The country is located on the East African plateau, averaging about 1100 metres (3,250 ft) above sea level, and this slopes very steadily downwards to the Sudanese Plain to the North. The centre is dominated by Lake Kyoga, which is surrounded by extensive marshy areas. Uganda lies almost completely within the Nile basin. The Victoria Nile drains from the lake into Lake Kyoga and thence into Lake Albert on the Congolese border. It then runs northwards into Sudan. One small area on the eastern edge of Uganda is drained by the Turkwel River, part of the internal drainage basin of Lake Turkana.
Although generally equatorial, the climate is not uniform as the altitude modifies the climate. The south of the country is heavily influenced by one of the world's biggest lakes, Lake Victoria, which contains many islands. It prevents temperatures from varying significantly and increases cloudiness and rainfall. Most important cities are the capital Kampala and the nearby city of Entebbe. Uganda was described by Churchill as "The Pearl of Africa" and now has been re- branded by the tourism fraternity as " Gifted by nature" The paradise of tourism in Uganda lies in the Uganda National Parks . From untapped lakes and rivers, National game parks teaming with wild and bird life, to snow capped mountains , impenetrable forests for encounter with rare primates-gorillas and variety of plant species.
1) Rwenzori Mountains National Park
2) Lake Mburo National Park.
3) Bwindi Impenetrable Forest National Park
5) Kibale Forest National Park.
6) Murchison Falls National Park.
7) Queen Elizabeth National Park
8) Mountain Elgon National Park
9) Semliki National Park
10) Kidepo National Park
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