Uganda Safari in November
Uganda Safari in November is one of the top Uganda travel months although it might seem like a wet season where travelers might get worried about the weather. November safaris in Uganda are so possible and same amazing, despite, the downpours during the days. November must be your best option if you are keen bird watchers. During the month of November, the grass in the savannah plains is starting to grow back due to the rains of October. Despite the verdant green pastures in the national parks of Uganda, wildlife is hard to find in the fields during the game drives. However, the verdant landscapes and the flowering trees feel the parks with beautiful scents and eye-catching sightings. November is the shoulder season towards the dry season of December in Uganda, you may enjoy the lower prices at this time both for the safari accommodation and gorilla trekking permits are sold at a discount during this time of the year. However, be aware of the sudden heavy rain downpours, that may cause your trekking arduous; November is not the peak season for mountain Gorilla trekking in Bwindi Impenetrable National Park and chimpanzee trekking in Kibale national park.
No doubt, a Uganda safari in November is still life changing and covered with a lot of activities that you can enjoy with your friends, family or other colleagues in any destination with in Uganda. However, we cannot forget to remind you that, November is the second wettest month after the April rains and it is also a time for a few tourists in the national parks of Uganda, mainly because during November it is somehow hard to see the game in the national parks of Uganda. Also, the roads and other access roads within the national parks tend to be rugged during the month of November. Also, some lodging facilities in the national parks close up due to the scarcity of tourists. Anyway, you can spot some wildlife in the savannah s of western Uganda, however, mountain gorilla trekking in Bwindi impenetrable national park just becomes quite a challenge due to the thunderous rain showers that happen abruptly during the day.
What to enjoy on a Uganda safari in November
There is nothing to worry about, it is the pearl of Africa, and the title does not lie; there is a lot of activities for you to enjoy for you safari in November. Despite the drizzles, downpours, and cloudy weather in Uganda during November, there is still quite a wide range of activities you can enjoy if at all you choose to travel to the pearl in the month of November.
Birding is one of the most possible activities to enjoy during November in Uganda. In fact, if you are an avian lover, November is the best time for you to enjoy an array of Ugandan birds, and some from others called the east African common birds, there is also some new members that fly into the country during this time of the year, November, they are called the migratory birds which fly all the way from Europe during the winter season and come to Africa to enjoy some sun and brightness. Therefore, if at all you are planning to visit the pearl of Africa, it is best if you add birding to your list of “the things to do”.
There are a number of birding destinations in Uganda spread in different regions of the pearl of Africa. Kibale national park is the birder’s paradise and you can take a day and enjoy the swamp walk and birding in Bigodi wetland Sanctuary. Another place where you can enjoy birding is Queen Elizabeth national park; queen Elizabeth national park harbours over 600 bird species and migratory birds during the November. You can also enjoy birding at Ziwa rhino sanctuary where you can get a chance to enjoy the sightings from the sought after shoe bill stork and other birds. Mabamba swamp and Entebbe botanical gardens are the best birding destinations nearest to Kampala capital city, among others.
Nature walks are also very interesting during November. If the game drives become tough in Queen Elizabeth national park, just enjoy some nature walks in Lake Mburo national park. Visiting Lake Mburo national park is a chance for you to enjoy sightings from a number of graceful zebras in the savannah plains, some elephants, and a number of monkeys and baboons among others.
Murchison falls national park is so widely open during November and all through the year. You can visit Murchison falls national park and enjoy the boat cruises to the bottom of the falls, mainly for the bird lovers, a hike to the top of the falls is a chance for you to walk back into the explorers era as you walk down in the footprints of Churchill who named Uganda the pearl of Africa, after seeing the Murchison falls and the Albert delta. A hike to the top of the falls is also a chance for you to enjoy a panoramic view of paara side of Murchison falls national park and a number of water birds. You can also use the chance to take a lot of beautiful photography of the Murchison falls national park and the Albert delta among others.
The city tours are so possible during November, you can a day’s excursion to Jinja, where you can get a chance to see the source of the Nile; the source of the longest river in the whole world. A visit to the source of river Nile in Jinja comes with a lot of other interesting, exhilarating and adrenaline rising activities such as bungee jumping, paragliding, white water rafting and other relaxing activities like cycling, horse riding and the sundowners boat cruise among others.
Ngamba Island chimpanzee sanctuary is also a good destination for your Ugandan safari in November. Ngamba Island situated in Lake Victoria, the second largest lake in Africa, and found in about 23km from Entebbe town. You can enjoy watching the rescued chimpanzees which dwell on the island while they feed, play around the swings and the tree branches; fortunately, you can see some chimpanzees copulating in the afternoon and morning hours. Ngamba island is also a good place to visit for your honeymoon vacation; it is set apart from the chaotic city and crowds of people, it gives you time to laugh and smile with your loved one, et cetera.
Climatic averages in Uganda during November
It is good to know the climate of Uganda if at all you are going to travel in November. The climatic knowledge helps you to plan for what to pack in your suit case before travelling, it also helps you get prepared and carry the right clothes for any safari in Uganda. And below are some of the essential climatic averages of Uganda during the month of November.
- November being the month of the rain downpours in Uganda, mainly the southern part of the country, the temperatures during the day time are low and the average is 26 degrees Celsius
- The night time is colder than the day, just like in the dry season, during November in Uganda. The temperatures are so low with an average of about, 16 degrees Celsius and lower as it clocks midnight and beyond.
- It is the rainy season in November, and the precipitation is quite a lot during this time of the year, with an average of 122mm.
Uganda is a good country to visit any time of the year, and all national parks are open all through the year, with reduced accommodation prices and discounted park fees like mountain gorilla trekking permits in bwindi impenetrable national park and chimpanzee trekking and gorilla habituation permits in kibale national park among others. Therefore, if you are a lover of birds, free space in the national park, not scared of some getting wet, and traveling on a tight budget plan, then November is the right time for you to sit back and enjoy the nature gifts of the pearl of Africa.
