Uganda Wildlife Authority

Uganda's National parks, managed by the Uganda Wildlife Authority (UWA) offers the best of East Africa and surpasses the competition in terms of sheer variety of the flora and fauna within its borders. Uganda's parks offer 'traditional' savannah safari game parks along with unique species, leading edge conservation strategies and wildlife research activities. Uganda, the "Pearl of Africa" is unrivalled in the continent as a bird watching destination with over 1,000 species. It offers an unbelievable selection of 13 types of primates including many of the world's 800 or so endangered mountain gorillas. Explore the range of geographic settings: the wild Kidepo Valley; Queen Elizabeth's tree-climbing lions; Virunga Volcanic range and rainforest; up the Rwenzori Mountains - 3rd highest peak in Africa and the source of the Nile River; plus much more. Explore Uganda -- on the tip of discovery with the safest and most hospitable parks in Africa! http://ugandawildlife.org