Safaris to Uganda
Safaris to Uganda will enlighten your understanding of the pearl of Africa as you explore the amazing features, wildlife, and people with their cultures. Uganda is endowed with a lot of natural phenomena that make it a good destination for wildlife safaris. Safaris to Uganda will give you a change to learn about the undiscovered natural wildlife of the pearl of Africa. Safaris to Uganda are your ultimate travel deal since Uganda is one of the authentically natural countries of Africa with beautiful scenery and favorable weather all through the entire year. The hospitality of the Uganda people is unmatchable; from a distance, you can hear the shouts of the little children calling you muzungu, and the wide smiles of the people will make you feel at home in the pearl of Africa.
One of the highlights of Uganda safaris is the mountain gorillas of Bwindi impenetrable national park. Uganda is blessed with vast savannah grasslands which are mainly concentrated in the west; you can visit the major 10 national parks of Uganda. The wildlife in the ten major national parks of Uganda is marvelous; you can have a chance to interact with the small primates, the long neck giraffes, or even enjoy the tree-climbing animals. You can also enjoy viewing the birds with over 1000 special bird species among others.
Why should you visit Uganda for your safari tours?
Uganda is mainly known for the mountain gorilla safaris and the other primate safaris. The wildlife of Uganda makes it the best destination for African safaris. Besides wildlife, Uganda is blessed with the source of the Nile; the longest river in the whole world. There are other attractions like the cultural sites are significant religious institutes like the Namugongo martyrs’ shrine and the mother temple of the Bahai faith which is called the Bahai temple.
Safaris to Uganda, not only bring you to the most beautiful country in Africa but also take you to over 10 safari destinations within the same country. The national parks in Uganda hold the best nature’s secrets like the tree-climbing lions of ishasha sector in Queen Elizabeth national park, the golden monkeys of Mgahinga national park, the mountain gorillas of Bwindi impenetrable national park plus 650 species of birds along the Kazinga channel in Queen Elizabeth national park among others.
Besides the wildlife, Uganda has the most interesting geographical features like the snowcapped mountain of the moon also known as mountain Rwenzori in kasese, the Albertine rift valley region with its raised escarpments, numerous crater lakes in ndali kasenda crater region, lake victoria, mountain Elgon with the crater lake on top, sipi falls the rock out crops in pian upe national park, Murchison falls in Murchison falls national park and so much more to see.
Despite the fact that Uganda is a land locked country, there are very many entry points to the country. Unlike the other countries, you do not need a lot of processed documents to enter into Uganda, besides a passport and a visa. The limited entry restrictions on several Ugandan borders with the other countries make it one of the best tourism destinations in Africa.
The people of Uganda are so hospitable and you can easily blend in. Uganda is also ranked among the most hospitable countries in Uganda. The different safari destinations are operated with skilled and hospitable people who make your safaris here such enjoyable. The tour guides are very skilled and equipped with all the information you will need during one of the Uganda safari tours. The interaction with the local people of Uganda gives you a chance to learn a lot about the different cultures of Uganda like the style of life among others.
What to do for a safari to Uganda?
There is a lot you can do during your visit to the pearl of Uganda including the town visits, safari drives, and hikes on the mountains among others. The fact that Uganda is “many destinations in one” destination, you have a chance to visit many places and discover the different activities you can do with in the magical wild places of Africa.
The game drives with in the national parks of Uganda, are one of the most famous activities you can do for your safaris to Uganda. The game drive in Queen Elizabeth national park is a chance for you to marvel at the great wildlife of the Wild West. Queen Elizabeth leads the list of the major national parks in Uganda with the largest number of wild animals and bug five besides the rhinos. Visiting Queen Elizabeth national park is an opportunity for you to see a lot of wild animals like hippos, buffaloes, elephants, monkeys, lions, leopards and a great array of beautiful species of birds. The Kazinga channel of Queen Elizabeth national park is, at times, described as magical by the visitors who take on a boat cruise along the kazinga channel of Queen Elizabeth national park.
Your safari to Uganda is an opportunity for you to see a lot of primates in Kibale national park. The most incredible primate safaris are done in kibale national park because it harbors the largest community of chimpanzees are monkeys. Primate safaris in kibale national park will give you an opportunity to see many chimpanzees and learn their different behavioral patterns during chimpanzee trekking, you can also enjoy the chimpanzee habituation where you get the whole day with the chimpanzees with in kibale national park.
The ultimate primate safari unveils with in Bwindi impenetrable forest: the home of the largest primates of the world. Bwindi impenetrable national park is home to over 500 mountain gorillas, which dwell with in the four sectors of Bwindi impenetrable national park; buhoma, ruhija, and nkuringo among others. Gorilla trekking in Bwindi impenetrable national park is a chance for you to spend a one-hour interaction with these wild human closest; the mountain gorillas share about 98% of the human DNA. Alternatively, you can book for gorilla habituation which offers you a full day of interaction and learning the wild behavioral patterns of the mountain gorillas with in Bwindi impenetrable national park.
You can also visit Murchison falls national park for the amazing giraffes and the marvelous falls. Murchison falls is the largest national park in Uganda and bisected by the great river Nile into the northern and the southern sides. Your safari trip to Murchison falls national park is an ultimate deal for you to see the big five including the rhinos for ziwa rhino sanctuary. You can also enjoy the boat cruise to the falls where you can see a lot of water birds including different species of king fishers and the pre historic shoe bill stork among others.
The far eastern side of Uganda, towards the Kenyan border, is magical with a lot of undiscovered natural wonders of mother nature. Mountain elgon national park is a true nature gem located in the eastern side of Uganda. From mountain elgon, you have an opportunity to hike one of the highest peaks in Africa as you learn a lot about the first inhabitants of the area. You can also visit sipi falls and enjoy the scenery of the surrounding area during mountain cycling around the falls and the nearby villages.
When to take on a safari to Uganda
Uganda is one of the most beautiful countries in Africa and the entire world at large. You can choose to visit Uganda any time of the year since Uganda experiences a tropical kind climate with two dry periods and two wet seasons. The rainy season in Uganda is experienced in March to May; however, this period is characterized by little rainfall. However, from October to November, there is much rainfall and most of the national parks are empty.
The dry season is the best time for Uganda safaris since it is characterized by favorable weather for game drives and mountain hiking activities. However, the dry season is the peak season for tourism in Uganda and it the busiest season of the year, so you can find the national parks crowded with visitors, plus the gorilla permits for the dry season are very competitive and you might need to book in advance for your mountain gorilla trekking permit of Bwindi impenetrable national park.
Despite, you can visit Uganda any time of the year depending on your preference. Plus, the rain season is a season for discounts in almost all the national parks in Uganda; visiting Uganda between March to May and November, might win you a discount of accommodation and other park fees like entry fees among others. You can come any time because the Ugandans are always eagerly waiting for the bazungu tourists to share their smiles with and a lot of other interesting interaction sessions.
