What to Do in Uganda on a Honeymoon Safari? Honeymoon is a vacation, a trip, or quality time spent by newlyweds after their wedding to celebrate the kick-off of their marriage as they start the initial, idealized phase of their marriage or the relationship. honeymoon is often considered as a special time for couples and newly weds to relax, reconnect and create lasting memories together. Uganda is the best destination while on a honeymoon to prioritise while on a honey moon safari .it has beautiful places that are perfect for newly wedded to fully reconnect, relax, chills, quality time for intimacy and fresh atmosphere. there are various activities couples can engage themselves while on honeymoon as discussed below
Gorilla trekking: this activity is one of the adventurous activities done by couples while on honeymoon and so for couples that haven’t tried it, it should be on their bucket list while on a honeymoon safari. the best gorilla trekking place are always Mgahinga national park in Kisoro and Bwindi Impenetrable Forest national park where there is a number of gorillas and easily seen, the couples are advised to acquire the gorilla trekking permits which they are required to present at the headquarters of parks. The couples are always accompanied by a professional guide who helps the couple to the forest as they climb to easily locate the different species of gorillas, as they create their memories by taking pictures and capturing videos.
Boat cruise: couples on a honeymoon who love water embark on a boat cruise activity where they create beautiful and fancy memories as they look at the amazing and stunning sunset and sunrise views. The couple, while on a boat cruise, get chances to look at animals like the Nile crocodiles, hippos, and other mammal species that live in and along the lake to quench their thirst like elephants, various bird species that feed along the banks of rivers /lakes. couples can choose their time of convenience between the morning trip cruise and the evening trip
The couples can choose places with the best boat cruising safaris for example Kazinga channel which is located at Queen Elizabeth national park, lake Mburo at lake Mburo national park, Murchison falls national park, lake Bunyonyi and other parks/lakes.
Hiking: hiking is as well a thrilling activity and an enjoyable activity couples enjoy while on honeymoon safaris. While at the top of the mountains, couples are gifted with clear and spectacular views, and they capture pictures and videos for memories. Couples to take part in this activity should be physically fit because it may be hectic and tiresome. couples can hike in areas like Rwenzori mountains, mount Sabinyo, Mount Muhavura, mount Gahinga mount Elgon among other hiking sites.
Game drive safaris. Driving through a savannah in national parks, you see very beautiful sunsets and sunrises. Couples get very vital memories as they capture beautiful wildlife like lions, buffalo, elephants, zebras, and impalas is a very unforgettable while on a honeymoon safari. these game drive safaris are best done at lake Mburo national park, queen Elizabeth national park, Kidepo national park and Murchison national park and others.
Bird watching: couples who have a taste of bird watching also enjoy the honeymoon safari in Uganda, since Uganda has the best of birding destinations while on a safari. Birding sites like Bwindi impenetrable forest, Kidepo national park, queen Elizabeth national park, Bwindi impenetrable national park and many other gives over 1000 bird species to couples who are bird lovers a great chance to see a variety for example strange weaver, short tailed warbler, fox weaver, Rwenzori turaco and many more others.
Luxury dining, spa and accommodations: some couples prefer very comfortable sleeping and dining and so they choose that as an activity. This helps them to get time to relax, quality time to know more of each other, intimacy, relaxation, and reconnecting. they get to know how they want their marriage to look like, dine together share their Favorite meals, massage, relax from the wedding preparations the best places for these activities are Lemala Wildwaters in Jinja, Mweya safari lodges at Queen Elizabeth national park and Chobe lodges at Murchison
However, apert from the mentioned activities there are other activities couples do while on their honeymoon like zip lining which is done at the source of River Nile in Jinja and Mabira Forest, some want to relax on the beaches of Entebbe, some couples also prefer road trips to nowhere, as they enjoy each others company, sip and paint, cultural encounters like vising kingdoms of Tooro, Buganda and d Bunyoro and among other activities.
Conclusively, there are many activities to do in Uganda while on honeymoon safaris. Uganda has the best destinations for honeymoon since there is a variety, and the couples choose what they love most
