Uganda adventure safaris and journeys are remarkable as you explore Uganda the Pearl of Africa. The country’s diversity makes it a top adventure safari destination and there are a number of experiences you can be part of. Uganda adventure safaris vary depending on your preferences. These can be enjoyed in the different safari destinations Uganda has. Let us briefly look at some of the details about these adventure safaris and important information you might need to know when planning to Visit Uganda.
Top Uganda Adventure safaris
Mountain gorilla trekking tops the list of Uganda Adventure safaris. Mountain gorillas are rare primates that live in the forested Mountains. Uganda has two mountain gorilla national parks that are Bwindi Impenetrable Forest and Mgahinga Gorilla Park. Gorilla trekking is the main activity done in these two national parks but can opt for a gorilla habituation experience as well. The gorilla habitation gives you more time with the gorillas spending up to 4 hours with them.
Chimpanzee trekking in Kibale is another incredible Primate Uganda adventure safari you must be part of. Kibale National Park besides having the highest chimpanzee population, has 12 other primates. These also include red-tailed monkeys, Colobus monkeys, and vervet monkeys among others. On chimpanzee trekking adventures and guided nature walks here you stand a chance of seeing these other primates. The 5-Day Uganda Tour, 7-Day Uganda Primates and wildlife safari, and 10-Day Uganda safari are ideal options for these adventures.
Uganda is also a leading savanna wildlife destination. While on Uganda adventure safaris you can enjoy savanna wildlife experiences in the open savanna parks. Murchison Falls National Park is a must because of its diversity and wildlife numbers. The park has 4 of the big five but you still experience the big five safaris with a visit to the Ziwa Rhino Sanctuary. The great River Nile bisects this park forming a waterfall and a delta. Boat cruises to these two points are amazing as you get to see more wildlife species, especially birds.
Kidepo Valley, Queen Elizabeth, Lake Mburo National Parks, and Pian Upe Wildlife Reserve are other recommended Uganda adventure safari destinations.
Getting Around
You need the right transportation means to take on Discovery Journeys to Uganda. The country even though looks small in land area compared to Kenya and Tanzania, has destinations that can be got to after over 10 hours of drive. Kidepo Valley National Park being the most isolated destination requires a full-day transfer by road from Kampala. For this transfer, we recommend a 4×4 Land Cruiser or Nissan since some roads are not well maintained and you would need a stronger and more stable Car to easily maneuver.
Bwindi Impenetrable and Mgahinga Gorilla parks are also got to after long hours by road. You would still need a stable car to journey through the mountainous areas of southern Uganda. If you do not have time for these long transfers you can opt to fly.
There are a number of airstrips near the various destinations in Uganda. Kidepo airstrip is in the middle of the Park and it just takes an hour’s flight from Entebbe International Airport. Kihihi airstrip serves the northern sector of Bwindi Impenetrable National Park. It is also an hour’s flight from Entebbe and from here you can connect to the park. The southern sector of Bwindi and Mgahinga is served by the Kisoro airstrip.
For all the road transfers and game drives we still recommend using 4×4 safari vehicles.
Rules and Regulations
Uganda adventure safaris have set rules and regulations you must follow. For the open savanna activities like game drives off-track driving is not allowed. There is a speed limit of 40 kilometers per hour that you must not exceed to avoid accidents. This is to avoid accidents as animals freely roam around the parks being open savannas.
For mountain gorillas and chimpanzees trekking, there are very strict rules and regulations. These primates have over 95% DNA similar to humans and it is easy for them to contract communicable diseases like flu and cough. Human beings can equally contract these diseases and for that reason, people with such illnesses are required to wear masks. During the COVID-19 pandemic, these primate parks were closed longer than the savanna parks to avoid the spread of the disease.
Only 8 tourists are allowed to track a mountain gorilla family a day. You are also limited to spending one hour in the presence of mountain gorillas and chimpanzees. It is only during the chimpanzee and gorilla habituation experience that you can stay up to 4 hours in the presence of these primates.
Best time for Uganda Adventure Safaris
Uganda has one of the best weather conditions and you can explore Uganda any time of the year. The country’s location within the tropics gives it that tropical climate. Uganda receives sunshine throughout the year and has only two seasons. These include the dry and rainy season.
The dry season spans from June to September and from January to mid-March. It is the best time for all Uganda adventure safaris and also doubles as the peak tourist season. The rainy months of April, May, and November are great times to visit and rainfall does not occur for the whole day.
Where To Stay
Uganda safari destinations have a number of accommodation options you can choose from. All the sectors of Bwindi Impenetrable National Park have accommodation facilities you can base from to explore the park.
Notable Uganda safari lodges include Mihingo Lodge, Kyaninga Lodge, Bwindi Lodge and Clouds Gorilla Lodge.
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