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The Top 10 Uganda Safari Activities: Each Moment Unveils Thrilling Encounters.

Chimpanzee Tracking

Uganda is among the countries with the highest primate concentrations harbouring over 13 different primates including Chimpanzees. chimp trekking in Uganda is offered in Kibale forest national park, Kyambura Gorge, Kalinzu forest and Budongo forest. Witness the chimpanzees as they go about their daily life such as eating fruit, playing and grooming each other.

Chimpanzee habituation experience which gives you a half day encounter with the chimpanzees is only offered in Kibale Forest National Park.

Primate Tracking In Kibale Forest National Park

Chimp Tracking

Golden Monkey tracking

Golden monkey tracking is a famous activity in Uganda which is only done in the Mgahinga Gorilla National Park, and this experience involves hiking trekking trails in such for these endangered golden monkeys.

Once on site, you are offered a 1-hour period to witness the natural behaviour of these unique creatures such as watching them play amidst tree branches as you take remembrance photos.

Golden Monkey tracking in Uganda

Golden Monkey tracking in Uganda

Suggested Safari Itineraries

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4 Days
Private
4 Day Murchison Falls & Chimpanzee Tracking Safari
from

$ 1260

per person
6 Days
Private
6-Days Murchison Falls & Queen Elizabeth Safari with Big 5 Sightseeing
from

$ 1350

per person

Bird Watching in Uganda

Uganda is a famous birders’ haven with over 1050 bird species recorded. The most famous bird sights in Uganda are by the shores of lakes, tropical rain forests, savanna plains, riverbanks and also around swampy areas.

The well-known shoebill stork is one of the must-see birds which can be caught at Mabamba Island, a tour to Bwindi Impenetrable National Park leads you to the Albertine Rift Endemics, the Bigodi wetlands can allow you to sight the Great Blue Turaco.

The Murchison Falls National Park offers sights of the savanna endemics such as Denham’s Bustard, and the central Africa species at the Semuliki National Park among others.

Cultural Tours to the different Cultural Sites and Communities

Uganda is a wonderland as well as a “Pearl of Africa” for many reasons and these include the unique cultural structure of over 50 different local tribes.

The Ugandan culture is a tapestry of colour, taste, sights, sounds and every tribe, and local community will offer you a uniquely different recipe, dress code and style, language, traditional song and dance.

Encounter the famous Luwombo from Buganda, Eshabwe from Ankole, Atapa from the Teso land, Malakwang from Acholi and Maleewa from the Bagisu while exploring Uganda’s cultural and local food.

Other unique encounters include cultural walks in the Batwa trail, stopping by the museum, Igongo Cultural Centre visits, Ndere Centre visits, the national theatre tour, and stopping by a souvenir shop around Kampala often gives you a feel and taste of Uganda’s traditions and local culture.

Game Drives

Game drive is a famous and amazing activity in Uganda where you get lifetime opportunity to explore the savannah plains teeming with abundant mammal species including the big five – Lions, Elephants, Buffaloes, Leopards, and Rhinos.

And also, other mammal species like the Uganda Kobs, zebras, impalas, waterbucks, duikers, Topis, Spotted hyenas, Defassa waterbuck, warthogs and giraffes among others.

In comfortable safari vehicles with professional driver guides, you get to witness the famously known tree-climbing lions in the Ishasha sector – Queen Elizabeth National Park which is rare in the lion population worldwide.

Game Drives in Uganda are done in Queen Elizabeth national park, Murchison Falls National Park, Kidepo valley National Park and Lake Mburo National Park among while offering both morning, afternoon and night or nocturnal game drives.

Wildlife Game Drives in Uganda

Wildlife Game Drives in Uganda

Suggested Safari Itineraries

7 Days
Private
7 Days Uganda Gorilla & Wildlife adventure
from

$ 1800

per person
3 Days
Private
3 Days Murchison Falls & White rhino Tracking in Ziwa
from

$ 620

per person

White Water Rafting in Uganda

White Water rafting in Uganda is an incredible recreational outdoor activity where you use an air-filled raft to navigate a river like the Nile River.

The activity is often enjoyed through the different degrees of water, either calm water or rough water. The Nile in Jinja is the worlds’ longest river and offers the best white water rafting experience in the whole of Africa.

White-water rafting is an awe-inspiring activity that gets the water sports enthusiasts rafting through the stormy rapids of the river Nile.

This experience takes you through the numerous rapids between the beautiful mid-river islands, lush forests, birdlife, and a range of communities.

The activity is conducted in paddle rafts, and you are grouped in teams where each team is given a professional guide.

Before embarking on the adventure, rafters are briefed in detail on what to expect during rafting, the aspects of safety, and how best to enjoy the experience. More to that, there is a group of expert safety kayakers who wait along on every raft trip.

The team of Kayakers is there to save the day, for instance, in cases where people’s rafts may flip upside down, they will be close by to offer aid. There are also first aid safety boats to pick up those who are tired and need to enjoy a relaxing time in the boat.

White water Rafting in Uganda

White water Rafting in Uganda

Hiking safaris

Uganda is a wonderland of teeming with numerous hills, valleys, planes and Volcano Mountains. Hiking is an extraordinary activity which is majorly offered in Uganda’s Mount Elgon, Mount Mgahinga, Mt. Muhavura and Mt. Sabinyo and the Rwenzori mountains each with different thrilling experiences.

To hike up the mountains is not a mere rocky climb, but rather a walk through the dense vegetation which grows around the slopes of these mountains.

Hiking up a volcano is an incredible test of character, strength and a proud accomplishment of this awesome activity proving your capabilities and endurance.

Hiking at Mount Elgon

Hiking at Mount Elgon

Boat cruise

Boat cruise is one of the best and amazing activities where you get an opportunity to sail on fresh waters as you witness various wildlife such as hippos, crocodiles, and numerous bird species.

Boat cruise safaris are done along Lake Victoria, which is the second largest lake in the world, Kazinga channel in Queen Elizabeth national park, Lake Bunyonyi which is the second deepest Lake in Africa, Lake Mburo, Albertine Nile in Murchison falls national park, source of the Nile among others.

Boat cruise

Boat cruise

City Tours

Partaking in city tours is also a popular activity to do in Uganda where you get to encounter the remarkable Kampala City which spans 22 hills.

Kampala consists of architectural and historic sites such as the Uganda Martyrs Shrine in Namugongo, Rubaga Cathedral, Namirembe Cathedral, the Bahai Temple, the Hindu temple, the independence monument, and the Kasubi tombs.

You can as well enjoy the local foods in Kampala as you trek her streets like matooke, Rolex, and also engaging with the local.

There you have it: Uganda, a wonderland of untamed African vegetation, offers lifetime safari activities that extend far beyond mere journeys.

Every activity unlocks unique unforgettable experiences which forever holds to your heart. Book a safari with friendlygorillassafaris today to experience what Uganda the “Pearl of Africa” has to offer.

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