What can I expect on a Uganda safari? Uganda is the pearl of Africa definitely it’s one of the most sought after tourist destinations in Africa and East Africa. This means many people seek out to visit Uganda almost every month. And the question most travellers keep asking is what can I expect on a Ugandan safari?.
Well Uganda has a variety of safaris and activities you can take part in, so here is a breakdown of what you can expect, or rather options from which you can choose what to expect on your safari tour to Uganda.
- Mountain Gorillas
Found in Bwindi National Park and Mgahinga National park, these are the most popular animals to visit in Uganda now. You never ever forget the time you set your eyes on this breath taking apes, your simply amazed and fascinated before human explanation. Also seeing the gorillas is not just about the gorillas it involves so adventurous trekking and tree seeing, bird watching among others. So it’s quite a full experience.
- Chimpanzees
Like the viewing of gorillas this is also an experience of trekking and exploring the forest before you reach the chimpanzees. The chimpanzees are related to the gorillas so seeing them is like seeing a different version of primates. The experience can be as beautiful as mountain gorilla trekking but less adventurous.
- The big five
Before the popularity of the primates, all safaris were about the big five animals in the wild; which are the lion the king of the jungle, the leopard, elephant, buffaloes and Rhinos. You will find all these animals in Uganda and many more like giraffes, zebras, antelopes, kobs, impalas, warthogs and others.
- Birds
Uganda has over 1000 species that you can watch on your safari. If you are a bird lover you will have a splendid time bird watching birds like Black-and-white casqued hornbills, African fish eagle, Grey-crowned cranes Shoebill storks, Common ostrich, Saddle-billed stork, African bird, Great Blue Turaco, African Spoonbill and many others.
- Flora
On your safari, you will also enjoy beautiful flora in the wild. From Savannah grasslands, bush lands, acacia trees, lush grass etc.
If you are fascinated by vegetation.. you will love Uganda’s vegetation.
- Picturesque sceneries
Waterfalls, mountains, rocks, landscapes to mention but a few are some of the spectacular features that will bless you with amazing sceneries on your Uganda safari tat you will not only enjoy but fall in love with.
Those are just a few of the things you should expect but the list goes on and extends to warm community experiences, nature experiences, recreational activities and many other things. And overall you will definitely have a wholesome experience from the moment you step into the country to the moment you leave the country.
