Uganda Safaris

Uganda Safari Packages

Wildlife safaris in Uganda might take place in any of the country’s numerous national parks or wildlife reserves. Uganda has around ten national parks located in the northern, western, south-west, and north-east regions of the country. Safaris in Uganda may be undertaken at any time of year, and there are several things to participate in during these journeys.

Safaris in Uganda take place in national parks such as Bwindi Impenetrable Forest National Park, Murchison Falls National Park, Queen Elizabeth National Park, Kidepo Valley National Park, Lake Mburo National Park, Kibale National Park, Semuliki National Park, and Mgahinga National Park, among others.

  1. Bwindi Impenetrable Forest National Park.

    Uganda is one of the African sites where you may view gorillas. During a Uganda safari, gorillas may be spotted at Bwindi Impenetrable Forest National Park, which is located in the country’s south-west.
    Gorilla trekking in Bwindi National Park takes place in several areas, including Buhoma, Rushaga, Ruhija, and Nkuringo. Bwindi National Park also offers gorilla habitat in the Rushaga sector, as well as bird viewing and cultural trips.

    Tourists on gorilla trekking safaris in Uganda may meet with Batwa, who live in the jungle. During the Batwa trip, guests engage with locals, learn about their way of life and culture, and enjoy traditional dance performances.
    During wildlife safaris in Uganda, there are several options for getting to Bwindi National Park, including driving from Kampala or Entebbe, which takes around 8 hours. During safaris, you may also reach to Bwindi National Park by flying to Kihihi or Kisoro airstrips.

    2. Murchison Falls National Park.

    Murchison Falls National Park, located in Uganda’s northwestern region, is another must-see site for wildlife safaris.
    The Murchison Falls are a popular attraction in the national park, and visitors may see elephants, lions, leopards, giraffes, buffalos, kobs, hippos, waterbucks, bushbucks, reedbucks, and other animals.

    Wildlife safaris in Uganda include game drives at various times of day, such as morning and afternoon, boat rides to the bottom of the falls, hikes to the top of the falls, birding, nature walks, chimpanzee trekking, spot fishing, and hot air balloon safaris, among other activities.
    Murchison Falls National Park is Uganda’s oldest national park, with safaris available in both the north and south of the country. There are other methods to travel to the national park, including flying and driving.

    The journey from Kampala to Murchison Falls National Park takes around 5 hours, and travellers can fly to Pakuba airstrip in the north or Bugungu airstrip in the south.

    3. Queen Elizabeth National Park.

    Wildlife safaris in Uganda can also be conducted in Queen Elizabeth National Park, located in the country’s western region.
    Queen Elizabeth National Park is made up of a variety of environments, including grasslands, wetlands, and woods. This national park is home to a variety of animal species, including tree climbing lions, which may be spotted on a safari near the Ishasha area.

    Other animal species that may be spotted on a wildlife safari at Queen Elizabeth National Park include chimps, elephants, buffalos, kobs, waterbucks, lions, leopards, warthogs, hippos, and many more.
    Game drives, lion tracking experiences, boat cruises on the Kazinga channel, chimpanzee trekking, birdwatching, and guided nature walks are among the safari activities offered in and around Queen Elizabeth National Park.
    The national park is accessible both by plane and by car. The journey from Kampala to Queen Elizabeth National Park takes around 7 hours, and travellers can book flights to Mweya airstrip and then move to their hotels or continue their safari across the national park.

    4. Kidepo Valley National Park.

    Wildlife safaris are offered in Uganda’s north-east region, including the well-known Kidepo Valley National Park.
    Kidepo Valley National Park is a distant wildlife watching site in Uganda that is home to a variety of animal species, including elephants, zebras, buffalos, hyenas, lions, leopards, cheetahs, klipspringers, kudu, waterbucks, reedbucks, and gazelles. The national park also has a diverse bird population.

    Activities carried out during safaris around Kidepo Valley National Park include game drives, bird watching, and cultural tours with locals such as the Karamojong, which involve interactions with locals and learning more about their way of life and culture, among other things.
    The journey from Kampala to Kidepo Valley National area is extensive, but there is also the option of flying to the area during safaris from airstrips such as Apoka.

    5. Kibale National Park.

    Kibale National Park, located in Uganda’s western region, also offers wildlife safaris.
    Chimpanzee trekking is a popular sport for visitors visiting Kibale National Park while on safari in Uganda. Activities near the area include chimp habituation, hiking, birdwatching, nature walks, and forest hikes.

    During safaris to Kibale National Park, travellers may explore the crater lakes, tea plantations, and Amabere ga Nyinamwiru caves.
    The travel from Kampala to Kibale National Park takes around 5 to 6 hours.

    6. Lake Mburo National Park.

    Lake Mburo National Park is another wildlife watching spot to visit while Uganda holidays.

    Wildlife watching experiences surrounding Lake Mburo National Park are thrilling, and some of the activities include nature walks led by a ranger guide, wildlife drives, cycling, boat cruises, horseback rides, and cultural experiences, among others.
    The national park is around 4 hours’ drive from Kampala, and animal species that may be viewed during safaris in Lake Mburo National Park include antelopes, buffaloes, zebras, and hippos, among others.

    7. Semuliki National Park.

    Semuliki National Park is a wildlife watching location in Uganda known for its hot springs. It is located in the western region of the country.
    Nature hikes, bird viewing, cultural excursions, and visits to hot springs are among the activities available in and near Semuliki National Park.
    The national park may be reached by driving from Kampala, which takes around 7 hours, while Semuliki national park is roughly 2 hours from Fort Portal.

    8. Mgahinga National Park.

    Mgahinga National Park is a wildlife safari location in Uganda that offers both gorilla and golden monkey trekking.
    The national park is located in Uganda’s south-western region, and nearby attractions include Batwa traditional excursions and trekking.

    Aside from the wildlife parks visited during safaris in Uganda, there are other reserves such as Pian Upe wildlife reserve, Toro-Semuliki wildlife reserve, Karuma wildlife reserve, Ajai wildlife reserve, Bokora corridor wildlife reserve, Bugungu wildlife reserve, Kabwoya wildlife reserve, Katonga wildlife reserve, Kigezi wildlife reserve, Kyambura wildlife reserve, Matheniko wildlife reserve, and others.

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