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Best of Uganda Safaris

Uganda is one of the top safari destinations. It is known as the Pearl of Africa because it has a good warm climate in comparison to many other countries. It has two seasons: the dry season, which is considered the best time to visit and lasts from June to August and mid-December to February, and the rainy season. Uganda is also considered one of the world’s top tourist destinations because it has the best sites to visit while on a wildlife safari or a hiking safari. Furthermore, Uganda is a magnificent destination, surrounded by green lush flora, attractive physical characteristics, and stunning water bodies.

Furthermore, this country is well-known for its tourist attractions and many intriguing activities that tourists can undertake while touring various places, some of which include the following:

Gorilla trekking:

Gorilla trekking is always on the bucket list of almost everyone who goes on a safari in Uganda, and it is best done from destinations such as Bwindi Impenetrable National Park and Mgahinga Gorilla National Park, which are known for hosting large remaining populations of the world’s Mountain Gorillas. Gorilla trekking always involves travellers travelling through the park’s many forests in pursuit of these interesting and thrilling primates. Tourists on Uganda gorilla trekking safaris are always accompanied by an experienced park guide or ranger who is knowledgeable with all areas of the park. During the trek, you will see many of the park’s hidden gems, such as forest elephants, forest buffaloes, various primate species, including chimpanzees, bird species, and breathtaking views of the park’s vegetation. Gorilla trekking safaris in Uganda only allow guests to connect with these extraordinary primates for one hour, viewing their daily routines in their natural habitat while also shooting photographs and movies to exhibit back home. Tourists who want to trek these intriguing primates must book a Ugandan gorilla tracking permit with a trusted tour operator, and these licenses are only available to anyone above the age of 15, with a maximum of 8 people per habituated group.

Wildlife viewing / game drives:

Uganda provides great wildlife viewing game drives with much seclusion in less populated safari sites. Uganda is home to notable African big animals such as lions, elephants, giraffes, hippos, buffalo, zebra, and several antelope species. Wildlife viewing is one of the best safari experiences in Uganda because there are fewer people in the national parks. Uganda offers four well-known national parks that provide the best safari game drives in Africa. These parks include Lake Mburu, Queen Elizabeth, Murchison Falls, and Kidepo Valley. Lake Mburo, the smallest national park, provides outstanding safari experiences such as walking safaris, boat cruises, and horseback riding safaris, allowing you to get up close and personal with huge animals. Queen Elizabeth National Park, well-known to most tourists, provides the best game viewing and boat safari experiences that get near to huge species like lions, buffalo, hippos, elephants, leopards, and tiny animals like antelope and warthogs.

Birding Safaris:

Uganda is a bird watcher’s paradise, with different habitats and numerous bird species, making it a must-see destination for anybody interested in bird watching. Uganda provides a unique and spectacular bird watching experience that will leave you in awe of the country’s natural splendour. Uganda has numerous birding places around the country, including national parks, marshes, woods, rivers, lakes, and mountains, making it a great birding destination with a diverse population. On a gird watching safari in Uganda, you will see a variety of bird species, including the blue swallow, pallid harrier, papyrus gonolek, and swamp flycatcher, as well as the pygmy goose, white-winged warbler, lesser jacana, Vieillot’s weaver, palm-nut vulture, grosbeak weaver, kingfisher, black-headed weaver, Clarke’s weaver, Carruthers’s cisticola, and northern brown-throated weaver. Brown-throated Weaver, Papyrus, Gonolek, Albertine Owlet, Shelley’s Crimsonwing, and Rockefeller’s White-Winged Sunbird. Rwenzori Turaco, among others.

Chimpanzees tracking : 

Chimpanzee trekking is one of the most popular activities offered to travellers on a Uganda safari. Chimpanzee tracking in Uganda is mostly conducted in Kibale National Park, Mgahinga Gorilla National Park, Bwindi Impenetrable National Park, Nyambura Gorge in Queen Elizabeth National Park, and Semliki National Park, among others, with Kibale National Park being the focus of Uganda chimp tracking. The park provides opportunity for guests who want to have a close experience with its fascinating creatures and their accustomed families.Uganda Safaris provides guided chimpanzee trekking safari experiences for visitors, in which tourists are led on a walk into the deep rainforest in search of these interesting species. These parks are home to multiple habituated chimpanzee groups, and chimpanzee trekking trips are available everyday. During the walk, you will encounter additional species such as ape species, fauna species, and bird species that live in the forest. Once you have visited these interesting endangered chimps, you will be allowed to interact with them for one hour, witnessing them foraging for food, playing with one another, and interacting within their social groupings. When organising this intriguing safari experience in Uganda, you will need to book a permit that allows you to carry out this exciting adventure for a fee of US$ 250 per person.

Tree climbing viewing: 

Uganda is well-known for its exceptional tree climbing lions; the Queen Elizabeth National Park is the only place in the world where travellers may witness these lions, who are most commonly seen in the Ishasha sector. As a result, while touring this national park, tourists will see tree-climbing lions as they are always relaxing and resting on large tree branches. It is worth noting that they always climb trees because it protects them from being bitten by parasites and from the heat on the ground. It also allows them to see where their prey is located, making hunting easier.

Whitewater Rafting on The Nile

Uganda is the only safari destination in Africa that offers the best rafting experiences at the start of the magnificent Nile River in Jinja. Jinja alone is well-known among tourists for its adrenaline-fueled adventures, which are included on the list of the greatest safari experiences in Uganda. Visitors can enjoy some of the world’s best grade 5 whitewater rafting, bungee jumping, horseback riding, and quad bike adventure activities. Whitewater rafting in Uganda is regarded as one of the best one-day safari experiences, particularly for energetic adventurers interested in learning how Ugandan cultures interact with contemporary eastern and western civilisations. It’s a great complement to Uganda’s safari experience.Contact our trusted tour operator for more information and enquiries about Uganda safaris, and book with Pieland Gorilla Safaris, who provide the best tour packages while on safari in Uganda.

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