Uganda Safaris

Uganda Safaris- Are you interested in gorilla trekking, wildlife safaris, birdwatching and cultural experiences? Yes, Uganda is the best destination to travel to in Africa!  Africa Adventure vacations prides itself in arranging authentic Uganda safaris ranging from primate trekking, big game safaris, birding, hiking & mountaineering, and cultural tours in East Africa.

We bring you the details of the most popular activities done by most travelers on a Uganda safari;

Gorilla trekking – For travelers planning to visit Uganda for safaris opt not to miss out mountain gorilla tracking experiences. The activity is done in two national parks of Bwindi Impenetrable national park and Mgahinga gorilla national park. We recommend to buy the gorilla permit at least 6 months in advance if you are planning to do this activity due to its high demand. The experience looks to be expensive but worth it! Trackers are allowed to stay with the gorillas for a full hour upon encounter to observe how they interact with the families before descending the starting point. However, if you are interested in spending more time with the gorillas, you may book gorilla habituation experience in Rushaga sector to stay with the gorillas for 4 hours.

Chimpanzee trekking – Chimp tracking is done in the designated dense tropical forests of Uganda such as Kibale forest, Budongo forest, Kalinzu forest and Kyambura gorge. Just like mountain gorillas, visitors are allowed to stay with chimps for a full hour upon encounter. In Uganda, the price of chimpanzee permits varies depending on the tracking destination.

Game drives – Travelers booking Uganda safaris tend to go for game drives in several savannah national parks in search for the big fives during the morning, evening and night game drives. The commonly spotted animals include Lions, Leopards, Elephants, Giraffes, Buffaloes, Uganda Kobs, Zebras, Giraffes among others. If you are looking for amazing game drives, consider exploring Kidepo valley national park, Murchison falls national park, Queen Elizabeth national park and Lake Mburo national park.

Birdwatching – Uganda is home to over 1050 bird species and one of the best birding destinations in Africa hosting 10% of the world’s bird species.  Birding is done in several spots such as Bwindi forest national park, Queen Elizabeth national park, Kidepo valley national park, Lake Mburo national park, Murchison falls national park, Mgahinga gorilla national park, Semuliki national park, Rwenzori mountains national park, Mt Elgon national park, and Kibale national park.  Other birding sites include Budongo forest, Maramagambo forest, Mabira forest, Echuya forest, Kalinzu forest, Pian Upe game reserve, Mabamba Swamp, Nyamuriro swamp, Katonga game reserve among others

Hiking and mountain climbing – Experience multi day hiking in the Ruwenzori mountains and Mount Elgon. One day hikes can be done at Sipi falls, Mount Sabinyo, Gahinga and Muhavura. Get ready for breathtaking sceneries and encountering different unique bird species on you your hiking adventures in Uganda.

Boat trips – Boat cruises are done in several Uganda’s water bodies. The common boat rides are done on Nile delta in Murchison falls national park and the mighty Kazinga channel in Queen Elizabeth national park. Travelers tend to get closer to the aquatic wildlife and some terrestrial animals that gather along the river banks to get water during boat cruises. Commonly spotted animals are the crocodiles and hippos

If you are looking for the best time to visit Uganda for safaris, we recommend during the drier months from June to August and December to February are the best for wildlife viewing opportunities. There is also plentiful sunshine during the period while in the wetter months of March, April, May and October,  there is a possibility that rain may cut off roads and wash out your primate trekking adventure.

Visit Uganda for a fascinating Uganda safari tour; exploring the key national parks and travel destinations. Expect to encounter the mountain gorillas during your gorilla trekking adventure in Bwindi and Mgahinga gorilla national parks; game drives, sport fishing, chimpanzee tracking and habituation, birding and nature walks in Queen Elizabeth, Kibale forest, kidepo, Murchison falls and Lake Mburo national parks.

African safari experience and travellers are rising up to this combo Uganda and Rwanda as well. Have you ever aspired to sit with mountain gorillas commonly known as the gentle giants in their natural rain-forest habitation? then a safari to Uganda will bring on your anticipations. You will Bragg a 90% success rate at finding habituated gorilla family groups in the surprising Bwindi Impenetrable Forest, gorilla trekking in Uganda has developed to one most powerful African wildlife experiences and such is its success that the gorilla population is actually mounting.

African safari experience and travellers are rising up to this combo Uganda and Rwanda as well. Have you ever aspired to sit with mountain gorillas commonly known as the gentle giants in their natural rain-forest habitation? then a safari to Uganda will bring on your anticipations. You will Bragg a 90% success rate at finding habituated gorilla family groups in the surprising Bwindi Impenetrable Forest, gorilla trekking in Uganda has developed to one most powerful African wildlife experiences and such is its success that the gorilla population is actually mounting.