Frequently Asked Questions About Uganda Safari Activities

The frequently asked questions about Uganda safari activities include which are the best Uganda safari activities, where to go, what is the best time to do Uganda safari and more.

Uganda is a country endowed by nature and indeed the pearl of Africa because of its diverse attractions distributed throughout the country. During the visit to Uganda, you can never rub out of the possible activities to be part of. Contact us

On the top tier of Uganda safari activities are gorilla safaris that is either gorilla trekking or gorilla habituation experience. Uganda is one of the only three countries in the world that host the world’s highly endangered mountain gorillas. Uganda offers wild game safaris, water activities even though the country is land locked, Uganda birding is exceptional.

Some of the common questions and answers about Uganda safari activities include:

What are the best Uganda safari activities

Gorilla safaris in Uganda are some of the best activities you can be part of but you need to book a gorilla permit. For gorilla trekking in Uganda, tourists have one hour with the fully habituated gorilla family. For Gorilla habituation experience, maximum 4 tourists accompany a team of researchers to spend four hours with semi-habituated gorilla family.

Fr both gorilla trekking and gorilla habituation experience in Uganda, Bwindi impenetrable national park and Mgahinga National parks are the only destinations.

Wild Game safaris in Uganda are some of the still authentic yet less crowded African safari experiences. Uganda game parks host a number of wild animals that linger in there environs. Even though there are wild animals in Uganda that can only be found in particular parks, there those common in almost all destinations.

Some of the possible animals to find during a game safari in Uganda include lions, leopards, Buffaloes, elephants, giraffes, waterbucks, bushbucks, hyenas, zebras, elands, Impalas, cheetahs, aardwolf and others.

The Uganda game parks include Murchison Falls National Park, Queen Elizabeth national Park, Lake Mburo National Park and Kidepo Valley National Park.

Water activities during Uganda safaris where you can do white water rafting, sports fishing, zip lining, visit the beach, launch trips, sightseeing, bungee jumping, kayaking, boat trips and others.

Other primate safaris in Uganda that is chimpanzee safari activities in Uganda where you can do chimpanzee trekking or chimpanzee habituation experience in Uganda. Golden monkey safaris in Uganda including golden monkey trekking or golden monkey habituation experience. While experience the forest to find these primates, you may find black and white colobus, vervet monkeys and others.

Mountaineering during Uganda safari as the country is endowed with several highlands that make up the topography of the country. Some of the mountains you may hike include Mountain Rwenzori at 5019 meters above sea level at Magherita peak, Mountain Elgon at 4321 meters above sea level.

There are guided excursion day hiking tours you can engage in during Uganda safari including a hike on Mountain Gahinga, Muhavura, Sabyinyo and others. You need to bear some level of fitness to enjoy the entire experience.

Birding in Uganda is unmatched as thecountry has over 1000 bird species recorded. Some of the birds you may find during birding safari in Uganda, you may find shoebill stork, saddle billed stork, kingfisher, Egyptian geese and more.

Some of the birding destinations in Uganda include Mabamba swamp, Mabira forest, Budongo forest, Murchison Falls National park, Lake Bunyonyi, Botanical Gardens, Queen Elizabeth National Park and more.

Cultural safaris in Uganda where by the country has different tribes each with differing cultures, speak different languages but live in harmony. The most outstanding and rich cultural safari destinations in Uganda include cultural institutions, chiefdoms and others. Some of the outstanding cultural institutions in Uganda include Buganda kingdom, Busoga kingdom, Bunyoro kingdom, Tooro kingdom and more.

When is the best time to do Uganda safaris

The best time to do Uganda safaris is the dry season even though most destinations are open all year around. The dry season which is June to September and December to January is characterized by dry environment yet most Uganda safari activities are outdoors.

During gorilla safari, chimpanzee safari or golden monkey safaris in Uganda where you have to trek to find these primates, the dry season is most exciting since most of these primates spent time on eth ground. Even the trails you use to explore the forests are drier and have less undergrowth to obstruct the way.

While on game drive in some of the Uganda safari destinations, the dry season offers better chances of spotting more wild animals since the grass is generally shorter.

Do not give up on the wet season Uganda safari plan because there is much to see too including chances of finding infants. The environment is greener and stunning especially the grassland areas where grass is rejuvenating after a long dry spell.

The tourism industry in Uganda has seasons that is peak season or low season. The demand for most logistics that support Uganda safaris in the peak season is over the top so it is best to make necessary reservations in advance. The number of tourists expected to visit Uganda in the peak season is quite high necessitating advance reservation this makes it hard for last minute preparations.

How much is the cost of Uganda safari

The cost of the Uganda safari varies with category that is luxury, mid-range and basic. In addition to category, there are some essential costs tourists have to incur during Uganda safari that cut across all categories that is the cost of the gorilla permit, chimpanzee permit, park entrance fees and more.

Selecting the activities to do during the Uganda safari helps to put together the final cost of your safari.

In case you have no idea of where to go and do during Uganda safari, contact our team of safari consultants to help with the necessary advise.

We charge or Uganda safaris according to per person cost in case you have company during this African tour.

How to get to the Uganda safari destinations

Road transport is the main means to get to the different Uganda safari destinations in the country. Do not expect a smooth drive because the roads in Uganda are quite bumpy and this becomes severe as you go deep into the countryside.

It is best to hire a 4×4 wheel drive vehicle in good condition driven by a professional and experienced driver guide. Some of the Uganda safari destinations are located in far areas from the main capital Kampala or main international airport in Entebbe. The drive time to some destinations in Uganda may be longer but scenic.

Flying transport during Uganda safari is the main means to get to various destinations in Uganda. There are scheduled domestic flights and charter flights to book during Uganda safaris. It is best to make necessary reservations in advance so that air space clearances can be made in advance. Ensure to hire a transfer vehicle to get to your lodge because most flights up country do not land in the game parks.

Water transport is another optional means that can be used to get to various Uganda safari destinations especially those situated within water bodies. For one to visit Ngamba Island chimpanzee Sanctuary, you need to use a boat. For a visit to Ssese Island, Bulago Island and more destinations in water you may require to use water transport.

How Safe Is Uganda For Safari Activities

Uganda is a safe safari destination with professional guards, instructors, most tour destinations have guidelines expected to be followed by tourists and more.

Safe of any tourists during Uganda safari start with you first and your willing to abide by these guidelines. In case you have to report for briefing before any Uganda safari activity like gorilla safaris, chimpanzee safaris and others, you need to keep time.

In case you must have a ranger guide in your company during the Uganda safari especially if you have to explore the wilderness or hike, ensure to remain in their company to avoid uncertainties.

The Uganda Wildlife Authority has mandate to regulate most Uganda safari activities and they have a team of trained ranger guides and wardens positioned in most destination of their operation.  When you enter any Uganda safari destination, you are registered at the entrance for follow up incase need arises.

The security of most Uganda safari destinations is co-managed by other Uganda security organs to support the ranger guides in case the situation goes beyond their capability.

Can Children Or Family Do Uganda Safari Activities

Most Uganda safari activities do not exclude children no matter the age except for gorilla safaris or chimpanzee safaris or golden monkey trekking where the age limit is 12 years and beyond. For hiking that lasts move days, only adults are allowed to participate in this Uganda safari.

Most Uganda safaris destinations have alternative safari activities that children can do while parents go for an activity they are no eligible to part of.

Note that some Uganda safari activities have restrictions on the number of participants to be part of that activity. For gorilla trekking experience maximum 8 tourists are allowed to visit a fully habituated gorilla family or maximum four tourists for gorilla habituation experience.

Which Safari Activities Are Available To Do With Children In Uganda

Uganda game safaris, launch trips, beach walks, visit the Uganda Wildlife education center (UWEC) former Entebbe zoo, chimpanzee safari to Ngamba Island Chimpanzee sanctuary and others. It is best to know what the children are most interested in in order plan for which Uganda safari destination to visit.

When on a visit to Kibale National Park for chimpanzee trekking there is an arrangement for children below 12 years to participate in eco system friendly activities such as batik making, pond dipping, cyanotype photography and more. Such activities help the children to understand more about the environment and why it’s necessary to co-exist with it.

While on a visit to the Uganda safari destination, you need to protect the children from getting out of your sight because in the wilderness animals are free to move anywhere even closer to the lodges. The security of the children is mostly within your hands to prevent uncertainties. 

Why Choose To Do Uganda Safari Activities

The choice to do a Uganda safari is an opportunity to a variety of activities within a single boundary. Uganda has a number of options of safari activities that you can in-cooperate in an itinerary. For primatologists, Uganda is one stop safari destination to enjoy the best of an all inclusive African primate safari adventure.

If you do not want to compete for viewing space with huge crowds of tourists, Uganda offers a variety of options where you can enjoy an African safari within stunning untamed environment.

Within the boundaries of Uganda, you can do gorilla safaris, chimpanzee safaris, game tours, water activities, birding in Uganda, mountaineering and more. You just need to make of a choice of what your best interest is and our team of safari consultants will work with you to draft the right Uganda safari itinerary.

By paying some of the fees including gorilla permits, park entrance fees, you contribute to the conservation of wildlife in Uganda for sustainable existence. In order to maintain the existence of conservation destinations in Uganda, more funds are still needed.

From a Uganda safari you can easily connect to do a Tanzania great migration safari in Serengeti National Park or visit the Masai Mara National Reserve in Kenya. In case you have the East African Visa, you may not have to re-apply for a visa to cross from Uganda. Even the flights to and from Kenya or Tanzania to or from Uganda do not take an entire day but a few hours.

Some tourists may opt to use road transport to cross into Tanzania or Kenya to or from Uganda to do a safari but note that you may have to lose a day in transit during your African safari.

What to Pack For Uganda Safari

 Safari hat

 Safari boots and flip flops

Safari shirt and convertible trousers.

Sun glasses

Sunscreen

Warmers as it gets too cold early morning and late afternoon in most parts of Uganda

Camera

Back pack

Snacks

Foldable water bottle Insect repellant