Dubbed the Pearl of Africa, Uganda is blessed with amazing destinations and attracting worth visiting and exploring for student tours. This beautiful country is also a perfect destination for students, academicians, researcher and students on field works.

Student education tours in Uganda are best conducted in various protected areas including national parks, reserves and sanctuaries, lakes among others found in several regions of the country.

Best Places to Visit on Student Educational Tours in Uganda

Western Uganda

The western Uganda is the most famous destination in Uganda, home to some of the most iconic attractions and destinations in the country including Bwindi Impenetrable National Park and Mgahinga Gorilla National Park, home to the endangered habituated gorilla families. The two gorilla parks offer thrilling encounters with mountain gorillas and are perfect destinations for those interested in learning more about mountain gorillas, their conservation and way of life. Along the boundaries of Bwindi and Mgahinga are the Batw communities perfect for cultural tours and experiences.

Other must visit areas in western Uganda on student educations tours in Uganda include Rwenzori Mountains National Park – a UNESCO World Heritage site enchanting with snow-capped peaks. The park protectes the Rwenzori Mountains encompassing Africa’s third highest peak and provides thrilling landscapes for hikes and mountaineering trips.

Kibale Forest National Park – the primate capital of the world and an incredible destination for chimpanzee trekking, the park is home to 13 primate species including chimpanzees, black and white colobus monkeys, L’Hoest’s, red tailed, blue monkeys, Uganda mangabeys among others.

The Semuliki National Park, home to several wildlife and the fascinating Sempaya Hot Springs is a great destination to visit for student education tours in Uganda. The waters from Sempaya hot springs are so hot that they can boil eggs and potatoes and as students you can take part in this experience. The park also offers fascinating sights of hornbill storks, blue headed crested flycatcher and more.

The beautiful Lake Bunyonyi – the deepest lake in Uganda, Lake Mutanda, Lake Edward and George are also always included in student education tours in Uganda.

Make it a must to include Queen Elizabeth National Park, the most popular wildlife destination in Uganda. The park offers incredible game viewing experiences, visit the crater region and Lake Katwe for first-hand experience on how salty is mined using local methods, visit the fishing communities in Katungulu and enjoy a boat cruise on Kazinga Channel connecting Lake Edward and Lake George.

Eastern Uganda

Though less explored compared to other famous regions of Uganda like west, Eastern Uganda also known as the Busonga sub-region hosts a wide range attractions and activities to worth visiting on  student educational tours in Uganda. The region is perfect for those looking for adventure, culture or nature beauty.

Some of the most incredible sites to visit on student educational tours in Uganda include the source of the Nile located in Jinja and is where Nile River begins its long journey through Africa, following into the Mediterranean Sea in Egypt, go white water rafting on the Nile River, visiting the Bujagali Falls, climb Mount Elgon and enjoy several cultural experiences including a visit to the several cultural heritages like the Isenda Heritage Hill, Bishop Hannington Memorial Site, Igenge Palance, and Busiira Heritage hill. These sites are significant landmarks for the Basonga people offers a deeper understanding of the region.

Don’t forget to visit Mabira Forest, the famous Sipi Falls, hike Mount Moroto, visit Pian Upe Game Reserve, Matheniko and Bokora Wildlife Sanctuaries for game viewing.

Central Uganda

The Central region of Uganda is where Kampala – the capital of Uganda and Entebbe International Airport – the main entry for international travelers is located. Entebbe is where most Uganda Safari adventures start and ends for most tourists, though it is a small town, there are many amazing experiences to do  and attractions to visit in Entebbe Town including the Uganda Wildlife Education Center, Botanical gardens, Lake Victoria, Ngamba Chimpanzee Sanctuary, the Mabamba Swamp and more.

In Kampala City, there are many mazing tourist attractions worth visiting on our student education tours including the Namugngo Martyrs shrine, the Uganda Museum where all cultural artifacts for the 56 tribes in Uganda are kept and showcases, the Kabaka’s lake, the Kasubi Tombs – a famous royal burial site for the king of Buganda Kingdom.

Other amazing sites to visit include the magnificent Mengo Palace, the Independence monument and parliament house, busy markets for crafts shopping. Central Uganda has several vibrant markets worth visiting including Owino Market more famous for second hand clothes and Nakasero Market known for fresh fruits and vegetables.

Best Time for a School Educational Tours in Uganda

Uganda is a year round destination meaning school education tours can be done any time of the year. However, the best time is during the dry season months of December to February or June to August when the skies are clearer and the rains are less.

During the dry seasons, it is much easier to spot the game during game safaris in the safari parks. There is less mud and the short vegetation makes it easier to spot wildlife in big numbers as they congregate around the remaining waterholes.

Also, visiting in the rainy season has its advantages. There are fewer travelers and the accommodation rates are lower. It is also the best time for birding tours in Uganda.

Packing List on a Student Educational Tour

The items you packed are very essential on a student educational tour in Uganda, some of the must haves are valid passport, yellow fever vaccinations certificate, visas and financial cards or cash. Also, it is important to carry the following items for a comfortable and thrilling tour.

• Valid travel documents including valid passports, travel visa, air ticket, a yellow fever vaccination certificate and a comprehensive travel insurance policy with emergency contact details
• Comfortable travel clothes, make sure you carry neutral colors like khaki, beige or relate colors. Carry a light sweater, warm hat and multipurpose scarf for the early morning and night chills
• Travel Gadgets – Carry along gadgets that will enable you capture everlasting memories on your trip in both videos and images. Gadgets to carry include camera, binoculars, spare batteries/dry cells for gadgets that are battery powered, headphones, ear plugs, audio books, adapters and plugs among others.
• Sun Protection – On a student education tour, visitors need to pack items like sunscreen to protect their skin against sunshine. Pack a hat with a string that holds the chin, sun glasses and lip balm.
• Personal Items – Pack toiletries like sanitary wears, wet wipes, creams, shampoos, deodorants and personal grooming items as some hotels and lodges do not provide them all.
• Communication devices – Communication is needed on a daily, so pack a laptop and smart phones for communication with the people you left at home.
• Medications – Packing some emergency medications and first aid kit in case of a minor scratches is important.