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MBURO NATIONAL PARK
Lying in the one part of Uganda covered in extensive
acacia woodland, Mburo has markedly different fauna
to other reserves. It is the best place in the country
to see the gigantic eland antelope, as well as zebra,
topi, impala, and several acacia-associated birds.
The five lakes within the park attract
hippos, crocodiles and a variety of waterbirds, while
fringing swamps hide secretive papyrus specialists such
as the sitatunga antelope and red, black and yellow
papyrus gonalek.
BWINDI IMPENETRABLE NATIONAL
PARK
Bwindi Impenetrable National Park is situated in south
western Uganda, on the edge of the Western Rift Valley
(Albertine rift) and is shared by Kanungu, Kabale and
Kisoro districts. It is 331 sq km in size and on an
altitude range of 1,160 meters (Ishasha gorge) to 2,607
meters (Rwamanyonyi Peak). The annual average temperature
range is 7°C - 20°C with the coldest period
being June and July.
QUEEN ELIZABETH NATIONAL PARK
From open savannah to rainforest, from dense papyrus
swamps and brooding crater lakes to the vastness of
Lake Edward, it is little wonder that QENP boasts one
of the highest biodiversity ratings of any game reserve
in the world.
Almost 100 mammal species and a remarkable
606 bird species makes this superb safari territory,
with elephant, a profusion of hippos, the elusive giant
forest hog and handsome Uganda kob all regularly sighted
around the tourist village on the Mweya Peninsula -
which also boasts a marvelous waterfront setting in
the shadow of the Mount Rwenzori
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