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Explore Uganda
UGANDA
A life time safari in Uganda experience calls. Get your best binoculars, camera, outfit, travel documents, travel map and hit the road to Uganda “the pearl of Africa” in east Africa. Worth telling the story, you got time and season to experience what the fallen British Prime Minister - Winston Churchill described as the “pearl of Africa” in his book “my African Journey”. Other great explorers like John speak add to the list of the satisfied visitors to this great destination. You have no option but to book your safari in Uganda as soon as possible. It is one of the most affordable safari destinations in the world, yet with some of the best world natural wonders. Uganda is a small landlocked country in the east of the continent of Africa, neighbored by; Kenya to the east, Rwanda to the southwest, democratic Republic of Congo to the west, South Sudan to the north, and Tanzania to the south. It is a destination with a wide range of flora and fauna; breathtaking landscapes, flora and snow-capped mountain. Uganda safaris take you to the east, west, north and southern part of Uganda, with every experience starting from the central region.
UGANDA SAFARI EXPERIENCE
Uganda is an English speaking country, but also Swahili, French, Arabic and Chinese are understood by a few. Age or disability shouldn’t be the reason for not visiting as there is provision for your travel experience. We advise using a licensed travel company for safety and ease in destination planning. Uganda has good weather, hospitable people, and religion is very much respected.
A road trip is often used to the different safari destinations across the country. The nearest destination is Lake Mburo national park which takes about 3-4 hours’ drive, and the furthest is Kidepo valley and Bwindi impenetrable national park, taking over 10 hours thus impossible to do a one-day trip. For such destinations, visitors are advised to keep time or take domestic flight from Kajjansi or Entebbe International Airport.
Uganda safaris can be tailed to every one’s wish. Note that you can use the US Dollars, Ugandan shillings and Euros in Uganda, to offer tips, pay bills in hotels, pay for transport, gift shops, and more. VISA, Master cards, Bank transfers, are all accepted. Uganda is a country where your reach and get both inner peace and satisfaction.
Uganda’s eastern safari circuit starts with Mabira forest for forest walk, camping and birding. Visit; Zezibwa falls in Mukono district. This falls is very important for spiritual rituals to the natives of the place, and some visitors who wish to. You can go and relax, do camping, photography and picnics. Visit Jinja city for white water rafting, source of the Nile tour, Bungee Jumping, night life, and plantation tours.
Visit Mountain elgon National park for Hiking, Sipi falls experience, and more. Visit Nyero rock painting and uncover the ancient art in paint, hopefully you can be the first person to interpret it. Visit Pien-Upe game reserve for game viewing. And lastly in this circuit is the karamoja region with the Karamojongs; IK culture and the untouched Kidepo valley national park-the true wilderness in Africa.
The rift valley safari circuit is the most visited safari circuit in Uganda. The destinations in this circuit include; Queen Elizabeth National park which is the most visited national park in Uganda; with the tree climbing lions, chimpanzees and the vast Kazinga channel infested with hippos and crocodiles yet the best for boat cruise experiences.
Bwindi Impenetrable national park with the sought after Mountain Gorillas. Mgahinga Gorilla national park where gold Meets silver; gorillas live together with the golden monkeys and more primates.
Lake Mburo national park – famous for the zebras, elands and Impalas. The equator which divides the earth into two; the northern and southern hemisphere and only found in thirteen countries in the world. Murchison falls National park; Uganda’s oldest and largest national park with the world’s most powerful Waterfalls – Murchison Falls.
Ziwa Rhino sanctuary enables one to track the only rhinos present in the country. Semliki national park hosting 40% of the total bird species in Uganda, and thus the best place for bird watching. Mountain Rwenzori which is the third tallest mountain in Africa.
Batwa pygmies who are former forest dwellers, and some of the shortest people in the world. The magnificent crater lakes in fort portal city are worth the eye view.
One can combine both circuits in a single trip and get unmatched exposure to the beauty of Uganda. There are over 56 cultures across the country, and you can delight in visiting them. Remind yourself of culture and rural life. Visit the IK and Karamojongs In the northern part of the country and learn what cattle keeping is; The Batwa pygmies to uncover forest life, the Entanda community in the central and the Bamasaba community in the east.
BEST TIME TO VISIT UGANDA
You can visit Uganda any time of the year, depending on your budget and program. The best months with the most convenient weather is June to September, and December to March. When the grass in the wilderness is short thus favoring game viewing. Also when you don’t have to hustle with mud, slippery grounds. Birding is recommended during rains thus the most recommendable months being March to June and October to early December. Though the low seasons are affected by rain, travelers get to enjoy discounts.
Uganda is one of the must visit destinations in the continent of Africa. It is located in east Africa. The accommodations across the country range from budget to luxury hotels, tented camps, lodges and bandas. We advise that when taking a safari across the country, you use licensed tour operator with the knowledge of Uganda. Each day of your Uganda safari ends with a smile and rich memory.
