If you are planning for an Ultimate Uganda safari holiday, some parks are “a must visit” due to their unique attractions in the world. A fully detailed and satisfying Uganda Safari is between 10 to 18 days. This will take you through the central, Northwest, West and South of Uganda.
The best Uganda Safari holiday package includes the following activities;
- Gorilla trekking in Bwindi Impenetrable National Park
Mountain Gorillas are only found in 3 countries in the World, namely; Uganda, Rwanda and Democratic Republic of Congo. While in Uganda, Gorillas can be trekked in Bwindi Impenetrable National Park and Mgahinga National Park.
Uganda has 50% of the world’s Mountain Gorillas. Most of them inhabit in Bwindi Impenetrable National Park and 1 family in Mgahinga National Park.
While planning your Uganda safari holiday, Gorilla trekking is a “Must do”! It is and has always been the highlight of a Uganda Safari holiday. Not more than 1200 Gorillas live today in the World.
In Uganda, Gorillas can be trekked in Bwindi Impenetrable National Park and Mgahinga National Park
- Chimpanzee tracking in Kibale Forest National Park
Chimpanzees share 98.8% of their DNA with humans. Their highest population in the world is in Uganda and Democratic Republic of Congo. However, the highest concentration of habituated Chimpanzees is in Uganda in Kibale National Park.
Other places to track Chimpanzees while on a Uganda Safari holiday are Budongo Forest Reserve, Kyambura Gorge, Kalinzu Forest and Bugoma Forest among others.
These are tracked from their natural habitat while on a forest guided walk.
- Tree climbing Lions in Queen Elizabeth National Park
Lions can be sighted anywhere in Africa but the one’s in Queen Elizabeth National Park and Murchison Falls National Park are unique in a way that they climb trees! It is a behavior that they adopted due to high grass. In most cases they are encountered while laying on tree branches.
They also climb to find a shade when temperatures are high.
- Boat safari at Kazinga Channel.
Your Uganda Safari holiday must include a boat safari in Queen Elizabeth National Park. During the boat safari, Hippos, Elephants, Buffaloes, Crocodiles, Nile Monitor Lizards and a variety of colorful bird species are sighted up close.
- Visit to the World most powerful Falls, Murchison Falls.
Murchison falls are the most powerful in the world! The Nile River passes through a narrow gorge of 7 meters wide, plunging 43 meters beneath, leaving a rainbow trademark as it continues its journey to the Mediterranean Sea.
The falls are accessed when on the boat cruise and by driving to the Top of the falls.
- Golden Monkey tracking in Mgahinga National Park
Golden Monkeys can only be tracked in Uganda, Rwanda and Congo. They inhabit in the Virunga volcanoes. In Uganda, it is at Mgahinga National Park that they can be tracked. While on a Uganda Safari, it is therefore advisable that you tick the activity off the list if you are not to return anytime soon.
- Boat cruise on the Source of River Nile.
The longest riveron earth has her source in Uganda before traversing over 6500 kilometers to the mediterranean Sea. On a Uganda Safari, take a day to visit the source in Jinja. While on a boat, you practically see the water bubbling from beneath to join Lake Victoria water to create a Victoria Nile.
Other activities to do on the Nile are Bungee Jumping, Ziplining and White-water rafting.
- Shoebill experience at Mabamba Swamp
A shoebill stork is a pre historic bird that has never undergone evolution. Its dinosaur-like appearance and interesting characters make it a sought-after bird for bird lovers. It is a vulnerable species at high risk of extinction. Uganda is one of the few countries with high chances of encountering it. Therefore, when on a Uganda Safari, you may include it on the list of attractions to see.
- Equator Experience.
Uganda is lucky to be among the 13 countries in the World with an Equator crossing through it. While on a Uganda Safari, you can stopover at either Kayabwe a long Kampala Masaka Road or Kikorongo equator monument in Queen Elizabeth National Park.
Witness the Coriolis force that acts on objects by rotating clockwise or anticlockwise depending on the Hemisphere you are standing on.
- Rhino Tracking at Ziwa Rhino Sanctuary
The walking Safari at Ziwa Rhino Sanctuary is one of the best wildlife experiences in Uganda! Rhinos are encountered up-close at a distance of 10 meters or even less while guided by a ranger. Other animals to encounter are Zebras, Giraffes, Oribis, Warthogs, Uganda Kobs, primates and a variety of colorful birds. You are guaranteed of seeing Rhinos since they are monitored.
- Hiking Rwenzori Mountains
Take on the third highest mountain in Africa while on a Uganda Safari! Mount Rwenzori stands an elevation of 5109 meters above Sea level. It is a chain of various blocks, the highest being Margherita peak on Mount Stanley. Other peaks are Mount Speke at 4890 meters, Mount Baker at 4843 meters, Mount Emin at 4798 meters, Mount Gessi at 4715 meters and Mount Luigi di Savoia at 4627 meters among others.
What makes it unique is that it is a snowcapped mountain even when the equator crosses through it!
It is the most challenging to hike on the African continent compared to Mount Kilimanjaro and Mount Kenya. It takes 7 to 9 days to hike depending on your pace.
- Wildlife Safari in Kidepo Valley National Park
Kidepo Valley National Park is one of the top destinations in Africa! It is famous for its remoteness, with a variety and unique mammal species to see in Uganda. Surrounded by Mountain ranges, wildlife is concentrated in the valley! Its top attractions are Lions, largely sighted on the top of rocks, Herds of Elephants and Buffaloes in their thousands, Cheetahs, Giraffes, Zebras, authentic Karamojong culture and a lot of unique bird species, among others.
- Hiking and Abseiling at Sipi Falls
No better way of testing your fears than hanging on a rope as it rotates while you are descending from a cliff of over 300 meters high. The beautiful sceneries of different landscapes can be viewed at different levels.
Splashes of water from the falls will definitely cool you off as you descend to the bottom. At the end of the abseiling experience, you have an opportunity to walk through different agricultural fields like coffee and banana plantations among others.
- Night Safari and Walking Safari in Lake Mburo National Park.
During a night Safari in Lake Mburo National Park, there are higher chances of encountering the elusive Leopards than anywhere else in Uganda. This is because there are no lions in the park. Other nocturnal animals to encounter are the Janet cats, Hyenas, Bushbabies and Jackals. Zebras, Hippos, Buffaloes, Giraffes and others can also be encountered.
A nature guided walk in Lake Mburo National Park bonds you deeply with nature than any other activity. This is because you walk in the wilderness under the guidance of an armed ranger while encountering wildlife. You get to experience nature in details by sights and sounds and up-close. Animals to encounter are Giraffes, Buffaloes, Elands, Topis, Impalas, Zebras, Hippos and a variety of color bird species.
- Wildlife Safari in Murchison Falls National Park
Murchison Falls National Park is the largest and oldest park in Uganda. It has the highest population of Rothschild’s Giraffes in the World. Other animals to encounter are Elephants, Buffaloes, Hartebeests, Oribis, Leopards, Lions and more.
- White Water rafting on River Nile
Experience different levels of rapids on the Nile River from level 1-5. The activity takes a full day of fun while rafting and swimming on the mighty Nile River. Under the guidance of the experts, you are briefed and provided with safety gears.
Taste your resilience on how far you can hold onto before falling into the river! The adventure gets real as you approach the rough rapids!
- Cycling in Lake Mburo National Park
Away from the engine noise of safari cars, the best alternative way of enjoying wildlife viewing in Lake Mburo National Park is by taking a guided cycling safari. Animals are encountered up close and you have the opportunity to experience nature in details! You have an opportunity to listen to different sounds and enjoy the fresh breeze while encountering wildlife!
- Cultural experiences
Uganda is home to over 54 languages! This makes it one of the top countries in the World with diversified cultured. There are different Kingdoms in different regions of the country, cuisines, traditional norms, dressing codes and marriage norms among others.
Get to learn about the local housing architecture, Herbal Medicine, Hunting skills, taste on local beer, wine and gin, craft making, traditional dances and more.
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