Uganda also referred to as the “The pearl of Africa” has has diverse wildlife, rare and endangered species and the Big Five, bird species, and Beautiful hospitable people, the mountains, Lakes, Rivers, Forests makes it a bucket list safari destination. Uganda should be one of the most sought tourism destinations in Africa. Most sought activities to do in Uganda are managed by government bodies which include, Uganda wildlife Authority, Uganda Tourism Board and Ministry of Tourism in Uganda
What are the Most sought safari activities to do in Uganda.
- Gorilla tracking/Habituation experience
Uganda has half of the population of the remaining mountain gorillas in the world staying in the famous Bwindi Impenetrable national Park and Mgahinga National Park. The gorilla trekking permit costs USD800 per person per trek and the gorilla habituation permit costs USD1500 per person per trek for Non-Foreign Residents, Gorilla permits are discounted for foreign residents and East African citizens. Gorilla trekking is a life time experience to encounter these great apes in their natural environment. Book a gorilla safari.
- Chimpanzee tracking /Habituation experience
Uganda has chimpanzees as well that can be seen in Kibale forest national park, Budongo forest, Kalinzu forest, and Kyambura forest. Kibale National Park is regarded as the “Primate capital” because of the many chimpanzee communities that inhabit in the forest.
- Game Viewing
Uganda has magnificent national Parks and you can be able to see the big five during your safari, The parks are; Queen Elizabeth national park, and Murchison falls national park, Lake Mburo national park, Kidepo Valley national park, Toro-Semuliki reserve and Pian-Upe wildlife reserve. There are lot of wildlife to see namely giraffes, Elephants, energetic antelopes, buffalos, zebras, hippos, warthogs, Rhinos, Lions, leopards, cheetahs, Antelopes, Ostriches. Check out wildlife safaris and we can customize packages for you.
- Golden Monkey tracking
Golden Monkeys are also rare primates in the world and Uganda is lucky to have them remaining in Mgahinga national park.. There are two communities of golden monkeys habituated for trekking in this region. You can add golden monkey trek to your gorilla safari to Uganda.
- Mountain Hiking
If you are interested in Mountain Hiking, Uganda is the perfect destination for Mountaineering which you can do on Mountain Rwezori “the snow caped mountain”, Mountain Elgon with the biggest caldera, the volcanic Mountain Sabyinyo, Mountain Gahinga and Mountain Muhabura and you can make a choice of climbing one of the mountains depending on your fitness. During the hike, you will see different tree species, Vegetation, spot birds, Forest Elephants, reptiles and many more. You can hike to different summits/peaks, ranging from one day to two weeks depending on your interest.
- Cultural and community Encounters
Uganda has diverse cultures and tribes, with over 50 languages spoken by different people. Every culture in the east, west, south and north has unique and interesting features that can complete your African experience. You can visit the Batwa people commonly referred to as the pygmies for many years until of recent when they were removed from the Bwindi Forest to the surrounding communities of Bwindi Forest National Park to conserve the gorillas, the Ankole culture in the west, the Ik and Karamojong culture in the North, You will explore the languages, the traditions, taboos, Food, way of life and the hospitality of the people of Uganda.
- Birding experience
Uganda is one of the hot spots in Africa for Bird watching with about 1000 bird species, you will be ble to see birds; Handsome Francolin, Rwenzori Nightjar, Dwarf Honeyguide, African Green Broadbill, Archer’s Robin-Chat, Red-throated Alethe, Yellow-eyed Black-Flycatcher, Red-faced Woodland Warbler, Short-tailed Warbler, Grauer’s Warbler, Mountain Masked Apalis, Collared Apalis, Stripe-breasted Tit, Rwenzori Batis, Blue-headed Sunbird, Regal Sunbird, Strange Weaver, Dusky Crimsonwing, Pelicans, African darter, Herons and many others.
- Adventure Experience
Uganda also offers more adventure experiences like Ziplining, White water rafting, horse riding, Kayaking, Quad biking, Bungee Jumping and many more.
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