Ostrich Safaris in Uganda: Ostriches are some of the most exciting birds to view while on any kind of wildlife adventure in the Pearl of and this is because they have a lot of unique things to know about them, while in Uganda the famous safari destination to go to for ostrich adventures is Kidepo valley national Park.
Kidepo valley national park is located in the North Eastern region of Uganda in the Kabong district, it was first gazette as a game reserve in 1958, and it then later was officially established as a national park in 1962.
Kidepo Valley National Park is the most game park in Uganda, It is famously known and commonly visited because it hosts large numbers of ostriches therefore for individuals on a safari in this country who want to see the species this national park is highly recommended.
Exploring in Kidepo National Park blesses tourists with great opportunities to engage in so many exciting activities aside from ostrich sightings which mark their safari a successful one some of these things to do include; tourists embark on bird watching which is best done from areas like; Namukwenyi, Apoka rest camp, and others because this game park is also known to be harboring large numbers of about 474 birds which are classified in different types such as; forest birds, migratory birds, Savannah birds and mali Maasai biome birds which include; golden pipit, sperb starling, verreauxs eagle, karamoja apalis, Abyssinian ground hornbill, Jackson’s hornbill, white bellied go-away, scarlet chested sunbird, clapper tons and many others.
Game drives are usually done in different sessions for example; in the morning, afternoon, and evening hence giving a chance to tourists to embark on whatever time they would prefer. During these drives, they can be combined with wildlife viewing due to the fact that this national park is home to over 76 mammal species which are always available for tourists such as; cheetahs, zebras, lions, bush duikers, hyenas, bat-eared fox, elephants, leopards, buffalos, giraffes, Uganda kob, giraffes, Jackson’s hartebeest, Oribi among others.
there are many more things to do such as; community visits and cultural encounters where individuals get chances to interact with the Karamojong people and get to learn more about their tradition and culture and their way of lifestyle such as; observing their dress code and how they speak, what they feed on and many others.
Facts About Ostriches
Ostriches are the most beautiful bird species to see and there are many interesting things that would be exciting for tourists to see some of these include;
Ostriches are also observed and characterized because of their small heads the male species are easily identified because they are black in color, have brown eyes, white wings, and have a tail feather whereas the female ostriches have a brownish grey color and are unique in a way that they take about 3 to 4 months to fully mature.
ostriches weigh about 180 kilograms and they are about 2.5 meters tall.
Ostriches are known to be capable of running a distance of about 70 kilometers per hour and this usually happens when they are being threatened.
ostriches are categorized into two types such as; the nominate which is specifically brown and the Massaicas which are gray brown in color and they live in singles or opt to stay together in small groups and live together as a family.
ostriches are mainly brown in color and omnivorous birds, which feed on things like, know them; fruits, pebbles, seeds, swallow sand, flowers, and locusts.
The ostriches are also known to hiss and boom while making sounds apart from the male ostriches, which are usually noticed to hiss like lions. More so, the ostriches are so strong that they are able to kick other strong predators like; lions and humans.
Therefore, contact our trusted tour operators for more information concerning Ostrich Safaris in Uganda and book with our tours and travel companies such as; Achieve Global Safaris who offer the best tour packages while on your safari in Uganda.
