Uganda Wildlife Safari

Uganda Wildlife Safari

Uganda Wildlife Safari: What To Expect on Your African Adventure.

If you’re planning an African adventure, a Uganda Wildlife Safari should be on your bucketlist. Uganda is a stunning country located in East Africa, known for its diverse wildlife and breathtaking natural landscapes. A Uganda Safari offers visitors an opportunity to witness some of the world’s most incredible wildlife up-close and personal.

Here’s what you should expect on a Uganda Safari:

WILDLIFE

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Uganda is home to a wide variety of wildlife, including gorillas, chimpanzees, elephants, lions, leopards, and many more. The country’s national parks and wildlife reserves offers visitors with a chance to see these beautiful animals in their natural habitats. One of the most popular destinations for a Uganda Safari is the Bwindi Impenetrable Forest National Park, which is home to over half the remaining population of mountain gorillas.

Gorilla trekking is a must-do a ctivity for any safari-goer in Uganda, and it’s an experience you’ll never forget.

SCENERY

In addition to its incredible widlife, Uganda is also home to some of the most breathtaking scenery in the world. From the rolling hills and valleys of the Rwenzori Mountains to the vast savannas of the famous Queen Elizabeth National Park, there’s no shortage of stunning landscapes to explore. One of the best ways to experience the beauty of Uganda is on a hot air balloon safari, which will give you a bird’s eye view of the country’s stunning scenery.

CULTURE

Uganda is a country with a rich cultural heritage, and a Uganda Safari is a great way to experience this firsthand. Many of the national parks and wildlife reserves are located near local communities, which gives visitors an opportunity to learn more about the country’s diverse culture and traditions.

You can visit local villages, interact with the people, and learn more about their way of life. This is a great way to gain a deeper understading of Uganda’s history and culture.

ACCOMMODATION

There are a variety of accommodation options available for visitors on a Uganda wildlife safari, ranging from luxury lodges to budget friendly campsites. Many of the lodges and campsites are located within or near the national parks and wildlife reserves, which means you’ll be able to immerse yourself in the natural beauty of Uganda. Some of the lodges even offer activities such as guided nature walks, bird-watching, and cultural perfomances.

GUIDES

To get the most out of your Uganda Wildlife Safari, its important to have a knowledgeable guide who can help you navigate the parks and wildlife reserves. Many of the guides in Uganda are locals who have grown up in the area and have a deep undertanding of the country’s wildlife and culture. They will be able to to answer any questions you have and help you spot wildlife that you might otherwise miss.

In conclusion, a Uganda Wildlife Safari is an unforgettabe experience that you won’t want to miss. From the incredible wildlife to the stunning scenery and rich cultures, there’s something for everyone in Uganda. Whether you’re a seasoned safari-goer or a first-time visitor, a Uganda Wildlife Safari is sure to leave an ever lasting impression on you.

 

Best places to visit in 2023

best places to visit in 2023

Best Places to Visit in 2023|Uganda

Thinking of where to travel to in 2023 could be a hard puzzle to solve but here are some of the best places to visit in 2023 on a Uganda safari. East Africa is well known in terms of safaris and for most travelers visiting here would like to know which kind of a safari woud they wnt to immerse themselves into.

Uganda inparticular has immerged as one of those finest safari destinations anyone would love to lookout to and with welcoming locals as well, that adds value to every tourist visiting this country.

CNN Travel have listed Uganda as one of the places to visist in 2023 inthe world and you just can’t underestimate that statement because, for primates lovers, Uganda has no other match to be compared to. The country is home to half of the world’s remaining population of mountain gorillas and it actually has two dofferent destinations or parks where you can meet these gentle giants in their natural habitat.

With almost 53 different tribal groups living in this small hidden paradise, it is positive for those seeking for a cultural exploration. The biggest is Kampala and of course it’s the country’s capital which will make it a highlight for you if you decide to visit.

As almost the highlight for every traveler visiting Uganda is “gorilla trek” it is a good idea to know how expensive or cheap to see them in the tropics. A gorilla trekking permit goes for US$700 per person and it is actually cheaper compared to the neighbours in Rwanda.

Best Places to Visit in 2023 |What to Expect on a Uganda Safari?

Depending on what your interests of travel are in to, there’s alot to choose from on a Uganda safari trip.  Gorillas are the highlight here but you can opt to go for other tourist activities. For example you can a safari to Murchison Falls National located north-west from Kampala and the least you can do it are 2 days. Most travelers combine this safari with a stop to see the endangered ssouthern white rhinos at Ziwa Rhino sanctuary.

Another option for primate lovers is to see the gentle chimpanzees in the tropical rain forest of Kibale. Kibale National Park is famously known as the world’s primate capital because of it’s high potential in protecting primates.

The park is home to 13 different primate species and the most popular are the Chimps. Trekking to see them in their natural habitat here will see you paying US$200 per person, but they’re still other cheaper alternatives even though chances of seeing them are not as high as those in Kibale National Park.

Kalinzu forest, Budongo forest, Kyambura gorge are some of the other options of seeing the chimpanzees in Uganda and here it goes for a slightly US$150 per person.

Safari parks are one of the most visited and the Murchison Falls National Park, Queen Elizabeth National Park, Lake Mburo National Park, Kidepo Valley National Park are the ones you can visit for a wildlife safari. All of those safari parks can be visited in just 3 days however you can combine them with a primate trip for those with longer days.

Explore Uganda

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Explore Uganda|Best Time to Visit Uganda 2022-2023

The country located East of the African continent is among those worth a phrase Explore Uganda.  Blessed with effortless virgin beauty with almost everything a traveler would wish to have on the bucket list. It’s one of the unknown destinations in terms of a safari but with almost the same potential as those most known destinations even though in Uganda its different in its own way.

Exploring Uganda| Diversity of The Country

The country so green with its vast abundance of lush flora and fauna,rolling hills and mountains found all over the country’s wide-sides, Uganda remains among those destinations one needs to explore on an Africa safari.

The country has over 20 National parks and wildlife reserves which you can combine for a safari. Most tourists who visit Uganda opt to do gorilla trekking which is the highlight of a Uganda tour but the country has a lot to offer besides seeing only gorillas in their natural habitat. Bwindi Impenetrable National Park and Mgahinga gorilla National parks are the only destinations where gorilla tracking can be done in Uganda.

SAFARI IN UGANDA | Explore Uganda

For safari kind of people, Uganda’s wide range of Savannah parks is an opportunity for many tourists visiting the country because they have a wide range to choose from. Most travelers combine these National parks to get broad and wide experience of wildlife viewing and some of them choose to do short safari tours for example, a safari to Uganda’s Murchison Falls National park for starters can be done in 3 short days just if you combine it with Rhino trekking at Ziwa Rhino Sanctuary.

The Murchison Falls National Park is one of the most famous parks in Uganda and it’s not often left out for Uganda’s visitors. Wildlife viewing here is in plenty because the park is home to about 354 birds species which makes it a popular destinations for ornithology and besides that it is also home to 79 mammals with 4 members of the African Big five animals.

The Murchison Falls National park is where the world’s most powerful waterfalls are found and it is here where the mighty River Nile forces itself into a narrow 7 meters gorge and drops down 45 meters into the Albert Nile. A trip to this world wonder is one of the many life changing scenes you can ever have on a Uganda safari.

Besides wildlife viewing in a safari vehicle here, most often tourists who visit Murchison Falls National Park, their highlight is a boat trip to the bottom of the falls. This is 17 km cruise down on the mighty River Nile to the point where the Murchison falls drops down.

Explore Uganda

Queen Elizabeth National Park | Explore Uganda

Often known as the “medley of wonders” the beautiful Queen Elizabeth National Park is actually the most visited of all parks found in Uganda. The park located south of Kampala city, about 410 km which makes it about 6-7 hours of driving through the scenic landscapes of the country.

Queen Elizabeth National Park wasn’t actually the park’s name not until the former Queen Elizabeth of the great Britain visited Uganda in 1954 and this park formerly known as Kazinga National Park and they decided to name it Queen Elizabeth. The park is home to about 600 of all Uganda’s bird species, 97 mammals with 4 members of the African big five animals and among them are the rare “Tree Climbing Lions” in the southern section of the park (Ishasha).

Most tourists visit this park because of it’s scenic potential especially for wildlife photography. The Rwenzori mountains borders this park in every corner so tourists can enjoy the spectacular beauty of the so called mountains of the moon even without a single step into them.

The park is also dotted with beautiful crater lakes which makes the destination even worth a visit.

Best Time To Visit Uganda.

Uganda can be visited all year round because of its stable climate which often favors travelers to travel any time of the year but besides all that, there’s of course that specific time of the year which is better for almost anyone.

First of all, from March-May and September-December its rainy seasons in Uganda and East Africa and from June-August and December-February are dry seasons. Most tourists visit Uganda in high/dry seasons and the parks are almost crowded everyday. During the low seasons that is wet season when it’s raining in East Africa, most of the tourism activities are discounted and its actually the best time to view the wildlife in their natural habitat.

Even though the wet seasons ain’t recommended, there are actually the best time of the year for adventure kind of tourists to visit Uganda. A lot of experiences can be seen during these hard times when on a Uganda safari.

 

Rwenzori Mountains National Park

5 days Rwenzori Mountains Trek

Rwenzori Mountains National Park

The Rwenzori Mountains are one of Africa’s most iconic tourist destinations most especially for adventure kind of people.  Located in far south-west of the country Uganda about 335km from the capital.

These beautiful ranges of mountains are the highest of all Africa’s mountain range and 3rd of Africa’s highest peak after Mountain Kilimanjaro in Tanzania and Mountain Kenya.

It was recognized as a world heritage site in 1994 because of its standout scenic views and the all around natural beauty.

Flora & Fauna

About 1000sqkm (386 sq mi) Rwenzori mountains National Park is home to 217 recorded species of birds of which 19 of them are endemics of the Albertine rift and 70 mammals. Among them are the Chimpanzees, Forest Elephants, The Rwenzori Leopard, Monkeys, etc

ACTIVITIES IN THE RWENZORI MOUNTAINS NATIONAL PARK

The park has several activities to do depending on what the traveler interest is but the highlight is a trek to the third highest peak in Africa. (The Margherita 5,109m ASL) which can take about 6-7 days of hiking and down.

But besides that tourists visiting the Rwenzori’s can also opt to do a day trek to either Lake Mahoma which is 3300 meters above sea level and it can take about 8-10 hours of hiking and down.

For group travelers, this mountain is a challenge as its tagline says (The Mystical Challenge) for older people who cannot do the hiking for a day, tour operators EBS Tours & Safaris can organize some optional activities like visiting the local communities around the park and experience their local ways of living or opt to do some other activities as advised by your tour operator.

BIRDING IN THE RWENZORI MOUNTAINS

For bird watchers, Rwenzori Mountains is one of the best birding destinations in the whole of Africa. With about 217 bird species which can be spotted here and the best part of it is that 19 of them can only be found here in the whole of the world. Some of the spectacular species you can spot are the Rwenzori Turaco, Handsome Francolin, Shelley’s crimson wing, Batis diops, Malachite sunbird, Bamboo warbler etc.

EBS Tours & Safaris can organize an extended Albertine rift endemics bird watching safari tailor-made for any kind of travel groups or solo travelers.

ACCOMMODATION IN RWENZORI NATIONAL PARK

Just like most of the National Parks in Uganda, they’re various types of accommodations at Rwenzori National Park ranging from Budget to Luxury travelers. Even though these accommodations are just outside the park, but it is just a close distance to the parks main entrance just about 30 minutes of driving and you’re at your favorite destination.

You can either book for yourself or be helped by a tour operator to book the accommodation which suits your budget.

GETTING THERE.

Rwenzori Mountains National Park can be reached by either Air or Road Transports.

Tourists can board chartered flights from Entebbe to Kasese Airstrip which takes about 30 minutes only which allows visitors to move a shorter journey to the park.

By road, there are two routes from Entebbe/Kampala which can take you to the Rwenzori Mountains. From Kampala via Mubende to Fort portal it takes about 5 hours of driving which is 301 km. And from Kampala to Masaka-Mbarara-Bushenyi to Kasese can take about 7-8 hours of driving which is 355km and with views of the famous Queen Elizabeth National Park this is one of the most recommended routes by most Tour Operators.