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Uganda, is also known as a ‘’Pearl of Africa’’ this is because the country has abundant of biodiversity, colour, profusion, brilliant life and serene beauty. The country has got a variety of things to offer intact everything you might need in the travel world is mist likely to be in Uganda. On a Uganda safari, you experience the various national parks and national reserves of Uganda that encounters with the wildlife of Uganda, as you experience the wilderness and unrivaled level of closeness with the country’s beautiful flora and fauna. Uganda boasts with some of Africa’s stunning landscapes, crystal clear lakes, the source of the continent’s longest river, the world’s strongest waterfall, snowcapped mountains, tropical rain forests, semi hared savanna, primates, birds, wildlife and much more. The reason Winston Churchill called it pearl of Africa describing it as a fairy tale, with unique environment attributes and the moderate climate due to the country’s location on the equator. Words cannot explore the entire Uganda it needs when you carry out a safari yourself and enjoy the pearl of Africa.
Uganda is well known because of its amazing wildlife viewing, gorilla trekking, excursions, mountaineering, bird watching, boat cruise, honeymoon experience. During your safari in Uganda your massive and most popular safari destination to where you will meet the gorillas, as you trek through muddy ways and get lost in the jungle as you search for these gorillas in their natural habitat, as the one hour of the activity can be like the Casablanca movie. The mountain gorillas share 98% of the human DNA also they do not differ humans in terms of the characters, traits, and others. When planning for your Uganda safaris do not miss out Bwindi Impenetrable National Park, Mgahinga Gorilla national park, Murchison Falls National Park, Kibale National Park, and Queen Elizabeth National Park are the most loved destinations that gives the most experience about everything to enjoy on your Uganda safaris. Uganda is so unique in that it is the only safari destination since it has the big six mammals unlike Kenya and Tanzania, those are the mountain gorillas which are only found in Uganda in addition to elephants, leopards, lions, buffalos and rhinos.
Game drive safaris.
Uganda is very rich in wildlife compared to other East African destinations like Kenya, Tanzania, and Rwanda. The wildlife of Uganda is mostly favored by the beautiful savannah grassland, which is the home of the largest mammals to a range number of the primates, ranging from the chimps to mountain gorillas, but still remains the amazing only place in East Africa where you can carry out gorilla and chimpanzee trekking. On a Uganda safari, game drives are done in diverse safari destinations to spot the big four mammals in addition with Ziwa Rhino sanctuary to spot the rhinos to make the complete big five mammals. The massive safari destinations for the game drives includes Murchison Falls National Park, Lake Mburo National Park, Kidepo valley national park, Queen Elizabeth National Park and others from the extended open roof safari vehicle.
Gorilla trekking safaris.
Gorilla trekking safari is the wonderful safari that takes place in Uganda that is two different safari destinations Bwindi impenetrable forest national park and Mgahinga gorilla national park. Gorilla trekking starts with a briefing about the rules and regulations to follow during gorilla trekking. After the briefing you will explore the forest to look for the gorillas. Gorilla trekking takes a period of about 30 minutes to 5 hours depending on the location of the gorillas. And once the gorillas are located you will be given a period of one hour to be in the presence of the gorillas that is watching them doing their daily activities like watching them feeding, mothers grooming their young ones, watching them playing, recording their videos and taking their pictures. After the experience you will be returned back to the starting point to receive the gorilla trekking certificates for taking part in gorilla trekking.
On the other side, on a Uganda safari, tourists engage in gorilla habituation that takes place only in Bwindi impenetrable national park where you spend four hours in the presence of the gorillas.
Chimpanzee trekking safaris.
Chimpanzee trekking safari is a fascinating safari activity that takes place on a Uganda safari in various safari destinations that is in Kibale forest national park, Budongo forest in Murchison falls national park, Kyambura Gorge in Queen Elizabeth national park, Semuliki National reserve and among others. Chimpanzee trekking starts with a beliefing about the rules and regulations to follow during chimpanzee trekking. You will later be transferred to the forest to look for the chimpanzees in their natural habitats. Chimpanzee trekking takes a period of about 30 minutes to 4 hours depending on the location of the chimpanzees. And once the chimpanzees are found you will be in presence of the chimpanzees that is watching them feeding, breast feeding, mothers grooming their young ones, taking their pictures and recording their movies and among others.
On a Uganda safari, the visitors’ engage in chimpanzee habituation compared to one hour in chimpanzee trekking that this takes place only in Kibale forest national park.
Golden monkey trekking safari.
Golden monkey trekking safari is a massive safari that takes place on a Uganda safari. Golden monkey trekking takes place in Mgahinga Gorilla national park. The activity starts early in the morning with a briefing about the rules and regulations to follow during golden monkey trekking. After the briefing you will explore the forest to look for the golden monkeys, and along the way looking for the golden monkeys you will be fascinated with the diverse biodiversity, and once they are found you will be given one hour to be in the presence of the golden monkeys that is watching them doing their daily activities.
As well on a Uganda safari you will be fascinated by Golden monkey habituation that takes you to the presence of the golden monkeys for four hours compared to one hour during golden monkey trekking.
Birdwatching Safaris.
Birding watching activity is excellent in Uganda, as the country is a home to 1090 bird species and the country has two birds that are endemic to the country that is Fox’s weaver and the Rwenzori Bouble-collared sunbird, 24 Albertine rift endemics, and accounts 10% of all bird species on the planet which makes Uganda to be popular birding destination in Africa. Uganda’s year round conducive climate, abundant water sources and diverse vegetation cover make it one of the best birding destinations in Africa.
Hot air balloon safaris.
A hot air balloon safari on a Uganda safari is a serene and breathtaking adventure that soars above the majestic landscapes of Murchison falls national park offering a bird’s-eye perspective on the stunning natural beauty and the incredible wildlife of Uganda. As the sun rises over the savannas, you will drift gently above the treetops, taking in the breathtaking vistas of the rolling hills, sparkling lakes, while spotting stunning wildlife species like lions, elephants, hippos and among many others from a unique and thrilling perspective making for an unforgettable and truly magical experience.
Cultural Safaris.
Cultural safaris in Uganda is exciting by the visiting of the Batwa especially if one wants to do both Gorilla trekking and cultural safaris in Uganda. They used to inhabit the ancient rain forests in Uganda but were evicted in 1911 when the forests were gazetted as national parks.
Boat cruise safaris.
A boat cruise safari on a Uganda safari is an exhilarating experience that navigates the serene waters of Lake Victoria, Lake Edward, or Kazinga Channel, offering breathtaking vistas of the surrounding landscapes and wonderful landscapes and opportunities to spot the diverse variety of wildlife like hippos, crocodiles, elephants, and a stunning variety of the bird species, other safari destinations where boat cruise safaris take place is in Murchison falls national park, Lake Mburo National Park.
Hiking Safaris.
The most hiking safaris are done from Mount Elgon national park, Rwenzori Mountains, Mgahinga Gorilla national park that gives you the most unforgettable hiking experiences in Uganda. Hiking up the mountains is more than just a difficult climb; it’s also a scenic trek through the lush forests that grow on the volcanoes’ slopes, a glimpse of the gorillas who treat the bamboo in the Virunga massif, and a chance to see the unusual birds that have made these highlands a birder’s heaven.
Kampala city tour.
A Kampala city tour on a Uganda safari is a captivating journey that explores the vibrant heart of Uganda’s capital, revealing a rich cultural heritage, fascinating history and bustling urban life. The tour takes you through the city’s colourful markets, historical landmarks like Kasubi Tombs and Luburi Palace, and cultural institutions such as Uganda Museum offering understanding of the country’s past, its resilient people, and its modern identity, as well as showcasing the city’s lively atmosphere, eclectic cuisine, and warm hospitality, making for memorable and enriching experience that sets