Uganda as a tourism destination is divided into many regions and today we will explore south western Uganda tourism attractions. South western Uganda is mainly composed of districts such as Kabala, Rukungiri, Kanungu and Kisoro. These districts have popular attractions such as mountain gorillas in Mgahinga National Park and Mgahinga National Park. Activities include gorilla trekking and gorilla habituation. Other activities in these two national parks include golden monkey trekking and habituation as well as cultural activities like the batwa cultural experience, community walks and nature or forest walks. Bwindi Impenetrable National park and Mgahinga forms Uganda’s popular tourist activities due to the fact that over half of the endangered mountain gorillas stay in these forests. Come with Encounter Africa safaris to these forests to enjoy gorilla and primate trekking at affordable prices.

Looking at South Western Uganda Tourism attractions

Lake Bunyonyi is yet another one of the many south western Uganda tourism attractions that once can visit. Famously known as the deepest lake in Uganda, Lake Bunyonyi is located in Kabale district and once of the must visit site while in south western Uganda. It derives its name from small birds that are always seen and this lake is popular for bird watching, canoeing as well as exploring some of the islands that have some rich history about the Bakiga. There several accommodation properties at lake Bunyonyi which include Bird Nest, Bunyonyi Ecolodge and many others. Lake Bunyonyi is also seen as a top over to the gorillas in Bwindi Impenetrable National park where tourists break the journey after or before their gorilla trekking experience. If you book a gorilla tour with Encounter Africa safaris, we may decide to have you stay at lake Bunyonyi and be able to trek gorillas or visit lake Bunyonyi after your Bwindi Impenetrable National park gorilla trek.

For more information about south western Uganda tourism attractions, please contact Encounter Africa safaris and we will provide all options that you can include in your tour while in Uganda. With an experience of more than 15 years in Uganda’s tourism industry, you are assured of excellent service when you visit south western Uganda tourism attractions with Encounter Africa Safaris.