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Bwindi National Park
Historically known as the Impenetrable Forest, this 390- square- mile park is now a World Heritage Site. The park is so named because of the dense ground cover of vines and shrubs. Huge trees are covered with creepers and parasitic plants such as mistletoe and orchids. Giant thickets of bamboo thrive in the humid atmosphere. This low altitude montane forest is sanctuary for half of the world's population of mountain gorillas. Gorilla tracking is strictly controlled and only a very limited number of visitors is allowed each day. Columbus monkeys and chimpanzees may be seen as well.
Kimbale National Park
The Kimbale Forest is large and easily accessible. The forest has one of the highest concentrations of primates in the world and is the site of several long-term primates studies. It also has a large elephant population, as well as buffalo and antelope. Over 300 birds have been identified here.
Lake Mburo National Park
This park is covered in acacia and riverine woodlands surrounding Lake Mburo. It is home to a variety of ungulate species including the rare topi, Uganda kob, and oribi. Hippos and crocodiles are common in the lake.
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Murchison Falls National Park
This is Uganda's largest national park, taking its name from the spectacular Nile River waterfall within its boundaries. The park is covered in rolling grassland with isolated forest patches.
Queen Elizabeth National Park
The park is in southwestern Uganda, astride the equator in the western branch of the Great Rift Valley. The park's landscape consists of gently undulating terrain, lakes and ancient volcanic craters. Wildlife includes elephant, buffalo, topi and large herds of Ugandan kob. Large predators include lion, leopard and spotted hyena. Over 540 bird species have been recorded in the park.
Rwenzori National Park
The mist-shrouded peaks of the Mountains of the Moon provide a stunning backdrop to this magnificent park. The Rwenzori Mountains run through the park. Some of the peaks are permanently covered with snow and glaciers while the lower slopes are covered with dense forest. The range is also home to the third highest mountain in Africa, Mount Margherita (11,220 ft).
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