What should I expect on a safari holiday in Uganda?

What should I expect on a safari holiday in Uganda?

What should I expect on a safari holiday in Uganda? : Uganda is one of the awesome safari destinations giving extraordinary unique tour adventures to all travelers. The Pearl of Africa is a large platform for all adventure seekers and nature lovers, on this note, in this article, we present to you a very clear overview on what you should expect on a Uganda safari;

Impressive wildlife species

As you are game driving on your Uganda safari, you get an opportunity to encounter a wide range of thrilling wildlife situated in several safari parks in the country. Be ready to sight the amazing big five animals namely; African caped buffaloes, lions, white rhinos at Ziwa, lions, elephants and leopards.

It should be noted that every safari park in the country offers a unique wildlife adventurous experience that is incomparable. Uganda hosts over 500 chimpanzees In Kibale Forest National Park, other chimpanzee sanctuaries include; Budongo Forest, Ngamba island, Kyambura, Kalinzu and many more. Therefore, this makes the country one of the best destinations for primate tours in Africa.

Besides chimpanzees, the Pearl of Africa is also a famous home for almost 500 mountain gorillas in Bwindi impenetrable forest almost half of the world’s gorilla population. There are about 19 gorilla groups that  habituated and ready for tourism,  therefore in case you are searching for an unforgettable gorilla trekking experience,  Uganda is a perfect destination for this kind of adventure. All cant be said but get to experience various thrilling wildlife in all the national Parks and delight in  incredible memories.

Incredible landscapes

Always expect to encounter exceedingly varied landscapes which ranges from plain Savannah to rugged terrain especially in the western part on your Uganda safari. In this, enjoy a game drive in the classic vast savannahs, you can as well trek through foggy rain forests where you draw near to chimpanzees. Delight in a traditional boat cruise, enjoy a wonderful birding adventure with about 1050 bird species located in several habitats like the rare shoebill stork which always feeds in swampy areas.

Large breathtaking water bodies

Its important to note that the Pearl of Africa is found in the great lakes’ region. In this, almost 44,000 square kilometers is occupied by water bodies and the famous one is Lake Victoria. This beautiful huge lake is shared by Uganda, Tanzania and Kenya other iconic lakes include; Bunyonyi the second deepest in Africa and dotted with beautiful islands, lake Kyoga, lake George, lake Edward, lake Albert among others.

You get to experience an incredible boat ride where you delight in viewing wonderful wildlife because most of these water bodies pass through some of the safari parks. The Nile river goes through Murchison falls National Park squeezing itself through a narrow gorge hence making Murchison waterfall one of the stunning falls in the country. As mentioned earlier, expect to come across various water bodies which influence many adventurous activities like boat cruise on Kazinga channel in Queen Elizabeth national park, white water rafting on the Nile river source, canoe ride on lake Bunyonyi and so many others.

Welcoming people and their amazing cultures

Interestingly, Uganda hosts a wide range of tribes each endowed with a marvelous culture, traditions, customs, norms and taboos. There are over 50 tribes with an enormous range of ethnic groups though dominated by the Bantu speaking people. Expect to meet with the Bantu in central, Nilotic group of people in the west and northern region. When it comes to languages, there are over 40 spoken like; English, Swahili, Luganda. English is the outstanding and frequently spoken language by almost every Ugandan.

In the religious sector, 85.5% are Christians, about 12% are Muslims and some few Sikhs and Hindus. Delight in meeting the Batwa group of people found at the edge of Bwindi Impenetrable Forest on your Uganda safari. These are known as the shortest people in the whole world, get entertained with their fascinating cultures and traditions exhibited through songs, cultures dances once you visit their community. The hospitality of beautiful Ugandans is seen from the time when you arrive at the airport, broad smiles on almost everyone’s face welcoming you to the Pearl of Africa. There are so many breathtaking cultural sites where you can get an opportunity to study and learn more about the people of Uganda and their wonderful culture.

Expect to enjoy a self-drive or guided tour.

On your Uganda safari, you either decide to delight in a self-drive road trip or a guided trip. Having a drive on your own offers you a unique experience like you enjoy your own independence, freedom, flexibility among others. Here you can even save some dollars, the safari can start anytime of the day.

However, if really want a memorable adventurous experience, we advise you to book a guided Uganda Safari from a trusted tour operator plus a well-trained professional driver guide who knows all the tourist’s destinations and routes. It is not easy to find the right safari company however there are several ways find the right tour operator. In this, you can google about them and they should be registered with a certain tourism body like UTB, AUTO.

When it comes to a Uganda safari, we cannot say it all so you need to experience it all when you visit. For more information about Uganda, feel free to contact our travel experts and get a clear view.  For bookings and inquiries, simply send us an email on info@gorillaugandasafaribookings.com or call us directly on +256-775630809 or +256-701343598  to speak directly to our reservations team.