Wildlife safaris in Uganda : Uganda has a lot to offer during safaris throughout the year and there is a variety of wildlife species that can be seen across various destinations in the country. The different national parks and wildlife reserves in Uganda are some of the places where wildlife safaris can be carried out. Uganda has 10 national parks and about 12 wildlife reserves which are located in the northern, western, southern, and eastern parts of the country.
Safaris in Uganda take place in destinations such as Murchison falls national park, Queen Elizabeth national park, Kidepo valley national park, Lake Mburo national park, Kibale national park, Semuliki national park, Mgahinga national park and also Bwindi impenetrable forest national park among others.
Some of the destinations popular for wildlife safaris in Uganda for both local and domestic tourists include Murchison falls national park, Queen Elizabeth national park, Kidepo valley national park, Lake Mburo national park and Semuliki national park.
Other national parks in Uganda such as Bwindi national park, Mgahinga national park and Kibale forest national park are known for primate tours during which gorillas, chimpanzees, golden monkeys among others can be seen.
Safari in murchison falls park
When visiting Murchison falls national park a number of wildlife species can be seen around the savannah including four of the big 5 that is elephants, buffalos, lions and leopards. There are over 76 species of wildlife in the park that can be seen during a Uganda wildlife safari around Murchison falls national park include giraffes, kobs, hippos, waterbucks, bushbucks, reedbucks and so many others.
Murchison falls national park is the oldest national park in Uganda and is accessed by flight and also by road which takes about 5 hours. Pakuba airstrip and Bugungu airstrip are used for flights to the national park.
Wildlife safaris around murchison falls national park involves activities such as morning and afternoon game drives, boat cruises done in the morning and afternoon, chimpanzee trekking in budongo forest, bird watching, top of the falls hikes, viewing of the falls, hot air balloon rides among other activities.
A wildlife safari to murchison falls national park can also be combined with a visit to Zziwa rhino sanctuary which is found in Nakasongola district on the way to the national park.
Safari in Kidepo valley national park
Kidepo valley national park is located in the north eastern part of Uganda and it is another must visit destination for amazing wildlife viewing experiences.
The vast and unspoiled wilderness of Kidepo valley national park is among the features that make it unique. Numerous wildlife species such as lions, leopards, elephants, buffalos, zebras, hyenas, cheetahs, klipspringers, kudu, waterbucks, reedbucks, gazelles among others.
A number of bird species including ostriches among others are also found in Kidepo national park is also home to a variety of bird species. The locals such as the Karamojong, the Ik, Dodoth and many others who live around the neighboring communities of the national park also add to the safari experience and can be visited during tours around the destination.
Activities to do during safaris around Kidepo valley national park include game drives, bird watching, cultural tours, guided nature walks, photography and so much more.
Safari in Queen Elizabeth national park
Queen Elizabeth national park also referred to as the medley of wonders is located in the southwestern part of Uganda.
Tree climbing lions, elephants, buffalos, hippos, leopards, warthogs, antelopes, chimpanzees among others call this national park home. Different bird species can also be seen during a Uganda safari around Queen Elizabeth national park.
Safari activities to do around Queen Elizabeth national park include morning and afternoon game drives, lion tracking experience, boat rides on the Kazinga channel, chimpanzee trekking, birding, guided nature walks among others.
Accessing Queen Elizabeth national park can be done by flight and also by road. Mweya airstrip id used for flights to the national park.
Safari in Lake Mburo national park
Lake Mburo national park is the closest national park to Kampala and is another safari destination to visit while in Uganda.
Different activities are carried out around Lake Mburo national park during safaris and they include guided nature walks, morning and afternoon game drives, cycling, boat cruise, horseback rides, cultural tours among others.
Some of the wildlife species which can be seen during safaris around Lake Mburo national park include antelopes, buffalos, zebras, hippos, warthogs among others.
Safaris in Semuliki national park
Semuliki national park is a safari destination in Uganda which is famous for the hot springs.
Many local and international tourists visit Semuliki national park to visit the hot springd and also take part in other activities like guided nature walks, bird watching, cultural tours among others.
When visiting Uganda you can travel during the low season or the high season since wildlife viewing around the country is done at anytime of the year. The best time for wildlife safaris in Uganda is during the dry season around June to October when wildlife species can easily be spotted during safaris.
