Uganda wildlife safaris are a top pick of the African safaris since the beautiful rolling plains of the Pearl of Africa have ever since hosted a count of about 345 mammal species seen on wildlife safaris in Uganda. Uganda’s wildlife comprises of West African and East African mammal species hosted by the beautiful hills, mountains, swamps, forests and savannah plains scattered throughout the country’s conservation areas including national parks and game reserves.
Mountain Gorillas and Chimpanzees are the highlights of Uganda wildlife tours an advantage from the mix of savannah and forest parks.
Wildlife safari Uganda tourists can see several wildlife species like Buffaloes, Rothschild Giraffes-only in Murchison Falls National Park, Lake Mburo National Park and Kidepo Valley National Park, African bush Elephants, Lions (tree climbing lions), African buffalo, Ugandan Kob, red and blue duikers, sitatungas, bushbucks, bush pigs, giant forest hogs, common warthogs, white Rhinos in Ziwa Rhino Sanctuary, Zebras – only in Lake Mburo National Park and Kidepo Valley National Park.
Carnivores in the different Uganda wildlife safari parks include the African golden cats, Leopards, different mongooses, servals, cheetahs (only in Kidepo Valley National Park) and two species of otter.
Aquatic animals like hippopotami and Nile crocodiles can be seen in national parks like Queen Elizabeth National Park and Murchison Falls National Park
Primates seen on wildlife safaris Uganda include Chimpanzees (the highest population in the world is in Uganda), several species of Central Africa monkey like the Uganda mangabey, Ugandan red colobus, L’Hoest’s monkey. Other primate species in Uganda include the black-and-white colobus, the blue monkeys, Patas monkey and the Golden monkey – only found in Mgahinga Gorilla National Park in Uganda.
The best time for wildlife safaris in Uganda is in the dry season. The dry season in Uganda is during the months of December – February and June – September. During this time all Uganda national parks are open and roads are passable, photography is easier since grass is shorter, wildlife collects along waterholes making viewing so easy.
However, wildlife tours Uganda can be undertaken all year round since parks are open year throughout. National Parks like Murchison Falls National Park can be visited any time of the year especially on the popular 3 days Murchison Falls safari Uganda and 3 days Murchison Falls wildlife safari Uganda.
Before you set out for a wildlife safari to Uganda, proper check your luggage to see if you have these to ensure great wildlife safari experiences;
Carry a high quality camera and a pair of binoculars
Pack a light rain poncho
Pack long-sleeved shirt and pants
Carry sunscreen and insect repellent
Carry a hat with a brim
The best way of booking for a Uganda wildlife tour is by contacting a renowned Uganda tour operator. Wild Jungle Trails Safaris has for over 10 years planned thousands of Uganda wildlife safaris to all of the 10 national parks of Uganda as well as other conservation areas and therefore highly recommendable.
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