What is the best time to visit Uganda?

Uganda, commonly referred to as the "Pearl of Africa has got a lot to offer her visitors, ranging from the beautiful landscape and scenery, beautiful vegetation, a variety of wildlife, diversity of cultures of the local communities and many the attractions, making Uganda one of the best tourism destinations in the world.

What activities can i participate in while in Uganda??

Uganda is a blessed tourism destination that offers visitors a number of activities to make them active and enjoy their stay in Uganda. Among these activities include;

Gorilla and other primates tracking experience. 

Many visitors have started calling Uganda the "Primates Capital of the World" especially after tracking Uganda's primates that include man's closest relatives the chimpanzees at Kibale forest National Park, and over half of the world's remaining population of the rare mountain Gorillas that live in Bwindi Impenetrable forest, located in south western Uganda. There are many other different primate species that include the Golden monkeys, Blue monkeys, colobus monkeys and many more different species.

White Water Rafting at the source of the Nile. 

Did you know?? Uganda is the source of the world's longest river, the Nile that originates in Lake Victoria in Jinja, Eastern Uganda. This place has got one of the best rafting experiences in the world. Rafting at River Nile will give you a life time memory. other activities you may participate in include Bungee Jumping, canoe rides, jet boat cruises, sunset boat cruises, horseback riding, quad biking and many more. You may also have a forest walk in Mabira forest En route to Jinja. This forest is one of the largest in Uganda. 

Birding in Uganda. 

Uganda is called the true birder's paradise because of what it has to offer its birding visitors. The country has got over half of Africa's bird population, as well as international immigrants, making Uganda one of the best birding destinations in the world. We will take you to the best birding destinations. We will take you to the best birding sites, with the best safari guide who will give you a memorable birding safari. You should therefore come and enjoy your memorable birding experience in the "Pearl of Africa"

Mountaineering . 

Do you love hiking, and adventurous activities?? Here we go!.. the snow capped Mountain Rwenzori, commonly referred to as the Mountains of the moon offers visitors an excellent hiking experience up to the snow capped peak. many visitors have taken the challenge that they will live to remember.

Hiking this mountain takes a couple of days, but its really worth it, and will give you an experience you will enjoy. 

Game drives and Excursions.

Uganda  is blessed with 10 beautiful National parks, that have got thousands of different animal and bird species. Game drives in Uganda give you a true experience in the African wilderness. 

Game drives will give you a very perfect opportunity to take photographs. You will have enough time with the wildlife and this will make you enjoy your safari in all the national parks in Uganda, with the help of your safari guide.

What is the best time to Visit Uganda??

Uganda is a country blessed with good weather, making it very possible for visitors to come and enjoy the beauty of the country at any season of the year. Uganda has got two seasons namely rain season and dry season. However, even during the rainy seasons, we do receive sunshine and warm temperatures. Visiting Uganda does not depend on the season. 

Do you need further information regarding Uganda;

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Why choose Uganda as a Birding Destination?

Uganda, commonly referred to as the true birder's paradise is a home to over half of the total population of the African Bird population. some of the most popular birding destinations in Uganda include;

Mabamba Swamp;

Located a few miles from Entebbe Town, Mabamba wetland is one the best birding destinations in Uganda. A canoe ride in the Mabamba wetlands gets visitors closer to a different bird species, this wetland is also one of the perfect places where you have higher chances of seeing the rare shoe-bill stork.

Kibale Forest National Park
Kibale forest National park is well known as a home to man's closet relatives, the chimpanzees. This park is also one of the best birding sites. The park is a home to about 335 bird species including four spiecies Nahan’s francolin, Cassin’s spinetail, blue-headed bee-eater and Masked apalis  not recorded in any other National Park. Other common bird spices of Kibale include Red winged francolin, red chested fluff tail, white napped pigeon, African pita, white-napped pigeon, Joyful green bull, grey winged pigeon, Abyssinian ground thrush, grey throated fly catcher, white bellied crested flycatcher masker, Uganda woodland warbler, chestnut-winged, Scaly Francolin, Marsh Tchagra, Black-bellied Seed cracker, Green-backed Twin spot, Bi- colored Manikin, White-napped Pigeon, Afep Pigeon, Narina’s Trogon, Joyful Green bull, Olive Long-tailed Cuckoo, the Black Bee-eater.

Bigodi Wetlands

The Bigodi wetlands are located within Kibale forest National Park. A swamp walk in the wetlands gets you closer to different bird species including the rare papyrus Gonolek. Here you may also encounter different primate species such as the black and white colobus monkeys, red tailed monkeys, red colobus monkeys, vervet monkeys and other different species.

Budongo Forest

Budongo Forest is of great ornithological significance, with 366 bird species including 60 west or central African birds known from fewer than five locations in East Africa. The Yellow footed flycatcher often associated with ironwood trees known nowhere else in Uganda. Other common bird spices include OfIturi Batis, Rufous-crowned Eremomela, Forest Francolin, Yellow and Grey Longbills, Yellow-spotted Barbet, Red-tailed Antthrush, Dusky Long-tailed Cuckoo, Banded Snake-eagle, African Pied Hornbill, Brown-backed Scrub-robin, Black Bishop, Brown Twin sport, Black-bellied Fire finch, Chocolate-backed Kingfisher, White-thighed Hornbill, Yellow-billed Barbet, Spotted Green bull, Cameroon Sombre Green bull, Slender-billed Green bull, Black-capped Apalis, Lemon-bellied Crombec, Green Hylia, Pale-breasted Illadopsis, Forest Flycatcher, Fire-crested Alethe, Yellow Longbill, Yellow-browed Camaroptera, Crowned Eagle, Yellow-footed Flycatcher, and African Dwarf Kingfisher among others.

Semuliki National Park

The park is alluring to birdwatchers with 462 species recorded. The game drives on the open plains are likely to yield Abyssinian ground hornbill and a variety of raptors, the Mugiri river forest is best for elusive leaflovein Uganda, while areas of rank vegetation are good for Marsh tchagra and African crake and the night game drives are good for noctanal birds. Other common bird spices include Spot-breasted Ibis, Northern Bearded Scrub-robin, Capuchin Babbler, Lyre-tailed Honeyguide, Yellow-throated Green Cuckoo, White-bellied Kingfisher, Maxwell’s Black Weaver, Black-winged Oriole, Red-eyed Puffback, Crested and Red-bellied Malimbe, Brown-crowned Eremomela, Zenker’s Honeyguide and African Piculet among others.

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Full Day Rafting Experience at the source of the Nile.

Uganda, commonly referred to as the Pearl of Africa  is the source the world's longest river, the Nile that originates from Jinja, and starts its long journey to the Mediterranean sea.

On our recent Safari to East Africa, we visited the Source of the Nile for a full day rafting experience. We departed from our Hotel room in Kampala at about 08:00 am, and started off Eastwards of Kampala city to Jinja. The distance is about two hours drive to Jinja.

En route to Jinja, we encountered the local communities carrying out different activities on the roadside. We had a stopover at Mabira forest, one of the largest tropical rain forests in Uganda. This forest is a home to different bird species as well as many primate species such as the red tailed monkeys.

Upon arrival at Jinja, we were briefed on the whole process and what to expect during the rafting experience. we then proceeded for the rafting experience at Bujagali waterfalls. This site offers one of the beat rafting experiences in the world. The rafting experience here is truly a thrilling experience that will blow your minds, an experience you will live to remember.


Other interesting activities in at the source of the Nile include;
- Bungee jumping
- Sunset Boat cruise to the source of the Nile
Birding at the shores of the Nile. This site has a variety of bird species

• Horseback riding 
• Quad Biking 
• Canoes Rides 
• City tour in Jinja Town 

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Interesting facts about Gorilla tracking in Uganda

Uganda, commonly referred to as the Pearl of Africa is a home to over half of the remaining population of the rare mountain Gorillas. These Gorillas inhabit the Bwindi Impenetrable Forests located in south western Uganda.
The rare Mountain Gorillas have got different groups, a limited number of visitors are allowed to visit a specifically allocated group at a time. Visiting these rare Mountain Gorillas has been embraced by many visitors who call it a life time experience that they will live to remember.

What should one come with on the Gorilla tracking day

On your Gorilla tracking date, you will present your self at the park headquarters for a briefing and orientation by the rangers on the general way of conduct during the Gorilla tracking experience. You should also have a Gorilla tracking permit in order to track these Gorillas.
Gorilla permits have to be booked in advance (up to one year in advance). you can book the Gorilla permits through your travel agents.
Just like the name states, you will pass through the Bwindi Impenetrable Forests when tracking the Gorillas. We therefore recommend you come along with a light rain jacket, sun glasses, hand gloves, small bag to carry packed food and water, insect repellent and comfortable hiking shoes.

During the Gorilla tracking experience

After the briefing and orientation by the guides, you will enter into the Bwindi Impenetrable Forest and start hiking towards the forest in search for these rare Mountain Gorillas. You will have your packed lunch with you because the tracking experience takes up to 8 hours depending on the location of the Gorillas. During the hiking experience, you may encounter other different animal and bird species.
 Once the Gorillas have been tracked, you will be given one hour to interact, take pictures and videos. This is a perfect and life time opportunity where you will have precious time with these gorillas. After tracking the gorillas, you will then hike back to the park headquarters for your Gorilla tracking certificates.

Later in the evening if time permits, you will have a community walk to the local Batwa communities for a cultural experience. These people live in the forests and have got very interesting and unique ways of life that will give you another memorable encounter with the African cultures.
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Top things to do in Uganda during your Vacation.

Commonly referred to as the Pearl of Africa, Uganda is a country blessed with natural beauty. Uganda is one of the best tourism destinations in Africa, offering visitors a memorable encounter with Africa's wildlife as well as the African cultures.

This is what you should not miss when visiting Uganda;

• An hour with over half of the world's remaining population of the rare Mountain Gorillas

Uganda is a home to over half of the world's remaining population of the rare mountain Gorillas found in Bwindi Impenetrable National Park. On the Gorilla tracking date , you will start the hike early in the morning after your breakfast, and well equipped with your packed lunch. Once the Gorillas have been tracked, you will be given an hour to interact, take pictures and videos of these giant and gentle apes.

• White Water Rafting at the source of the world's Longest River, the Nile

Uganda is the source of the world's longest River, the Nile. The source of the Nile at Jinja offers one of the best rafting experiences in the world,a full day rafting experience at Jinja can be accompanied by other activities such as Bungee Jumping, Canoe rides, birding horse back riding and many more activities for you. En route to the source of the Nile, you may also visit Mabira forest, passing through beautiful sugarcane and tea plantations

•  Game drives in Uganda's National parks. 

Uganda is blessed with 10 National parks, these parks offer a very good home to a variety of wildlife. Most common residents include the Big Five game, many different bird species. Commonly referred to as the primates capital of the world, Kibale forest national park in Uganda is a home to man's closest relatives the chimpanzees as well as other primate species.

•  Hiking the Rwenzori Mountains, commonly referred to as Mountains of the Moon. 

 Mountain Rwenzori is the third highest Mountain in Africa. Hiking this snow capped mountain takes about 7 days. During the hiking experience, you will pass through different vegetation zones, encounter different animal species including the rare three horned chameleon as well as different bird species, you will enjoy the beautiful scenery till you finally make it to the peak with is always snow-capped. This is a rewarding experience you should not miss.

•  Birding in Uganda. 

Commonly referred to as the true birder's paradise, Uganda is a home to over half of total Africa's bird species. This makes Uganda the number one African destination for birders. During the birding safaris to Uganda, expect to encounter a variety of bird species in their natural habitats. Birding in Uganda is an extremely rewarding experience.

•  Cultural Encounters

 Uganda is a country blessed with people of different backgrounds, cultures and beliefs. Visiting the local communities in Uganda gets you immersed into the true African cultures as you will experience different ways of life as exhibited by the local communities.

There are many other activities you can do in Uganda, we can tailor a package for you based on your travel needs, time and budget.

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