Top 16 things to do in Uganda : Uganda is one of the destinations one should not miss out while on a safari in East Africa. Regardless of Uganda being a land locked countries but it has most welcoming people. And it is known as the pearl of Africa which is a home to unique characteristics, sights and sounds that are worth visiting while on a safari tour to Uganda, most people visit Uganda because of its wildlife and primates, however there is a variety of activities to do. The following are the things you can do during your safari tour in Uganda because Uganda is not restricted to the activities a visitor wants.
The 16 things to do in Uganda
Gorilla trekking.it is one of the major activities the visitor should not miss out while on a trip in Uganda which takes place in Bwindi impenetrable forest national park in south western Uganda Kisoro district which is a home to mountain gorillas a tourist will get the best experience of trekking the gorillas and habituating them which are two different activities so you can which one top pay for either habituation which takes more hours than the trekking.
Tracking the golden monkeys in mgahinga national park
Mgahinga national park is the only in Uganda where golden monkeys are trucked from which are also known as the old-world monkeys and they are over 132 species, the trucking takes about 2 to 4 hours after trucking one may want to habituate, the golden monkeys are playful which makes the experience enjoyable.
Visiting the reptile village
The reptile village is less known by tourists. But it is located Entebbe and its aim is to educate people about reptiles like the snakes, monitor lizards and many others where you learn more about them and those that are not afraid can touch them which is an experience that one can not wash off his or mind during the Uganda safari trip and after the safari.
Wildlife viewing in different national parks
These are a game drives in different national parks and it one of the most common activities done while on a safari tour to Uganda where some national parks have the big five animals and others big four and other various animals are spotted like warthogs, bushbucks, elands, Topis, zebras, impalas at mention but a few and these animals can be spotted in our 10 nationals so you can choose where to go though the most visited parks are Murchison and Queen Elizabeth National park.
Bird watching
Birding experience in Uganda. Uganda is one of the best birding spots for the bird lovers with over 1050 birds recorded and some birding sites include Semliki national park, queen Elizabeth national park, kibale national park, Mabira Forest, botanical gardens Entebbe among others and one of the birds that can be encountered we have the shoebill, flamingos, Hada lbis, oxpeckers, cattle egret’s weaver birds. And many others that can be spotted in different birding areas.
Rhino trucking in ziwa Rhino sanctuary
Rhino trucking is another wildlife attraction, and the rhinos are found in only one place in Ziwa Rhino Sanctuary located in Nakasongola district, this activity can be a combined one you can either do Murchison first then go for rhino trucking in ziwa or visit the rhinos first then then Murchison Falls National Park. Rhinos are always trucked on foot with experienced and they will give you every information you need to know about the Rhinos.
Cultural tours
Uganda is one of the best countries one can enjoy community based tourism with all traditional experiences and practices, and cultural tourism can be enjoyed in of the regions, and these include Central, Eastern, Western, Northern, those regions have different tribes and each tribe has its own way of life for example the western region with Banyankore,Bakiga, Batwa all leave differently like for the Batwa mostly visited leaving in Bwindi forest and also known as the pygmies visiting them will give you the best experience because their life is way different from other tribes in the western, like they are different from Banyankore who are divided into two groups the pastoralists and the cultivators. You can also the northern side like the karamangos who especially the Ik people who are very unique like the dress code to mention but a few.
Visit the Bahai Temple
The Bahai Temple it is the only Temple found in Africa and the oldest temple which was opened in 1962 and this activity is recommended for people with interest in societal norms and regions.
Trucking the chimpanzee and habituating them
Chimpanzee safaris are essential things to and to see in Uganda chimpanzee trekking can be done in queen Elizabeth national park and kibale national park and for the habituation it done only in kibale national park, it 2 to 4 if you want to truck and habituate because habituating takes longer while on a trucking safari to kibale national park you can encounter other primates like Baboons and monkeys.
Climbing to mountain Rwenzori
Visiting mountain Rwenzori will give you a chance to hike to the peak of the mountain and it takes 7 days it has 6 ranges which are located few miles from the highest peak which Margherita, while at mountain Rwenzori national park you can also see variety of other things like birds, animals, like elephants, Rwenzori turaco, long eared owl.
Exploring the source of the Nile
visit the source the Nile located in jinja and explore different activities like water rafting, bungee jumping, kayaking quad biking, boat cruise and many more.
Lion trucking
Lion trucking happens in queen Elizabeth national park in the areas of kasenyi plains and ishasha region where you can tree climbing lion’s lion trucking is an experience one should not miss out while on a safari to Uganda because you can not fail to see a least one lion, they always have the collars in their necks among the groups and is most done by researchers and any other interested people.
As you set your sights on exploring, let Achieve Global Safari be your guide we promise not only to give you the trip but a journey filled with un forgettable experiences and moments where every turn in Uganda will give ever lasting memory.
