What To Do On Wild Game Safari On Uganda Tour

Overview

What to do on game safari in Uganda is an opportunity to see different animals enjoy the freedom of the wilderness. This safari is exciting and provides an in-depth experience with less distraction from so many other tour vehicles along the tracks. Some of the notable game safari destinations in Uganda include Murchison Falls National Park, Queen Elizabeth National Park, Lake Mburo National Park and Kidepo Valley National Park. Enquire

An early morning start during the game safari in Uganda is recommended in order to spot several wild animals as they rise to face the day and before they disperse. Some of the possible animals to find during a game drive in Uganda include lions, leopards, waterbucks, bushbucks, zebras, giraffes, lions, buffaloes, elephants, cheetahs, hartebeests and others.

In Uganda there is no game park where you are able to find all the big five in one National Park but atleast four of them. The Rhinos in Uganda are being re-introduced at Ziwa Rhino sanctuary and so far great results have been registered. Some wild animals can only be found in particular Uganda National Parks so in case your reason for traveling is to specifically find a particular animal, be specific to get appropriate advise from the safari consultant . The tracks in the game park of Uganda are best explored in the dry season even though the environment may get dusty and dry soil is lifted by the tires.

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Where To Do Game Safari In Uganda And What To Do on Uganda safari

Murchison Falls National Park

Murchison Falls National Park lies a stride River Nile which is its life blood. Along the Nile banks, you get to find a number of animals quenching thirst, others enjoy a bath, an array of birds flock the banks too and much more. The lush vegetation that composes the riverine is breathtaking.

While on game drive in Murchison falls National Park, you may find herds of buffaloes, giraffes, hartebeests, oribi, waterbucks, lions, leopards, bushbucks, hyenas, Uganda kobs and others.

The scenery surrounding Murchison Falls National Park is stunning with mesmerizing plateaus that border the River banks, Murchison Falls with the strongest falls that push through the narrow bend and others. By hiking to the top of the falls, you get to enjoy the River Nile drama as it flow for 80 kilometers, staggers over a bed of underlying rocks before crashing on the rift valley floor.

Chimpanzee trekking in Kaniyo Pabidi forest is an opportunity to meet a number of primates too, the few leftover fully grown mahogany trees, a plethora of forest birds and many others.

A sports fishing adventure in Murchison Falls National Park can be organised where you may get the chance to catch Nile perch, tilapia, catfish, mudfish and others. You need to reserve a fishing permit from Uganda Wildlife Authority.

Lake Mburo National Park

Lake Mburo National Park is strategically positioned on the way to the Uganda National Parks in western Uganda. Taking a detour to lakes Mburo National Park is rewarding. While on game drive in Murchison Falls National Park, you may spot impalas, zebras, giraffes, waterbucks, bushbucks, herds of elephants, buffaloes, elands and others.

A birding experience in Lake Mburo National Park is result oriented with several birds that have been registered as residents of this park.

The boat trip on Lake Mburo National Park is relaxing as you get to see animals that visit the shore to quench thirst.  Chances of spotting hippos, crocodiles are possible during the boat trip. Sometimes you may watch fishermen cast their nets but its only with permission from the Uganda wildlife Authority.

Enjoy the view of rock kopje, a guided forest walk in Rubanga and others.

Queen Elizabeth National Park

Queen Elizabeth National Park lies on the floor of the Albertine rift valley. By taking a game drive on the tracks in the park you may spot lions, herds of elephants, buffaloes, waterbucks, topis, bushbucks, leopards. The game drive in the southern part of Queen Elizabeth National Park that is the Ishasha sector is an opportunity to spot tree climbing lions in the figs.

The crater lakes drive is exciting with chances of finding both wet and dry craters. The lake Nyamunuka that emits a putrid smell, blue copper lake, Lake Katwe the ancient salt mining industry in Uganda and others.

Chimpanzee trekking in Kyambura gorge of Queen Elizabeth National Park is an opportunity to get up close with the endangered human cousins in the wilderness. This chimpanzee trekking experience includes hiking to get to the forest where these primates live. It is either the morning or afternoon chimpanzee trekking adventure in Kyambura.

A launch trip on Kazinga channel is the highlight of safari adventures in Queen Elizabeth National Park. While relaxed at the launch, you may get to spot a number of wild animals that often grace the shoreline. An all year round presence of birds including seasonal foreign migrants that fly from as far as Europe especially during winter season. The presence of schools of hippos, crocodiles and other aquatic inhabitants is mesmerizing to watch from the deck while sailing.

Kidepo Valley National Park

Kidepo Valley National Park is situated in the North Eastern corner of Uganda with a variety of animals that are rarely seen in other Uganda National Parks. During the game drive in Kidepo Valley National Park, you may encounter aardwolf, cheetahs, caracals, lions, spotted and striped hyenas, zebras, herds of elephants, buffaloes, giraffes, klipspringer and others.

The park being in a semi-arid environment receives less rains in the year but the Narus Valley where River Narus flows remains wet even during the severe dry seasons. Most animals love congregating around this area as the grass remains greener and has water spots.

A hike on Mountain Morungule ranges which rises from the plains is stunning but you must be in company of a ranger guide.

What Are The Requirements For Planning Game Safari In Uganda

Pay Park Entrances Fees

Before entering any Uganda National Park, every person is required to pay park fees. This fee is part of the support to the wildlife conservation in Uganda. Park entrance fees in Uganda last 24 hours from the time of entering the park. It is best to purchase park entrance fees from the Uganda Wildlife Authority head quarter in Kampala prior to travelling up country. This is because no cash is accepted at the gate of the Uganda game parks

Reserve accommodation for the Uganda safari

It is best to spend the night before the game safari activities in Uganda within or close to the park where you are to enjoy this adventure. An early start to search for the animals in the park yields better results when you start early.

The accommodations in the game parks of Uganda are categorized into Upscale, mid-range or budget. Ensure to know the inclusions in the cost of accommodations to use during Uganda safari so that you can plan accordingly.

Book transport to the Uganda Game Parks

It is best to reserve transport to use during the game safari in Uganda in advance as the best options are booked upfront. Even the availability of professional and experienced driver guides gets tighter especially during the peak season. Road transport is the main means to get around to the various Uganda Game parks. Having a 4×4 wheel drive vehicle in good condition is recommended.

Flying Uganda safari packages are available too from Entebbe or Kampala to a number of destinations. There are domestic scheduled and charter air transport services available to various Uganda safari destinations.  

Pack relevant Uganda safari gears

As you pack your travel bags for a safari in Uganda, donot forget to include the necessary attires that will make you feel comfortable while on safari. Ensure to pack safari gears, convertibles trousers, camera, backpack, insect repellant and others. In order not to forget what to include in your baggage, cross check with the list of what to pack for Uganda safari.

Note that donot packs safari attire with designs similar to security attires that is camouflage, jungle boots and others as these a considered illegal in Uganda.

Carry essential identification documents

While on safari in Uganda, you may be required to present some documents for identification so carry all that is necessary. Some of these documents may be required to be used from cross examination in case of a query.

Have Health Documents before travelling to Uganda for a safari in case you have some complications. It is best to also have the most recent updates about your health condition with you just in case of an emergency.

When is the best time to do a Uganda Game Safari

The dry season presents better time to do a Uganda game safari that is June to September and December to February when the parks are expected to be dry most of the day. Note that this is the peak tourism season too.

While on Uganda safari, you get to see more animals in the grasslands as they are drier and lower. Most of the animals meander through the wilderness in the dry season in search for a meal that can satisfy them through the night and day.

The tracks in the game parks of Uganda are quicker to navigate in the dry season and getting around the different corners of the park is quicker. There are normally more vehicles on the tracks in the game parks which may scare the animals.

Donot ignore the wet season when planning a game drive in the Uganda game parks. The wet season that is normally March to May and November is characterized by heavier down pours. There are chances of spotting new infants come to life as there are many hiding spots. Even infants of carnivores are vulnerable so there mothers have to protect them from possible danger.

This being the low tourism season in Uganda allows better chances for last minute bookings. You may have the entire lodge to yourself and available staff during the Uganda safari. This provides moments of tranquility and chances to reflect on personal life away from noise and distractions.

How Much Is The Cost Of Uganda Game Safari

The cost of the Uganda game safari may depend on factors including destinations to visit, number of days on safari, people travelling with, activities to engage in and others.

Payment for Uganda safari packages is categorized into luxury, mid-range and basic. The cost of Park entrance fees is compulsory to every tourists no matter the category of Uganda safari package you choose. Currently, the cost of Uganda park entrance fees is between $40 to $45.

Additional costs expected to incur during Uganda game safari include accommodation cost, transport costs, meals, personal expenses and much more.

Why Choose To Do Uganda Game Safari

Uganda is a country endowed by nature and by doing a game safari in Uganda, you get to enjoy some of these animals in there natural setting.

Beyond game safaris, Uganda is a primate haven, a bird watching sanctuary, has unique physical features and much more.

When you do a Uganda game safari, you get the chance to contribute to sustainable conservation of nature. Even the community surrounding the game parks in Uganda get to receive a portion that is accorded to them as stake holders. This helps to contribute to community sensitization.

Even in the peak season, the game safari destinations in Uganda are not so crowded  which gives you chance to watch wildlife in its authentic nature. Even distraction from passing by vehicles is minimized in the dry season.

Why choose Arch safari And Tours To organize Uganda safari       

At Arch Safaris And Tours, we are a professional safari company with experience of over 8 years. Customer satisfaction and providing value for money is our goal for every safari we organize. We understand what it takes to save your hard earned money to do a safari. We look forward to creating every lasting memories with our clients. Contact our safari consultant for more details about your Uganda safari