Popular Uganda Birding Safaris | Birding Safari in Uganda Birding Tours Africa

Uganda birding safari. Uganda is remarkably the leading African Uganda birding safari destination with 50% of the continents bird species concentration and 11% of birds in the world. The Uganda is endowed with 1,057 species of birds including one endemic bird species called the Fox Weaver. Read More about Popular Uganda Birding Safaris

Chimpanzee Trekking Safaris in Uganda, Chimpanzee tours in Kibale Forest Uganda

Chimpanzee Trekking Safaris in Uganda-tailored Chimp trekking Safari in Kibale forest Uganda with Chimpanzees habituation, Primate watching,birding,scenery,community walks & cycling Uganda tours.Chimpanzee trekking safaris in Kibale Forest Uganda as well as Chimpanzee habituation in Kibale Forest form a unique tour experience in Africa. Uganda is ecologically diverse for it stands as the country with both great populations of Mountain gorillas and Common Chimpanzees which are among the big apes on the planet earth. Read More about Chimpanzee Trekking Safaris

Chimpanzee Trekking Safaris In Uganda / Chimpanzee Trekking Tours In Kibale Forest / Kyambura Gorge / Kalinzo Forest.

Gorilla Trekking Safaris in Uganda | Gorilla tracking tour in Uganda

Gorilla tracking safari in Uganda -We offer tailored mountain Gorilla trekking safaris in Uganda but one can choose from a variety of our Uganda gorilla tour safari sample packages. Gorilla Safaris in Uganda are currently among the prime Uganda safari products that have taken the world by storm. Gorilla trekking safaris in Uganda are conducted in two habitats where mountain gorillas are known to exist and have been habituated for human encounter. Read More about Uganda Gorilla Safaris

Classic Uganda Wildlife Safaris

Uganda is also a home to classic wild game Uganda Safaris including the Big five of lands animals namely; lions (surprisingly, Uganda has tree climbing lions), leopard, the African Buffalo, Savannah and forest elephants, white Rhinos along with other wild game like Rothschild Giraffes, the Impala, Eland, Jackson’s Hartebeest, the Cheetah, Topis, Burchell’s Zebra, the Roan Antelope, Oribis, Kobs, Water bucks, Bushbucks, Warthogs, Spotted Hyena, Jackals among other animals spread in four (4) typical savannah Uganda safari parks of Murchison Falls National Park, Queen Elizabeth Elizabeth National Park, Mburo National Park and Kidepo Valley National Park along with the Ziwa Rhino Sanctuary. Some of this wildlife is also found in the other six (6) national parks namely; Semliki National Park, Kibale Forest National Park, Mount Elgon National Park, Bwindi Impenetrable National Park, Rwenzori National Park and Mgahinga Gorilla National Park. Tree climbing lions in Ishasha. Read More about Uganda Wildlife Safaris

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Uganda Day Tours | Uganda Short Excursion | Day Uganda Trips

Looking for Day Trips in Uganda, Short Excursions in Uganda or Short Uganda Tours in her wildlife safari parks such as Day tours in Uganda-Ngamba Island chimp tour to see Chimpanzees,1 day Entebbe Tour,1 day Kampala city town tour, Short visit to Uganda Wildlife Education Center (UWEC) Jinja rafting and source of the Nile day short trip/tour plus 1 day short wildlife safari to Lake Mburo National Park. Read More about Uganda Day Tour

Cultural Safaris in Uganda | Uganda Culture Safari, African Culture tour Uganda

Cultural Safaris in Uganda are a great Uganda Safari component because Uganda is a culturally diverse country with a count of 65 tribal groups as per the amended constitution of Uganda 2005.A Uganda cultural safari will take you to some ome of these tribes in Uganda with closely related cultures while others are far part presenting as a rich cultural diversity as shall be seen as explored on cultural safaris in Uganda. Read More about Cultural Safaris in Uganda

Fishing Safaris in Uganda, Uganda fishing safari tour on Lake Victoria, Murchison Falls National Park, Jinja River Nile, Lake Mburo

Sport fishing safari tours in Uganda and general fishing safari tours on Lake Victoria, Murchison Falls National Park, Jinja River Nile and Lake Mburo is very famous because Uganda in is a water rich country with 25% of its surface under water. The country features a myriad of lakes including Lake Victoria which stands as the largest in Uganda and Africa in large and the second largest in the world with fresh waters and the largest tropical lake in the world, Lake Kyoga in the Central Uganda, Lake George, Lake Edward, Lake Albert, Lake Bunyonyi and Lake Mburo. Read More Fishing Safaris in Uganda

Scheduled Group Uganda Safari Departures, Rwanda Group Safari tours

Uganda Scheduled Safari Departure

Uganda Gorilla Safari Tour Parks

Bwindi Impenetrable National Park, Uganda Gorilla tracking Safari

Bwindi Impenetrable National Park Uganda a home to the rare endangered mountain gorillas in Uganda, is strategically located at the edge of the western rift valley (Albertine rift valley), in South Western Uganda. Bwindi Impenetrable National Park Uganda is shared amoungest Rukungiri, Kisoro and Kabale Districts of Uganda. Read More about Bwindi Impenetrable National Park

Mgahinga National Park, Uganda Gorilla trekking, Mgahinga Gorilla National Park

Mgahinga Gorilla National Park in Uganda only 33 sq km of size, is located in the far southwestern corner of Uganda bordering Rwanda and Congo,14 km from kisoro town in Bufumbira County about 540 km from Kampala-the capital. Mgahinga National Park was gazetted in 1991.
This Park covers the northern slopes of the three northernmost Virunga Volcanoes namely; the 3,474 m high Mt. Gahinga , Mt. Muhavura (4,127 m), and Mt. Sabinyo (3,645 m). The park is bordered to the south by the Republic of Rwanda and to the west by the Democratic Republic of Congo(DRC). Each of these surrounding countries protects its own share of the Virungas. The three parks together form the ‘Virunga Conservation Area’ ( VCA) totaling to 434-sq. km of which Mgahinga is 33.7 sq. km, just 8% of the VCA. Read More about Mgahinga National Park

Uganda Wildlife Safari Parks

Kibale Forest National Park Uganda, Chimpanzee trekking in Kibale National Uganda

Kibale National Park Uganda-the major Chimpanzee trekking safari tours in Kibale forest national park destination in Uganda, is located in Kabarole district of western Uganda near Fort Portal and measures 776 sq km in size.It is elevate between 1110 meters to 1590 meters and has a national park since 1993.

It is the most accessible of Uganda’s major rainforests and home to 13 primate species, remarkable of which are the very localized red colobus and L’Hoest’s monkey. 77% of Kibale National Park is covered by a medium altitude, moist evergreen forest in the north, and a medium altitude moist semi-deciduous forest at a lower altitudes in the south. The remaining 23% of the park is composed of savanna grassland, swamps and some plantations with exotic coniferous trees. Read More about Kibale National Park Uganda

Semuliki National Park, Uganda wildlife safaris in Semuliki National Park Uganda

Uganda Cultural Safari Tour of the female Sempaya Hot Springs

Semuliki National Park Uganda is impeccable a Uganda safari spot located in the extreme west of Uganda in Bundibugyo district along geo-graphical coordinates 0o 44′- 00 53′ N – 290 57-30o 11’E. It is an eastern extension of the vast Ituri forest, and forms part of the forest continuum during the climatic upheavals of the Pleistocene period. It forms one of the richest areas for both flora and fauna in Africa particularly birds. Read More about Semuliki National Park Uganda

Mt. Rwenzori National Park Mountain climbing safaris & tours in Uganda

A Uganda Safari that features the Rwenzori mountain climbing adventure provides a memorable and rewarding experience but in order to have a smooth flow it should be Well planned and every tour must be well prepared. The central hike circuit can take about six nights/seven days and then reaches an altitude of 14,000ft(4,267m) above the sea level.
Conditions on this mountain are quite challenging even to an experienced hiker as mountain Rwenzori is well known for its steep, un engeneered, and slippery trails with frequent rainfall and cold temperatures, fog, muddy, steep terrain with a high altitude. Read More about Mt. Rwenzori National Park

Mount Elgon National Park Uganda mountain climbing adventure safari tours

Mount Elgon National Park Uganda is home Mount Elgon a 4,321m high extinct volcano with Wagagai as it`s highest peak,that first erupted more than 24 million years ago and in prehistoric times stood taller than Kilimanjaro does today. Having a 50km by 80km area, Elgon is a great Uganda prime tour-safari destination, possesing the largest surface area of any extinct Volcano in the world but 4th highest mount in E. Africa.

This mountain straddles the Kenya border, but its highest peak Wagagai peak,( 4321 m), lies within Uganda and is best ascended from the Uganda side.Elgon also contains collapsed crater-Calder covering over 40kms at the top and it is the largest known crater, surrounded by a series of rugged peaks. Read More about Mount Elgon National Park Uganda

Kidepo National Park, Uganda Wildlife safari tour in Kidepo Valley National Park

Kidepo National Park; The 1,442 square kilometres Kidepo Valley National Park lies in the rugged semi-arid karamoja province valleys. It is one of Uganda’s prime most remote but spectacular national parks that harbors scenery unsurpassed in any other park in East Africa. Many tourists that visit this park comment on the scenery and often promise and do come back to re-visit Kidepo, for according to them this tour cant not be any better any where.

As a mysterious Uganda safari tour destination, squeezed into the corner of Uganda’s border with Sudan and Kenya, Kidepo National Park offers breathtaking savannah landscapes, that end into a rugged horizon.It has a wide latitudinal range, that gives off a wide range of climatic conditions that have evolved an extremely diverse vegetation.In effect this has enabled the growth of a variety of animal species in the park that are equally abundant including many not found anywhere else in Uganda. Read More about Kidepo National Park

Lake Mburo National Park, Uganda wildlife tour safari in Lake Mburo National Park

Lake Mburo National Park; With a size of 260 sq km,Lake Mburo National Park in Uganda is situated near Mbarara district and forms Uganda wildlife tours and Safaris destination best for tourists to amazing wild game walks amidst chanting and grazing wild animal and this can be done here in the whole Uganda .

Lake Mburo National Park in Uganda lies in the one part of Uganda that is covered in extensive acacia woodland and unlike any reserve in Uganda, L. Mburo National Park is home to remarkably different fauna. It is Uganda`s prime tour and safari destination for one to see the gigantic eland antelopes, zebras, topis, impala, and buffaloes. Its unique acacia-associated bird species population includes the rare Shoebill stork.it’s sculptured landscape with rolling grassy hills and beautiful lake shores has are harbors forest galleries, rich acacia tree valleys, seasonal and permanent swamps a combination of which supports a great attraction of different wildlife species. Read More about Lake Mburo National Park in Uganda

Queen Elizabeth National Park,Uganda wildlife safari tour in Uganda

Wildlife safari tours in Queen Elizabeth National Park, Uganda wildlife safari game drives,boat cruises, nature walks,chimpanzee trekking when to visit, how to get there & where to sleep in Queen Elizabeth National Park Uganda.

Queen Elizabeth National Park Uganda (QENP) is located in the southwest of Uganda near Kasese, covering 1978 sq km. It is Uganda`s most popular and accessible savanna reserve and Uganda safari destination. It was declared as a bios-sphere reserve purposely to harmonizing human activities with the conservation and protection of wild life , wet lands and natural resources in 1979.

Queen Elizabeth National Park Uganda is bounded by the Ishasha River and Lake Edward to the west along DR Congo boarder, by Kasese and Rwenzori foothills to the north, to the east by lake George, Kyambura/Kyambura gorge and Kalinzu forest reserve, and by the Kigezi Wildlife Reserve to the south. Much as QENP is primarily known for open savanna,in some areas studded with a dense cover of acacia and euphoria trees but it also embraces large area of thick swamps around Lake George,the extensive Maramagambo Forest in the southeast, and the forested Kyambura Gorge along the border with the Kyambura Game Reserve. Read More about Queen Elizabeth National Park Uganda

Murchison Falls National Park Uganda, Wildlife safari in Murchison Falls Uganda

Murchison Falls National Park Uganda protected Area (3840 sq km) located In the northwest, approximately 90km from Masindi and Uganda`s largest national park , is comprised of Bugungu and Karuma Wildlife Re-serves. It is named after the dramatic Murchison Falls, where the world’s longest river explodes violently through a narrow cleft in the Rift Valley escarpment to plunge into a frothing pool 43m below. It becomes a placid river whose banks are thronged with crocodiles, hippos, waterbucks and buffaloes. Savannah grasslands, riverine forest and woodland characterize Murchison vegetation.

Murchison Falls National Park Uganda`s Wildlife includes lions, Uganda kobs, chimpanzees and many bird species that include the rare shoebill. Read More about Murchison Falls National Park Uganda

Uganda Safaris in Game Reserves

Uganda is also gifted with a count of thirteen (13) safari game reserves which are also ideal wildlife habitats. These include; Ajai Wildlife Reserve, Bokora Corridor Wildlife Reserve, Bugungu Wildlife Reserve, Kabwoya Wildlife Reserve, Karuma Wildlife Reserve, Katonga Wildlife Reserve, Kigezi Wildlife Reserve, Kyambura Wildlife Reserve, Lomunga Wildlife Reserve, East Madi Wildlife Reserve, Matheniko Wildlife Reserve, Pian Upe Wildlife Reserve and Toro Semuliki Wildlife Reserve. Read More about Uganda Wildlife Reserves

Eco Safari Tours in Uganda

Mpanga Central Forest Reserve

Mpanga Central Forest Reserve

Mpanga Central Forest Reserve is one of the forests in Uganda with established eco-tourism initiatives. The forest features impressive species among which include the Celtis Family Species containing large buttress, Ficus family Species along with Mahogany. The forest is also a habitat to a range of birds including the impressive black and white casqued hornbills along with grey parrot, Weaver birds, cuckoos and owls. Mpanga Forest also shelters counts of primates including the Bush babies, red tailed monkey along with bush babies. There are also impressive butterflies and the famous dragon flies. Mpanga Eco tourism site offers a range of tourism activities including forest exploration or forest hiking, bird watching, butterfly identification, primate watching and butterfly identification. The forest trails have been specially designed to allow you explore the forest and they include; Baseline Trail, the Butterfly Trail and the Hornbill Trail.

Accessibility

Mpanga ecotourism site is positioned at 37km about 1 – 1.5 hours’ drive south west of Kampala along Masaka Road. From Mpigi town, you drive 6km further before approaching Mpanga Eco tourism site sign post and from the signpost where you branch off from the main road, its 1km to arrive at Mpanga Eco tourism site on a dirt road. Mpanga Eco tourism site can still be accessed by public transport. You board a taxi from the Kampala Taxi Park normally 14 seater mini bus transferring to Buwama. You alert the conductor or the driver that you will be disembarking at Mpanga Eco tourism site junction. Mpambire is the closest taxi stage where you also have opportunities of seeing the local people crafting drums in a typical traditional style.

Accommodation:

Mpanga Eco tourism Campsite The Mpanga Eco tourism center features an accommodation establishment though with no hot water and electricity. Accommodation is provided in 2 double rooms, 2 twin rooms, 8 bedded dormitory accommodation and provision for camping. Meals and camp fire available though one it is advisable to notice 3 days in advance for proper preparation.

Kalinzu Central Forest Reserve

Kalinzu Central Forest Reserve

Kalinzu Forest Reserve is located in the district of Bushenyi in the West of Uganda with a diverse flora and fauna. The forest features 414 tree species along with shrubs among which include; Parinari Ficus, Stroboia, and Prunus Africana among other tree species. The Kalinzu Central Forest Reserve shelters 378 bird species among which include; Sunbirds, Cuckoos, Black and White Caskets and Great Blue Turaco. A range of six (6) species of primates exist in Kalinzu including; Chimpanzees, Black and White colobus Monkeys, Vervet Monkeys and Blue Monkeys. The Primate Census conducted in 2001 in the forest put the total figure at 240 species of chimpanzees where two groups have been habituated for chimpanzee trekking safaris in Uganda. Kalinzu forest also shelters other wildlife including 262 species of butterfly and 97 species of moths. The views of the forest canopy, the savannahs of Queen Elizabeth and the towering Rwenzori Mountains not forgetting the Bunyaruguru crater field derive impressive memories. Kalinzu forest being close to Queen Elizabeth NP at times receives visiting savanna dwelling Species like leopards, duiker and wild pigs. Kalinzu Forest Reserve offers a range of tourist activities ranging chimpanzee trekking, forest / nature walks, bird watching, education and research.

Accessibility

Kalinzu is located in Bushenyi district to the south west of Uganda 375km from Kampala about 6 hours’ drive from Kampala. The reserve can be visited en route to or from Queen Elizabeth National Park.

Accommodation

Accommodation in Kalinzu Forest Reserve is conducted on self-camping arrangement at the forest campsite at Nkombe. Uganda tour undertakers are required to carry own camping equipment. There is also accommodation in Ishaka / Bushenyi towns or the safari lodges surrounding Queen Elizabeth National Park.

Kaniyo-Pabidi Eco-Tourism Site

Kaniyo-Pabidi Eco-Tourism Site

Kaniyo-Pabidi Eco tourism site is positioned in the north east of Budongo Forest Reserve and is well known for its populations of habituated chimpanzees. The section also has other primate species namely blue monkey, red-tailed monkey, baboons and vervet monkey not forgetting Black and white colobus monkey. The section of Kaniyo Pabidi adjoins Murchison Falls National Park which is one of the famous wildlife Uganda tours safari destinations with great counts of wild game and here many tours in Uganda are done. Also Kaniyo Pabidi forest features open patches on some sections where lions, warthogs, waterbucks, bushbucks, bush bucks, red and blue duikers are occasionally sighted. Kaniyo Pabidi Forest site also features impressive birding opportunities with possibilities of encountering the chocolate backed Kingfisher, puvelis Illadopsis among others. The section of the forest features impressive tree species including the Celtic family Species and Mahogany. Other natural offerings like moths, Butterflies and tropical flowers are noted to be in abundance. Kaniyo Pabidi Eco tourism site enables the traveller on safari in Uganda to engage in a range of activities including; chimpanzee trekking and habituation, bird watching and forest walk / hiking.

Accessibility

Kaniyo-Pabidi Ecotourism site is located at 220km distance from Kampala and 29km from Masindi. The Kaniyo Pabidi is positioned along the murram road that connects from Masindi to Paraa and about 5km from the Kichumbayobo gate of Murchison Falls National Park.

Accommodation

Budongo Eco Lodge Budongo Eco Lodge features accommodation in eco cabins with private veranda, 4 spacious dormitory rooms along with a restaurant, free Wi Fi, craft shop and visitor center presenting a perfect base from where Budongo forest exploration can be conducted. The Eco cabins are set apart privately enclosed in the forest each with a private deck and well maintained connecting foot paths. The rooms are spacious and feature double and twin beds along with a siting area. They also have an en suite wash room, wash table and detached composite toilet. Dormitory rooms These are 4 in number and each room features a double decker bed. The beds have mosquito nets and there all have a common toilet and shower block with both cold and hot running water.

Kasyoha – Kitomi Central Forest Reserve

Kasyoha – Kitomi Central Forest Reserve

The Kasyoha – Kitomi Forest is positioned at 35km from the town of Bushenyi stretching over a geographical spread of 433km². The reserve shelters counts of wildlife species including chimpanzees though not habituated, Red tailed monkeys, blue monkeys, black and white colobus monkeys, Baboons and vervet monkeys. The Kasyoha Kitomi also shelters impressive crater lakes including the twin lakes of Kyema and Kamweru and Kyema not forgetting Lake Kamunzuku which is a very transparent. The forest reserve is close to Queen Elizabeth National Park and as a result small mammals like antelopes, duikers, Uganda Kob and bush pigs exist. The eco-tourism initiative was developed by Ndekye Women’s Development Association. The activities offered to Uganda tours undertakers include; the sightseeing, bird watching, conservation education, canoeing and forest walk. There is a 3 hour trail stretching from Magambo Camp site up to Lake Kamunzuku. Regarding accommodation, there are camping facilities at Magambo parish headquarters with panoramic views of the twin lakes. Guests are required to come along with the camping gear. Four wheel drive (4WD) is recommended.

Lutoboka and Bujanzi Central Forest Reserves

Lutoboka and Bujanzi Central Forest Reserves

These are positioned in Ssese Islands surrounded by the expanse waters of Victoria Lake and are given as medium altitude moist forests. They appear as a belt stretching along the lower ridges featuring a gentle slope from the Lake Shore to the center. The forests feature well developed forest trails and the famous one stretches from Lutoboka landing site up to where Henry Morton Stanley one of the great ancient explorers pitched his camp on his Uganda tour. It can be noted that there are thirty one (31) demarcated forest reserves that total to 7,324 ha under the management of National Forestry Authority. The eighty four (84) Islands of Ssese are impressive to encounter though some of them are not inhabited. The area is rich in bird species and butterflies not forgetting primates in particular monkeys. The combination of the lake environment presents ideal eco-tourism encounters you can ever have on tours in Uganda The visiting people can engage in Boating, sailing, Fishing and sun Bathing on the shores of Lake Victoria, forest walks / hiking, primate identification, bird watching and butterfly identification.

Accommodation

Accommodation in Lutoboka is greatly in the hands of private developers and thus there are more established beach resorts and hotel establishments ranging from Luxury to Midrange and Budget. Among them include; the Ssese Island Beach Hotel, Mirembe Resort Hotel, Brovad Sands Lodge, Pearl Gardens Beach, Panorama Campsite among others featuring great white sand beaches that are ideal or relaxation following a forest walk.
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Accessibility

One can access See Islands through Nakiwogo Landing site Entebbe where MV Kalangala operates daily. It can also be accessed through Masaka’s port of Bukatata and transfer by ferry still to Kalangala. Land transportation has to be arranged from the shore to the lodge.

Busingiro Eco-Tourism Site

Busingiro Eco-Tourism Site

The Busingiro Eco-Tourism Site is positioned at the south west of Budongo forest and like Kaniyo Pabidi, it contains a range of Primate Species including the common chimpanzees though those of Busingiro are not yet habituated. The site also features monkeys and baboons. In fact, Budongo features 290 species of butterflies, 130 species of Moths, 465 species of trees along with 24 species of mammals if which 9 are actually primates. The count of Stranglers, Fig trees, Mahogany, iron wood and a range of medicinal trees comprise a section of trees in this section of Budongo forest. There diversity of birds, butterflies, reptiles and small mammals combine to derive impressive memories for visiting this site while on Uganda tours. The remarkable Royal Mile is a must and makes the Busingiro eco-tourism site unique. The Royal Mile stretches for one mile and features a collective representation of all the tree species in Budongo forest. King Kabalega who is a re-known King of Bunyoro used to connect to the site along with his queen for relaxation. It is also a great birding destination in the whole of Budongo where you have possibilities of encountering the Budongo endemics like yellow-footed Flycatcher and Illadopsis puveli. There are a range of tourist activities in Busingiro Eco tourism site including the Bird watching education, and research, butterfly identification and forest walks / hiking.

Accessibility

Busingiro Eco tourism site is located to the west of Masindi town 47km from the main town passing through Nyabyeya and Kinyara. You follow the smooth tarmac to Masindi town and then a rough road to Busingiro.

Accommodation

Accommodation at Busingiro ecotourism is provided on camping basis though there are efforts to rehabilitate the guest bandas to house at least ten (10) guests per day.

Bugoma Ecotourism Site

Bugoma Ecotourism Site

Bugoma Central Forest Reserve is located in the district of Hoima and covers a geographical spread of between 41,142 ha to 65,000ha. The Bugoma Eco- Tourism head by the African Nature Conservation Expeditions which is an international private firm with extensive expertise in the development of tourism though the entire forest is under the custodianship of Uganda National Forestry Authority. Bugoma forest is noted to be among the extensive lowlands forests lying along the escarpment of the Albertine rift valley thought to have been adjoined with the Ituri forest at one time. The forest features 23 mammal species, 225 bird species and 260 tree species. The trees include among others; Alstonia congensis, Khaya anthotheca, Trichilia prieuriana, Cynometra alexandri and Celtis mildbraedii, Cynometra alexandri, Lasiodiscus mildbraedii, Parinari excels among others

Accessibility

Bugoma forest is accessed by following a dirt road 70km from Hoima town about 200km from Kampala. There is an Aircraft landing ground at Kisaru Tea Estates which is 12km from Bugoma Uganda tour site.

Accommodation:

The Bugoma Eco tourism center features ten (10) tourist bandas that can take a minimum occupancy of ten visitors per day.

Mountaineering Safaris in Uganda. Mountain Climbing, Hiking Uganda Safari

Uganda mountain climbing safari tours. Our Uganda mountain climbing safari and hiking safari & tour package includes 8 days adventure hike to the Elgon mountain and The 9 Days Rwenzori Mountain Climbing Trip in Uganda that can be conducted at period of the year though it is more ideal in the dry season which captures the months of June to August and from December to March. The mountain features impressive features that range from Caves to waterfalls, luxurious vegetation, and fauna not forgetting counts of birds. Read More mountain climbing, hiking Uganda Safari

The best time to undertake a Safari in Uganda

Uganda safaris are possible all year-round though the most popular ones are the dry months which appear from June to August and then from December to February. It can be noted that the primate walks such as gorilla trekking or chimpanzee trekking form a big part of any Uganda tour and the habitat of these species are mostly rain forests which by default are wet and one may not avoid the rain completely. However, it can be noted that after the rain, the skies normally open up to an impressive bright tropical sun shine. The classic wildlife safari in Uganda in the savannah parks of Uganda is best done to the end of the dry seasons since wildlife would be gathered around water points. This thus extends the experience to the months of March and the month of September and even early October. A Birding safari in Uganda can be fanatically conducted throughout the year but it normally at its peak season in the months between November and April when the migrant bird species are noted to be present.

Quick facts of when to do a safari in Uganda

Best time to do a safaris in Uganda :

It can be noted that the best time to embark on a Uganda tour is from June to August then from December to February suitable for all the Uganda safari destinations.

Uganda Safari High Season:
The Uganda safari high season inis between the months of June to September though it is not all that crowded. However, for gorilla trekking, one needs to secure the permits far in advance.

Uganda Safari Low Season:
The Uganda safari low season occurs in the months of March, April, May, October, and November. However, the notable ones are April, May and November and in these months the Uganda Wildlife Authority (UWA) offers discounted gorilla permits while the safari lodges also tend to offer discounted rates for the guests visiting in such months. In the high rain fall areas, the roads can be challenging and forest trails in poor shape.

Best time to visit Uganda safari Parks

It can be noted that all the Uganda safari parks can be best explored in the dry months of June to August and then December to February.

Getting There

Dry Weather in Uganda:

The best weather can be June-July and January-February where there is little rainfall and plenty of sun and this makes the high Uganda`s safari season.

Wet Weather in Uganda:

The worst weather can be in the months of March, April and May which is the peak of the wet season/ low Uganda safari season.

The Uganda’s Dry Season – June to August and December to February

• These dry months are most suitable for gorilla trekking safaris in Uganda
• There is less vegetation in the savannah reserves and wild game tend to converge near water points which makes it easier to spot them
• The skies tend be clear and sunshine is in plenty
• Though there is no such overcrowding, gorilla permits need to be booked far in advance

The Uganda’s Wet Season – March to May and September to November – Wet Season

• The Savannah reserves scenery appears green and the period is also the low season thus there are possibilities of getting low rates
• Despite the fact that wildlife is easier to spot in the dry season, the wet season still offers plenty viewing encounters and at times the new born ones.
• During the wet season, the roads at times get bad and the vehicles get stuck. The forest trails also become challenging and slippery. Heavy vehicles with 4WD are recommended.
• Kindly note that you cannot change the gorilla permit because there is heavy downpour in the morning of gorilla trekking. Also the departure time is scheduled.

WHAT YOU WILL EXPERIENCE DURING UGANDA TOURS

We offer a range of high quality Uganda tours and we specialize in customized tours such as Gorilla trekking tours and Wildlife tours in Uganda national parks, Birding tours, Cultural tours, agricultural tours and Eco-tourism, mountain Rwenzori climbing tour, rafting along the Nile River, as well as quality tour and luxury car hire for individuals, families and groups of any size. Whether you want a three hour tour of Kampala, a private “all inclusive” Africa holiday in Uganda or just a day out in the beautiful countryside – we can help.

Our Uganda tour safaris are available on both a scheduled and a private basis. Join us on one of our private tours or let us customize for you a private Africa safari tour of your choice. Because we understand the variations in our clients` needs, we endeavour to discuss with our clients and suggest to them what may be perfect for their Uganda tour. By so doing, we design unique excursions for every traveler that explores Uganda and Rwanda.

Our Uganda tours / trips usually range between 3 days short Uganda tour to 21 days Long Uganda tour (3 weeks) adventuring the tourism diversity in Uganda. Right from the dry vastness of Kidepo National Park in the north, Queen Elizabeth savannah plains, the mighty river Nile and her magnificent Murchison Falls, the rainy forests plus savannah valley of Semliki National Park , to the Bwindi Impenetrable forest national park known for gorilla trekking that lies in the south east of Uganda, a tour in Uganda will definitely surprise you beyond your African tour expectations.

Requirements for travelling to tour Uganda

Visas for Uganda – do you need a visa to enter / tour Uganda?: Uganda entry, exit and visa requirements

Passport

Any world traveler interested in a Uganda tour is required to be in possession of a valid passport issued by the respective country of origin. Uganda immigration Authorities requires that the passport copy should be 6 months valid and must have at least one page where the stamp can be put.

Regarding the citizens of the East African Community, it can be noted that they do not require passports to enter Uganda. They can travel under the admissible temporary document and use their national identification cards for identification.

Visa; where to get Uganda Visa? Do I need to buy Visa to Uganda?

Uganda is one of those countries that apply the reciprocal Visa Programme where by nationals of countries that do not request Ugandan citizens to buy Visa are also allowed to enter into Uganda for free and vice versa.

Uganda Visa can be obtained at the arrival desk at Entebbe International Airport at USD100 per Visa as per the fees revision that took effect on July 1^st 2015. The Uganda Visa can also be secured at other land border posts of the country like Malaba, Busia, Lwakhakha, Suam river, Mbale for Kenya; Oraba, Atyak, Afugi, Gulu, Madiyope/Madi Opei (Mosingo) , Madiyope/Madi Opei(Tseretenya) for South Sudan; Mpondwe, Ntoroko, Butogota, Ishasha, Bunagana, Goli, Paidha, Vurra, Lia, Arua and Bunagana (Busonga) for Democratic Republic of Congo; Bunagana (Bunagana), Katuna (Gatuna), Mirama hills (Kagitumba), Chanika ( Ruhengeri) to Bunagana in DRC, Kamwezi (Buziba) and Rwempesha (Kizinga) for Rwanda.

The Uganda Visa can also be secured from the local Ugandan consulate / Embassy in the country of Origin.

The Uganda Tourist Visa costs $100 for the nonresident foreigners while the resident foreigners i.e. those that live in the East African community in possession of a varied work permit is waived of the Visa fees with in the northern corridor states which Uganda is among.

Visa Exemption; who is not supposed to pay for Uganda Visa? Am i exempted from buying visa to Uganda?

Uganda exempts the nationals of the following countries from buying her Visa. These are in three categories;

The first group comprises of countries under the East African community arrangement namely; Burundi, Rwanda, Tanzania and Kenya

The second group comprises of countries under the COMESA arrangement namely; Angola, Eritrea, Madagascar, Seychelles, Swaziland, Zambia, Comoros, Kenya, Mauritius and Zimbabwe.

The third group comprises of other friendly countries including; Antigua, Barbados, Fiji, Grenada, Lesotho, Sierra Leone, Solomon Islands, The Grenadines, Vanuatu, Ghana, Cyprus, Bahamas, Belize, Gambia, Jamaica, Malta, Singapore and St. Vincent-Tonga.

By exemption, it means that the nationals can travel to Uganda without applying for Visa.

Visa Duration: How long the Uganda visa last? How long can i stay on tour in Uganda with my Tourist Visa?

The Uganda Tourist Visa lasts for 3 months – 90 days and is only limited to leisure and recreation and visiting friends and family other than work.

Vaccination: Which Vaccination do i need to take when planning a Uganda tour?

Uganda requires that you get vaccinated against Yellow fever and a proof of yellow fever certificate is always presented as a must upon arrival at Entebbe International Airport.

You can always check on Uganda Immigration website for any update regarding Uganda travel information http://immigration.go.ug/

Uganda People and Culture as a Uganda Safari attraction

The Karamajong traditional dance and Imbalu Ceremony

Besides the physical spread, Uganda features a population of 41 million people as of 2018 world population estimates and is one of the most heterogeneous nations in Africa with a count of over 65 tribal groups that feature varied cultures with different customs, practices, livelihood patterns, settlement patterns, physical spread, events and festivals making cultural safaris in Uganda rewarding. Ranging from the Karimojong both the indigenous Karimojong that thrive in the Morungole Mountains and the Pastoralist Karimojong that thrive in the dry plains of Karamoja with their herds of cattle in the north east to the Batwa of the southwest known as one of the last groups of the short surviving people in the world with their ancient settlement in the dense forests that mark the area, Uganda can affirm that it still features intact tribal traditions in East Africa.

The highly organized Kingdom of Buganda is a popular Uganda safari kampala site with its Kasubi tombs – the burial grounds for the Kings marked by UNESCO as a world heritage, the pastoralist cultures of the Banyankole with their beautiful Ankole longhorned cattle, the Bamasaba with their Imbalu ceremony where the boys are circumcised live to initiate them into manhood, the Bakiga of Kigezi that have inhabited the Kigezi highlands for centuries past presenting one of the magical human protected landscapes in the world with remarkable sceneries not forgetting the northern Nilotic tribes with their customary settlement and unique architectural huts combine to give a clear representation of Uganda and her capacity to offer remarkable safari memories.

Gorillas, Chimpanzees & Birds – Uganda safaris must encounter

Additionally to note is that these varied landscapes support great counts of flora, fauna and bird life. Our Uganda safaris feature birding since Uganda contains about 1,061 Species of birds forming a half of the bird species on the continent of Africa featuring one endemic bird species named the Fox Weaver. Besides birds, Uganda has the great count of primate species. Talk of the critically endangered mountain gorillas viewed on gorilla safaris in Uganda in their habitats of Bwindi Impenetrable Forest natinal Park and Mgahinga Gorila Park, the chimpanzees in the forests of Kibale Forest National Park, Semuliki National Park, Budongo Eco Reserve and the Valley of Apes – the famous Kyambura gorge, the endangered golden monkeys in Mgahinga Gorilla National Park, Black and white colobus monkeys, Red and Blue tailed monkey in Kibale Forest National Park not forgetting the localised patas monkey in Murchison Falls National Park and Kidepo Valley National Park.

Uganda Flights: Flights to Uganda, Uganda Airlines, Airlines to Uganda, Airfare, Air tickets to Uganda

Uganda is accessible from various points of the world and travellers interested in undertaking tours to Uganda can book the Uganda flights through a local agent in their home countries, through airlines directly, international ticket vendors most of which are on line or contact us – Prime Uganda safaris and tours Ltd for assistance.

It can be noted that Entebbe International Airport is connected to all dominant cities of the world for both cargo and passenger handling services. Uganda though with no operating national carrier at the moment is an accessible destination. A range of international carriers operate flights to Uganda through Entebbe International Airport from Canada, United States, France, Netherlands, Australia, Belgium, China, Dubai, South Africa, Germany, Kenya, Rwanda among others.

Perched on the shores of Lake Victoria, the Entebbe International Airport presents itself as the main gateway to Uganda and a center for out bound travel. At 40km from Kampala – the capital of Uganda, Entebbe peninsular itself has good accommodation provisions that make it self-reliant if one arrives late or doesn’t feel comfortable with further drive to Kampala. Entebbe International Airport is gaining an increasing ground in East Africa in handling both regional and international flights on a regular basis.

Food in Uganda – What food to expect on a Uganda tour

Delicious local food that you can enjoy while on a Uganda tour

The Ugandan food varies from the ordinary to good. Uganda features a wide range of cuisine that one would wonder to encounter. Uganda features specialty restaurants that serve specialized food items including the Chinese food, the Indian cuisine, the Italian Cuisine, Irish, African contemporary, the Afro Caribbean, Belgian, Continental, Eritrean, Ethiopian, German, Fusion, Iranian, Indian North, Japanese, Mexican, Korean, Nigerian and Middle Eastern. Besides a diverse capacity handle a range of dietary interests of Uganda tour undertakers from different parts of the world, Uganda has its traditional cuisine which differ per tribe spread in different parts of the country. In central Uganda, the local delicacy is called Luwombo and the local restaurants feature it on their menu. This for both food and sauce and the food is boiled matooke plantains which are prepared in banana leaves. The sauce whether chicken or any other sauce also put in the banana leaves which are first sun dried or roasted a little to prevent them from tearing. In South Western Uganda, among the pastoralist Banyankole, there is Eshabwe which is a sauce that is made without fire. It’s made out of cow ghee. The cultivators have their fine Karo – millet bread which is very delicious. In the mid-west of Uganda, the Batooro prepare the unique Firinda sauce which is made by removing the bean outer layer. In the East of Uganda, the Itesot prepare the Atapa which is made out of cassava and is also impressive to consume. In the north of Uganda, there is a sour vegetable known as Marakwang which is exciting to taste on. They also have a lot of Sim-Sim. Uganda also features a wide range of fruits that are organically and freshly grown including the Mangoes, Oranges, Ovacadoes, the Jack fruit, Pineapples, the guavas and Passion Fruit and Water melon which are sold in different markets in Kampala especially Nakasero Market, the along the major routes that connect to Kampala and even in the up country areas.

Time in Uganda while planning a Uganda tour

Uganda features no time difference arising from season changes like summer or winter. Uganda is only three (+3 GMT) hours ahead of GMT the popularly known Greenwich Mean Time which is also referred to as the Prime Meridian.

Which Currency to expect in Uganda during Uganda tours

Uganda’s national currency is called Shillings which is abbreviated as UGX and features a shilling sign of /=. However, other foreign countries can still be of use in the country especially the United States Dollars. In fact, you exchange part of your money to Uganda shillings and also remain with dollars so as to avoid inconveniences because at some stations, payment may be required in Uganda Shillings strictly other than dollars and vice versa. Uganda Shillings can be acquired at Entebbe International Airport on arrival, from commercial banks in Kampala and Entebbe or a range of foreign exchange bureaus in Kampala and Entebbe. In the up country areas, the foreign exchange services are limited to the big towns there and the exchange rate tends to be low compared to those in Kampala and Entebbe.

Uganda’s International Dialing Code – which code to put while making a call to reserve your tour in Uganda

Uganda’s International dialing code is +256 and this is followed by the respective number one intends to call. Uganda features a range of Telecommunication companies that offer telecommunication services including the South African Based MTN, Airtel, Uganda Telecom, Orange Telecom and the local K2 Telecom.

Language in Uganda – what language to use when on a tour to Uganda

Uganda is a heterogeneous nation and thus there is no majorly accepted local language country over. In Uganda people speak English and it’s the neutral mode of the communication in a country with over 65 tribal groups. Apart from English, Luganda is the dominantly used local language in Kampala, the Runyankole – Rukiga also take considerable percentage especially to the south west of Uganda, the Runyoro – Rutooro is among the Banyoro and Batooro, the Itesot in the east, Lumasaba, in Mbale region and the Luo languages of the north. Kiswahili is the second official language in Uganda and since Uganda is among the countries that form the East African integration, Kiswahili is increasingly taking ground as a language that can be incorporated in daily speeches. Specialized French, Chinese, Russian, Germany, Italian and Spanish interpreters are all available in Uganda. The travellers on tour in Uganda who are not good at English can pick any these for a customized interpretation on the Uganda tour.

Health in Uganda – Is your health safe while on a tour in Uganda

Uganda has medical facilities are close to western standards in Kampala her capital city. The upcountry towns feature basic medical services and can ably treat average sickness. Uganda like other destinations have got health recommendations which travelers can give attention before they set off for a tour to Uganda. Uganda requires Yellow fever certificate on entering the country. Besides that, the travelers can consider the vaccines which are not mandatory but essential to keep him / her safe on the visit; these include; the Hepatitis A, Malaria, Typhoid, Yellow Fever, Hepatitis B, Meningitis (Meningococcal disease) and Rabies especially for those interested in plenty of outdoor activities and thus prone to animal bites. The dangerous diseases like Ebola and Marburg tent to breakup in remote areas on the country but Uganda has demonstrated highest degree of skill in containing such diseases. And respective guidelines are put forward once there is break out. Thus the grater part of the year, Uganda has no such alarming health issues that should prevent the travelers from visiting Uganda. The country features a range of travel insurance companies including the International Air Ambulance (IAA) which can settle your health insurance if you are interested.