippos, Waterbucks, Warthogs, and many more.
Attractions in Uganda are really legion, only you need to do is going for a trip there by yourself where, besides wildlife, you can also visit the most alleged source of the world’s longest river, River Nile, or even visiting Africa’s largest lake – Lake Victoria, and also hiking Africa’s third tallest mountain – Rwenzori.
Booking for a trip in Uganda:
Meanwhile, one can ask himself/herself how he/she can book for a trip in Uganda! However, booking for a trip is very easy and here are some of the procedures: identify your trusted tour agency to travel with and also identify your desired tour packages from its website, tour package confirmation and costs with the agency’s tour consultant, Safari confirmation where you will be required to send your full names, passport numbers and country of residence to enable your agency reserve your permits (if you’re to track gorillas, chimpanzees or golden monkeys) and accommodation.
After confirming your safari you will then be required to pay a certain deposit and then the balance will be cleared on your arrival day before you set forth for your thrilling trip in the beautiful ‘Pearl of Africa’.