Best Of Game safaris in Uganda

A game safari in Uganda is a wildlife rendezvous with chances of spotting some of the famous big five in any Uganda National Park. Uganda is a country endowed by nature and while on game drive tourists are able to spot animals like herds of elephants, zebras, cape buffaloes, lions, hyenas, waterbucks, bushbucks and more. An early rise or late afternoon game drive is perfect timing for Uganda game drive.

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Being in company of a professional and experienced driver guide is an added advantage as he or she is cape of explaining in details what you see during game drive and bring out the historical tales surrounding it. It is great decision to hire a 4×4 wheel drive vehicle in good condition, each tourists having a window seat or a porch where others can catch a better view of game.

Where to do Uganda Game safaris

Murchison Falls National Park

Astride River Nile is Murchison Falls National Park in Uganda a wild game gem in the country. The famous Murchison Falls is described as the most interesting part of the entire River Nile course because of its dramatic appearance and its from here that the park gets its name.

While on game drive via different tracks in the park like the Buligi track, you may get to witness lions preying on angulates that are daily customers of this grassland area. More resident animals of Murchison falls national park include giraffes, hartebeests, oribi, hyenas, cape buffaloes, waterbucks, bush bucks and more.

A keen birder has chances to spotting some of the over 450 bird species recorded as residents of this park. Chimpanzee trekking in Kaniyo Pabidi forest of Murchison Falls National Park gets you up-close with the human relatives in their natural habitat.

Enjoy the thrill of River Nile while on an air inflated boat during white water rafting. Do not forget to participate in peddling as instructed by guides on ground.

Sports fishing on River Nile to catch some of the largest species of Nile perch, tilapia, catfish and more that survive in the river. Catch and release is the method used during sports fishing adventure in Murchison Falls National Park.

Queen Elizabeth National Park

Sitting on the floor of the rift valley is vast Queen Elizabeth National Park overlooked by Rwenzori ranges that stretch from the rift valley floor. The Mweya peninsular is the main administrative area of Queen Elizabeth National Park situated in the Northern sector of the park.

During the game drive in Queen Elizabeth National Park, you may come across lions, hyenas, water bucks, bushbucks, cape buffaloes and others. The Southern sector of Queen Elizabeth National Park also called the Ishasha sector is famous for its tree climbing lions that love spending time in the fig trees of this area.

A launch trip on Kazinga channel of Queen Elizabeth National Park is the prime game viewing spot of the park where most resident animals congregate to quench thirst, pick some freebies, graze, take a bath and more.

Chimpanzee trekking in Kyambura Gorge is exciting as you get up close with some of the leftover chimpanzees in the world living freely.

Crater lakes viewing while in Queen Elizabeth National Park is remarkable with a stunning beauty of both wet and dry craters. The Katwe Salt Lake is one of the ancient mining industries of Uganda as salt mining has been happening since time immemorial.

The forest walk in Maramagambo forest in Queen Elizabeth National Park is refreshing with chances of spotting a variety of primate species, birds, great views and more.

A Uganda birding safari in Queen Elizabeth National Park is never a waste of time with high chances of spotting some of the 605 bird species recorded as resident of this park including rare raptors.

Kidepo Valley National Park

Kidepo valley national Park may be the furthest but the richest wild game habitat in Uganda hosting some of the rarest animals in the country. While in Kidepo Valley National Park game drive, you may get to see lions, cheetahs, hyenas, waterbucks, zebras, giraffes, aardwolf and more. Even though The North Eastern corner of Uganda is a semi-arid area, variety of game naturally survives here.

The Narus valley is the prime game viewing area of Kidepo national Park as water never dries out completely in this area even during the long dry spells of North Eastern Uganda. Multitudes of wild animals often spend time close to the Narus valley all year.

During the community visit in the Karamajong community while on game safari in Kidepo valley National Park, you may get to participate in milking, beads making, folk songs and dances plus more.

Lake Mburo National Park

A day game drive in Lake Mburo National Park can be arranged from Kampala or Entebbe as this is the closest Uganda park to the capital city or international airport.

The game drive in Lake Mburo National Park gets you to see reed bucks, zebras, giraffes, cape buffaloes, herds of elephants, water bucks and others.

Birding in Lake Mburo National Park is remarkable with chances of spotting water birds, forests birds and others.

What To expect on Uganda game safari

• The drive through the tracks of Uganda game parks is not smooth as the tracks have potholes and sometimes challenging to drive on.
• During extreme dry season, most Uganda National Parks experience high temperatures that go over 28 degrees centigrade.
• No driving off track during game drives in Uganda unless you have permission from the ranger guide of Uganda Wildlife Authority.
• Do not expect to find every wild animal during game drive in Uganda because these are free animal that relocate any time. Open your mind to enjoying the game drive rather than focusing on spotting a particular wild animal.
• Although wild animals may move as close as your window screen during game drive in Uganda, do not forget they are wild animals with mood that shift any moment. Desist from touching the wild animals in the jungle.
• Expect not to take toilet breaks during game drive in Uganda because this is a jungle where wild animals take cover to sneak on prey.

Key Requirements for Booking Uganda game safari

Advance booking atleast 90 days in advance for necessary Uganda safari logistics like accommodation on safari, transport when the best options for your budget are still available.

Pack right for Uganda safari basing on the season when you book this African safari. Uganda experiences two major seasons that is the dry and wet season. Some of the items to include on the Uganda safari packing list include safari boots, light descent wear during extreme dry season, safari hat, insect repellants and more.

Keep some level of fitness during Uganda safari in case you are to do a nature walk. Apply for the Uganda visa before travelling for Uganda game safari in case you must have one before entering the country. A Uganda Visa can also be applied for on arrival however the cheques are normally long and may delay the start of your safari in case it is commencing on arrival