Uganda Wildlife Safaris

Uganda wildlife safaris, Wildlife Safari in Uganda Wildlife tour

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 Safaris in Uganda - Wild Jungle Trails Safaris Uganda

Wildlife Safaris in Uganda – Wild Jungle Trails Safaris Uganda

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.

Best time for Uganda wildlife safaris tours.

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.

More important information to know about Uganda wildlife safaris

What to pack for Uganda wildlife safaris

  • 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

What to pack for Uganda wildlife safaris

  • 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

How to book for Uganda wildlife safaris

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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Popular Uganda wildlife safari Packages – Uganda Wildlife Tour Packages

2 Days Murchison Falls safari Falls Uganda - Wild Jungle Trails Safaris Uganda
2 Days Murchison Falls safari Falls Uganda - Wild Jungle Trails Safaris Uganda

This 2 Days Murchison Falls safari Falls Uganda is a short Uganda safari to Murchison Falls National Park, the largest (3,893km2) safari park in the country. Murchison Falls National Park is home to several wildlife species. Read More

3 Days Murchison Falls safari Uganda - Wild Jungle Trails Safaris
3 Days Murchison Falls safari Uganda - Wild Jungle Trails Safaris

This 3 Days Murchison Falls safari Uganda is a short wildlife Uganda safari to Murchison Falls National Park which is Uganda’s oldest and largest (3,840km2) safari park in just 3 days. This tour is available all year round. Read More

3 Days Murchison Falls safari Uganda - Wild Jungle Trails Safaris Uganda
3 Days Murchison Falls safari Uganda - Wild Jungle Trails Safaris Uganda

This 3 Days Murchison Falls safari Uganda is a short wildlife Uganda safari to Murchison Falls National Park which is Uganda’s oldest and largest (3,893km2) safari park in just 3 days. Read More

3 Days Murchison Falls Safari - Wild Jungle Trails Safaris
3 Days Murchison Falls Safari - Wild Jungle Trails Safaris

3 Days Murchison Falls safari is one of the popular 3 days safaris to Murchison Falls National Park. This 3 days Murchison Falls wildlife safari is a trip covering only Murchison Falls National Park at an affordable price. Read More

3 Day Murchison Falls tour from Kampala - Wild Jungle Trails Safaris
3 Day Murchison Falls tour from Kampala - Wild Jungle Trails Safaris

3 Day Murchison Falls tour from Kampala is a 3 days Murchison Falls safari to Murchison Falls National Park in 3 days at an affordable price with activities including a hike to the top of the mighty Murchison Falls, game drive. Read More

Game viewing in the kidepo valley national park
5 Days Kidepo Game viewing in the kidepo valley national park

5 Days Kidepo wildlife safaris Uganda is a tour to Kidepo Valley National Park on a wildlife trip. Wildlife safaris in Uganda’s Kidepo Valley National Park offer a glimpse of the true African wilderness in just 5 days.  Kidepo Valley National Park has been for long appreciated by tour specialist as the best Uganda safari parks and the top Africa wilderness. Read More

Kidepo Valley National Park travel information
Buffaloes in Kidepo

4 Days Kidepo Wildlife Safari Uganda is a 4 days safari to Kidepo Valley National Park for a Uganda wildlife safari to the true African wilderness by road. This 4 days tour to Kidepo Valley National Park offers chance to visit Uganda’s almost untouched wilderness in the far north eastern part of Uganda just close to the border with South Sudan. Read More

Kibale Forest National Park - 12 Days Uganda wildlife, chimpanzee and gorilla trekking safari
Kibale Forest National Park - 12 Days Uganda wildlife, chimpanzee and gorilla trekking safari

12 Days Uganda wildlife, chimpanzee and gorilla trekking safari is a wildlife safari in Uganda with the big five game encounter as well as the chimpanzee and Uganda gorilla trekking safari. The 12 days safari to Uganda offers a chance to visit the top wildlife viewing parks as well as trek the chimpanzees among the highest population in the world. A part from primates and other wildlife, the rare, Mountain Gorillas are also a highlight of this trip. Read More

Kibale Forest & visit Bigodi swamp
Kibale Forest & visit Bigodi swamp

14 Days Uganda wildlife, chimpanzee and gorilla trekking safari is a wildlife safari in Uganda with the big five game encounter as well as the chimpanzee and Uganda gorilla trekking safari. The 14 days safari to Uganda offers a chance to visit the top wildlife viewing parks as well as trek the chimpanzees among the highest population in the world. Read More

Queen Elizabeth National Park
Queen Elizabeth National Park

10 Days wildlife, chimpanzee & gorilla trekking safari in Uganda is a wildlife safari to Uganda as well as the chimpanzee and Uganda gorilla trekking safari. The 10 days tour in Uganda offers a chance to visit the top wildlife viewing parks as well as trek the chimpanzees among the highest population in the world. Read More