Safari In Uganda

Top 5 Safari Destinations in Uganda

Planning a safari holiday in the wild and abundant forests of Africa? Of course, you are! An exciting African safari is on everybody’s wish list and how can it be not, right? And, what can be better than getting to explore one of Africa’s best safari destinations – Uganda.

Uganda, located in the eastern Africa, is the home to the famous mountain gorillas and is the best spot for an adventures gorilla trekking – one of the key attractions of any Uganda safari. Homeland of some of Africa’s most intriguing wildlife in their natural habitat, fascinating mountains, one of the world’s biggest lakes, Lake Victoria, the country has something surprising for you in every nook and corner. Let’s get to know more about

So, here’s our top pick and all there is to know about it on these destinations.

• The Murchison Falls National Park, North Uganda Uganda’s largest protected area, the Murchison Falls National Park is undoubtedly the best the country has to offer. Spread over an area of 3,893 sq km, the national park is intersected by the famous River Nile. The national park derived its name from the waterfall of the same name.

Though the entire national park is a sight to experience, you don’t want to miss the Chimpanzee tracking at Rabongo Forest; a Nile boat safari to the bottom of the waterfalls; a game drive to spot the captivating wild animals such as elephants, leopards, warthogs, lions, and giraffes; an excursion to Lake Alberta, and of course a visit to the Ziwa Rhino Sanctuary which is on the way from Kampala to Murchison Falls National Park. The national park is home to over 450 species of birds including the Shoebill Stork. Oh and of course, you have to visit the top of the falls!

Useful tip: Avoid coming here during the monsoon which lasts from March till May, and October and November. December to February and June to September is considered the best time to visit the national park.

• Kibale Forest National Park, South

The national park lies on the border between Uganda and Kenya and is also eminent as the eldest and biggest solitary volcanic mountain in the eastern part of the country. The mountain provides habitation to over 300 species of birds and thus, is a perfect opportunity for bird watching if you are birdwatcher. The national park also offers some amazing mountain hiking and climbing prospects. You could also spot elephants, buffalos, and a few species of forest monkeys such as the blue monkey and once-believed-to-be-extinct red tail