Forest nature walks in Uganda: With nature walks, you have a great opportunity to get close to nature.It is remarkably the best way for visitors to discover what Uganda holds in terms of biodiversity.
And it is an experiential adventure of its own that takes you through the distinct habitats with diverse wildlife species, which at the end rewards you with memorable experiences. In most cases, nature walks/village walks take you to rural areas, which equally get you the best of an experiential Uganda safari tour, and you have a chance to interact with the local people.
Nature walks are done countrywide and depending on what your travel interests are while on Uganda safari, you have an opportunity to sight various bird species, primates, butteries, mammals, and unique tree species and plant species that are of medical importance, the notable places to get you the best of this experiential activity include.
Mountain Rwenzori National Park
Mountain Rwenzori ranges are undoubtedly Uganda’s highest mountains, rising up to 5109 m; they lie on the border with the Democratic Republic of Congo. Hikers trek mountain Rwenzori via different trails, and trekking to Margherita Peak is rewarding as you get to enjoy the breathtaking views set between the ranges and will have a great chance to view some wild animals, bird species, and rare species.
Kibale Forest nature walks.
Kibale National Park is located in Kabarole district, western Uganda. The notable trails in kiable forest national park include the nocturnal forest walk, which extends up to Bigodi swamp walk. Nature forest walks in Kibale give you a great opportunity to explore different primates, forest birds, reptiles, butterflies, floral species, to mention but a few.
Nature walks in Queen Elizabeth national park.
Nature walks in Queen Elizabeth National Park can be done in the parts of Mweya Peninsula, Kyambura Gorge, and Maramagambo Forest. And mweya peninsula is the main area for nature walks for visitors on a Uganda safari tour and you will be able to view different animals like elephants, buffaloes, warthogs and enjoy the views of Rwenzori mountain ranges and also engage in mongoose trucking to observe and monitor banded mongoose, then in kyambura you will be able to see different wildlife like , baboons monkeys chimpanzee and reptiles and finally in maramagambo forest one will be able to encounter different things like bats, crater lakes, birds to mention but a few.
Nature walks in Budogo Forest
It has well-developed walking trails that are suitable for nature walking, and on the trails you can see different species like olive baboons, blue monkeys, and birds like the African dwarf kingfisher, lemon-bellied crombec, and grey-headed sunbird. And other mammals like elephants, oryx, bushbucks.
Nature walks in Murchison Falls National Park.
Nature walks in Murchison are done from Budongo Forest, and it has various tree species. During the nature walks in Murchison Falls, you will be able to see monkeys’ birds, and a clear view of the park, plus mammals like elephants and buffaloes, and see the top of the falls.
Nature walks in Bwindi National Park.
Bwindi National Park is one of the most visited parks in Uganda. Nature walks in Bwindi National Park are an amazing activity where you will be able to explore the park on foot with the company of a guide. One can use these trails while on a nature walk, like the Kashasha Trail, bamboo tree, and Habinyanja Trail, to mention but a few, and you will be able to see different primates like mountain gorillas, birds, and view the Virunga Mountains.
Nature walks in Mabira Forest.
Mabira Forest is one of the few natural forests in Uganda, and it is located on the Kampala-Jinja Road. Mabira Forest is home to diverse forest birds and is one of the best birding sights where you can see a variety of birds.
Best time to do nature walks in Uganda.
Nature walks in Uganda can be done any time of the year, though the best time is the dry season; in the dry season, roads are easily passable, and there is no water to block visitors from accessing the forests.
Costs of nature walks in Uganda.
Kibale National Park
Foreign residents 5USD
Foreign non-residents 5USD
East African countries 10000 UGX
Bwindi National Park
Foreign residents30 USD
Foreign non-residents 40 USD
East African countries 30000
Those are some of the costs though every area where hiking can be done has its own costing.
What to carry when going for nature walks in different locations of Uganda
A pair of binoculars
During a nature walk, you can come across many birds, and they are at a distance, but when you have binoculars, you will view them well.
Rain jacket
Uganda’s weather is unpredictable, so carry your jacket in case of rain; it can help you.
Insect repellent
Since nature walks are done in the bush, carry mosquito repellent to protect yourself from insect bites.
Bottle of water
Carry water to keep yourself hydrated since you are not sure how long the walk will take.
Precautions to know when going for nature walks
Do not go for nature walks on your own in any park because it is not safe.
Don’t separate from your colleagues because you may not find your way back home.
Don’t touch plants you don’t know; some are poisonous
No littering in the park
In case you find the primates during the nature walks, don’t feed them because it is not allowed.
Be mindful of reptiles like snakes and lizards that may be dangerous
Where to sleep while going for nature walks in different parks
These national parks have different accommodations according to your budget and these include Pakuba Lodge in Murchison, Primate Lodge in Kibale, and Mweya Safari Lodge in Queen Elizabeth National Park, to mention but a few.
