Wildlife Game Drive Safaris in Uganda

Wildlife Game Drive Safaris in Uganda, Uganda as an African safari destination is endowed with lots of wildlife ranging from tiny birds to the giant Mountain Gorillas and huge African elephants. It is arguably the most beautiful country in Africa with a series of spectacular landscapes hence its nickname “the Pearl of Africa”. Uganda is a tourist hub that hosts thousands of travelers every year for exciting activities such as primate trekking, mountain climbing, bird watching and majorly Wildlife Safaris which takes place in the vast savannah plains of its national parks mainly on guided tours with experienced guides.

If you are planning for a Wild game drive safari in Uganda, remember to arrange for the most appropriate vehicle for game drives on the dirt roads in the jungle. 4X4 Safari vans with pop-up roof are the most hired cars for this activity because they offer great views of the wildlife and landscapes besides their navigation ability, being spacious and comfortable. You can opt to hire other 4WD cars like extended land cruisers, land cruiser V8 and land cruiser Prado for they are as well highly effective for wildlife game drive safari. Adventure travelers who want to immerse themselves in the wilderness on a self drive are advised to rent a Toyota Rav 4 because it perfectly maneuvers on the game drive tracks in Uganda national parks.

Carry a good camera to capture the best shots on your wildlife game drive safaris in Uganda when you finally come across the majestic lions, stunning rosette printed leopards, the incredibly huge African savannah elephants, herds of the lovely antelopes like waterbucks, Uganda kobs, Jackson’s hartebeest and topis among others. You may not spot all the most sought out big cats on one game drive but multitudes of Zebras, giraffes and buffaloes are always interesting to watch grazing in the plains.

Mornings and evenings are cool to hit the trails for game drives when exploring Uganda’s National Parks. In Murchison Falls National Park, you have higher chances of spotting a variety of game in large numbers including antelopes, buffaloes, giraffes, Jackson’s hartebeests, waterbucks and predators like lions, leopards and hyenas. And in case you want to witness a rare behavior of climbing trees by lions, then book for a game drive to the Ishasha sector in Queen Elizabeth National Park where these cats are often sighted resting on branches of fig trees. Lake Mburo National Park’s wildlife is incredible, it is a blend of beautiful animals including zebras, giraffes, topis, waterbucks, buffaloes, reedbucks and defassa in the flourishing savannahs. There’s a golden chance to drive through Kidepo Valley National Park, one of the most breathtaking wilderness parks in Africa. It is home to cheetahs, lions, elephants and many other mammals along with ostriches which are the largest birds on earth. All these national parks have unique incredible landscapes and you can have the most picturesque backgrounds in your photos.

Game drives in some game parks are nearly dusty as the trucks are not tarmacked. So make the right selection of color of clothes to pack considering comfort rather than high class smartness because the activity includes moving in and out of the safari van besides the hot sun.

You can go for as many game drives until you leave the park and every game drive is totally different from another as nature brings a unique sighting each day. To fully enjoy wildlife game drives on a Uganda safari, add other adventurous activities at the destinations such as boat cruise, crater drive, chimp trekking, hiking and bird watching among others. Combing a wildlife safari to Queen Elizabeth National Park with the thrilling gorilla trekking experience in Bwindi Impenetrable National Park.

Aerial game viewing in Uganda

If you are looking for a more exceptional experience of game viewing beyond just a game drive in a 4X4 safari van, ask our travel consultant about our hot air balloon safaris that enable tourists to see the game such as families of elephants, herds of buffaloes, Uganda kobs and much more along with magnificent views of landscapes including some features of the rift valley and a number of water bodies. Enjoy the sunrise on the hot air balloon flight in Murchison falls or Queen Elizabeth national park. Catching the aerial view of the famous River Nile and Lake Albert plus numerous wildlife in Murchison falls national park is one of the most thrilling experiences you can never forget. Hot air balloon safaris in Queen Elizabeth national park take high above the grasslands and results are the gorgeous views of Lakes George and Edward, the Rwenzori Mountains, Kazinga channel and the plains filled with herds of antelopes, prides of lions and many more. If it is possible, request for a bush breakfast which is served at the end of the hot air balloon safari in any of these national parks.

The sunset hot air balloon flight offers the golden view of the sun in the evening, scenic views as well as different wildlife in these two biggest national parks in Uganda. This evening balloon flight however doesn’t come with a bush meal.

Best time for game drives in Uganda

Game viewing can be done all year round in all savannah national parks in Uganda, although most people prefer doing it in the dry seasons from June to August and December to January as the best time to visit Uganda. During the dry season, more animals congregate around water bodies and can often be seen in large numbers. It is also easier to navigate through the game drive tracks whether with 4WD cars or Saloon vehicles. 

Going for game drives during the wetter season from March to May and September to November requires 4X4 cars that are able to maneuver through the wet and slippery tracks. Travelers who come during this period enjoy the discounted rates of hotel and lodges in and outside the parks.

Plan for your wildlife game safaris in Uganda today by sending an email to info@gorillaugandasafaribookings.com or call us directly on +256-775630809 to speak directly speak to our travel consultant to enjoy every bit of the safari at discounted at discounted price.