5 BEST ADVENTURE EXPERIENCES TO DO IN UGANDA
Are you in search for the best adventure experiences to do in Uganda post COVID-19 pandemic? Well, as we work through for a normal life, Uganda is that one most magical travel destination with the best adventure experiences that will turn your travel dreams into reality. This country boasts of its natural endowments composing of huge profusion of wildlife, water bodies, mountains, breathtaking landscapes and a lot more which you stand a chance to explore and experience on Uganda safari. With a lot more for you to enjoy and experience, check out the 5 best adventure experiences to do in Uganda.
Gorilla trekking
Mountain gorilla trekking is by far one of the best ways you can get back to the wilderness post COVID-19 crisis. It is undoubtedly one of the best 5 adventure experiences to do in Uganda and it lets you indulge yourself in the magical tropical rain-forests of Bwindi Impenetrable National Park and Mgahinga Gorilla National Park. These are the 2 gorilla safari parks where gorilla trekking adventures are only conducted in Uganda.
Gorilla trekking in Uganda lets you strike your imaginations with a habituated mountain gorilla family while in the natural habitat. This is remarkably a lifetime experience you won’t find where else in the world except only in Uganda, Rwanda and the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC) where mountain gorillas live.
Bwindi Impenetrable National Park and Mgahinga Gorilla National Park are all set in the extreme Southwestern Uganda. Visitors on gorilla trekking tour in Uganda can track anyone of the 21 habituated gorilla groups; 20 of which can be trekked in Bwindi and 1 in Mgahinga Gorilla National Park. Uganda hosts about half of all the 1063 mountain gorillas that still exist on earth today however, to share the magical encounter with these dramatic primates, you need a valid gorilla permit.
Each gorilla trekking permit in Uganda can be booked at US Dollars 700 for travelers under category of foreign non-residents, US Dollars 600 if you fall under visitor category of foreign residents and Uganda shillings 250000 for the East African Community citizens. Simply connect with reservation at Maranatha Tours and Travel to book your gorilla permit and also plan the best gorilla safari holiday.
Chimpanzee tracking
Chimpanzee tracking offers you yet another unique primate tour experience for you to embark on Uganda safaris. A face to face encounter with chimpanzees in the tropical rain-forests of Uganda rewards travelers with the most memorable experience. Chimpanzee tours in Uganda are best carried out in Kibale Forest National Park, Budongo Forest, Kyambura Gorge and Kalinzu Forest.
Chimpanzee tracking like mountain gorilla trekking involves you hiking through the dense rain-forests and slightly hilly areas to catch a glimpse of chimpanzees. It is also possible for you to incorporate your chimpanzee tracking adventure with Chimpanzee Habituation Experience which is offered in Kibale Forest National Park and Budongo Forest.
Rwenzori Mountain climbing
Hiking to the summits of Rwenzori Mountain ranges is a challenging experience but lets you enjoy the magical snowcapped Margherita Peak and several other peaks. It is one of the best adventure experiences worthy taking part on Uganda safaris in Rwenzori Mountain National Park. Dubbed the Mountains of the Moon, Rwenzori Mountain range is by far the tallest mountain range straddling at elevation of about 5109m. It can you about a week or more days to make a complete hike to the magical summit of this beautiful mountain.
White Water Rafting
White water rafting is incredibly one of the best adrenaline adventures you shouldn’t miss out on Uganda safari. This is best done at the Source of the Nile in Jinja. It is one of the 5 best adventure experiences to do in Uganda and lets you challenge yourself in Grade 5 Rapids of River Nile. You can go half day or whole day on white water rafting provided time and your budget allows.
Bungee Jumping
If you would like to kiss the water at the Source of the Nile then Bungee Jumping is considerably one of the most thrilling adventure experiences you can do on Uganda safari. This adventure involves jumping off the top of the Nile to the bottom of the River surface, an adventure experience worth embarking not by the faint hearted.
