{"id":23926,"date":"2021-12-31T22:25:04","date_gmt":"2021-12-31T22:25:04","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.africa-press.net\/uganda\/?p=23926"},"modified":"2021-12-31T22:29:10","modified_gmt":"2021-12-31T22:29:10","slug":"the-best-national-parks-in-uganda-for-beautiful-views-wildlife-and-lodges","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.africa-press.net\/uganda\/all-news\/the-best-national-parks-in-uganda-for-beautiful-views-wildlife-and-lodges","title":{"rendered":"The Best National Parks in Uganda for Beautiful Views, Wildlife, and Lodges"},"content":{"rendered":"<div class=\"paragraph\">\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.africa-press.net\/uganda\/\">Africa-Press-Uganda<\/a> There might be a silver lining to Uganda being so bafflingly underrated as a tourist destination: the chance to explore world-class natural attractions while dodging the masses seen in neighboring countries. Offering more than just gorilla trekking (though it&#8217;s indeed phenomenal), the Pearl of Africa is home to a treasure trove of wildlife and soul-stirring landscapes, the best of which can be explored within the country&#8217;s well-protected parklands.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"paragraph\">\n<p>With that in mind, here are four excellent\u00a0national parks\u00a0in Uganda \u2014 with corresponding lodges \u2014 to consider for your next East African adventure.<\/p>\n<h2>Queen Elizabeth National Park<\/h2>\n<div class=\"component inline image margin-32-tb align-img align-default\">\n<div class=\"component lazy-image lazy-image-udf image-wrapper aspect_3x2 cache-only align-default rendered image-loaded\" data-src=\"https:\/\/imagesvc.meredithcorp.io\/v3\/mm\/image?url=https%3A%2F%2Fstatic.onecms.io%2Fwp-content%2Fuploads%2Fsites%2F28%2F2021%2F05%2F03%2Fqueen-elizabeth-national-park-uganda-AFRICANPARKS0521.jpg\" data-use-imagesvc-to-cache=\"true\" data-special-crop=\"\" data-alt=\"Sunset over Queen Elizabeth National Park\" data-title=\"queen-elizabeth-national-park-uganda-AFRICANPARKS0521.jpg\" data-shop-image=\"false\" data-original-width=\"1800\" data-original-height=\"1200\" data-high-density=\"true\" data-crop-percentage=\"67\" data-tracking-zone=\"image\" data-orientation=\"default\">\n<div class=\"paragraph\">\n<p>Few African parks can rival Queen Elizabeth&#8217;s biodiversity, from its savannas and crater lakes to its dense forests and wetlands. Nearly 100 mammal species roam this equator-straddling park, which contains four of the Big Five animals. However, it&#8217;s perhaps best known for its tree-climbing lions in southerly Ishasha. Other highlights include languid boat tours along the Kazinga Channel, where buffalos, elephants, and hippos coexist along the scenic banks, and the\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.travelandleisure.com\/trip-ideas\/safaris\/uganda-chimpanzees-kyambura-gorge\">Kyambura Gorge<\/a>, a sunken forest amid the savanna where nearly 30 endangered chimpanzees dwell.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"div-sm-highImpact\"><\/div>\n<h3><b>Where to Stay<\/b>: Kyambura Gorge Lodge<\/h3>\n<div class=\"paragraph\">\n<p>Perched atop the lush Kyambura Gorge, this eco-luxury lodge from Volcanoes Safaris has community and conservation at its heart. Formerly a coffee estate, the recently upgraded resort features eight plush bandas and a bevy of activities, from beekeeping and village project tours to guided gorge hikes and twice-daily game drives in Queen Elizabeth.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"component inline image margin-32-tb align-img align-default\">\n<div class=\"component lazy-image lazy-image-udf image-wrapper aspect_3x2 cache-only align-default rendered image-loaded\" data-src=\"https:\/\/imagesvc.meredithcorp.io\/v3\/mm\/image?url=https%3A%2F%2Fstatic.onecms.io%2Fwp-content%2Fuploads%2Fsites%2F28%2F2021%2F05%2F03%2Fqueen-elizabeth-national-park-uganda-AFRICANPARKS0521.jpg\" data-use-imagesvc-to-cache=\"true\" data-special-crop=\"\" data-alt=\"Sunset over Queen Elizabeth National Park\" data-title=\"queen-elizabeth-national-park-uganda-AFRICANPARKS0521.jpg\" data-shop-image=\"false\" data-original-width=\"1800\" data-original-height=\"1200\" data-high-density=\"true\" data-crop-percentage=\"67\" data-tracking-zone=\"image\" data-orientation=\"default\">\n<div id=\"div-gpt-square-fixed-3\" class=\"ad ad-container ad-wrapper type-300x250 tablet-ad instream-ad sister-ad karma-ad\" role=\"complementary\" data-tier=\"3\" aria-hidden=\"true\">\n<figure id=\"attachment_23927\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-23927\" style=\"width: 617px\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\" wp-image-23927\" src=\"https:\/\/static.africa-press.net\/uganda\/sites\/34\/2021\/12\/imssage.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"617\" height=\"410\" srcset=\"https:\/\/static.africa-press.net\/uganda\/sites\/34\/2021\/12\/imssage.jpg 1800w, https:\/\/static.africa-press.net\/uganda\/sites\/34\/2021\/12\/imssage-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/static.africa-press.net\/uganda\/sites\/34\/2021\/12\/imssage-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/static.africa-press.net\/uganda\/sites\/34\/2021\/12\/imssage-1536x1024.jpg 1536w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 617px) 100vw, 617px\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-23927\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Moments before the sunset disappears over the savannah of Uganda&#8217;s Queen Elizabeth National Par<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<h2>Bwindi Impenetrable Forest National Park<\/h2>\n<div class=\"component inline image margin-32-tb align-img align-default\">\n<div class=\"component lazy-image lazy-image-udf image-wrapper aspect_3x2 cache-only align-default rendered image-loaded\" data-src=\"https:\/\/imagesvc.meredithcorp.io\/v3\/mm\/image?url=https%3A%2F%2Fstatic.onecms.io%2Fwp-content%2Fuploads%2Fsites%2F28%2F2021%2F05%2F03%2Fbwindi-impenetrable-forest-national-park-AFRICANPARKS0521.jpg\" data-use-imagesvc-to-cache=\"true\" data-special-crop=\"\" data-alt=\"Mountain gorilla in Bwindi Impenetrable Forest National Park, Uganda, Africa\" data-title=\"bwindi-impenetrable-forest-national-park-AFRICANPARKS0521.jpg\" data-shop-image=\"false\" data-original-width=\"1800\" data-original-height=\"1200\" data-high-density=\"true\" data-crop-percentage=\"67\" data-tracking-zone=\"image\" data-orientation=\"default\">\n<div class=\"paragraph\">\n<p>Rwanda\u00a0might be the best-known destination for\u00a0African gorilla trekking, but it is Uganda&#8217;s Bwindi Impenetrable Forest that holds half of the world&#8217;s gorilla population.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"div-sm-inContent\"><\/div>\n<div class=\"paragraph\">\n<p>Intrepid travelers endure steep hikes along this UNESCO-listed park&#8217;s verdant slopes to find the world&#8217;s largest primates, with many describing the journey and privileged encounter as &#8220;life-changing.&#8221; To learn how indigenous, forest-dwelling peoples once lived in the park area, the Batwa Cultural Experience in neighboring Nkuringo is a must.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<h3>Where to Stay: Clouds Mountain Gorilla Lodge<\/h3>\n<div class=\"paragraph\">\n<p>At nearly 7,000 feet above sea level, the aptly named\u00a0Clouds\u00a0is Uganda&#8217;s highest inn and a top lodging choice for gorilla treks \u2014 it&#8217;s situated a stone&#8217;s throw from Bwindi&#8217;s Nkuringo gate. Ten classic, high-beamed stone cottages dot the hillside, and on a clear day, seven Virunga volcano peaks reveal themselves for unforgettable views of Uganda and beyond.<\/p>\n<h2>Kipedo Valley National Park<\/h2>\n<div class=\"component inline image margin-32-tb align-img align-default\">\n<div class=\"component lazy-image lazy-image-udf image-wrapper aspect_3x2 cache-only align-default rendered image-loaded\" data-src=\"https:\/\/imagesvc.meredithcorp.io\/v3\/mm\/image?url=https%3A%2F%2Fstatic.onecms.io%2Fwp-content%2Fuploads%2Fsites%2F28%2F2021%2F05%2F03%2Fkidepo-valley-national-park-AFRICANPARKS0521.jpg\" data-use-imagesvc-to-cache=\"true\" data-special-crop=\"\" data-alt=\"Sunset above the savannah with Burchell's zebra\" data-title=\"kidepo-valley-national-park-AFRICANPARKS0521.jpg\" data-shop-image=\"false\" data-original-width=\"1800\" data-original-height=\"1200\" data-high-density=\"true\" data-crop-percentage=\"67\" data-tracking-zone=\"image\" data-orientation=\"default\">\n<div class=\"paragraph\">\n<p>Bordering South Sudan and\u00a0Kenya, Uganda&#8217;s most remote national park is an off-the-beaten-path destination that&#8217;s well worth the trek. Outstretched acacia trees dot the semi-arid landscape, filled with both familiar wildlife and animals you can&#8217;t find anywhere else in the country, including cheetahs, aardwolves, and black-backed jackals. Its far-out location rewards travelers with minimal crowds and natural beauty that rivals that of more popular East African parks, such as the Maasai Mara and Serengeti.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-23928 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/static.africa-press.net\/uganda\/sites\/34\/2021\/12\/image.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"1800\" height=\"1200\" srcset=\"https:\/\/static.africa-press.net\/uganda\/sites\/34\/2021\/12\/image.jpg 1800w, https:\/\/static.africa-press.net\/uganda\/sites\/34\/2021\/12\/image-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/static.africa-press.net\/uganda\/sites\/34\/2021\/12\/image-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/static.africa-press.net\/uganda\/sites\/34\/2021\/12\/image-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/static.africa-press.net\/uganda\/sites\/34\/2021\/12\/image-1536x1024.jpg 1536w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1800px) 100vw, 1800px\" \/><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<h3>Where to Stay: Apoka Safari Lodge<\/h3>\n<div class=\"paragraph\">\n<p>For\u00a0Apoka\u00a0guests, a safari drive isn&#8217;t required to see Kidepo&#8217;s zebras, elephants, and warthogs (though it&#8217;s highly recommended). These animals, drawn by a watering hole and abundant grassland, will come to you instead. There are arresting views for miles from the park&#8217;s sole upscale lodge, best experienced from the granite-carved infinity pool or one&#8217;s outdoor sunken stone bathtub.<\/p>\n<h2>Murchison Falls National Park<\/h2>\n<div class=\"component inline image margin-32-tb align-img align-default\">\n<div class=\"component lazy-image lazy-image-udf image-wrapper aspect_3x2 cache-only align-default rendered image-loaded\" data-src=\"https:\/\/imagesvc.meredithcorp.io\/v3\/mm\/image?url=https%3A%2F%2Fstatic.onecms.io%2Fwp-content%2Fuploads%2Fsites%2F28%2F2021%2F05%2F03%2Fmurchison-falls-national-park-uganda-AFRICANPARKS0521.jpg\" data-use-imagesvc-to-cache=\"true\" data-special-crop=\"\" data-alt=\"Three Rothschild's Giraffes in Northern Uganda\" data-title=\"murchison-falls-national-park-uganda-AFRICANPARKS0521.jpg\" data-shop-image=\"false\" data-original-width=\"1800\" data-original-height=\"1200\" data-high-density=\"true\" data-crop-percentage=\"67\" data-tracking-zone=\"image\" data-orientation=\"default\">\n<div class=\"articleContainer karma-sticky-grid\">\n<div class=\"articleContainer__content\">\n<div class=\"paragraph\">\n<p>Uganda&#8217;s largest national park offers more than its name suggests. Popular safari wildlife and the endangered Rothschild&#8217;s giraffe cover the endless savanna, while 450 birds species and fearsome hippos line the Nile River, where tour boats glide through sedate, wide-mouthed waters. Its eponymous attraction, though, is among the most spectacular sights in Africa: the Victoria Nile squeezing through a bottlenecked gorge to create the world&#8217;s most powerful waterfall. Take a hike to the top of the falls for up-close access to Uganda&#8217;s best-known natural wonder.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<h3>Where to Stay: Nile Safari Lodge<\/h3>\n<div class=\"paragraph\">\n<p>Nile Safari Lodge, a stylish, eco-conscious retreat along the banks of the iconic river, is an excellent base from which to explore the park&#8217;s top attractions. Travelers can choose from accommodations that include solar-powered Deluxe Bandas and a two-bedroom Family Villa, which has its own private pool and expansive terrace.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"paragraph\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Africa-Press-Uganda There might be a silver lining to Uganda being so bafflingly underrated as a tourist destination: the chance to explore world-class natural attractions while dodging the masses seen in neighboring countries. 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