Uganda Safari in May

Uganda Safari in May: It does not matter what the month of May brings, it is still a good month to enjoy a Uganda tour. The march rains still continue to April and go through to march, however, this is the time of the year when the short wet season starts to come to an end. May a month among the months of the first rainy season in Uganda; it is characterised with rain all through the country. Despite, May is not as wet as the months before; March and April. May is still a low season of tourism in Uganda, as game viewing is not favourable as well as mountain gorilla trekking and chimpanzee trekking in Bwindi Impenetrable National Park and Kibale National Park respectively.

May is not all low, you can find the most affordable safaris in the national parks and lodging facilities are at a discount during this period. Most of the park activities can be done at a discount, for example, gorilla trekking permits for the low season of March to May are sold at a reduced price, this is an initiative from the Uganda wildlife authority in order to encourage vistas to Ugandan national parks during this period do the year. It is still in the low season or may when you get a chance to choose accommodation of your choice at a reduced price. May is such a private month because you can do all your activities in a free place, as the national parks are free from the crowds from the dry season of January to December; the month of May allows you to have some privacy in the national parks of Uganda. Actually it is in May when most of the wildlife research-related activities are done, such as chimpanzee habituation in Kibale forest national park, and mountain gorilla habituation in Bwindi impenetrable national park among others.

May weather

The rains from the wet season of March and April carry on into May and this reason makes this month one of the low season months in the Ugandan tourism schedule; a lot of travellers do to prefer to travel during the low season which is also the wet season of the year. But that cannot stop your adventurousness to explore the pearl of Africa; especially of you is the person who does not get stopped by the rainfall. It is the rain season that provokes almost all the national parks in Uganda, and other natural places, to bring out their true beauty. You will enjoy the lush of the verdant landscapes over the undulating hills of Queen Elizabeth National Park and the green plains after the heavy rains of April. The thick green grass in the open savannah plains of different national parks makes game viewing somehow difficult as the animals are hard to spot in the tall green grass and the shady thickets plus the leafy forests in Kibale national park make it hard to see the forest creatures such as monkeys, chimpanzees and birds among others.

What can you do for your Uganda safari in May?

Despite the fact that the rain from April moves on through May, there is a lot you can enjoy during the Ugandan safari in May. All the national parks in Uganda will not offer you a good time to view the wildlife, due to the lushness of the vegetation cover after the heavy rains. However, something unique happens in the wet month of month, it is in May that most of the animals in the wild of Uganda give birth to new life. For the reason, why can’t you get on and be the first one to welcome the new game to the wild world during your Uganda safari in May?

All cannot fail, the rainy season in May can be your chance to enjoy the city towns in Uganda. If you happen to be in Uganda during the wet season, do not just sit back, there is a lot for you to enjoy during the different city tours in the pearl of Africa. The city tours in Uganda will have you enjoy the different of culture in Uganda. For example, a city tour to Jinja town is a chance for you to enjoy and learn a lot of the basoga culture and ride on the horse backs beside the Nile River. You can also enjoy cycling through the city where you take time to get your body back to the physique. Let the month of maybe the time for you to visit Mbarara town also known as the land of milk and honey. You can also enjoy the city cycling in Kampala the capital city of Uganda, or visit the cultural site such as the Buganda kingdom palace, the kasubi tombs, or visit Makerere University where you get to enjoy the panoramic view of Kampala capital city, among other interesting things to do during the city tours in Uganda.

It is true that gorilla trekking is not something favourite for you to do in May, this is mainly because the ground will still be wet from the heavy showers of April and the afternoon drizzles still falling. The wet ground makes trekking for the mountain gorillas in bwindi impenetrable national park; also the access roads to the park happen to be slippery making tracks to slide on the marram roads to bwindi impenetrable national park. however, something unique and awesome happens to all those who are looking for an affordable gorilla trekking safari in Africa; the gorilla trekking permits are cheaper compared to the peak seasons making may the best month for all the travellers with a tight budget to enjoy the free time trekking for the mountain gorillas which also happen to live around the lower slopes of bwindi impenetrable forest after running away from the coldness.

May climate

It is good to understand the climate of May if you are planning to travel for your Ugandan safari during this period of time. Knowing the climate in Uganda may help you to know which clothes, shoe and other equipment, to carry in order to have a smooth stay in the pearl of Africa during the low season. The following climatic conditions override the month of May in Uganda;

The temperature of May during the daytime is at an average of about 25 degrees centigrade, which is a good temperature to wear your sleeveless tops and light shirts during any city tours in Uganda.
The night-time sees a drop in the temperature to about 17 degrees centigrade; however, as usual the temperatures may drop further around 12 am.
You have to be well equipped with a full rain gear; the average precipitation in the month of May is about 147mm.
The mayday light stays out for an average time of about 12 hours and seven minutes.

In a synopsis, if you are planning a Uganda safari in May you should carry an insect repellent in order to avoid the mosquito bites. Also remember to carry rain boats if you are planning to visit kibale national park for chimpanzee trekking, or Bwindi impenetrable national park for mountain gorilla trekking. However, May is one of the months when you can have the cheapest safari package in the pearl of Africa since all the prices and the gorilla trekking permits and lodging facilities.