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Uganda Safaris, Africa’s pearl, is a treasure trove of rich culture, natural beauty, and wildlife. Located in the heart of Africa, Uganda offers a unique blend of adventure, culture, and relaxation. From the snow-capped Rwenzori Mountains to the beautiful Lake Victoria, Uganda’s diverse landscapes and habitats support an incredible array of wildlife and cultures.

Why Visit Uganda?

– Diverse Culture: Uganda is home to over 40 ethnic groups, each with its own distinct culture, language, and traditions. Experience the vibrant traditional music and dance, try local cuisine, and explore the country’s rich cultural heritage.

– Natural Beauty: Uganda’s stunning natural beauty includes the snow-capped Rwenzori Mountains, the source of the Nile River, and the beautiful Lake Victoria. Explore the country’s many national parks and game reserves, and experience the thrill of adventure in Uganda’s great outdoors. Uganda Safaris

– Wildlife: Uganda is home to many national parks and game reserves, including Murchison Falls National Park, Queen Elizabeth National Park, and Bwindi Impenetrable Forest. Experience the thrill of wildlife viewing in Uganda, and see some of the country’s incredible wildlife, including lions, leopards, elephants, and gorillas.

– Friendly People: Ugandans are known for their warm hospitality and welcoming nature. Experience the country’s famous hospitality, and make friends with the locals. Uganda Safaris

What to do in Uganda: Our Highlights Guide

Gorilla Trekking

Family Travel

Solo Travel

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Gorilla Tours In Uganda

The pearl of Africa is an all round and all year visiting and touring destination. Blessed with the ever improving methods of travel from well improved roads to the more flug destinations, traveling by water and a new affordable domestic scheduled flights for the hard to reach destinations and luxury outfits.

It is a pristine safari and Gorilla tours destination presents the possibility to connect from one destination to the other with ease. You can opt to fly from Entebbe to the far corner hidden treasure of the wilderness Kidepo Valley National park or connect by road from Murchison to queen Elizabeth and the rest gets easier.

The most common Circuit route recommended is traveling in an anti-clockwise circuit building expectations while the road to the Mountain Gorilla tours in Bwindi forest national Park is smooth and a little bumpy towards the mountains. And by road in the company of our professional driver guides, you get to see a large portion of the country and its shifting landscapes.

Gorilla Tracking in Bwindi Impenetrable Forest.

There are more than 1,000  mountain gorillas left in the world, and Uganda is home to half of them, now under strict protection. Several families of around 15 to 20 gorillas reside in this impenetrable forest in the country’s southwest corner, four of which have been habituated to humans.

Walking through this impenetrable forest is still a highlight despite the challenges. The anticipation builds with every step as you navigate tangled trees and thick, snake-like roots.

Other wildlife sightings and sounds — the forest is one of the most biologically diverse in Africa, home to red-tailed and colobus monkeys, bush buck, over 350 bird species and even the odd forest elephant, which are rarely seen but leave behind tell-tale tracks. 

Uganda Information You May Need To Know

Best time to travel to Uganda

The best time to go on an Uganda safari: Uganda can perfectly be visited during all seasons and throughout the Year while the weather is perfect all year around. Please remember that July and August are peak seasons for tracking mountain gorillas, so gorilla permits are more difficult to obtain.

The Dry season months are also good to visit for wildlife viewing as the grass is short and animals are easier to find. Gorilla trekking is also rewarding in the dry season as the terrain is manageable for both cars and trekking experience.

Climate

Uganda Lies on the Equator and presents an awesome weather for all visitors all year around, In The south, combined with high altitude ensure a pleasant, temperate year-round climate. Temperatures therefore hardly vary throughout the season, with an average of 23°C during the day and slightly cooler at night.

However it is a little Cooler in the southern parts of Uganda and hotter in the northern parts of Uganda. The climate in the southern uganda which is also the mountainous areas range between 13 in the most cold and 28 in the hottest. In the northern you could experience about 30 degrees to maximum while on a uganda safari.

The Long rainy season takes place from March till June and there is a short rainy season around October-November and a little of December. Jan and feb is a little humid dry than most months of the Year.

Visa

A Tourist visa to Uganda is $50 per person in combination with a valid passport. Your passport must remain valid for at least 6 months beyond the completion of your trip.

Tourist visas for Uganda safari can be purchased either on arrival or by applying in advance through a visa processing service. While there are additional costs involved in using these services, we encourage you to obtain your visa ahead of time, as long lines can be common and a little frustrating upon arrival.

Can i get an East African Visa?

If you are planning to have a combined Uganda safari with a visit to Kenya and Rwanda or having combined fly luxury Uganda safari only, it is recommendable to request for the East African Tourist Visa. This special tourist visa costs US $100 per person and allows 90 days single entry to Uganda, Rwanda and Kenya. Regretfully, Tanzania is not (yet) a member of the East African community and therefore not part of this arrangement for the East African visa.

MONEY/ currency

The official currency of Uganda is the Ugandan Shilling, notes which come in denominations of 1,000 through to 50,000. However a dollar rules the whole world as it dominates the Uganda market too. Most of hotels and travel agencies take dollars only – 2009 year of printing and above.

As a rough guide US$1 = 3,700 and £1 = 5,000 Nearly all tourist lodges will accept $US notes (newer than 2009) however if you wish to purchase anything locally (souvenirs, snacks etc…) you will need Ugandan Shillings.

The best idea is to change $US upon arrival in Entebbe – notes of $50 and $100 attract a better exchange rate. Visa and MasterCard Credit Cards are becoming more widely accepted, we can advise you on which lodges do or do not accept them.

HEALTH  ON A GORILLA TOURS UGANDA

If you are planning to travel to Uganda for a gorilla safari, We recommend taking a visit to your local travel clinic or Doctor for advice on vaccinations and medication. For an overview of the typically recommended vaccinations, the CDC Traveler Health page is a good place to start.

Most parts of Uganda contain a malaria risk and a preventative medication is considered mandatory for travelers. Consult your doctor or travel clinic for the best  medication for you.

Yellow fever vaccine is a must upon entering Uganda. Please consider getting one while on travel to Uganda.

SECURITY

Uganda is largely a peaceful country and the vast majority of tourist visits are enjoyed without incident. Crime  is rare and occurs generally in form of petty theft. We advise to always carry your money securely in person and use room safes in the hotels and lodges that you visit.

Please consult your government’s Travel Advisory Page for Uganda and feel free to ask us for clarification on any thing regarding travel to Uganda.

WEATHER

The pearl of Africa straddles the Equator so experiences a tropical climate of “wet” and “dry” seasons. Changes to the global climate in recent years means seasonal changes are less predictable than they once were, however seasons are generally:

Dryer: January to February & June to September.

Wetter: Apirl to May & October – November till Mid December. Travel is possible and enjoyable all year round, rain does not usually hinder travel and can produce some dramatic vistas and a welcome coolness in hotter areas.

FOOD AND DRINK

Traditional Uganda food consists of starch staples such as maize flour, matoke (plantain), cassava and potatoes. These are served with beans, vegetables and meats such as fish, beef, chicken or goat. Most lodges and restaurants serve western dishes incorporating some of the above local ingredients.

Drinking water is widely and inexpensively available; we do not recommend drinking tap or river water in Uganda. Sodas and beers are widely available and safe to drink. The best value wine/GIN is UGANDA WARAJI.

Below are the popular safaris. These popular itineraries can be customized to match your budget and travel dates. So visit Uganda for gorilla, wildlife, Birding and cultural safaris in Africa. Book Your Trip online.

12 Days Best of Uganda Wildlife Encounter and Cultural Safari

This is an action-packed safari in Uganda containing the best of wildlife, Gorillas, Chimpanzees, and cultural encounters starting with ziwa Rhino Sanctuary for Rhinos trekking, Murchison Falls for community walks and game viewing on the boat cruise, and game drives

7 Days Murchison Falls, Kibale, and Queen Elizabeth National park Safari

This seven-day safari takes you to Murchison Falls for a wide range of wildlife viewing on game drives and boat cruises, Kibale Forest National Park, which is the primate capital for chimpanzee trekking and other primate and antelope species in the Bigodi swamp walk.

3-Day Uganda Safari to Kidepo Valley National Park

This 3-Day Uganda Safari to Kidepo Valley National Park gives you a chance to experience the untamed wilderness of Kidepo Valley National Park with our exclusive 3-day safari experience. This rough, secluded wilderness is one of Africa’s most sought-after, underexplored places. 

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3 Days Uganda Safari Gorilla Tracking and Lake Bunyonyi Experience

This 3 Day Uganda Safari Gorilla Tracking and Lake Bunyonyi Experience takes you to the famous national park, Bwindi Impenetrable National Park. Tracking gorillas in Bwindi Impenetrable National Park is just magical and memorable.

10 Days Uganda Ultimate Primate Safari

On your 10 days Uganda primate safari, encounter the chimpanzees in their natural habitat in Kibale National Park. Connect to Queen Elizabeth national Park for the epic wildlife safari adventure and experience 4 of the big Fives.

8 Days Africa Best Birding Spot Bird Watching Safari

Bwindi Impenetrable National Park is a habitat to 360 bird species inclusive of 23 out 24 Albertine Rift endemics, Bwindi is also a home to the Shelley’s Crimsoning and African Green Broadbill which are globally threatened.

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