While making the decision to visit Uganda, travelers ask questions such as Is Uganda safe? Is Uganda worth visiting? Here are 8 reasons why you must visit Uganda while on safari in Africa

1. Uganda is home to more than half of the wolrd's Mountain Gorilla population Uganda is popularly known for gorilla trekking safaris and with good reason. Uganda is home to more than half of the world's Mountain goriila population with two gorilla habitata; Bwindi Impenetrable forest National park and Mgahinga national Park. Uganda also has the most affordable gorilla permits at only $700 compared to Rwanda's $1500.

2. Best of both forest and savanna habitat worlds Uganda's position is unique; its Western side; the Albertine rift lies in Central African rainforests and has the Albertine endemic wildlife to show for it including 20+ Albertine endemic birds such as the African Green Broadbill, Regal Sunbird, Dusky Crimsonwing and many more. To the East, the country has typical savannah grassland especially in its central areas typically referred to as the cattle corridor which hosts the L. Mburo National Park; the only park in Uganda where one can see the Impala, the endemic Red-faced Barbet and several herbivores. Therefore, Uganda offers the best of both forest wildlife and savannah wildlife.

3. A top birding destination Uganda has over 1000 recorded bird species which account for 11% of the world's recorded bird species and 50% of Africa's bird species. Uganda has 1 endemic bird specie; the Fox's weaver found in the Northern swamps of the country around Lake Opeta and Lake Bisinia; Uganda is the best place to easily see over 20 Albertine endemic bird species ranking it into top 3 Africa's birding destinations.

4. The best primates destination Uganda is Africa's best primate destination boasting of more than half the world's mountain gorilla population in Bwindi Impenetrable National Park and Mghahinga National Park and the highest density of primates in Kibale forest National Park - Uganda is unmatched as a primate destination. Uganda is home to 20 primate species and all can be found in its various National Parks to be seen in their natural habitat.

5. Diverse cultures Uganda is among the most culturally diverse countries in the world boasting having 4 historical ethnic groups and some 56 tribes historically spread in about 10 major kingdoms and over 30 chiefdoms including Buganda kingdom, Bunyoro kingdom, Tooro kingdom, Busongora, Rwenzururu, Mpororo, Nkore, Buhweju, Busoga, Buzimba and many more. All these kingdoms though fraternal had unique cultures complete with their different ways of life, cultural norms, customs, cult heroes, culinary heritage, music & dance and folklore which tourists can experience when they visit. lore which tourists can experience when they visit.