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Uganda Safaris

Uganda safaris famously known as ‘’Pearl of Africa’’ is an outstanding safari destination with abundant biodiversity, profusion, serene beauty, beautiful weather and among many others. Uganda is blessed with various national parks and national reserves to which the tourists explore to have the unforgettable safari memories. Uganda has stunning and then wonderful landscapes, tropical rainforests, clear lakes, the source of the continent’s longest river that’s River Nile, the magnificent waterfalls, snowcapped mountain, primates that is mountain gorillas, chimpanzees, golden monkeys and others, bird species and many others. The name pearl of Africa, was from Winston Churchill who described Uganda as a fairy tale, because of its fascinating environment, its climate and the weather then its welcoming people, there is no word that can explain about Uganda, the best way to know Uganda it’s about exploring and discovering the beautiful attractions that in Uganda with African Vacation Safaris.

Uganda safaris is such a wonderful experience that gives you the most excitement ever in your entire life to meet the fascinating mountain gorillas through trekking them in their natural habitats and spending with them one hour, and these creatures share 98% DNA genes with the human beings  that is in terms of the traits, characters and among others. On a Uganda safari the mountain gorillas are the most attractive and then exciting creatures to spot and they are can be sighted in Bwindi Impenetrable national park, Mgahinga gorilla national park. Uganda has other stunning national parks that includes Kibale forest national park famous for chimpanzees that are sisters to the mountain gorillas, Murchison falls national park, Queen Elizabeth national park, Kidepo valley national park, Lake Mburo national park and among many others. On an African safari its only Uganda safari that offers you beyond the big five mammals; that’s where you will spot all the big five mammals with addition of Ziwa rhino sanctuary on your itinerary and as well as considering trekking the mountain gorillas, chimpanzee trekking, golden monkey trekking that makes your safari fully complete with the everlasting safari memories.

 

Wildlife Safaris.

Uganda is blessed with the rich wildlife compared to other African safari destinations; the wildlife of Uganda is highly favored with the natural habitats including the savannah grassland. Uganda is a home of the numerous animal species to the large numbers of the primates from the mountain gorillas to the chimpanzees and that makes Uganda to remain the only safari destination to where gorilla and then chimpanzee trekking is largely done. On a Uganda safari, you can as well spot the unique tree climbing lions that are found in Ishasha in the southern area of Queen Elizabeth national park and as well these tree climbing lions are found in Lake Manyara national park in Tanzania.

On a Uganda safari, you can have the exceptional wildlife safaris through game drives especially from the open roof open vehicles with the experienced and skilled safari guides from African Vacation Safaris in Murchison falls national park, then Queen Elizabeth national park with addition of the rhino tracking at Ziwa rhino sanctuary that offers you the complete sighting of the big five mammals. You can explore the Uganda’s primates through gorilla trekking, chimpanzee trekking, golden monkey trekking as this involves the trackers to move in their foot with the company of the experienced park guides and rangers explore the rainforest parks to look for these beautiful primates, and once found you can be given one hour to be in their presence, and thus makes Uganda’s wildlife safaris to be unique and rewarding.

 

Birding safaris.

Birding safaris is such outstanding birding safari destination with approximately 1100 bird species that has over 50% of the Africa’s bird species and then 11% of the world’s bird species count. A significant percentage of the bird species are endemic. On a Uganda safari in the western Uganda, its Murchison falls national park is an excellent birding safari destination with over 400 bird species that offers you perfect birdwatching safari with the famous shoebill stork. Some of the bird species to be spotted on a Uganda safari includes Grey crowned crane, Great blue turacos, African Fish eagles, Abyssinian Ground Hornbills, Hartlaub’s Bustards, Black and white casqued hornbills, regal sunbirds, African Jacanas, Bar-tailed trogons, Green-breasted pittas, Grauer’s broadbills, Shelly’s Crimsonwings, Handsome spur fowls, Elgon Francolins, and among many others. On your safari to various national parks and reserves the skilled birding guides from African Vacation Safaris can lead you through the unforgettable safari memories through spotting diverse beautiful and colourful bird species.

 

Guided nature walks and hiking safaris.

Guided nature walks and hiking safaris offer an immersive safari experience that allows the travelers to explore the country’s diverse landscapes and then ecosystems, from the lush forests of Kibale forest national park where guided walks reveal to you the tropical rainforest ecosystems and the chance to spot the chimpanzees, monkeys and various bird species to the majestic Rwenzori mountains national park where the hikers can go on the multi-ay treks to the highest peak, Margherita Peak, and witness the breathtaking scenery, glaciers and unique alpine flora; trekking through the bamboo forests of Mgahinga gorilla national park where the hikers can spot the golden monkeys, mountain gorillas and then take in the stunning views of the Virunga mountains, that offers you the amazing experience.

 

Cultural safaris.

Cultural safaris in Uganda offer a unique opportunity to experience oneself in the country’s rich and then diverse heritage; that allows the travelers to engage with the local communities, learn about their traditional customs and ways of life and experience the vibrant melodies of Ugandan local music and dance with the stunning examples including visits to the ancient kingdom of Buganda, where the visitors learn about their history and traditions, of the Baganda people or exploring the cultural heritage of the Banyankole people in the southwest, where they can witness traditional dances, crafts and cuisine, while also visiting rural villages, homesteads and community-run projects, such as local markets and among others. After the gorilla safari, tourists engage with the famous Batwa people in both Bwindi impenetrable national park and Mgahinga gorilla national park to have the complete safari experience with the Batwa cultural experience.

 

Boat cruise safaris.

Boat cruise safaris offers a unique perspective on the country’s diverse wildlife and ecosystems that allows the travelers to explore the waterways and lakes of the various national parks and areas, such as Kazinga channel in Queen Elizabeth national park where boat cruises provide opportunities to spot the hippos, crocodiles and a variety of bird species like African fish eagles, kingfishers, herons and among others or the Nile River in Murchison falls national park that offers the tourists with the opportunities to spot the crocodiles, elephant’s, buffaloes and various bird species. As well boat cruise can be done in Lake Mburo national park, Lake Bunyonyi boat cruise offers you wonderful safari experience with the perfect views of the surrounding terraced hills and islands, and opportunities to spot various water birds or cruising on Lake Victoria where the tourists can explore Ssese islands, learn about local fishing communities, an enjoy stunning sunsets with the expert guides that makes the experience massive.

 

Kampala city tours.

Kampala city tours offer eclectic safari experience that shows the capital city’s rich history, cultural diversity and urban charm with the stunning examples like visits to Kasubi Tombs a UNESCO World Heritage Site and traditional burial ground for the Kabakas of Buganda or exploring the Namugongo Martyrs Shrine, the historical site where Ugandan martyrs are remembered, while wandering through the bustling streets of down town Kampala, where the travelers can discover the colourful markets, artisanal craft shops and street food vendors serving local delicious foods like Rolex that is chapati and eggs and among others. You can explore the Uganda museum that displays country’s history and cultural heritage with the African art, and among many other features. You can explore the Nakasero and Owino market to where you can purchase the fresh fruits and among others. Kampala city tours provide unforgettable safari experience that showcases the warmth, resilience and creativity of the Ugandan people.