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When to Visit?
Uganda has near perfect weather all year round and therefore you can visit whenever you want.
That said, there are months with higher rains than others however please note that Uganda being a tropical country, the sun soon comes out after the rain.
Most people prefer to travel here in January - March and June - mid October and December.
The rains are more common in April & May and then mid-October - November.
Uganda - Other Areas to Visit
- Lake Bunyonyi - for amazing scenery, culture and canoe rides
- Jinja - Source of the Nile and Water rafting
- Sipi falls - the most beautiful water falls, hiking and scenery
- PianUpe game reserve - best place to see cheetahs' and Ostriches
- Moroto - Beautiful Karimajong culture
- Ziwa Rhino Sanctuary - Rhino trekking
- Igongo Cultural Museum - Ankore culture
- Bigodi Wetland -Birding and community engagments
- Fort Portal - Amabere caves and crater lakes
- Mabira forest - Birding, zip lining and hiking
- Ngamba Island - Chimpanzee
- Ssese Islands - Beach, beach volleyball, forest walks, fishing, boats
- Sezibwa falls - Nature walks, falls
- Uganda Wildlife Education Centre (Entebbe Zoo) - Behind the scenes experiences feeding animals
- Mabamba Wetland - Birding especially the sought after shoebill.
What to consider when planning your Safari.
Africa is by the far the best safari destination for anyone interested in authentic experiences watching wildlife in their natural habitat, cultural experiences or simply a foodie wanting to partake in different culinary delicacies.
Top things to do on Safari.
There are various activities you can engage in while on a safari in Uganda. Some will bring out your adrenaline drive whereas others will require you to sit back and relax while enjoying the experience.
Gorilla Trekking
You can do this in Uganda's Bwindi Impenetrable National park, Mgahinga Gorilla National park, Rwanda's Volcanoes National park and Congo's Virunga National park.
This requires you to purchase a gorilla tracking permit before you embark on this hike through the jungles with the help of our ranger guides. You are only allowed 1 hour in the presence of the gorillas once you locate them.
Alternatively you can choose a gorilla habituation experience which accords you 4 hours in the presence of the gorillas.
Chimpanzee Trekking
Just like gorilla trekking, chimpanzee trekking is done in various forests in Uganda with the most famous being Budongo forest, Semliki reserve, Kalinzu forest, Kyambura gorge, Kibale forest.
In Rwanda, chimpanzee trekking happens in Nyungwe forest where just like gorillas, you are allowed 1 hour with the chimps after locating them while on a chimp trek.
Game Drives
For those interested in the savannah national parks to watch wild animals as they go about their day, then game drives in the custom made safari vehicles is what you want.
Your tour guide drives through different game tracks in search of the most sought after animals like Lions, Leopards, Elephants, Giraffes and Buffaloes etc.
Community/ Cultural Experiences
Uganda is home to over 40 different tribes that have unique languages, foods - or at least a unique way of preparing it, songs and dance, rituals and rites of passage. Taking part in a cultural tour will allow you to interact with the people at close range getting involved in their day to day activities.
Bird Watching
Uganda is home to over 1050 bird species where you are able to sight over 500 species while on a 21-day birding safari.
Birding is done in both protected areas and non-protected areas, in agricultural areas, wetlands, forests, savannah...
White Water Rafting
This is done in Jinja which is also home to the source of the River Nile.
White water rafting happens on the stretch of the Nile with several rapids for the full day rafting. You can also choose Kayaking and jet boating.