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Uganda is open for safaris all year but the dry season is most preferred when the safaris destination are more exciting and even the most wet places are drier. The dry season of Uganda is normally June, July, August, September, December, January and early February.
Most of the attractions of Uganda are nature based that is why Uganda is referred to as a land gifted by nature. Gorilla safaris top the list of Uganda’s most sought after activities. You may do gorilla trekking which allow one hours with the gorilla family. Gorilla habituation experience allows four hours with the semi-habituated gorilla family. Request A Quotation
Other Uganda safari destination you may add in the safari itinerary include chimpanzee tours, game safaris, Uganda birding, white water rafting, visit the source of River Nile, golden monkey tour, launch trip and much more.
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For one to have the best Uganda safari experience, drafting a working itinerary with in the suitable days on holiday is important. At Arch Safaris and tours, we help draft the Uganda safari suitable itinerary with destinations with in your interests and timeline. Our team of safari consultant and professional works with you to draft the best itinerary that suits your budget and interests.
The wet season may also provide a suitable opportunity for Uganda safaris especially those wishing to have exclusive experience in the wilderness. The wet season is normally March, April, May, November with less demand for safari activities. Those with a limited budget may also grab this opportunity to do Uganda safaris at a more discounted price.
What Are The Best Activities and Destinations For Uganda Safaris?
Gorilla safaris in Uganda
Uganda’s foremost safari activities are gorilla trekking and gorilla habituation experience. Gorilla trekking in Uganda is an adventure where maximum 8 tourists are allowed to visit the family for one hour. At the moment, over 20 gorilla families are fully habituated and open to the public.
During gorilla habituation experience, maximum four tourists are allowed to accompany a team of researchers to have four hours with a semi-habituated gorilla family.
Two uganda safari destinations host the mountain gorillas that is Bwindi Impenetrable National Park and Mgahinga National Park both in south western Uganda. One need a gorilla permit to be allowed to be part of the gorilla tour in Uganda. Due to high demand for gorilla permits worldwide, it is best to secure these permits in advance atleast 6 months to a year is a safe attempt.
Game safaris in Uganda
Uganda is still a few of the destinations in the world with habitats for several wild animals. during game safaris in Uganda, some of the renowned Uganda safari destinations include Murchison falls National Park, Queen Elizabeth National Park, Lake Mburo National park and Kidepo valley National Park
It is best to start game safaris in Uganda early morning or late afternoon as the animals emerge from the night hideout or return from day hangout. While on game drive in Uganda, you may encounter animals like lions, leopards, buffaloes, waterbucks, giraffes, herds of elephants, herds of buffaloes, cheetahs, hartebeests, oribi and others.
Although not all these animals are found in all the Uganda game parks host these animals some can only specifically be seen in particular game parks. Having a 4×4 wheel drive vehicle in good condition is very important as you plan a game safari in Uganda.
Chimpanzee Safari In Uganda
Uganda currently has about 5000 chimpanzees with several natural destinations. You can only do chimpanzee trekking and chimpanzee habituation experience. Some of the renowned chimpanzee destination in Uganda include Kibale National Park, Kaniyo Pabidi, Kyambura gorge Kalizu forest, Budongo forest, Ngamba chimpanzee sanctuary and others.
One needs to book a chimpanzee safari permit either for the morning and afternoon session. Because of the limited number of chimpanzee permits in Uganda during the high season, these permits run out especially during the peak season.
Visit To The Source Of River Nile In Uganda
Uganda is the source of River Nile in Jinja but to get there you need to have a boat. The point where River Nile part from Lake Victoria is dramatic as Lake Victoria water calmly departs from furious River Nile water.
On the way to see the point where River Nile departs from Lake Victoria there is drama which is exciting to watch.
Birding Safari In Uganda
Birding in Uganda is very exciting as the country has over 1000 bird species. To do birding in Uganda, you need to draft an itinerary that suits with in your holiday time. Some of the prominent Uganda birding destinations include Bwindi Impenetrable National Park, Murchison Falls National Park, Queen Elizabeth National Park, Kibale forest, Mpanga forest, Mabira forest, Musambwa Island and much more.
During the birding experience in Uganda, some of the birds you may have an opportunity to see include Handsome Francolin, Shelley’s Crimsonwing, Malachite Sunbird, Rwenzori Turaco, Alpine Chat and so many others.
It is best to book a birding safari in Uganda and must be conducted by a professional birding guide in order to get the best of your experience.
White water rafting on Uganda safari
White water rafting in Uganda is exciting as you beat tides of River Nile. Itanda falls and Murchison Falls National Park are the renowned white water safari destinations in Uganda. Although there are different levels of white water rafting on River Nile in Uganda, you may stop where you most feel comfortable.
During the white water rafting adventure in Uganda, you sail on the tube boat and contribute to beating the tides. Wear the right safety gears to protect yourself from any dangers. There is no experience required during white water rafting as on ground is an experienced team of instructors to get you through all necessary procedures.
Launch Trips On Uganda Safari
Some game parks in Uganda provide an opportunity for a launch trip. Murchison Falls National Park and Queen Elizabeth National Park have the most exciting launch safaris. The launch trip on Kazinga channel is the highlight for Uganda safaris to Queen Elizabeth National Park which may last about 3 hours return trip. Along the showers of Kazinga channel, you may spot animals like lion, leopards, waterbucks, bushbucks, herds of elephants, herds of buffaloes and others.
The launch trip to Murchison falls National Park is exciting and on the way, you may get the opportunity to spot a number of wild animals that move down to quench thirst. When you encounter the Murchison Falls, you feel the power of River Nile as it squeezes through the 6 meters wide gorge and burst out to later cascade down the 43 meters high cliff.
Hiking to the top of the Murchison falls exposes you to where all the drama on River Nile happens.
Cultural Tours On Uganda Safari
Uganda is a culturally rich country with different tribes each unique with different norms. Uganda has different cultural institution under the leadership of kings, chiefs and other cultural leaders.
In central Uganda, you may visit the Buganda kingdom with Bulange Mengo as there place, visit the Kasubi tombs, Naggalabi Buganda coronation ground, Kabaka’s lake in Ndeeba and others. The Tooro kingdom with one of the youngest kings is exciting but you may visit the Karambi tombs the royal burial grounds of this kingdom. Ceremonial circumcision is one of the cultural practices in Uganda but the Bagishu are the most people related with this practice.
Golden Monkey Safaris In Uganda
Uganda is a primate rich country and so the golden monkeys also find home in this country. Mgahinga National Park is the only home to the golden monkeys and you can visit them by golden monkey trekking or golden monkey habituation experience.
The golden monkeys are a special monkey species with just a few left in the world. These endangered monkeys also live in Rwanda’s Volcanoes National Park.
One can do either golden monkey trekking or golden monkey habituation experience but you must secure the permit first.
Sports fishing on Uganda safari
Sports fishing in Uganda is exciting but you need to purchase a permit from Uganda Wildlife Authority. To do sports fishing in Uganda, you need to hire a boat and boat captain in advance. carry your own fishing gears in order to feel comfortable while on safari in Uganda.
Some of the fish species you may get chance to catch include Nile Perch, tilapia, cut fish, lung fish and other species.
Nature Walks On Uganda Safari
While on Uganda safari, you may take nature walks in the forested areas of Uganda destinations. Note that no person on Uganda safari is allowed to walk into the forest without an escorting ranger guide. The wilderness has so many other occupants that may hurt you as you walk through the jungle.
In the jungle, you may spot wild animals like monkeys, blue monkeys, black and white colobus, olive baboons and others.
Religious Safari in Uganda
Uganda has one of the special religious grounds in Africa as it has freedom of worship. The most exciting religious safari destinations of Uganda are the Uganda martyrs’ shrine in Namugongo where over 20 young men where burnt in a furnace for there religious faith. The images in this destination displayed by sculptures tale the story of this horrific event.
Uganda has the largest and most stunning Bahai Temple in Africa, the Gaddafi mosque with its stunning look, Rubaga cathedral for the Catholics, Namirembe cathedral and others.
Is Uganda Safe For Safaris?
Uganda is a safe African safaris destination with most sites under the watch of professional ranger guides from Uganda Wildlife Authority. Before proceeding into any Uganda safari destinations, there are guidelines given on how to behave while in this place. Destinations in the wilderness require one to also wear the right gears to protect themselves from getting hurt while in the jungle.
On ground are other Uganda security agencies to keep law and order in and around most of the safari destinations.
As a tourist on safari, you need abide by the rules of the safari destination on order not to fall prey. While in the game parks, you must not get out of your vehicle, avoid roaming around your room especially in the late night and much more security measure.
What Is The Cost Of Uganda Safari?
The cost of Uganda safari varies with the package you choose. At Arch Safaris and Tours, we package our gorilla safari according to Luxury, mid-range and budget each containing different characteristics.
The Uganda safari packages that require one to posses a permit like gorilla trekking, chimpanzee safaris, golden monkey trekking, park entrance fees all have a universal cost according to the activity and most of the costs are charged per individual
What is the packing list for Uganda safari?
Light shoe bag just in case your shoes are soiled and may contaminate the rest of your belongings when packing.
Sun screen because Uganda is a tropical country in case you wish to bask under the sun, you need this and it must be comfortable to your skin
Sunglasses for the eyes while on safari
Safari foldable hat to protect your head from the scotching sunlight
Insect repellant to keep away buzzing insects in the wilderness.
Rain proof gears in case it falls while in the wilderness
Warm wear as it gets so cold in the morning and late afternoon
First aid kit with emergency medication
Raincoat in case you are to do an outdoor activities
Safari shoes like canvas that you are both most comfortable with.
Snacks to keep munching on as breakfast is taken too early to last the entire day.
Flip flops
Sunglasses Uganda is a tropical country with the scotching sun
A swimming costume in case you are a good swimmer
Toiletries
Garden gloves for Uganda safaris in the wilderness
A torch as solar energy is the main source of power for most Uganda safari destinations Hard cash to use for on ground purchases because credit cards are not s common means of exchange in Uganda. The lengthy process of obtaining money from them makes it hard to use them.
