Must Do Uganda Safari Adventures
Uganda is a leading safari destination in East Africa. The country is gifted by nature with various attractions ranging from cultural, historical, and natural. With this diversity, there are quite a number of Uganda Safari Adventures you can be part of. Below are some of the Adventures you should never miss.
###Chimpanzee Trekking
Uganda has the highest chimpanzee population in Kibale National Park. The park is located in western Uganda a 6-hour drive from Kampala. Kibale National Park is home to not just chimpanzees but other 12 primate species. It is because of this primate diversity that the park is referred to as the primate capital of the world. Chimpanzee trekking and habituation experiences here are rewarding and highly recommended.
###Classic Safaris in Kidepo National Park
Kidepo Valley National Park is Uganda's most isolated National Park. It is located in the Karamoja region about a 10-hour drive from Kampala. The Park has a pure African wilderness ecosystem and is home to various wildlife species. The scenery of this park is breathtaking game drives are very enjoyable. Notable safari animals you can see on game drives in Kidepo include elephants, lions, buffaloes, zebras, giraffes, and waterbucks among others.
###Mountain Gorilla Trekking
Mountain gorilla trekking experiences in Uganda are done in Bwindi Impenetrable and Mgahinga Gorilla Parks. Bwindi Impenetrable National Park has the highest Mountain gorilla population with four gorilla trekking sectors. Uganda Discovery Journeys without gorilla trekking in Bwindi are often considered incomplete. Mgahinga Gorilla Park on the other hand has one habituated gorilla family. Here even better you enjoy exclusive gorilla trekking adventures.
###Birding
Birding is a niche that has developed over the years and Uganda never disappoints. The country is home to various bird species including the rare shoebill stork. Mabamba wetlands are the ideal place to see the shoebill stork but it can also be seen in the Nile Delta. Other notable birds in Uganda include the great blue turaco, grey crowned cranes, saddle-billed stork, and Abyssinian ground hornbills among others.
There are a number of safari itineraries that can be customized to explore Uganda. The 7-day Uganda Safari features chimpanzees and gorilla trekking. The 10-day Uganda Discovery Journeys adventure features the primates and savanna wildlife experiences.