Uganda Safaris not to miss on your Bucket List

Uganda safaris vary based on what your interest are when you send an inquiry like in case you wish to see the gorillas only, this is called gorilla trekking safaris, game safaris involve seeing other animals like the lions, elephant, leopards, buffaloes,  while chimpanzee trekking  safari is another encounter with wild primates. Fishing is another tour possible in Uganda. The list of choices to make is endless. Below are the safaris not to miss out on your bucket list of Uganda safaris CONTACT US

Uganda Safari

Gorilla Trekking Safari

Gorilla trekking is a lifetime experience that gives you a chance to stare in the brown eyes of the giant apes. There body is covered up with a black coat from head to toe and move by knuckle walk. The Silverback has a more muscular body and grey hair at its back but commands respect from the rest of its family member

Before gorilla trekking

To be part of this memorable experience, you must have a gorilla permit sold at $ 600 per person. You embark on the trek early in the morning after briefing. While you trek to see the gorillas, you may encounter other primates like the black and white colobus, vervet monkeys, black and white colobus, baboons, rich avian life.

While with the gorillas

When in the presence of the gorillas, you may stand at least 7 meters away but staring directly in there eyes is not advisable because they easily get agitated by the presence of humans and that is one of the reasons why just one hour is allowed to stay with the gorillas

Game Safari

Uganda is endowed with a number of animals that live freely in the wilderness. You may get to see them on a game drive like in Queen Elizabeth national park which is a biosphere reserve is home to animals like leopards, tree climbing lions in Ishasha sector, herds of buffaloes, elephants and so many others this park has amazing views that leave you breathless. During the launch cruise on Kazinga channel keen birders have a chance to identify over 100 species that flock to the banks.

Murchison Falls national park

This park is crossed by River Nile which is the longest river in Africa. Its northern sector is known for its fantastic game drives that give you a chance to see animals like elephants, leopards, giraffes, buffaloes and so much more. Hike to the top of the falls where you get a clear view of the vigorous Nile as  it water squeezes through the narrow gorge and bursts out to produce a thundering sound.

Game drive in Kidepo valley National park

This semi-arid park is a flat plain is situated in the fur North eastern corner of Uganda. This park is rich in game like cheetahs, lions, leopards, elephants, zebras, herds of buffaloes to mention but a few however, its very inaccessible by road. The distance to be driven is quite long.  Also there is scarcity of accommodation to choose from so you need to book in advance of travel.

Uganda Water Rafting Safari

Water Safaris

Uganda is endowed with a number of water bodies where water activities take place like water rafting on Itanda falls, launch cruise in Murchison and Queen Elizabeth National park, Sun downer on Lake Victoria national Park. You may take part in bungee jumping at the cliff in Jinja. Visit the beaches in Uganda or kayaking on Lake Victoria.

Source of the Nile Tour

A tour to the source of River Nile is very rewarding you can clearly identify the spot where the Nile water separates from lake Victoria water.