Best wildlife destinations in Uganda : Wildlife viewing around Uganda is done across different destinations around the country which are home to various wildlife species.
Some of the best wildlife destinations in Uganda include national parks such as;
- Murchison falls national park
Murchison falls national park is a wildlife destination located in the north western part of Uganda and is the oldest and largest national park in the country.
Numerous wildlife species can be seen during safaris in Murchison falls national park and they include elephants, lions, leopards, buffalos, hippos, waterbucks, Uganda kobs, warthogs, hartebeests, elands, bushbucks, oribis among others.
Activities which are done during safaris in Murchison falls national park include game drives, boat safaris, hiking to the top of the falls, viewing of the falls, guided nature walks, bird watching and tourists can also engage in chimpanzee trekking in the Budongo forest.
Game drives are among the exciting activities which take place in Murchison falls national park in search for the different wildlife species including some of the big five such as elephants, leopards, buffalos and lions. This activity is done in the morning and afternoon as tourists look out in the savannah plains for the different animals.
Another wildlife viewing experience which can be done in Murchison falls national park is guided nature walks during which tourists can view wildlife species in the wilderness on foot and get to know more about their natural surroundings and the different attractions.
Chimpanzees are also among the wildlife species which can be seen during tours around the Budongo forest which is also home to different primates including black and white colobus monkeys, baboons among others. The chimpanzee trekking experience takes place in the morning and can also be done in the afternoon.
Wildlife species can also be seen during boat safaris to the bottom of the Murchison falls. During the boat ride, the animals like elephants, buffalos, hippos and crocodiles can be seen by the water shores while enjoying views of the waterfalls. Different bird species can also be seen during the boat tour.
- Queen Elizabeth national park
Queen Elizabeth national park is another wildlife destination which is popular among tourists visiting the south western part of Uganda.
A variety of wildlife species can be seen around Queen Elizabeth national park and they include elephants, buffalos, tree climbing lions, leopards, waterbucks, hyenas, warthogs, topi, Uganda kobs, mongoose, hippos among others.
Different wildlife species can be seen around parts of Queen Elizabeth national park such as the Kasenyi plains which are popular for game viewing experiences, the Kyambura gorge known for chimpanzee trekking, Mweya peninsula, Kazinga channel, Katwe salt lake area, Ishasha sector which is known for tree climbing lions among others.
During the wildlife viewing tours in Queen Elizabeth national park, activities which can be done include game drives, boat safaris, bird watching, chimpanzee tracking, lion tracking, mongoose tracking, nature walks, community tours, visiting the Katwe salt lakes among others.
Game drives in Queen Elizabeth national park involve searching for the wildlife species like elephants, lions, buffalos, waterbucks, leopards, topi, bushbucks, warthogs among others in the morning and afternoon and different routes are used. The best time to see the wildlife species around the park is the dry season from June to September and also in December to February.
Lion tracking is another exciting wildlife viewing experience that is done around Queen Elizabeth national park. This activity is an experiential form of tourism which is done around the Kasenyi plains and involves searching for the lions in their natural habitat which are tracked using the collars around their necks.
- Kidepo valley national park
Kidepo valley national park is a wildlife safari destination which is located in the north eastern part of Uganda.
The national park is one of the remote places to visit for wildlife viewing during safaris in Uganda and Kidepo valley national park. The destination also provides a unique and exciting safari experience around the wilderness which consists of savannah plains, rocky outcrops and scattered trees.
Different activities take place during wildlife viewing experiences in Kidepo valley national park and they include morning and afternoon game drives, guided nature walks, hiking, community tours, bird watching among others which are done throughout the year.
Wildlife species which can be seen around Kidepo valley national park include elephants, zebras, lions, leopards, giraffes, buffalos, waterbucks, impalas, hyenas, cheetahs, bushbucks, hartebeests, elands, topi among others.
Kidepo national park is home to numerous wildlife species which can be seen during game drives around the savannah plains. The activity is exciting and tourists can enjoy views of the surroundings in the national park and spot various animals.
Community tours are also among the exciting activities which are done in Kidepo valley national park and involve interactions with tribes like the Karamojong, the Ik, Dodoth among others who are known for their nomadic way of life, having many livestock like cattle, sheep and goats which they depend on and beautiful culture.
The destinations where hiking is done around Kidepo national park include Mount Moroto and also Mount Morugole. The Ik people can be interacted with when climbing Mount Morugole which also offers views of the rest of the savannah plains in the national park.
- Lake Mburo national park
Lake Mburo national park is another wildlife destination to visit in Uganda and it is one of the smallest safari parks in the western part of the country,
Activities which take place around Lake Mburo national park include game drives, nature walks, horse riding, cycling, bird watching, boat rides on Lake Mburo, community tours among others.
Game drives in Lake Mburo national park are done in the morning, afternoon and the national park is among the destinations where wildlife viewing takes place at night in search of different nocturnal animals.
Wildlife species around Lake Mburo national park can also be seen during nature walks. This activity involves exploring the surroundings of the park on foot and in search for wildlife species like buffalos, giraffes, zebras, impalas among others.
