MURCHISON FALLS NATIONAL PARK:
Murchison falls is the largest of Uganda's national parks covering a total area of 5,308kms with a pleasant wildness area of rolling grassland and wooded Savannah.
 Murchison falls National Park is one the most spectaculars park in Africa. Renowned for its scenic beauty and off course its spectacular falls from which it gates its name Murchison falls national park has the abundant flora and fauna to delight the visitor. The amazing of this park never ceases to amaze visitors and residents alike, no visit to Murchison fall national park (mfnp) would be complete without visit to the magnificent falls they can be viewed from the top where the river Nile narrows from 50meters to crash through a 7 (seven) meter gorge falling 45meters to the rocks below.
The three-hour cruise to the bottom of the falls is also unforgettable; one can experience the majesty of the Nile while on board, viewing abundant wildlife along the banks. The more adventurous travelers may want to hike the trails around the falls while the avid bird watchers will want to seek out some of the 424species of identified in the park, fisher men can test their skills above and below the falls, waiting patiently for 20-70 kgs.
 While on the game drive, Cape buffalo, Rothschild's giraffes, Uganda kobs, hartebeests and waterbucks are commonly seen. You may also spot oribi, bush bucks, boholreed bucks, shy sitatunga, bush duicker, warthogs (bush pigs), large carnivores include, lions, leopards, elephants, spotted hyena, chimpanzees and olive baboons head the list of six species of primates found in the park. Crocodiles and hippos will be seen along the Nile, some common birds that can e seen include, pelican, bee- eaters, king fishers, saddle bills stock, Egyptian gees, and the rare shoebill stock.
Murchison fall offers a variety of accommodation facilities from a high-class accommodation to low-budgeted travelers.
QUEEN ELIZABETH NATIONAL PARK
Queen Elizabeth national park: is one of the outstanding treasures of Uganda. QENP has recently been designated a Biosphere Reserve for Humanity under UNESCO. The park covers 2000 sq. kms. And includes a remarkable variety of Eco-systems, from semi deciduous tropical forest to green meadows, Savannah and swamps. It is the home of the famous tree- climbing lions, the Uganda kobs and other antelopes as well as elephants, buffalo's, hippos, baboons, leopards, and chimpanzee.
Over 500 species of bird have been recorded here making it a prime target for birdwatchers. Species recorded include the shoebill stork, black bee-eater, 11 types of king fishers and variety of raptors includes several falcons and eagles.
 In the crater lakes, spectacular flocks of flamingos gather creating the image of a moving pink carpet. The launch trip along the Kazinga channel between the Lake George and Edward is a memorable way to view the abundant game in Queen Elizabeth national park.
North of the main gate is the crater area, one of the most scenic parts of the park. To the east, in kyambura gorge, visitors can climb through tropical forest and catch a glimpse of a variety of primates including the chimpanzees.
In the most isolated Ishasha sector of the park, search the woodlands for the tree-climbing lions perching on the boughs of ancient fig trees. To the southeast, travelers can explore newly opened trails in maramagambo forest.
Distance from Kampala: 440 kilometers. Estimated Transit time: 6 hours.
BWINDI IMPENETRABLE NATIONAL PARK.
Bwindi impenetrable national park: is located in south western Uganda on the edge of the western lift valley covering 331sq kms, its one of the largest national forests in the East Africa, supporting a large number of plants and animals not found else where. About half of the world's population of 600mountain gorillas resides in Bwindi.
The vegetation as the parks name implies is composed of tropical rain forest with dense undergrowth. This rugged terrain makes hiking in search of gorilla strenuous work; visitors who trek should be prepared for up to 8 hours of hiking. Good physical condition is required, A maximum of only 6 permits per day are available for advance booking so confirmation 4- 12 months in advance is required to avoid disappointment.
 Along with the gorillas, there are nine other species of primates including chimpanzees, blue monkeys, red tail monkey, and black and white Columbus monkey.
Three hundred forty seven species of birds have been recorded in Bwindi; seven species are listed as endangered species of particular interests include the white-bellied robin chat, red-throated ale the, short tailed warble, yellow-eyed black fly catcher. Blue headed sunbird. Over 200 species of butterflies have been recorded here.Distance from Kampala: 580 km, Estimated transit time: 8-10 hours.
LAKE MBURO NATIONAL PARK:
Lake Mburo National Park (LMNP) is a very special place, every part of it is alive with a variety, interest and colour, it contains an extensive area of wetland. The park harbors several species of mammals including Zebras, Impalas, Elands, Topi and Buffalos.
The bird population includes the rare shoebill stork; its sculptured landscape with rolling grassy hills and idyllic lakeshores has a varied mosaic of habitats. Forests galleries, rich acacia tree valleys seasonal and permanent swamps which all support a wealth of wildlife. The park over a total area of 370 square kms and it's the smallest of the Uganda's savanna national parks. Its mosaic habitat, dry hillsides, rocky out crops, bushes, thickets, open ad wooded savanna, forest and lakes and swamps are the home to a surprising diversity of plants and animals.
KIBALE NATIONAL PARK:
 With lush tropical rainforest and fascinating diversity of animals, kibale national park (KNP) is one of the most beautiful and stunning forests in Uganda. Kibale forest is certainly worth protecting as it is home to the largest number of our closest living relatives, the ENDANGERED Chimpanzees, as well as the THREATENED red colobus monkey and the rare I'Hoesti monkey (ref. CITES). The forest has one of the highest diversity and density of primates in Africa totaling to 13 species including the black and white colobus, blue monkey and gray-cheeked mangabey, red tailed monkey, bush babies and pottos. The park also host over 325 species of birds including the yellow spotted nicator, yellow rumped tinker bird.
SEMULIKI NATIONAL PARK:
 Semuliki national park is situated in the extreme west of Uganda, in Bundibugyo District. It lies along Uganda democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) boarder within in the western arm of the East African Rift Valley. In the southeast are the Rwenzori Mountains, to the west is the Democratic Republic of Congo and to the north are the Semuliki Flats and Lake Albert. The park covers a total area of 220 k square, ad it was gazetted in October 1993; it occupies a flat with gently undulating landform.
MGAHINGA GORRILLA NATIONAL PARK:
 Mgahinga Gorilla National Park, although the smallest in the country (about 38-sqkm), is very important, as it is one of the two parks in Uganda that habitat for the endangered Mountain gorillas,
Mgahinga is situated in Kisoro District, southwestern Uganda; this park was gazetted in 1991 and is part of the great Virunga Conservation Areas. It adjoins Rwanda Volcano and the Democratic Republic of Congo's Virunga National Parks. Mgahinga Gorilla National Park experiences two wet rainy seasons; February- May and September – December. The maximum amount of rainfall in a year is 250 mm (October) and minimum is 10 mm (July).
It's indeed a great privilege to be able to visit these enormously powerful and gentle creatures in their spectacular natural habitat-the tropical forest bordering the virunga Volcanoes. We will visit either Bwindi Impenetrable Forest National Park –a treasure chest of Flora and Fauna and the richest forest in East Africa or Mgahinga Gorilla National Park- one of Uganda's most scenic parks with its dramatic volcanoes.
MOUNTAIN ELGON NATIONAL PARK:
 Mt –Elgon is an extinct volcano that first erupted more than 24 million years ago. With the largest surface area of any extinct volcano in the world (50 km by 80 km), Mt. Elgon is the fourth highest mountain in East Africa, with the second highest peak in Uganda (Wagagai peak 4321 meters). It contains the largest intact calderas, a collapsed crater covering over 40 kms at the top of the mountain. They practice subsistence farming and conduct circumcision ceremonies every year to prepare young men/women for challenging of adulthood.
The two communities have made agreements for sustainable harvest of tradition forest products.
SSESE ISLANDS:
 The Ssese Archipelago consists of 84 lush equatorial ssese islands forms worlds of their own on lake Victoria. Forests teeming with wildlife, delightful empty beaches, friendly islanders and peaceful environment provide unique and fascinating opportunities for fishing, walking, boating, and bird watching or simply enjoy beautiful, unusual and unspoilt surroundings.
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