Uganda Safaris - Top 10 Best Safaris in Uganda
Best Time for Uganda Safaris
Uganda Safaris can be conducted all year round but the perfect time is the dry season (from December to February and June to September) and this time is ideal for most Uganda safaris’ activities especially Gorilla Trekking, mountain climbing/hiking, golden monkey tracking, chimpanzee tracking, nature walks, and game viewing.
The wet season (March to May As well as October and November) is perfect for bird watching because it’s the season when breeding takes place and the migratory species are in abundance. This is also the most idealistic time for Uganda Safari Discounts as many lodges offer rooms at a reduced prices.
Top Tourist Destinations in Uganda
Discover the most iconic and breathtaking places that make Uganda truly unforgettable from lush forests and wetlands to wildlife-rich savannahs and the various cultures. Explore the top destinations with Custom Safaris Africa.
Queen Elizabeth National Park
Uganda’s most popular savannah park, home to tree-climbing lions, elephants, hippos, leopards, and buffalo. Highlights include Kazinga Channel boat safaris.
Kibale National park
Its the primate capital of East Africa, with over 1,500 chimpanzees. Nest-to-nest chimpanzee tracking experiences. Also home to 12 other primate species and a variety of forest birds.
Bwindi Impenetrable National Park
A UNESCO World Heritage Site, home to nearly half of the world’s remaining mountain gorillas. Trek through dense jungle trails to observe gorilla families in their natural habitat.
Batwa Communities
Meet the indigenous forest people who once lived in the gorilla forests. Discover their hunter-gatherer traditions, music, and spiritual practices.
Mabamba Swamp
A birding hotspot near Lake Victoria, famous for the elusive Shoebill Stork. Explore by canoe via papyrus channels. Home to over 260 bird species, including swamp flycatchers .
Murchison Falls National Park
Witness the mighty River Nile squeezing through a narrow gorge, creating stunning waterfalls, alongside incredible wildlife safaris featuring elephants, lions, and hippos.
Our Best Long Uganda Safaris
Book a Long Uganda safari tour to top destinations around Uganda. Check our stress-free multiday itineraries and get a free quote!
7 Days Uganda Wildlife Safari
Explore the best Uganda wildlife parks on a 7 Days Uganda Wildlife Safari where you will go on game drives to view the big 5, boat cruises, chimpanzee trekking and other primates. The tour takes you to explore Murchison Falls national park…
10 Day Uganda Safari
This 10 Day Uganda Safari will guide you through the 4 Uganda’s national parks; Murchison falls national park being the largest park, Queen Elizabeth the second largest park having a lot to offer, Kibale national park a chimp hub, and a visit….
Uganda Birding Safari
Uganda Birding Safari takes you to visit the true birding spots of Uganda such as the Mabamba wetlands, Lake Mburo National Park, and Queen Elizabeth National Park. 7 days bird watching safari in Uganda is designed to satisfy birders interests…
15 days Uganda Safari
Escape to a Paradise of dense rainforests (jungles), sweeping savannah plains and Lakeshores on our outstanding 15 days Uganda Safari through the Pearl of Africa (as Uganda is fondly known). Explore the beautiful Ziwa Rhino Sanctuary…
Destinations to visit during Uganda Safaris – Where to Go on a Uganda Safari?
Uganda Tours are mainly focused on the 10 National Parks that are Bwindi Impenetrable, Mgahinga Gorilla National Park, Murchison Falls, Kidepo Valley, Queen Elizabeth National park, Lake Mburo, Kibale Forest, Rwenzori Mountains, Mount Elgon and Semuliki National Park in addition to the most popular Wildlife Reserves especially Pian Upe, Toro-Semliki Wildlife Reserves (Semuliki National Park) and many others.
he Forest Reserves-Mabira, Kalinzu, Bugoma, Budongo, and Mpanga are also popular sites for Uganda safaris. Hot springs-Sempaya, Kitagata, Buranga, Kibiro and Amoropii, waterfalls-Sipi falls, Murchison, Kisiizi falls and Karuma falls, Lakes and Rivers are beautiful tourist sites for safaris.
Generally, Uganda dubbed the pearl of Africa boasts of magical yet hidden beauty which when discovered during Uganda Tours can leave unforgettable memories.
The country’s beautiful tropical sunshine, beautiful scenery, reptiles, Amphibians, mammal especially the big five and mountain gorillas, bird species and diverse cultures make you utterly satisfied.
The Cost of Uganda Safaris – How much does a safari in Uganda cost?
The total Cost of Uganda Safari largely depends on the activities on your itinerary. For example, if you choose mountain Gorilla Trekking as one of your activities, you are definitely going to pay more money than someone who didn’t include gorilla trekking on the itinerary.
Additionally, the cost of Uganda Safaris is influenced by the budget of accommodation chosen-tourists opting for budget, midrange or luxury facilities won’t pay the same amount. And finally, transport means used will affect the cost of the Uganda safari.
Also, the overall cost of Uganda Safari is determined by the size/number of people in the group because persons in larger travel groups will pay less money than someone traveling alone. Design your Bespoke Safari Today!
What to Pack for Uganda Safaris
The things to pack for Uganda Tours sometimes depend on the kind of safari – whether it’s a gorilla trekking tour in Mgahinga Gorilla National Park or Bwindi Impenetrable Forest, chimpanzee, wildlife viewing, birding or cultural safari.
However, the must-pack items for most safaris are waterproof backpacks, safari pants, both long and short-sleeved shirts, pair of binoculars, guidebook, journal, camera, pair/s of shorts, rainproof hiking boots, gardening gloves, sweater, flip-flops, cotton socks, rain jacket, insect repellants, first aid kit, toiletries, a wide-brimmed hat, sunglasses and travel documents (inform of passports, visa, and ticket).