Unmissable Uganda Outdoor Safari Adventures

The Best of Uganda!

Uganda outdoor safari adventures are the order of the day since major Uganda safaris are nature-based. The landlocked East African country is diverse and gifted by nature. It is because of Uganda’s exceptional beauty that it was named the Pearl of Africa by Sir Winston Churchill.

Journeys of Discovery to Uganda are remarkable and very exclusive. When you visit Uganda there are several safari adventures you can be part of. These range from wildlife to cultural and historical safaris that are experiential and engaging.

These are some of the Unmissable Uganda Outdoor Safari Adventures for any of your Uganda Discovery Journey.

River Nile Boat Cruises in Murchison Falls National Park

The great River Nile has many disputed sources but the main famous source is in Jinja. This world’s longest River passes through Murchison Falls National Park on its way up north. At Murchison, the Nile forms a waterfall that is considered the strongest of all on the planet.

Boat cruises to the bottom of Murchison Falls are among the best Uganda Outdoor Safari Adventures. These feature sightings of several wildlife species including Nile Crocodiles, Hippos, Giraffes, and elephants along the River banks. Murchison falls are spectacular as you cruise in closer or hike to the top.

A boat cruise to the Nile Delta is another incredible cruise you must do on your Uganda safari. The Nile Delta was formed at the point where the River Nile enters Lake Albert and has several marshes and swamp vegetation. This area is home to several bird species including the rare shoebill stork. Birding and scenic photography safaris are ideal here as the delta has incredible views.

You can only do one of these boat cruises a day if you are to add on game drives in the park. To fully explore the river and the open savannas you therefore need at least 3 nights here with one of the boat cruises on a separate day. Our 4-day Murchison Falls National Park safari caters to all these.

Chimpanzee trekking safari adventures

Uganda is the best chimpanzee trekking safari destination in East Africa. The country has many forested protected areas with chimpanzees but Kibale National Park tops the list of the best trekking destination.

Kibale National Park is located in western Uganda in Kabarole district about a 6 hours drive from Kampala Uganda’s capital city. It is commonly referred to as the primate capital of the world with the highest chimpanzee population. More than that, it is also home to 12 other primate species and many other large mammals and birds.

Chimpanzee trekking is however the leading outdoor safari adventure done here. This allows you to hike through the forest to meet man’s closest primates. Chimpanzees are a little mobile and often jump from one tree branch to another. You might therefore have to keep up a little sometimes to keep up. There is also provision for a chimpanzee habituation experience that gives you more time with them. This is more experiential and gives you up to 4 hours in the presence of the chimpanzees.

Chimpanzee trekking or habituation experiences in Kibale are two Uganda Outdoor safari adventures you must never miss.

Jinja White water rafting adventures

Uganda safari adventures along the River Nile only make sense when you visit Jinja. It is at Jinja where the Nile starts its long journey to the Mediterranean Sea. With the Nile being in its early River stages, it has several rapids where white water rafting takes place.

White water rafting is a thrilling adventure that only requires the true spirit of adventure. It starts in the calm waters as you slowly peddle through the different rapid stages.

There is one renowned Nile Special rapid that is powerful and makes the rafts overturn with you testing the white waters of River Nile. This tension and fun-filled adventure is highly recommended and is one of the best Uganda Outdoor Safari adventures you must never miss.

Gorilla Trekking Outdoor Safari Adventures

You can never talk about Uganda Discovery Journeys and fail to mention gorilla trekking safaris. Gorilla trekking in Uganda is done in the Bwindi Impenetrable forest and the Virunga Mountains in Mgahinga Gorilla Park. This is primarily aimed at meeting mountain gorillas which are among the most rare and engendered primate species.

Only about 1100 mountain gorillas are remaining in the world and Uganda has half of that population in Bwindi Forest. Bwindi Forest has four major sectors because of its vast size with each sector having habituated gorilla families. When going for gorilla trekking outdoor adventures you can therefore choose the sector to visit and have your accommodation booked accordingly.

In Bwindi’s southern sector, there is the provision of the gorilla habituation experience that is more experiential. This gives you up to 4 hours in the presence of the gorillas observing and learning more about them. You can book a 4-day gorillas and Wildlife Tour that also features a safari in Queen Elizabeth National Park. In case you are coming from Rwanda, the 8-day Rwanda Uganda Safari is a great option with a visit to Volcanoes National Park and Bwindi.

Kidepo Valley exclusive safaris

Kidepo Valley National Park is an exclusive and most isolated National Park in Uganda. It is located in the Northeastern region in Karamoja and gives the real less traveled Uganda outdoor safari adventures experience. The park is an open savanna with four of the big five mammals.

It is located in a semi-arid area with the Narus Valley as the only permanent source of water supply. With this, many animals gather there on hot days to refresh and can thereby be easily spotted while on game drives. Notable safari animals here include zebras, giraffes, elephants, buffaloes, and cheetahs among others.

The Kidepo Valley is also incredible to explore while on outdoor safari adventures there. This unlike the Narus Valley is more scenic and offers some of the best safari photography opportunities. Kidepo is Uganda’s finest destination for Roadtrip adventures and is highly recommended.

It would take a full-day transfer by road to get there but there is an option of a flying safari. Our 4-day Kidepo Tour is a short but rewarding safari package for the best of Kidepo.

A Chimpanzee Trekking Safari Guide in Kibale National Park. Discovery Journeys

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Unmissable Uganda Outdoor Safari Adventures

Unmissable Uganda Outdoor Safari Adventures