EXHILARATING ADVENTURE AMIDST UGANDA’S NATURAL BEAUTY

Awino Samantha Ogot
Travel Specialist with Seasons Events & Travels

Exhilarating Adventure Amidst Uganda’s Natural Beauty
When I talk of adventure tourism, what comes to your mind? Uganda the Pearl Of Africa is a land of adventure diversity and captivating beauty from the magnificent waterfalls, to the rugged mountains, the pristine Lakes, to the lush green forests, Uganda offers endless opportunities for adventure seekers. Uganda is an excellent choice for those who crave for the adrenaline rush and want to explore the untamed wilderness, it also involves physical, cultural or natural challenges, and experiences that can range from hiking, quad biking, mountain biking, white water rafting on the Nile, bungee jumping and zip lining.

Bungee jumping
This activity is not for the faint hearted,where you challenge your fears of heights by touching the source of the Nile from falling freely from a tall structure into the Nile.

White water rafting
White water rafting has been one of the most explored activities on River Nile, in Jinja, the longest river, proving to be one of the major attractions on the Nile. The 5 grade rapids provide a thrilling and unforgettable experience while enjoying the breathtaking scenery around you.

Mountain hiking
Uganda is a hiker’s paradise from stunning mountain landscapes to roaming the savannah. One gets to enjoy the thrill from several mountains in Uganda including Mount Rwenzori and Mount Elgon. Other hiking expeditions include the trails of Mgahinga Gorilla National Park, Mount Moroto in Karamoja, the Tororo Rock to mention a few.

Quad biking
Following the winding path along the majestic River Nile aboard four wheel bikes known as quads, adds a sense of exhilarating, adrenaline pumping and self discovery rides, as you pass through breathtaking sceneries of the countryside and panoramic places.

Zip lining
The fun to go across a zip suspended in air is one of the adrenaline pumping courses, helping people conquer height phobias and feel the freedom of space. Zip lining can be done at Mabira Forests in Buikwe District, on Lake Bunyonyi at Supreme Adventure Park, Forest Park Buloba, Sambiya River Lodge in Murchison, to mention a few.

Benefits to different parties
Economic benefits from those paying
Expose Ugandans to tourism activities
Expose students to tourism activities for learning and adventure
Sell Uganda to the foreign world
Theories GDP increases with more people involved in these activities
Job opportunities for locals in these areas

Safety
To ensure safety for visitors participating in the activities, adequate training is carried out for the attendants to make the participants feel safe and secure while encouraging them to participate. In all cases, a briefing about safety is always given to the participants before engaging in the activities.

Uganda is not only known for its nature and wildlife but also for such vast activities for individuals, schools, families and a nation. The desire to tour should begin from home, in Uganda the Pearl of Africa. We welcome you to immerse and explore the off beaten-paths with Seasons Events and Travels to take you through the experiences of a lifetime in this great country we call home.

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