UGANDA SAFARI TOUR ACTIVITIES

Uganda safari  in Africa gives you a great insight into the  wilderness. Whether you are doing gorilla trekking trip, Birding in Uganda, game safaris, wildlife filming, a lot is available for you to choose from.

Selecting the right itinerary for your Africa safari to Uganda makes every detail of the tour memorable. Depending on your time on holiday you may choose from 3 day gorilla trekking tour,

6 day gorilla safari and uganda wildlife tour,

5 day gorilla and chimpanzee trekking

7 day gorilla trekking and wildlife safari

What Activities to book on Uganda Safari

Gorilla trekking is the hot cake of all Uganda safari activities. Ones need a gorilla permit to be allowed to have a moment with the mountain gorillas. The number of people allowed to meet the mountain gorillas is on 8 persons per day per trek. READ MORE

Game safaris during a Uganda safari tour gets you close to some of the wildlife that Uganda is endowed with. Usually during the morning and late evening game drives, you may have the opportunity to spot animals like prides of lions, leopards, herds of buffaloes, herds of cape buffaloes, giraffes, jackals, water bucks bush bucks, READ MORE

Chimpanzee trekking is an additional activity that the Uganda safari package can include. They are close human relatives but in packs like Kibale forest, Kyambura gorge, Kaniyo Pabidi forest and others hundreds of chimpanzees are thriving. Uganda is biggest host of habituated chimpanzees in Africa READ MORE

Birding in Uganda is another activity that Uganda prides in. Uganda has some of the birding sites that IUCN has added to its Red list. Bwindi forest is the biggest host of birds including about 90% of Albertine endemics READ MORE

Mountain Climbing for anyone not afraid of heights is an activity to consider doing on Uganda safari. The Rwenzori ranges are second highest to trek in Africa Second to Kilimanjaro. Other mountain to climb include Mountain Muhabura, Mountain Mgahinga READ MORE

Cultural safari during Uganda tour is a moment to get close to the local people of Uganda. You can interact with groups of local performers and dancers, prepare local cuisine, visit local kingdoms READ MORE

White water rafting on River Nile during Uganda tour safari gets you close to the second longest historical river in the world. Guide divers are ready to take you through all lessons you do not need any experience but the passion to cut through heavy tides READ MORE

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How To Book Uganda Safari Holiday Itinerary

Selecting the right itinerary for a Uganda safari holiday in Africa makes an organized program. You reduce on the times to take in the wilderness when you select an organised Uganda safari package rather than a random selection of activities to do.

Based on your budget and time on holiday, you can tailor with the safari consultant your preferred flow of vacation events. The tours consultant also advises you according to what is on ground.

Some components of Uganda safari require prior booking like the gorilla permit, accommodation while on safari because of there limited supply.

When Is The Best Time To Book Uganda Safari Tour

All year round Uganda is open for any trip vacation but the drier months of June to October are more attractive to travelers. The terrain in the parks and most natural attractions is more passable during the drier months

What is different about this time is that it’s the peak season calling for higher prices even with accommodation facilities. Chances of finding a bed for the night during the peak seasons of Uganda safari become narrower as time gets closer.

Uganda safari activities that include walking like gorilla trekking or gorilla habituation, chimpanzee trekking are easier to get to during the drier months. This is the peak tourism season of Uganda too.

In case you have interest in travelling to do Uganda safari in this time, you need to book the necessary requirement in advance like, gorilla trekking permits, chimpanzee permits, accommodation, transport, driver guides and others. This is to avoid last minute disappointment when all Uganda safari logistics are sold out.

The wet season which runs March, April, May and November is the low tourism season. There are less people booking to engage in Uganda safaris and chances of getting discounts during the low season are more open. Although gorilla and chimpanzee trekking permits require to be booked in advance, the low season may offer better chances to last minute gorilla permits. This is however not a guarantee all the time.

How much is the cost of Uganda Safari?

The cost of Uganda safari varies with factors like number of days on safari, number of people travelling with, Uganda safari activities to engage in and several others. At Arch Safaris and Tours, we package our safaris according to Up-scale, mid-range and basic safari packages.

We have prepackaged Uganda safaris, custom made tours, and can tailor safaris according to your interests and preference. You need to enquire from us about the Uganda safari you wish be part of. Enquire Now

Some of the Uganda safari costs cut across all plans like the gorilla permits, chimpanzee permits, pack entrance fees and much more.

Which Is The Best Uganda Safari Activity?

Gorilla safaris are Uganda’s foremost safari activities however, Uganda is a country gifted by nature with other activities you can engage in like Chimpanzee safari, game drives, water activities (like white water rafting, launch trips),visit source of River Nile, Uganda birding, cultural tour, religious tour and much more.

You just need to express your interest and number of days you wish to be on safari and our safari consultant will work with you to tailor a Uganda safari itinerary to soot your needs.

How Long Can I Be On Uganda Safari?

The time on Uganda safari varies with activities you hope to engage in. Most of the Uganda safari destinations require minimum 3 day Uganda safari itinerary. This is because you need to consider drive time to the Uganda safari destination, day of activity and Departure day.

Some of the trending Uganda Safaris include

10 day gorilla, wildlife and chimpanzee safari

9 day gorilla, wildlife and chimpanzee tour

8 day gorilla, wildlife and chimpanzee safari

7 day gorilla, chimpanzee and game safari

6 day gorilla and game safari

5 day gorilla and chimpanzee safari

4 day gorilla trekking safari

3 day Murchison falls National Park tour

Is Uganda safe for safari activities in Africa?

Uganda is safe for safari activities as majority of safari destinations are under the Uganda Wildlife Authority with well trained soldiers. The Uganda wildlife Authority set up rules that govern all activities in most safari destinations in Uganda and must be religiously followed.

Security of most of Uganda safari destinations especially those up country is under the control of other Uganda security agencies. These collaborate with Uganda Wildlife Authority ranger guides too keep law and order in and out of these destinations.

Personal security is important while on safari in Uganda. donot walk into the forest alone like in Bwindi , Mgahinga or Kibale forest because you will encounter other unhabituated occupants who may be harmful to you.

Mind the safety of your belonging while on in Uganda and keep your valuable very safe so as not to attract wrong company.

Is A Uganda Safari Worth Planning and Paying For?

The Uganda safari is worth planning and paying for as you have a variety of activities you can do under the same boundary and you donot need to make transfers that may be costly.

Uganda may be a land locked country but very strategically positioned in East Africa. From Uganda, you find the source of River Nile the lifeblood of almost four countries in North Africa that of South Sudan, the Sudan, Egypt and a tributary in Ethiopia.

Majority of major Uganda safari destinations are natural sites which are lacking in most countries in Africa. While on safari in African, you may have to cross into another country to enjoy sine activities in your interest but Uganda is a one stop safari destination.

Sustainable wildlife existence is one of the goals of conservation bodies World wide but funding is still needed. When you book a Uganda Safari, you get to contribute to the conservation fund that supports the existence of wildlife destination in the country.

While on a visit in Uganda and you hire the locals as porters, driver guides, you contribute to their livelihood. This is one of the direct ways of giving back to the local community of the Uganda safari destinations.

How To Get To Uganda Safari Destinations

There three means of transport to get to Uganda safari destination that is:

By Road

Road transport is the commonest means to get around Uganda. You need a professional but experience driver guide to lead you in order to enjoy the entire experience. Some routes to some Uganda safari destinations require someone with information about then since they cannot be traced easily using the google map or GPS.

Hiring 4×4 wheel drive vehicle in good condition is an added advantage as the roads especially in the countryside are in poor shape. Whether conditions affect the roads in the countryside turning them into slippery or dusty roads depending on the prevailing weather conditions.

The drive time to some of the up country Uganda safari destinations is long so some patience is required.

By Air

Daily domestic flights to different Uganda safari destinations are available. It is best to book a seat on these Uganda daily domestic flights in advance especially if you hope to travel in the peak season which is normally June to September and December to January.

Charter flight services are available too in Uganda but all necessary clearances need to be done in advance.

By water

Some Uganda safari destinations are located on the Islands with in the water bodies of Uganda like the Ngamba Island chimpanzee sanctuary, the source of River Nile, tranquil Ssese Island and others. A Ferry, boat trip or launch trip can be used to get to these destinations.

Which Is The Best Month To Book Uganda Safari?

As mentioned earlier, Uganda is open for safaris any time and month of the year however the dry months are more exciting. The dry season in Uganda is normally the peak season too. for any Uganda safari bookings, you wish to make, the months of June, July, August, September, December, January and February would be more exciting to be pay a visit to Uganda.

For wild game drives, the grass is lower and animals are quicker to spot while in action especially in the Uganda game parks. The primate parks that host mountain gorillas, chimpanzees, golden monkey and others are also exciting to visit because these primates feed closer to the ground and the forests are full of life.

The peak season however has more people booking different Uganda safaris so advance booking is required like for gorilla trekking permits, chimpanzee permits, accommodation and others.

The wet months that is March, April, May, and November may be less demanded but chances of having the Uganda safari destinations to your self are more possible. Even those activities that are highly demanded like gorilla trekking may provide last minute opportunities.

Those wishing to have less disturbance while on Uganda safari may use the chance of the low season months to book. The population at the lodges is low and may have the lodge to yourself and the people travelled with.

What To Pack For Uganda Safari?

When packing for Uganda safari, you donot need to over pack but what is necessary as you travel. Some of the item to include on the Uganda safari packing list include:

Safari clothing in wilderness friendly colors like brown, grey, forest green

Safari boots

A torch

Safari waterproof bag

Insect repellant

Foldable water bottle

Safari hat with a large brim

Energy bites

Fleece or sweater

First aid kit

Pair of stockings

sun glasses

some cash

Flip flops

Toiletries

Sunscreen and

Extra fully charged batteries

Travel adapter and charger

Camera and tripod