Uganda Wildlife tour adventures are some of the best Discovery Journeys experiences you can ever be part of. Uganda is gifted by nature with diverse cultures and wildlife species. The country’s tourism industry is mainly based on nature offering impressive wildlife tour adventures.
Our journeys of discovery feature Uganda wildlife tour adventures that are customized based on one’s preference. There are quite many experiences you can be part of on a Uganda wildlife tour but below are the most recommended.
Mountain Gorilla Trekking
Uganda has the highest mountain gorilla population living in the Bwindi Impenetrable Forest in the southwestern part of the country. The park has four sectors each with habituated gorilla families that are open for tourism. Buhoma which is the oldest sector has 6 gorilla families. Ruhija is located in the Eastern part of the park and has 4 families. Rushaga and Nkuringo in the southern part have 7 and 4 respectively. This makes a total of 21 gorilla families in Bwindi alone.
Uganda has two mountain gorilla trekking destinations the other being Mgahinga Gorilla Park. This however has only one habituated gorilla family called Nyakagezi. Mgahinga Gorilla Park is part of the Virunga massif and conservation area along with Rwanda’s Volcanoes National Park and Virunga National Park in the Democratic Republic of Congo.
You therefore have an opportunity to visit Uganda for mountain gorilla trekking to meet the rare mountain gorillas. The gorilla trekking experience in Bwindi differs from that of Mgahinga and the Virunga massif in general. This is because Bwindi is covered with a tropical rainforest while the Virungas’ are covered with light bamboo forests. Bwindi also comprises several hills unlike the Virunga’s which are stand-alone mountains.
Uganda Wildlife Tour Adventures featuring mountain gorilla trekking in Bwindi and Mgahinga are the ultimate primate adventure experiences.
Chimpanzee Habituation Experience
The chimpanzee habituation experience in Kibale is among the best primate experiences and a must-do Uganda wildlife adventure. Kibale National Park has the highest chimpanzee population in East and Central Africa with several habituated communities. The park has many other chimpanzees in the wild including those that are currently undergoing habituation.
Here, you join the team of rangers on the chimpanzee habituation process following the routine of chimpanzees. The experience starts in the morning with a briefing at the park headquarters. From here, you are then guided to the forest following and observing the chimpanzees. Chimpanzees are very mobile and you are sometimes required to keep up to avoid missing any interaction opportunity.
Once they settle down, you can stay in their presence for up to 4 hours observing and learning more about them. The chimpanzee habituation experience is more experiential and exclusive. It is ideal for those who want to deeply study more about these primates. There are limited slots for this experience compared to the normal chimpanzee trek. We therefore recommend booking it in advance in case you are interested.
Boat Cruises
Boat cruises are other Uganda Wildlife Tour Adventures you must be part of. Uganda lies in the Great Lakes region and has one of the highest numbers of water bodies ranging from Lakes, Rivers, and Swamps. The country has the source of the Great Nile River at Jinja and is the base of the world’s second-largest freshwater Lake (Lake Victoria).
The different waterbodies are ecosystems on their own and home to several wildlife species. On Uganda Wildlife Tour Adventures featuring boat cruises, you, therefore, stand a chance of the different wildlife. These include birds, Hippos, Crocodiles, and other semiaquatic species that live on both land and water. The boat cruise adventures in Murchison Falls National Park feature waterfalls and a Nile Delta. At Murchison, the Nile Bisects the park on its journey up north forming a waterfall at a point where the river flows over a hard rock. Murchison is among the strongest waterfalls in the region and has a permanent rainbow on a sunny day.
The Kazinga Channel is another incredible boat cruise destination on Uganda Wildlife Tour Adventures. Kazinga Channel connects Lake Edward to Lake George and has the highest concentration of Hippos in East Africa. The channel is a main water supply that attracts the park’s largest mammals (elephants) that are seen along the banks taking water. On a boat cruise here you stand a chance of seeing birds, crocodiles, and many other wildlife species.
Uganda Birding Tour Adventures
Uganda birding tours are some of the most exclusive Uganda Wildlife Tour Adventures. Birding Safaris are slowly gaining momentum but are not crowded like other wildlife tour adventures. Uganda thankfully has several bird species living in the diverse habitats the country has. Uganda’s birding habitats and destinations range from open savannas to swamps, forests, and mountainous areas.
Mabamba wetland along Lake Victoria is among the best Uganda birding destinations. It is home to the rare shoebill stork and other water birds including egrets, fish eagles, grey grey-crowned cranes among others. Mabamba can best be accessed by water and has well-developed swampy waterways that are impressive to explore on a birding excursion.
Semuliki Valley is another great Uganda birding safari destination. Semuliki is located on the Albertine Rift Valley floor in Bundibugyo District. It has an extension of the Central African forests and ecosystem with several wildlife species and birds endemic to Central Africa. Other notable birding places you can check out on Uganda Wildlife Tour Adventures include the Royal Mile, Rwenzori Mountains, and Lake Mburo National Park.
Guided Nature walks
Guided nature walks are intimate and bring you closer to nature. Uganda being a very diverse country provides better opportunities for nature walks. All the renowned national Parks in Uganda have provisions for nature walks where you easily spot some wildlife species. The Forested parks Like Bwindi are only accessed on foot a guided walks to see gorillas, birds, and other wildlife species.
Lake Mburo National Park also has well-developed trails for nature walks. On these, you stand a chance to see zebras, giraffes, and birds. Kidepo Valley National Park, Uganda’s most isolated national park also offers adventurous nature walk experiences.
Uganda Wildlife Tour Adventures are endless. Kenya also offers amazing savanna wildlife tour adventures with Masai Mara’s wildebeest Migration being most popular. You can also visit Rwanda, Tanzania, and our other featured destinations for more. Note that all our tours are customized to one’s preference and can always be altered.
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