Top 5 Activities to Include On Your 2023 Uganda Safari Tour : a well-planned safari in Uganda offers tourists the chance to experience a variety of things that the country’s landscape, wildlife, and culture have to offer in a short amount of time. One of the best safari locations in Africa, Uganda is naturally blessed with lovely and hospitable people, a variety of animals, including rare and some unique species, a decent climate, mountains, valleys, rivers, and lakes. The top 5 activities you should include on your Uganda safari bucket list if you plan to visit Uganda, known as “the gem of Africa,” are listed below.
- Mountain gorilla trekking
- Chimpanzee tracking
- Game drive Safari in Savanna parks
- Bird watching
- Boat trips and excursions.
- Mountain gorilla trekking
Mountain gorillas are found in just three nations in the world: Rwanda, the Democratic Republic of the Congo, and Uganda. In the south-western Ugandan national parks of Mgahinga and Bwindi Impenetrable Forest, half of the surviving mountain gorillas in the world are found. Since they are only found in a small number of locations and are subject to several limitations to ensure their conservation, seeing these endangered species in their native habitat is an once-in-a-lifetime event. Mountain Gorilla trekking is therefore a unique opportunity to see the rarest animal in the world in its natural habitat, and anyone with the means, time, and opportunity should make it the first activity they include on their Uganda safari bucket list.
In Uganda, there are more than 20 habituated gorilla families that are accessible via trekking. Mountain gorilla encounters last one hour, but the entire trekking experience might last anything from two hours to a whole day, depending on where the gorillas reside. Uganda charges USD 700 for each gorilla permit, less than other nations. Gorilla trekkers must be in good physical condition because the landscape of these national parks requires considerable hiking before you can approach the gorillas. In order to get the most out of your time with these close relatives, keep in mind to abide by the gorilla laws and the park ranger’s instructions.
- Chimpanzee tracking
Gorilla tracking is followed by chimpanzee tracking. Since chimpanzees and humans have 98% of the same DNA, tracking them is quite intriguing as you watch them eat, play, and jump from tree to tree. There is a 90% chance that you will see chimpanzees if you go chimpanzee tracking at Kibale Forest National Park, which is home to about 1500 of the big apes. The chimpanzee habituation experience at Kibale National Park lets you spend more time with the primates. Don’t miss the opportunity to interact with these chimpanzees in their natural environment because many of them have been acclimated.
In protected regions including Kibale National Park, Budongo Forest, Kyambura Gorge in Queen Elizabeth National Park, Kalinzu Forest Reserve, Ngamba Island Chimpanzee Sanctuary, and others, Uganda is home to more than 5000 chimpanzees. Most of these offer activities for tracking chimpanzees.
- Game drives in Savanna National Parks
In Uganda, there are savanna and woodland parks that are home to a variety of animals. On Uganda game drives, you can tour these parks and get a closer look at and education on these species. To witness animals like tree-climbing lions, elephants, zebras, hyenas, buffaloes, leopards, giraffes, warthogs, Uganda kob, and many more, go on a game drive while packing a camera and binoculars and moving in an open-roof tour vehicle. National parks in Uganda with savanna ecosystems for game drives, including Kidepo Valley, Queen Elizabeth, Lake Mburo, and Murchison Falls National Park.
- Bird watching
Uganda is one of the best birding sites in Africa due to its more than 1070 bird species, some of which are rare and endemic. In Uganda, protected and unprotected farms and woods are used for birding. In order to find birds, you must travel a great distance because they are everywhere. The national parks and reserves, the forests, the coasts of waterbodies, and wetlands are some of the best places in Uganda to see birds. The best places to see birds in Uganda include the national parks of Bwindi Impenetrable Forest, Queen Elizabeth, Murchison Falls, Budongo Forest, Mabamba Swamp, Semuliki Forest, Lake Mburo, Mgahinga, and others, Top 5 Activities to Include On Your 2023 Uganda Safari Tour
Numerous bird species can be found in Uganda, including the Ruwenzori Turaco, Shoebill Stork, Green Breasted Pitta, Red Fronted Anti Pecker, Karamoja Apalis, Nahans Francolin, African Green Broadbill, Blue Breasted King Fisher, White Napped Pigeon, African Pied Hornbill, Crowned Eagle, Brown Chested Alethe, Purple Breasted Sunbird, Short-Tailed Warbler etc.
- Boat trips and excursions
There are several rivers and lakes in Uganda, but Lake Victoria is the biggest lake there and on the entire African continent. The longest river in the world, the Nile, originates in Uganda. Uganda Boat tours and cruises offer visitors a fantastic experience on the water as they see various animals quenching their thirst and numerous birds flitting about the shoreline. The Kazinga Channel in Queen Elizabeth National Park, Lake Mburo National Park, Murchison Falls National Park, Lake Bunyonyi, Lake Victoria, and Lake Mutanda are just a few of the locations in Uganda where boat rides are available.
Boat rides on the many bodies of water provide excellent opportunities to see a variety of creatures, including zebras, elephants, crocodiles, waterbucks, hippos, and more. The African fish eagle, Pied Kingfisher, Shoebill Stork, African Skimmers, African Jacana, Egyptian Goose, Heron, Yellow-billed Storks, Fish Eagles, Grey-crowned Cranes, and other bird species are just a few of the many species of birds that can be seen.
The mentioned above are the top five activities to include in your 2023 Uganda safari bucket list, however there are still many things to do and see in Uganda. You can also add mountain climbing, cultural experiences, white-water rafting, golden monkey tracking, bicycling, a tour of Kampala, bungee jumping, canoeing, quad biking, zip lining, sorting fishing, and more to your 2023 Uganda safari bucket list.
Conclusion: Uganda, being one of the best safari destinations in Africa, has many tourist attractions to see and explore and many safari activities to participate in during your safari tour. Uganda has it all from mountain gorilla trekking to cultural tours in cities and towns like Kampala and Jinja to mountain hiking in Rwenzori and many more. Get in touch with us today at Achieve Global Safaris to book any adventure that you are interested in in Uganda. We will be happy to hear from you and help you to ensure you have a smooth, exciting, and unforgettable Uganda safari tour.
