Uganda Airlines recently announced its plans to launch a direct flight to London. The airline is among Africa’s youngest and fastest-growing airlines. This development is a game changer in Uganda safari experiences and Discovery Journeys.
Uganda Airlines was revived in 2019 after over 18 years of closure due to financial and political compromises. Since its revival, the Airline has embarked on a strategy to expand its routes and flight coverage. It has so far covered the East African region well and is expanding to cover the European Market.
The airline secured a slot at London Gatwick International Airport, the UK’s second busiest airport after Heathrow. Uganda Airlines also added Airbuses to its fleet to cover such long-haul flights. The news of the new route and fleet was joyfully received in the travel industry as the United Kingdom is among Uganda’s Key source markets. Flights Entebbe and Gatwick are anticipated to start operating by the end of the year. There is hope for increased tourist flow between the two countries as travelers enjoy the advantage of a direct flight saving a lot of time.
The Significance of Uganda Airlines
Uganda Airlines is significant as a national carrier. It is a big brand that provides opportunities for tourism advertisements aboard all flights to its featured destinations. Airlines deal with hundreds of passengers daily with a large platform good enough for a destination like Uganda seeking publicity.
National Airlines are effective when traveling to their home countries because they operate direct flights there. Airlines when operating a connecting flight first fly to their home countries. This is as per the International Air Transport Regulations but wastes time as passengers wait in transit.
A national carrier like Uganda Airlines saves as you book direct flights if you intend to visit Uganda. Uganda Airlines operates flights to Eastern DRC and Burundi, opening up opportunities for exclusive Discovery Journeys. This has connected Uganda to other regional safari destinations combined on East African safari adventures.
Other airlines that serve the Pearl of Africa include Kenya Airways, Turkish Airlines, Ethiopian Airways, and Emirates. Kenya Airways has direct flights from New York to Nairobi. This is just an hour away from Uganda with easy flight connectivity. One can directly fly from Bwindi Impenetrable National Park to Wilson Airport in Nairobi via Kisumu to clear with immigration.
Must Visit Uganda Safari Destinations
Uganda is a renowned safari destination famous for primate trekking adventures. Kibale National Park has 12 primate species and is Uganda’s best chimpanzee trekking destination. Notable primates in Kibale National Park include the red-tailed, Olive Baboons, Colobus, and Blue monkeys.
Bwindi Impenetrable National Park in southwestern Uganda is home to mountain gorillas. The park has half of the remaining mountain gorillas with four sectors, each with habituated gorilla families. Uganda safari adventures to Bwindi feature mountain gorilla trekking or the habituation experience. Our 5-day Uganda Primates Safari, 7-day Uganda Wildlife Safari and 10-day Discovery Journeys adventures feature Kibale and Bwindi for the ultimate primate trekking experiences.
Murchison Falls National Park is Uganda’s best savanna national park. It is Uganda’s largest savanna park, bisected by the River Nile on its journey to the Mediterranean. It has a waterfall that can be viewed from a scenic viewpoint at the top or while on a boat cruise to its bottom. Other significant features along the Nile in Murchison include the Nile Delta. Murchison Falls National Park stands out for its wildlife diversity. It is home to four of the Big Five mammals, giraffes, waterbucks, and several bird species, including the shoebill stork.
Other outstanding and must-visit Uganda safari destinations include Mgahinga Gorilla Park, Lake Mburo, and Kidepo Valley National Parks.
Best Time to Visit
Uganda can be visited at any time of the year. The country has two seasons, the dry and wet seasons. The dry season starts from June to September and from mid-December to February. Dry season months double as the peak tourist season because of the minimal rainfall disturbances. Wildlife photography is most rewarding during the dry season because of the natural light and golden hour moments.
The wet season months are equally great for wildlife viewing. The rains favor the growth of lush vegetation that offers impressive scenic views ideal for photography. Major herbivores have plenty of pasture and water and do not move far from the game drive trails. This makes it easy for wildlife to spot while on game drives.
Uganda Safari Packages
We have curated several packages featuring bucket list adventures. These include mountain gorilla trekking, birding, and historical and cultural experiences. Our Uganda safari journeys are experiential, offering the best safari moments and encounters. Notable exclusive Discovery Journeys include the 4-day Kidepo tour, 3-day gorilla habituation tour, 11-day Rwenzori Hiking Safari and 4-day Mgahinga Gorilla Tour.
These packages can be combined with other East African safari adventures to Rwanda, Kenya, and Tanzania. Such add-ons are longer and require at least up to 2 weeks.
Where to Stay
Uganda safari destinations are served by accommodation options ranging from budget to high-end luxury lodges and camps. There is provision for camping for those who would prefer that option. Notable safari lodges include Mihingo Lodge, Nile Safari Lodge, Bwindi Lodge, and Ndali Lodge. These are strategically located within the safari destination areas and are ideal to base from ahead of any safari adventures.
Contact us now to start customizing your Discovery Journeys for exclusive wildlife experiences.
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