Kisoro

Kisoro, nicknamed the ‘Switzerland of Africa’ for its mountains and hills, offers great tours in Uganda. You can go canoeing at Lake Mutanda or trek to see gorillas at Bwindi National Park. Other fun things to do in Kisoro include trekking for golden monkeys, hiking volcanoes like Muhabura and Sabyinyo, and exploring Batwa communities.

Bwindi National Park

Bwindi Impenetrable National Park is a special place in Uganda that's protected by UNESCO. It's famous for its many different plants and animals, especially the mountain gorillas that live there. The park is pretty big, covering about 331 square kilometers, and has both high and low forests, which means it's home to lots of different kinds of life.

The coolest thing about Bwindi is the mountain gorillas. People come from all over to see them. You can join a group with a guide to go look for them in the wild. But you need to get a permit first, and there are rules to keep everyone, including the gorillas, safe

Mgahinga Gorilla National Park

Mgahinga Gorilla National Park is a special place in southwest Uganda, covering about 33.7 square kilometers. It's part of a big area called the Virunga Massif that also has parks in Rwanda and Congo.

People love Mgahinga because it has rare mountain gorillas. There's one group of gorillas that's used to people, so visitors can hike in the forest to see them.

Besides gorillas, Mgahinga has other cool things to do like watching birds, hiking, and meeting the Batwa pygmies, who are local forest people. The park has rocky mountains, green forests, and lots of different plants and animals

Lake Mutanda

Lake Mutanda is a beautiful lake found in southwestern Uganda, close to Rwanda. It's surrounded by the Virunga Mountains, with big peaks like Mount Muhabura and Mount Muhavura. The lake is famous for its stunning looks, with clear water that reflects the greenery and mountains.

Tourist can do lots of fun stuff around Lake Mutanda, like watching birds, hiking, paddling in canoes, and learning about the local culture. Also, it's a great place to start a trip to see gorillas in Mgahinga Gorilla National Park, where these rare mountain gorillas live

Lake Chahafi - A top birding destination in Kisoro, Uganda

Lake Chahafi sits in western Uganda, close to the Congo border. Though not as famous as some other lakes, it's starting to catch eyes for its pretty views and chances for tourism. All around the lake, there are lots of green plants, and it's a great spot for bird lovers since many birds live there. People also like to fish and go boating on the lake, making it a calm place for folks who want to relax surrounded by nature.

Echuya Forest Reserve

Echuya Forest Reserve sits in southwestern Uganda, close to Rwanda. It's in a big area called the Albertine Rift, known for having lots of different plants and animals. Echuya is famous for its bamboo forests and is where you can find endangered mountain gorillas and other monkeys like golden monkeys. It's also really important for providing water to nearby communities and helping farmers. People can visit Echuya for activities like hiking and watching birds, which helps protect the environment and supports local businesses.