Uganda Safaris & Gorilla Trekking Tours | Best Uganda Safari Packages

What Visit Uganda for Safari?

Uganda, famously known as the “Pearl of Africa,” a name given by Winston Churchill, is one of the most rewarding safari destinations in Africa. The country offers incredible wildlife encounters, diverse landscapes, and rich cultural experiences that attract travelers from around the world.

From unforgettable gorilla trekking adventures in Bwindi Impenetrable National Park to wildlife safaris in Queen Elizabeth National Park and breathtaking scenery in Murchison Falls National Park, Uganda provides a unique combination of primates, big game, and natural beauty.

Whether you are planning 3 days gorilla trekking Uganda, exploring national parks, or looking for luxury Uganda safari packages, visiting with the best Uganda safari company ensures an unforgettable experience.

Below are some of the top reasons why you should visit Uganda.

Wildlife Viewing Safari

The Mountain Gorilla and Chimpanzee will always make as highlights of Uganda Safaris as you watch them eat and play with one another. In addition, the tree climbing lions, herds of elephants, buffalo, rhinos, leopards, Zebras, Kobs, Waterbucks and different types of monkeys. The wildlife viewing is done during game drives at start from as early as 6:30am – 10 am in the morning and 4pm – 6:30 pm. This can be spiced up the hot air balloon safari in Murchison falls national park.

Peoples and Cultures

Uganda is home to 52 tribes with unique cultures that range from the language spoken, dress code, folk songs, dances and staple food. The tribes of the Batwa in Bwindi who leave in forest and mountains, the Karamojong’s who move from place to place with their cattle and the Banyakole with the long-horned cattle. Furthermore, Uganda has four major Kingdoms that is Busoga, Buganda, Toro and Bunyoro each with Kings.

Our Uganda Safaris Planners are always at standby to work with our guests to create the most fascinating and unforgettable cultural experiential tours.

Bird Watching

Uganda boosts of over 1000 bird species both endemic and migratory birds from Europe and North Africa. These are both forest and water birds all in one however if you take Uganda alone has 150 endemics. Semiliki National park is a bird haven for bird lovers, Mabamba swamp for the Shoebill stork and Lake Victoria for the water birds. You will not regret your birding trip while in Uganda since our Africa safaris experts will advise you on the best time to search for a specific bird. Bird watching in Uganda can be done all year round but it’s at it peaks in September – April when the migratory and Northern African birds are present.

Water Sports and Boat Safaris

Uganda is located in the Greatlakes region and has a variety of water bodies that are popular for tourism activities. The River Nile in Jinja turned it into an adventure capital with activities like white water rafting, Bungee Jumping, Kayaking on the rapid falls.

Boat Safari rides also are very common in prime spots like on Lake Victoria, Kazinga channel, Kalangala, Lake Bunyonyi and the River Nile. These spots offer tourists a chance to explore the different wildlife from Hippos, buffaloes, crocodiles and volumes of water birds at the bans. In addition, fishing is another activity in search for the Nile perch one of the biggest fish in the world along with other types like the Tilapia, cat fish, Silver fish. Lake Bunyonyi the deepest lake offers you a chance to participate in canoeing to different historical places.

Mountain Climbing and Hiking

The Rwenzori mountains offers you a chance to hike the snow-capped mountain and the highest point in Uganda the Margherita Peak. On top of this Mount Elgon in eastern Uganda offers you a chance to hike up to the largest calderas in the world.

Furthermore, Maghinga gorilla national park has three peaks from mt. Gahinga (the smallest and borders Uganda and Rwanda), mt Sabyinyo (found in the eastern part of the Virunga mountain in Rwanda and the oldest volcano) and mt Muhavura (is the extinct volcano of all three and found in Rwanda and Uganda).

Mountain climbing activity ranges from 1-9 days to reach the peaks and ask your Uganda safaris planner for the guidelines and booking the trip.

Best Time To Visit Uganda

You can visit Uganda throughout the year on an Africa safari but during the dryer months of December — February and June – September are the best times to visit Uganda. If your interest is gorilla tracking, much as it’s done all year throughout, the best months are June – August and December – February.

Always ensure you have your own transportation during your African safari to ensure you are comfortable and book in time. Please note that the climate of Uganda is more of Equatorial and savannah so you can’t rule out rain completely on your primate walk.

Best Uganda Safaris Circuits & Routes

There’s a lot to see during your vacation in Uganda and you need an African company to take you through all the spots so that you don’t miss out on any of the amazing and memorable experiences.

Your budget will dictate on how much time you spend in the pearl of Africa (Uganda) and transverse the different attractions it has to offer. If you are someone who loves the wilderness, Uganda is the best place to realize your dream of an African vacation. For a Uganda safari, you may choose from game drives, adventure holiday, cultural tours or even flight safaris to mention but a few. However, your safari planner will help you choose which type of destinations to visit as per your desire.

Uganda safaris are divided into Four circuits as per below;

Western Circuit

This circuit is the most popular and where all safaris begins since it offers you the best connection to most of the wildlife in Uganda and the gorilla trekking activity.

• Bwindi Impenetrable forest N.P is popular known for the mountain gorilla trekking in Uganda with over 40% of them. We recommend a safari of 2-3 days to enable you explore the parks scenic beauty
• Queen Elizabeth N.P is one of the savannah exotic parks in Uganda and we recommend a safari of 2-4 days to enable you explore the parks scenic beauty
• Lake Mburo N.P offers you game drives, boat rides and wildlife walking safaris. We recommend a safari of 1-2 days to enable you explore the parks and crater lakes
• Kibale Forest N.P is the primate capital of the world and home to over 1000 chimpanzees and a place to track them. We recommend a safari of 2-4 days to enable you explore the parks and crater lakes
• Semiliki N.P is a bird haven for bird lovers and we recommend a safari of 1-2 days
• Rwenzori mountain is a snow-capped mountain with the highest point in Uganda at Mt Stanley and Margarita peaks

Extension addons to this circuit

• Batwa trail
• Kidepo Valley N.P
• Jinja source of the Nile
• Kalangala

Eastern and Northern Circuit

This takes you to the historical and remote safari areas in Uganda

• Kidepo Valley N.P offers you a slice of every wildlife Uganda has in big numbers than any other park and famed for the encounters of the big cats. We recommend a safari of 3-4 days to enable you explore the parks scenic beauty.
• Murchison falls N.P which is known for its powerful falls that squeeze into a narrow gorge and be rest assured of Africa’s big five. We recommend a safari of 2-4 days to enable you explore the parks scenic beauty
• Zziwa Rhino sanctuary is the only place to see rhinos in the wild and we recommend a safari of 1-2 days
• Mount Elgon

Extension addons to this circuit

• Jinja source of the Nile and White-water rafting
• Sipi Falls
• Mabira Forest
• Sezibwa falls
• Zziwa Rhino Sanctuary

Central Circuit

Located in the central part of Uganda and houses Kampala the capital City

• Kampala City is the capital of Uganda and offers you the historical sites of Uganda and the night life
• Ngamba Island Chimpanzee Sanctuary is a place very close to Entebbe airport to watch chimpanzees feed, play and interact with one another.
• Entebbe Wildlife Center (zoo) offers you are chance to view Africa’s big 5 in a near wild environment and the behind the scenes activities of racing with the Cheater, feeding giraffes and lions

 Extension addons to this circuit

• Bwindi Impenetrable forest N.P for gorilla trekking
• Murchison Falls N.P
• Kibale Forest N.P for chimpanzee tracking

The pearl of Africa will offer you a slice of of everything Africa Safaris have to offer and the best destinations to visit. Forever Africa Safari offers a variety of gorilla trekking safari options at unbeatable rates. Contact us for the best rates at info@foreverafricasafari.com or call us /WhatsApp us +256 772 221 880 to start planning your safari / tour today!