SAFARI ATTRACTIONS OF UGANDA

There is so much to see and do in Uganda

Gorilla Safari Uganda
Mountain Gorillas are highly endangered primates and can only survive by increased conservation efforts. There are 670 surviving mountain gorillas world over and half of this population is found in Bwindi Impenetrable forest and Mgahinga Gorilla Park making gorilla tracking the predominant activity in these parks.Trekking is a captivating lifetime experience involving guided tours to the habitats of these great apes.

Chimpanzee tracking
Visiting chimpanzee habitats is a phenomenal experience. The way the chimpanzees feed, climb, respond to human presence, mate, care for their young ones, is amazing.  A visit in the morning and/or the evening allows you to see how they make and unmake their beds. Leaving their nests is announced by drumming of tree buttresses, hoots and screams. Tracking these primates is largely by following their sounds. Chimps are by far the noisiest of the African primates though they do have some silent times

Game and scenic viewing:
The diversity of Uganda’s wildlife and habitats ranging from savannah grasslands, wetlands, forests and mountainous, ecosystems and diverse species makes Uganda the prime destination for game viewing.

Uganda Birding Safari:
Uganda is a world birding destination boasting of over 1,000 recorded bird species compared to the whole of Europe having about 700 bird species. . Uganda’s climate and habitat attracts migrants from the northern and southern hemisphere making it the richest country for bird watching in Africa.

Sport fishing:
Though fishing is widely developed, sport fishing is relatively a new tourist product that has taken the fancy of many visitors to Uganda each year.

Nature walks:
In most of the conservation areas, network trails have been developed for nature walks. Experience the quietness of the wilderness with sweet natural songs from birds and gentle winds in the leaves from tropical forests as you encounter some wildlife, variety of birds and a rich expansive flora.

Mountain hiking:
For mountain enthusiasts, Uganda provides the snow capped Rwenzori mountain ranges standing at 5,119m and Mt.Elgon (4321m) and many equally rewarding mountain sites. A trip to one of these mountains is a lifetime, exhilarating and rewarding adventure.

White water rafting:
When in Uganda, a visit to the warm white water of the River Nile is a must. Endowed with numerous rapids and waterfalls, river Nile has become a famous white water rafting destination in the world. There are plenty of opportunities to swim, relax and observe an amazing array of wildlife, including red tailed monkeys and bird species like fish eagles, otters and thousands of cormorants. The river Nile thunders between heavily forested islands and then leaps widely into series of spectacular drops.

Cultural tourism:
To promote the cultural harmony, peace and international understanding get to know and learn the Uganda peoples; their traditions, customs and ways of life of each ethnic group. These customs are kept alive by many colorful ceremonies marking specific historical events or celebrating the seasons of the year. Spontaneous dancing and music are a typical way of life in Uganda. Visit the Bagisu during the circumcision festivals, the Buganda kingdom, nomadic Karimojong and cultural sites like Kasubi tombs, Sezibwa falls, Nyero rock paintings, Naggalabi coronation site, Kabaka’s lake and many others.

Quad Biking
This is an all terrain adventure suitable for people of all ages. You don’t have to know how to ride because free training sessions are carried out prior to the safari. The packages include 1 hour shortfall; 2 hours explorer; 3 hours overland; twilight and a full day trip.

Entebbe, ngamba islands tour
Entebbe is Uganda’s gateway by air, here you can visit the Wildlife Educational Centre, leisure beaches, botanical gardens, Lutembe bird sanctuary and Kasenyi fishing village. A boat trip to Ngamba Island allows you to see over 30 orphaned and rescued chimpanzees.

Source of the nile & bujagali falls
A visit to Jinja through the Mabira tropical rain forest, Lugazi sugar plantations allows you a stop at Ssezibwa falls to see the spiritual healing waters. Cross Owen falls dam and drive to the Source of river Nile the longest river in the world. Visit Bujagali Falls or have the unforgettable adventure of white water Rafting, bungee jumping and quad biking.

Ssese islands
84 beautiful and mainly uninhabited islands make up Ssese islands on the North western section of Lake Victoria. A 45-minute ferry trip from Bukakata takes you to this beautiful place. Relax on the white sand beaches as you enjoy a lake breeze watching countless African birds. A quiet forest walk will leave you with good memories of the Islands. A boat ride enables you to see hippos and crocodiles.

Bunyonyi Safaris
The word means “the place of many little birds”; it is about 25km long and 7km wide. It was created by a volcanic eruption which blocked a river exit. The lake’s altitude is 1,950m and it is surrounded by hills that are 2,200 to 2,478m high.

Wildlife Safaris Uganda

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