Uganda Tour Adventure Experiences are rewarding as you get fully immersed in Discovery Journeys in the country. Uganda is known as the Pearl of Africa because of its diversity and natural beauty. The Country is gifted by nature with several tour adventure experiences you can be part of. These range from wildlife to cultural and historical experiences offered authentically.
Uganda Tour Adventure Experiences are suitable for all travelers except primate trekking which has an age limit. Open savanna and cultural experiences can be enjoyed by families, couples, and solo travelers irrespective of their age.
Below are our top five most recommended Uganda safari tour adventures you should be part of.
Gorilla Trekking Tour Adventures
Mountain gorillas are rare primate species living in the forested mountains in Southwestern Uganda. Mountain gorillas live in families of up to 20 individuals. These are led by a dominant male gorilla called Silverback. Silverback was derived from the silver coating on the back of a fully grown adult gorilla. Mountain gorillas are among man’s closest wild animals with over 95% DNA similar to humans. This similarity makes them unique and desirable when compared to other wildlife species.
Because of this, many desire to hike the forested mountains in Bwindi and Mgahinga to meet gorillas in their natural habitats. Uganda has the highest mountain gorilla population of all the 3 countries with gorillas. This makes the country the ultimate mountain gorilla trekking destination.
On Uganda Tour Adventure Experiences featuring gorilla trekking, you can choose between the normal trek and gorilla habituation experience. The normal gorilla trek takes 1 to 4 hours or more with a provision of only staying an hour in the presence of mountain gorillas. The gorilla habituation experience on the other hand takes 1 to 6 hours with the provision of staying in the presence of gorillas for up to 4 hours. Mountain gorilla habituation is when gorillas are accustomed to human beings’ presence. It takes a couple of years and the habituation experience enables you to be part of this process as you closely study Mountain gorillas.
Our 3-day gorilla habituation tour is ideal for those who are specifically interested in the habituation experience. Other Uganda Tour Adventure options that feature gorilla trekking include the 4-day Uganda Wildlife Tour and the 7-Uganda Wildlife Safari.
Birding Uganda Tours
Uganda is one of the best birding destinations on the African continent. There are over 1000 bird species in the country including endemics that do not occur in any other destination. Uganda has a diverse ecosystem ranging from open savannas to wetlands and forested areas. All these are home to the different bird species the country has.
The Mabamba wetland along the shores of Lake Victoria is an iconic Uganda birding tour destination. It covers an area of 16,500 hectares of papyrus, Water Lilies, and other swamp vegetation. Mabamba is home to the prehistoric shoebill stork one of the most sought-after bird species. The wetland is also home to fish eagles, egrets, grey-crowned cranes, and weaver birds.
Semuliki Valley is another incredible Uganda birding safari destination. It is located in western Uganda on the Albertine Rift Valley floor stretching towards the Uganda DRC border. Semuliki has an extension of the Central African forest and some bird species you find there are endemic to Central Africa. It also has a unique and beautiful scenery ideal for Uganda Safari adventure getaways.
Chimpanzee Trekking & Habituation Experiences
Chimpanzee trekking and habituation are other rewarding primate Uganda Tour Adventure Experiences. Uganda has several chimpanzee trekking destinations with Kibale Forest being the most prominent. The park is the primate capital of the world with 13 primates including chimpanzees. Kibale has the region’s highest eastern chimpanzee population. These can be tracked on a chimpanzee trekking tour to the park.
Chimpanzee trekking starts with a briefing at the park headquarters where you are told about the trekking rules and regulations. From there, you are guided into the forest following the chimpanzee trails and hiking until you get to them. On this trek, you are permitted to stay in the presence of chimpanzees for an hour observing and taking photographs.
The chimpanzee habituation experience is more experiential taking you behind the scenes of the habituation process. It involves following chimpanzee communities under habituation and gives you up to 4 hours with them. This is only possible in Kibale Forest and has limited slots of only 4 people a day. Other top Uganda chimpanzee trekking destinations include Kyambura Forest, Budongo Forest, and Kalinzu Forest. Our 10-day Uganda Discovery Journeys feature Kibale forest and can be customized to include chimpanzee trekking and habituation depending on one’s preference.
Golden Monkey Trekking & Habituation
Golden monkey trekking and habituation are done in Mgahinga Gorilla Park in southwestern Uganda. The park is part of the Virunga massif and conservation area that includes Volcanoes National Park Rwanda and Virunga National Park DRC. The Virunga conservation area is home to mountain gorillas, golden monkeys, and other wildlife species including forest elephants and buffaloes.
Mgahinga Gorilla Park is exclusive of all Uganda primate destinations and highly recommended for Uganda Tour Adventure Experiences featuring golden monkeys. Golden monkeys are endemic to the Virunga massif and Maghinga is the only place in Uganda where you can see them. They are covered with golden fur and live in communities of up to 20 individuals. Golden monkeys have not been extensively studied like other primates. They equally offer great primate experiences and are best to include on your Uganda primate safari expedition.
Our 4-day Mgahinga Gorlla Tour features mountain gorilla and golden monkey trekking in the park. This tour is exclusive as the park has only one mountain gorilla family that is restricted to 8 tourists visiting it a day. You can still customize your Mgahinga safari tour to include the golden monkey habituation experience. Other notable adventures to be part of here include mountain hiking, birding, community visits, and the Batwa Trail experience.
Murchison Falls Big Five Experiences
Murchison Falls National Park is Uganda’s most diverse savanna wildlife destination. The park is bisected by the Nile River on its journeys up north. River Nile is the world’s longest river that starts its course at Jinja journeying through northern Uganda, Sudan, and Egypt where it eventually drains its waters into the Mediterranean Sea. The River is in its early stages in Uganda and forms several water rapids and the world’s strongest waterfalls. It is an important water source for the park’s wildlife and ecosystem.
Murchison Falls National Park has four of the Big Five Mammals including elephants, leopards, Buffaloes, and lions. These occur in large numbers and are often spotted on game drives on the different trails in the park. Rhinos, the fifth of the Big Five Mammals live at the Ziwa Rhino Ranch in Nakasongola. The ranch is located a few kilometers from the highway and can be accessed on your way to and from Murchison Falls National Park. A visit to the Rhino Ranch and Murchison Falls National Park gives you the ultimate Big Five safari adventure.
Other notable safari animals you can see on a visit to Murchison Falls National Park include giraffes, waterbucks, hartebeests, Uganda Kobs, and hyenas. Uganda Tour Adventure Experiences to Murchison are what you need on your savanna safari tour to Uganda. You can visit the park on a 4-day Murchison Tour for game drives, boat cruises, and chimpanzee trekking. The park can also be visited alongside other Uganda Safari destinations like Kibale, Queen Elizabeth, and Bwindi.
These and many more Uganda Tour Adventure Experiences make up Uganda Journeys of Discovery. They can be combined with Kenya safaris in Masai Mara for the wildebeest Migration experience. Email us now at info@discovery-journeys.com to book your next adventure.
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