(BPT) - What gets your heart racing when you imagine traveling? Challenging yourself physically in a beautiful landscape, or catching a glimpse of magnificent wildlife and rare birds? Soaring above it all while admiring spectacular scenery from on high, or soaking in the environment from the water? Fortunately, there is one destination in Africa where you can experience the adventure of a lifetime — no matter what thrills you. Coined the "Pearl of Africa" by none other than Winston Churchill, Uganda has the perfect safari for every type of adventurous traveler.
1. It’s a jungle out there
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