Park activities in Uganda : Visiting National Parks in Uganda is a fun and exciting activity for anyone. However when people book their visits to the park they usually wonder what activities will I do in the park?
Well, in this article we highlight some of the activities you can do in Ugandan National Parks. The activities are:-
Game drives
Game drives allow you to go the park viewing the different wildlife in the park. Game drives happen in almost all the savannah parks. On game drives you will see land animals like lions, elephants, zebras, leopards, topis, antelopes and many more. Game drives can be do all through the day but the best ones are done in the very early morning; some parks also have night game drives that are quite exciting.
Primate trekking
Primate trekking is one of the popular park activities in Uganda. Uganda is home to over 13 primate species including the famous and rare mountain gorillas. So people are always excited to come to and see these unique apes in the country. Primate trekking in the country happens mainly in three parks that is Bwindi National Park and Mgahinga National Park for mountain gorillas and Kibaale National Park for Chimpanzees. Other primates are also trekked in Mgahinga and Kibale National Parks.
Rhino Tracking
Being one of the big five animals, Rhinos are huge creatures that are exciting to view; to view Rhinos you have to track them hence rhino tracking. Rhinos in Uganda are found in Zziwa Rhino Sanctuary.
Boat rides or cruises
Boat rides or cruises are experiences on the water that allow you to view flora and water fauna while enjoy the calm and breeze of the water body. Boat rides are refreshing, relaxing and exciting activities. They are done in almost all parks with water bodies.
Bird watching
Bird watching as the name suggests is watching the birds. Uganda is home to over 1000 bird species spread out in the different parks. So, on this activity you have a chance to see these birds learn more about them as you enjoy them.
Camping
Camping under the sky in tents gives you a wild experiences like no other. Not all parks in Uganda offer camping but where they do you will have a wonderful experience.
Bike rides and Cycling
For people who are sporty or want to try out some challenging activity, bike rides and cycling are it. These adventurous activities take you on park trails giving you a chance to view the park as you challenge your body.
Hiking
Hiking mountains is one of those activities that are both adventurous and fun. During this activity you get to endure rough mountain trails to conquer summits. People who hike, finding it quite fulfilling when they reach the summits.
Mountain Climbing
Similar to hiking, during this activity you get to go through mountainous trails as you view the different views of the park. Mountain climbing is usually less hectic compared to hiking.
Sight seeing
Sight-seeing is usually just enjoying views of flora, landscapes and other features of the park.
Water adventures
Water adventures, usually done on the Nile are activities you do on the water. They include but not limited to white water rafting, canoeing and many more.
Nature walks
Nature walks are done through the park to enjoy the beauty of the park. Most nature walks are done through forests to further acquaint you with the tree species in the forest.
Community tours
Community tours are basically activities through the communities to get to the know the locals who stay near the park and about their day to day life.
Picnics
Picnics in the parks are fun activities to just enjoy the park even more.
