Uganda Primary Ecosystems, Wildlife and Birds
Primary Ecosystems
- Tropical and Subtropical Forests
- Wetlands
- Savannah grasslands
- Rangelands
- Open water bodies
Wildlife and Birds
Uganda’s Bwindi Impenetrable National Park is home to about 340 individual mountain gorillas, which constitute half of all the mountain gorillas in the world. Gorilla trekking is the climax of any safari to Uganda. However, Uganda is much more than just gorillas and is home to a diversity of wildlife. Queen Elizabeth National Park is home to 95 species of mammals including the Big Four (buffalo, lion, leopard and elephant) as well as chimpanzees. Other numerous wildlife species inhabit the countrys 20 national parks.
Uganda is a Birder’s paradise…crammed into this diminutive country is an astonishingly rich diversity of habitats, from the scenic shores of Uganda’s many great lakes to the lush forests of the Albertine Rift and the banks of the River Nile
Uganda’s Major Landmarks, Climate and Weather
Major Landmarks
- Impenetrable Forests at Bwindi National Park
- Lake Victoria
- Rwenzori Mountains
- River Nile
- Murchison Falls
- Mount Elgon
Climate and Weather
Uganda has a warm tropical climate with temperatures ranging from 25-29 Degrees Celcius (77-84 Degrees F), apart from in the mountanious areas, which are much cooler, the top of Mt Elgon is often covered with snow. The hottest months are December to February. There are two rainy seasons in Uganda. First one lasts from April to May. In the northern regions there is no gap between the two seasons and they are combined in one long wet period between April and October.
Uganda’s Main Activities
Main Activities
- Gorilla Trekking
- Chimpanzee Trekking
- Bird Watching
- Cultural Experiences
- Water Rafting
- Canoeing on Lake Bunyonyi
- Game Drives
- Volcano Hiking
- Boat Safaris