Embark on an incredible journey across Uganda, the Pearl of Africa, and uncover its best-kept secrets. From the misty rain forests of Bwindi Impenetrable National Park to the thundering Queen Elizabeth National Park, Kibale Forest National Park, Murchison Falls National Park, Kidepo Valley National Park, Pian Upe, Mount Elgon and Jinja. From the cultural richness of western and northern Uganda and then to Jinja after the serene beauty of Lake Bunyonyi, this Uganda safari can take you to the heart of Uganda’s awe-inspiring wonders and much suitable while with your private 4×4 car with rooftop tent jeep and camping gears.
More so this can be interesting with the 4×4 car and driver or 4×4 car with camps. Explore the enchanting wildlife that roams through Queen Elizabeth National Park and Kidepo Valley, where you can spot lions, elephants, buffaloes and if lucky the cheetahs in their natural habitat. Delve into the vibrant cultural heritage of Uganda by visiting the historic Kasubi Tombs, the Ndere Cultural Centre, and the royal palaces of the Buganda Kingdom. Climb the majestic Rwenzori Mountains, witness the cascading Sipi Falls, and experience the thrill of seeing rare mountain gorillas in their natural environment.
From the lush landscapes of Bwindi Impenetrable Forest National Park to the majestic shores of Lake Victoria, Uganda offers a rich tapestry of natural wonders. Picture yourself trekking through dense forests to encounter rare mountain gorillas, cruising along the Nile River to witness breathtaking waterfalls, and embarking on safaris to catch glimpses of the diverse wildlife that calls this land home.
Experience the rhythm of traditional dances, savor the flavors of Ugandan cuisine, and connect with the warmth and hospitality of the local communities. You can start your journey with gorilla trekking. This is will take you to either Bwindi national park or Mgahinga national park. Bwindi is most visited while in Uganda and it really has many gorilla families to visit which puts it at a great advantage hence offering the best experience.
Bwindi has four sectors for gorilla trekking and each sector has different gorilla families with a number lodges which can accommodate you during your safari. There are multiple starting points and several gorilla families to track. Visits are led by park rangers and groups of eight are allowed to observe the gorillas for one hour, in silence and at a safe distance.
Bwindi is a convenient park to visit because it is located close to some of the best tourist attractions in Uganda. Besides gorilla, visitors can also visit the Batwa pygmy community, take forest walks, spot birds and view other primates like Chimpanzees. Talking about chimpanzees, Bwindi is one of the few national parks in the world where mountain gorillas and chimpanzee live together.
Trekking starts with a briefing at the park headquarters at around 7:30am. Visitors should sleep early before the day of tracking and wake up by 5am to take breakfast before starting the journey to the park office. After the briefing at the park office, trekkers are separated into smaller groups of 8. Each group of eight track a particular gorilla family.
From Bwindi you can cross to Queen Elizabeth National Park for a wildlife experience. This is the most popular savanna park in Uganda and the best place to see lions including the tree climbing lions making it the perfect destination for a Uganda Wildlife Safari on self drive or escorted trip.
Go for the early morning and evening game drives that will give tourists a chance to see different animals like buffaloes, leopards, elephants, giraffes, lions, antelopes, hippos, various reptiles and birds.
The unique air balloon safari adventure begins very early morning and will give you an aerial view of the park as you admire its unique terrain and thousands of animals and flora below you. This will give you the opportunity to see all the available wildlife while floating in the air and there after take a bush break fast which is also an amazing experience.
Take a boat cruise on the Kazinga channel to see animals which stay in and around water. The 2-hour ride on the Kazinga Channel gives you a chance to explore the oasis of wildlife among which are large schools of hippos, elephants, buffaloes, birds, crocodiles and so much more.
Proceed to Kibale Forest National Park for yet another interesting chimpanzee safari. This will see you trekking chimps through the rain forest jungles of Kibale forest national park following a bunch of habituated chimpanzees and learning their ways of living. That moment on in that jungle will leave lasting memories with you that you’ll cherish forever.
This Kibale Chimpanzee tracking safari will take you through the beautiful town of Fort-portal one of Uganda’s most rewarding destinations to explore. The park lies close to the tranquil Ndali – Kasenda crater area and within half a day’s drive of the Queen Elizabeth National Park, Rwenzori Mountains National Park and Semliki National Parks, as well as the Toro – Semliki Wildlife Reserve.
Murchison Falls National Park is yet another rewarding experience to take on while in Uganda. The park is characterized by green savanna grasslands, open plains as well as woodlands which act as food and shelter to the animals in the park. It also hosts large forest areas like Budongo Forest Reserve with strong ancient mahogany trees.
The other forests are Kaniyo Pabidi and Rabango which are well known for hosting a number of bird and primate species. Some of these include chimpanzees, olive baboons, blue monkeys, black and white colobus monkeys. The park is a lion conservation unit but also has 75 other species of mammals and over 445 of birds. Two events in the country’s history significantly affected this number i.e. the Idi Amin’s regime which saw rampant poaching which saw the loss of animals.