Which Are the Best Uganda Safari Destinations to Visit On Budget

The best Uganda safari destinations to visit on budget plan include Bwindi Impenetrable National Park home to the only living mountain gorillas in the world, Murchison Falls National Park, Queen Elizabeth National Park, Lake Mburo National Park, Source of River Nile and many others.

The choice of which Uganda safari destinations to include in your itinerary varies with your interests. We can help tailor an itinerary to suit your needs and within your budget. Uganda is a hot safari destination in Africa as it is referred to as a country gifted by nature although less traveled so donot expect to find crowds in most of its safari destinations. Contact Us

In Uganda, the peak season has relatively a bigger number of tourists that is June to October and December to February. This is normally the dry season in the country too. The demand for safari logistics is overwhelmingly high that is accommodations, transport, guide drivers and others. The low tourism season of Uganda is normally March to May and October to November however for activities like gorilla trekking in Uganda seasons may not matter because of high demand for them.

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Where to Go For Uganda safari on Budget

Bwindi Impenetrable National Park

Gorilla safaris are the mains activities that are known to happen in Bwindi Impenetrable National Park however doing this on budget arrangement is possible too. The cost of the gorilla trekking permit is at $ 800 for international nonresidents, $700 for international residents, $500 for other Africans and 300,000shs for East Africans. The cost of the Uganda gorilla permit is universal for all categories that is up Market, midrange and basic

Bwindi Impenetrable National Park is situated in the southwestern part of Uganda. This pristine forest is a biosphere reserve host a number of flora and fauna. Bwindi forest is home to 10 primate species, more than 350 bird species, 88 month species, 312 butterflies and many others.

Because of the vast size of Bwindi forest that is 327 kilometers, it was divided into four areas for better administration that is Buhoma, Ruhija, Nkuringo and Rushaga. For gorilla safari in Bwindi forest two activities happen in this forest that is gorilla trekking and gorilla habituation experience. When booking gorilla trekking permits for Bwindi, they are reserved according to the four areas.

Bwindi Impenetrable National Park has other activities to do including birding safari in Uganda, guided forest walks, Batwa community visit and others.

When planning a budget gorilla safari in Bwindi, consider booking gorilla permits in advance, reserve Budget accommodation, transport and other necessary logistics to use while on safari in advance. For those with a limited budget, the low tourism season may offer better opportunities for discounts on gorilla safaris. Sometimes the service providers mat discount there costs to break even in this season.

Murchison Falls National Park           

A budget Uganda safari to Murchison Falls National Park can be arranged but some of the highlights of this park include game drives, launch trip to Murchison Falls, chimpanzee trekking, birding and others. As a budget tourists choosing to take on a safari in Murchison Falls National Park, you need ample time in this park to enjoy its beauties without rushing.

Taking the game drive on different tracks in Murchison Falls National Park is incredible with chances of finding lions, leopards, cape buffaloes, hartebeest, waterbucks, bushbucks, elephants, oribi, hyenas and others.  Driving on the Buligi track in Murchison falls National Park is outstanding with chances of finding savages at work as multiple Uganda kobs that usually spend the day in this grass plains.

The launch trip to Murchison Falls is the highlight of safari experiences in Murchison Falls National Park but the river Nile banks are a wildlife spectacle. When sailing towards and from the falls, you may get the chance to spot several wild animals that visit the shoreline to quench thirst to take a bath to cool off the day’s heat.

When at the Murchison Falls, you watch river Nile dynamically push through the narrow bend the burst out to create cloudy appearance before cascading the 43 meters high cliff to continue with its course. When on hike to the top of the falls, you get to see where all this energy is generated from as River Nile flows 80 kilometers over a bed of rock before pushing through the 6 meters wide gorge.

Budget accommodations are available in Murchison Falls National Park but majority have shared facilities.

Queen Elizabeth National Park

Choosing to go on budget Uganda safari in Queen Elizabeth National Park is a great choice. When on Safari in Queen Elizabeth National Park, you may go on game drive, chimpanzees trekking, birding, nature walks and many others.

Queen Elizabeth National Park is situated on the floor of the rift valley with a number of inhabitants. During the game drive in Queen Elizabeth National Park, you may find lions, leopards, waterbucks, bushbuck, topis, buffaloes and several others. When on the tracks in Kasenyi area, you may get the opportunity to find lions sneaking to prey on the Uganda kobs that are commonly seen in this area.

More than 605 bird species have been confirmed as residents of Queen Elizabeth National Park and choosing Queen Elizabeth National Park as one of the Uganda birding destinations is incredible. s

Chimpanzee trekking in Kyambura gorge is an unforgettable experience as you get down the about 100 meters deep forested gorge. This chimpanzee sanctuary is within Queen Elizabeth National Park a savage filled destination in Uganda.

Exploring the crater lakes area of Queen Elizabeth National Park is mesmerizing with chances of spotting both wet and dry crater lakes on the floor of this park.  Some of the notable lakes in Queen Elizabeth National Park include blue copper lake, Lake Nyamunuka with a putrid smell, Lake Katwe which is the salt mining source which is one of the oldest industries in Uganda but up to today these methods are being used to extra the salt.

Mgahinga National Park

Mgahinga National Park is the smallest Uganda National Park situated in southwestern part of Uganda. Gorilla trekking is the main activity of this park with so far one gorilla family open to the public called Nyakagezi. Golden monkey safaris are available in Mgahinga National Park. Hiking the Mgahinga mountains is exceptional that is mountain Gahinga, Muhavura and Sabyinyo  

It is possible to do a budget safari to Mgahinga National Park but advance arrangements need to be one.

Lake Mburo National Park

Taking a safari in Lake Mburo National Park is exciting with chances of spotting a number of carnivores that is elands, zebras, elephants, waterbucks, reedbucks, giraffes, impalas, Uganda kobs and others. Lake Mburo National Park is the closest Uganda National Park to the main Kampala city.

By taking the tracks within the park so you get the chance to see a number animals that traverse the park. The salt lick area with lake Mburo National Park is a magnet to a number of animals that you can watch from the view platform.

When in Lake Mburo National Park, you can also do a boat trip on Lake Mburo which us the largest lake in this park. On the shores, you have the chance of spotting a number of birds that flock its shoreline, multiple birds are residents of this park too.

Visit to the source of River Nile

Uganda has the source of River Nile in Jinja but you have to sail to the actual point where this happens. At the point where River Nile separates from lake Victoria there is a funny occurrence where River Nile water appears to be in a rush as it emerges from beneath whereas lake Victoria water calmly emerges.

The shores of River Nile are flocked by a wide range of birds, rich vegetation, amazing butterflies and others.

Other than viewing the source of River Nile, tourists may do white water rafting on River Nile at Itanda falls, bungee jumping, tubing, kayaking, birding, sundowners, quad biking, Ssezibwa falls detour and many other activities

Visit Lake Bunyonyi

On a budget plan you can do a safari in Uganda a get away from the busy city chaos. Lake Bunyonyi is situated in southwestern Uganda and is the deepest Rift valley lake in the country. Lake Bunyonyi has 29 Islands that can best be explored on a boat but some of the outstanding Islands include Akampene Island, Bwama Island which was the leprosy treatment center in Uganda and many more amazing islands around lake Bunyonyi. Other activities to do around lake Bunyonyi include community visit, nature walks, zip lining and others.

Ssese Island in Lake Victoria

A budget safari in Uganda to Ssese Island is refreshing as it is one of the best destinations that are fulfilling offering moments of tranquility away from the main land. During the Uganda safari on Ssese Island, you can do sand beach walks, forest visit, swim in clear water, forest walks and others. For honeymooners on Uganda safari can Ssese Island.

 Kibale National Park

Chimpanzees safaris are the main activities done in Kibale National Park that is chimpanzee trekking which allows one hour with the chimpanzees or chimpanzee habituation experience (CHEX) which allows four hours with the semi-habituated chimpanzee community.

Kibale National Park is a tropical rain forest in western Uganda hosting more than 13 primates species including chimpanzees, potos, bush babies, black and white colobus, vervet monkeys, grey cheeked mangabey, red tailed monkeys and others.

In the northern part of Kibale National Park is the migration corridor used by a number of animals to cross into the park from Queen Elizabeth National Park. During the search for primates or guided nature walks in Kibale National Park, you may encounter forest elephants, duikers and other animals.

More than 325 bird species have been recorded as residents of Kibale National Park including Albertine rift endemics. A visit to Bigodi swamp sanctuary run as a community project may give you chance to see more primates, engage in birding, participate in some community activities, beer tasting, weaving and others. This is one way to support the communities around Kibale National Park and it is part of community sensitization.

When Is The Best Time To Book Budget Uganda Safaris

The best time to book a budget Uganda safaris is any time of the year because all seasons have packages that include budget plan. The dry season that is June to September and December to February provide an environment for safaris in Uganda especially those including moving in the wilderness. Even though demand for Uganda safari activities in the dry season is high even provision for budget plans is available.

Because of the high demand for Uganda safaris in the high season, it is best to reserve the necessary logistics that support Uganda Tours in advance as last moment bookings may end in getting disappointed.

The wet season is open for Uganda safaris and those with a limited budget may take advantage of some discounts that may be provided by service providers. The wet season which is March to May and November. Donot be afraid to book gorilla safaris, chimpanzee tours in Uganda, game safaris in Uganda because the animals are present in the jungle all year.

Ensure to reserve the necessary tickets for the gorilla safari, chimpanzee safaris in advance no matter the season. This is because there availability is limited as a conservation measure taken to prevent effects of mass tourism.

Why visit To Do Uganda Safari 

Uganda is a country endowed with nature and choosing it as the safari destination in African gives you chance to see some of the country’s unique features. While in Uganda, you can do gorilla safaris, chimpanzee safari, water activities, game drives, birding, visit the source of River Nile and much more. Even with so much to do on Uganda safari, this is one less visited destination in Africa even with so much to offer within the same boundary. If you have a budget safari plan for your Africa safari, Uganda is one stop center where you can enjoy more adventure than expected without having to apply for a visa to cross to another country.