Wildlife Safaris in Uganda | Best Uganda Wildlife Safaris
Wildlife safaris in Uganda introduce tourists to the different savannah National Parks and Wildlife Reserves in the country for an insight into the numerous game species.
Uganda is a haven several wild game and by undertaking a game drive, nature walk or boat cruise, you will be ushered to the most sought-after big five animals (Lions including the tree-climbing lions, leopards, Rhinos, elephants and Buffaloes), antelopes (Uganda kobs, elands, waterbucks, Topis, Oribis, impalas, hartebeests, bushbucks, lesser and greater kudus, Roan antelopes and Sitatunga), Rothschild giraffes, cheetahs, spotted and striped hyenas, zebras, warthogs, jackals and giant forest hogs among others.
Wildlife safaris in Uganda mean exploring the raw beauty of Uganda’s wilderness including the magnificent Murchison Falls National Park found in the northwestern part of the country and popular for the crescendo roar of the Murchison falls as well as more than 75 species of mammals and over 451 species of birds.
Queen Elizabeth National Park situated in the western side of Uganda teems with over 95 species of mammals and more than 600 species of birds in addition to the numerous Crater Lakes and water bodies including Lake Edward and George as well as the Kazinga Channel, making it the most scenic National Park in the country.
Taking the less traveled road to north-eastern Uganda leads you to the pristine Kidepo Valley National Park, the true definition of African wilderness boasting of extraordinary wildlife and bird species including cheetahs and ostriches among others. The fact that few tourists visit Kidepo Valley National Park even makes it the ideal destination to relish the whole wilderness to yourself.
Lake Mburo National Park in western Uganda is the smallest savannah National Park but allows tourists to be engulfed in a timeless bubble of jaw-dropping beauty with its numerous unique wildlife species including the zebras, giraffes, and leopards with birds that make them leave with unforgettable memories.
Semliki National Park is always the less-visited savannah National Park yet is a timeless beauty with a backdrop of the stunning Rwenzori Mountains and unsurpassed wildlife abundance with teems of buffaloes, elephants and several primate species.
Wildlife safaris in Uganda also usher tourists to the breathtaking wildlife Reserves and Sanctuaries including Ziwa Rhino Sanctuary, Kabwoya, Katonga, Pian Upe, Toro-Semliki, Bokora Corridor, Matheniko and Karuma Wildlife Reserves to the memorable game viewing experiences.
Best Time for Uganda Wildlife safaris
The best time for wildlife safaris in Uganda is all year round but the fact that the country is crossed by the Equator, some months (especially March, April, May, October, and November) are less pleasant for wildlife safaris. The perfect time for wildlife viewing is the dry season that covers January, February, June, July, August, September and December because it’s the time of spotting numerous animals when they gather around drinking points (such as Lakes, Rivers, and ponds).
Things to carry for Uganda wildlife safaris
Your packing list for wildlife safaris in Uganda should include lightweight long-sleeved shirts/blouses, pants and pairs of shorts, light rain jacket/poncho, swimming suit, underwear, cotton socks, sweater, hiking boots/closed shoes, sunscreen, camera with enough batteries and memory, safari journals, wide-brimmed hat, guidebooks, pair of binoculars, headlamp, insect repellant, first aid kit, waterproof backpack, toiletries, adaptors, medicines (for nausea, heartburn, malaria, diarrhea, flu/colds and cough, headaches and sunburns).
Besides wildlife safaris in Uganda, tourists visiting the Pearl of Africa have chances of undertaking birding safaris, hiking safaris, Chimpanzee safaris, fishing safaris, cultural safaris, gorilla safaris, golf safaris and adventure safaris among others.