A Safari in Uganda is for most the trip of a lifetime to Africa.
You can go and choose prepackaged Uganda Safari Tours, but many leave out the
things you might really want included in your Uganda Safari.
Over the years we have come to see what people enjoy the most in a
safari in Uganda that will make your time in Uganda complete and
enjoyable for you. For many Mountain Gorillas are a must, others
want to include the chimpanzees and other primates in Uganda, others
want only a short safari due to time constraint, while others come to
Uganda with lots of time on hand and can visit most of the Parks and
other destinations in Uganda
Many visitors have a few days and so it comes down to making the best
choices for maximum encounters with the fabulous Uganda Wildlife,
chimpanzee, gorillas and countless birds.
You pick some of our recommendations and we can create you the safari
that is within your budget, time restraints and yet meets your
expectations and hopefully way beyond.
Uganda
has much to offer from the adventure orientated traveler to those
desiring to see the 1040 birds of Uganda.
The fact
is that
Uganda, for the last 40 years , has been
untouched by mass tourism; one can venture into the authentic Africa for
your own personal
Safari.
Here you can visit Bwindi Forest with its gentle giants, the gorillas, where
you can climb high mountains and glaciers right on the equator in the Rwenzori
mountains. Uganda, where you get on board of a white water rafting
cruise and have a grade five river experience, afterwards calm down with
a 143 foot bungee dive into the source of the Nile...
Ride through the savanna plains of Queen
Elizabeth or Murchison's Falls Parks. Ride the Nile for three hours
on
a boat and observe wildlife on the shores...visit villages, Ugandan schools
and meet Uganda's greatest treasure, its people... From the Karamajong in
the North to the Buganda Kingdom in the central area of Uganda. There
are so many tribes and ethnic groups in this land called Uganda that you
will have to come a few times to meet them all.
Once you visit Uganda, you will see how
you can return to this country that has been "gifted by nature." I have
been returning here since the earliest nineties and Uganda has been my favorite
destination in East and Central Africa. I have enjoyed the sandy shores
of Lake Victoria (2nd largest lake in the world) beneath majestic palm trees
that provide shade on a warm day and allow one to simply relax a few days...and
if you do get bored you can go fishing and you just might catch one of the
largest fresh water fish in the world...the Nile Perch...I have heard tales
of 350 pounds...hmmm....I have been in the shadows of the Ugandan Alps,
the "mountains of the moon or Rwenzori Mountains." I have been on
a boat that traversed the placid Nile after it plunged down 45 meters from
above, I have driven amongst craters where Buffaloes can be seen below at
the waters edge, I have seen the terrace farming near Rwanda where the hills
shine forth in the brightest green, Uganda is waiting to be discovered
by you...in your way and in your style, an experience waiting to happen.
Besides, the Hotels are fabulous, from
the Serena to the Shangri-La...all meeting various needs and tastes and
size of wallet...Restaurants, from Ugandan pork joints, to Fang Fang Chinese
and Haandi North Indian cuisine. From Belgian food to Japanese, from
Thai to eclectic and again all of them come with different price tags, and
no matter what, we can help you find the right place for you to celebrate
your stay in "the Pearl of Africa."
Uganda Safari
Recommendations from Kabiza WildernessSafaris
Things that will help you in your
choices regarding your Safari in Uganda.
Quality
Safaris in Uganda - low in price without compromise
Bwindi Impenetrable Forest Mountain Gorilla
tracking (trekking): The
Mountain Gorillas are the prime reason many visitors come to
Uganda. Bwindi Forest is the place to visit for your
Gorilla Tracking experience and it certainly would be one of
our recommendations for those who want to get up close to
the Mountain Gorillas of Uganda. You can include a two
day Wildlife trip to Queen Elizabeth Park, climb the
volcanoes of Mgahinga Gorilla Park or stop off on the way to
or from Kampala and spend a night seeing the Wildlife and
Zebras of Lake Mburo Park.
Chimpanzee
Tracking in Uganda: Uganda is the place
not only for Gorillas but on our recommend list for
Chimpanzee Tracking. This can be done as a three day
trip to Kibale Forest Jungle along with 12 other primates at
the park, forest elephants, birds and of course a jungle in
East Africa.
You can also add
on Chimpanzee Tracking if you are visiting Murchison Falls
Park with a side visit to Budongo Forest where you will
chimpanzees.
At Queen
Elizabeth National Park in the Kyambura Gorge area
chimpanzees can be tracked and added on to your visit to
Queen Elizabeth National Park.
Murchison
Falls National Park: This is the
recommended park if you have three days in Uganda and want
to see the greatest variety of wildlife, see the most
powerful falls in the world, take a wildlife and birding
cruise on the Nile river and see countless Elephants,
Giraffes, Lions, Buffalo, countless of Hippos, Crocodiles,
Lovable Warthogs, Hyenas, and a python here or there and a
few Monitor Lizards in the savanna grass.
At Murchison you
can easily add on Rhino and Chimpanzee tracking and you have
a complete safari in three days.
Lake
Mburo Park Wildlife Safari: If you have only
one or two days to spare and want to see African wildlife
and Birds in Uganda. We recommend a Mini-Safari to
Lake Mburo National Park. A taste of Uganda - just 3
1/2 hours from Kampala, you can create a one day safari and
get a glimpse of the wildlife of Uganda including those
lovable zebras. This is a popular destination for
airline personnel that are on a Kampala lay-over.
Overnight safaris can be arranged and budget or up-market
accommodations are available. Our one or two day
recommendation in Uganda.
Queen
Elizabeth National Park: Here is a park
that is in Western Uganda in reasonable distance of Bwindi
Impenetrable Forest, Kibale Forest Jungle and its
chimpanzees. near Rwenzori Mountains and Mgahinga Gorilla
Park. It has the largest concentration of hippos in
Africa, largest concentration of Birds, you will fin the
tree climbing lions here during daytime hour, go chimpanzee
tracking, ride on a boat along Kazinga channel...a truly
fabulous place for a wildlife safari and is a place we
recommend to visit in Uganda.
Mgahinga
Gorilla Park:
The park itself is fabulous, one of
the most scenic wonders in Uganda. The fabulous Lake
Mutanda is near and an afternoon on the lake in a canoe is
worth the trip. Lodgings are conveniently located so
that you can go to both Bwindi and Mgahinga. Mgahinga
is known Gorillas (though they migrate in and out of park)
Golden Monkeys, Volcano climbing trips, bamboo forests,
wildlife and birds. This park is often neglected, but we
have it on our recommended list and you will most certainly
agree once you get here.
Kidepo
Valley National Park: This is one of
the most amazing parks in East Africa. Probably the
least visited because of its remoteness and ability to get
there. Once you arrive, the rugged beauty, the
abundant wildlife are simply awesome. Located in the
Northeast corner of Uganda, bordering Kenya and South Sudan,
home of the Karamajong people, one of the most unique and
interesting people groups in all of Africa. This park
is on our recommended list in Uganda.
Nile
River White Water Rafting: The best
location for White Water Rafting in Uganda, located 1 1/2
hours from Kampala. This can be the perfect daytrip
spend on the historic Nile river, flowing south to North
toward Egypt. From mild to wild, from family floats to
Grade 5 rafting. For many this is not be missed while
in Uganda. Stay overnight and visit the source of the
Nile, Mabira Rainforest and return to Kampala the next day
or go on to a Safari. We most certainly recommend this
wonderful adventure in the heart of Africa.
Below
are some other Safari Opportunities in Uganda plus
information for your trip to Uganda.
Ugandan
Wildlife -Gorilla-Primate-Birding Safaris: Uganda is one of the premier
destinations in Africa for the discerning traveler who wants
to be off of the beaten path where you encounter more
tourists than wildlife. It is truly the pearl of
Africa with half the Mountain Gorillas in the World,
Chimpanzee and other primates, its abundance wildlife, 1040
species of birds and scenery that takes in snow capped
mountains and the River Nile, savannas, genuine jungles,
rainforests, volcanic mountains, the rift valley and besides
the friendliest people in Africa.
Why visit Uganda?Uganda is a bit under the radar when it comes to African Safari
Travel and yet Uganda has more to offer than other African countries
in a safe and secure setting. It is one of the most
bio-diverse countries in Africa, the highest snow capped mountain
range in Africa, Rainforest Jungles, Savannas, the largest lake in
Africa and home to half the endangered mountain gorillas in the
world.
Things
to do & See in Uganda:
Here are the top ten things to do and see in Uganda. The
Mountain Gorillas, the Rwenzori Mountains, White water rafting on
the awesome Nile river, Chimpanzee tracking in the Jungle and more.
There is lots to do and see in Uganda.
Accommodations
in Uganda:
From Budget to Luxury
accommodations can be found in every game park in Uganda. Tented
camps that give you that classical Safari feel, great lodges with
fabulous food all enhancing your Uganda safari in the National Parks
in Uganda.
Specialty
Safari Tours in Uganda-Africa:
Photo, Honeymoon, Adventure Safaris
are found here from White water rafting to to ATV Safaris.
Tips for photo safaris can also be found here, honeymoon
suggestions and much more.
Helpful
Safari
Information: How to save money on a safari,
budget travel, how to choose a safari, booking a
safari, safari consultant, comments from clients,
safety in Uganda, and responsible tourism practices.
Uganda
Travel Guide and Information:
A complete total Travel Guide to Africa with Uganda as its
focus. Travel Tips and Advice - Uganda Visa advice and where
to buy it - Flying into Uganda information along with
arrival and departure tips - Security and Safety tips in
Uganda - Health Advice, Safari Tours, Mountain Gorilla
Tracking, Chimpanzees, Birding, Mountain Climbing and more.
Experience
a Safari in Uganda:
Get a taste and feel of what a
Safari in Uganda is like. Get acquainted with
what awaits you here in the Pearl of Africa- Uganda
and plan a safari that is simply you. Any
Safari package that we do offer is totally
adjustable with you in mind. Our principle of customer service, our desire to create what you want is
foremost on our mind.
The World is a book, and those
who do not travel read only a page. - St. Augustine
Lake
Mburo Park Wildlife Safari:
Ugandan
Wildlife -Gorilla-Primate-Birding Safaris:
Uganda
Experience
a Safari in Uganda:
