Uganda family tour destinations have gained popularity as many travelers prefer Discovery Journeys with their families. Uganda is among the best family tour destinations in East Africa. The country is renowned for primates but has several other open savannas, nature, and cultural destinations ideal for family safari holidays.
Primate trekking adventures in Uganda feature chimpanzees, mountain gorillas, and golden monkeys. These however have an age limit of 12 for golden monkeys and 15 for chimpanzee and mountain gorilla trekking. These primate experiences do not favor individuals with family members below the required age limit. Uganda however has tour experiences and destinations that are family-friendly and open to individuals of all ages.
Below are some of these top recommended Uganda family tour destinations you check out on your visit to Uganda.
Murchison Falls National Park
Murchison Falls National Park is currently Uganda’s largest National Park. It is diverse and among the best Uganda family tour destinations. The park was named after Murchison Falls situated along the Nile River that bisects the park on its journey up north. Murchison Falls are the World’s strongest waterfalls. They can be viewed from the top in a 10-kilometer drive from the main park highway or from the bottom of the falls accessed on a 2-hour boat cruise.
Murchison Falls offers some of the most impressive scenic views in Uganda. The falls form a permanent rainbow on a sunny day seen from the top. All these Murchison Falls excursions are family-friendly and open to people of all ages. It is important to be cautious and keep your distance within the safety perimeter as indicated on the ground to avoid any accidents.
Beyond the magnificent falls, the park has a rich Savanna wildlife ecosystem. It is home to four of the Big Five Mammals including leopards, lions, buffaloes, and Elephants. Other notable safari animals you can spot include giraffes, hyenas, common duikers, Uganda Kobs, hippos, and waterbucks. Murchison Falls can be explored exclusively on a 4-day Murchison Falls Tour or a 10-day Uganda Discovery Journeys.
Jinja
Jinja is Eastern Uganda’s tourism capital. It has the source of the Nile River, the World’s longest River. The Nile River starts its 6,500-kilometer journey to the Mediterranean Sea at Jinja. The source of the Nile is a leading Uganda tour destination. It is family-friendly and can be visited by groups and people of all ages.
The tour to the source of the Nile offers insight and a better understanding of the geography behind the Nile River. Such experiences are important for young ones and those interested in geographical features. The Nile forms several rapids in its early stages and these can be explored on white water rafting adventures. White water rafting is thrilling as you peddle through the different rapids of the Nile. This experience is also family-friendly but requires signed consent.
Other Uganda family tour experiences you can opt for in Jinja include zip lining. This is done in Mabira Forest one of Uganda’s natural forests. Mabira forest has been greatly depleted over the years but still has an intact part you can explore. Quad biking and horse riding are also doable along the Nile in Jinja. These are engaging and user-friendly tour activities for families with young ones.
Lake Mburo National Park
Lake Mburo National Park is Uganda’s smallest savanna national park. It is located in Kiruhura District in western Uganda. The park is diverse and ideal for game drives, birding safaris, nature walks, community visits, and a boat cruise.
Lake Mburo National Park covers a network of swamps and lakes. These are home to several wildlife species including hippos, waterbucks, and birds. Notable animal species you can see on a Uganda safari to Lake Mburo include giraffes, zebras, buffaloes, elands, and leopards. The park is believed to have the highest leopard population in Uganda. Leopards are solitary animals and therefore rarely seen unless in early morning or night game drives.
Lake Mburo National Park has several family-friendly tour activities one can engage in. These include horse riding, nature walks, and cycling. Such activities are experiential enabling you to get up close moments with nature. Lake Mburo National Park is best accessed on the way to or from Bwindi National Park. Our 7-day Uganda Wildlife safari features this and other Uganda tour adventures.
CTC Conservation Center
The CTC Conservation Center is among the newly established Uganda family tour destinations. It is located in the Mpigi district about an hour’s drive from Kampala, Uganda’s capital city.
The Conservation center is home to several wildlife species including the African wild dogs. Wildlife Tour experiences to CTC are personalized taking you behind the scenes and closely interacting with the animals there. The center has a zoo-like setting with provisions getting up close and safely directly interacting with animals including lions.
The Center is unique because it has some of the newly introduced wildlife species in Uganda. Notable species here include the lemurs, the Fiji crested iguana, striped hyenas, genet cats, and several snake species. The lion experience is the most enjoyable and adventurous one as you closely interact with the savanna’s most feared Big cats. The CTC Conservation Center can be visited on a day excursion from Kampala or on your way from safari along the western Uganda circuit.
Lake Bunyonyi
Lake Bunyonyi is a lava-dammed lake situated in southwestern Uganda. The Lake is Africa’s second deepest Lake after Lake Tanganyika in Tanzania. Lake Bunyonyi is a leading honeymoon destination in the region but is also among Uganda’s top family tour destinations.
The Lake has several islands that can be visited on a day excursion. Some of these islands are inhabited by the native Bakiga people who can be visited on a community tour. On community tours, you directly interact with the people getting to know more about their ways of life. One of the islands on Lake Bunyonyi has antelopes and waterbucks that can be seen on a guided nature walk. There is also provision for quad biking, zip lining, and cycling along the lake.
Uganda has many other family tour destinations you can explore on customized journeys of discovery. You can visit these alongside other destinations like Kenya and Tanzania. Contact us now and let us plan your safari tour adventure.
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