Uganda Wildlife Sighting And Primates Safari

Relish the relaxed boat cruises on scenic rivers and lakes inside the parks in between demanding forest hikes to see primates. You’ll relish the views of lakes, rivers and landscape from this lofty perch. This safari avails you the best of what Uganda has to offer with gorilla trekking – the most popular activity being the major highlight.

Reap the rewards of an encompassing Uganda wildlife sighting through diverse landscapes to enjoy game drives in Murchison Falls, Queen Elizabeth, Bwindi, Lake Mburo National parks in search of the Big Five. Mountain gorilla trekking in Bwindi forest, Chimpanzee tracking in Kibale forest, golden monkey trekking in Mgahinga National Park and the thrilling upclose with Tree-climbing lions at Queen Elizabeth.

Murchison Falls National Park is the largest and oldest park in Uganda, gazetted in 1952. The park lies in the northern part of the country and covers over 3,840 square kilometers of land. It consists of two sections – the northern and southern, which are divided by the Victoria Nile whose banks are host to plenty of wildlife, such as crocodiles, elephants, hippos, and Shoebill. The breathtaking Murchison falls, which plunges 45m over rocky cliffs, and the famous big five – lions, elephants, leopards, hippos, and rhinos are the biggest draw to this park.

Kibale National Park is the ultimate destination for chimpanzee tracking in Uganda because it has the highest number of these primates at 1500, which are also easier to locate. On top of seeing chimps, you can encounter other primates like red-tailed monkeys, blue monkeys and diurnal monkeys as well as plenty of birds. The park has five habituated groups you can track and observe in their natural habitat, with the kayanchu chimpanzee group being the most popular one to trail in the Kibale forest.

Queen Elizabeth National Park, the second largest park in Uganda is the most popular tourist destination in the country. As it has the widest variety of wildlife inhabiting a diverse ecosystem with open savannah grasslands, tropical forests, lakes, and wetlands. It’s famous for having tree-climbing lions and is the best site for tracking lions in the country, as they are easier to spot here. Lots of elephants and buffalo can be found in the savannah, and many hippos and birds along the Kazinga channel.

Famous for its ultimate gorilla experience, this park is home to half of the world’s mountain gorillas – roughly 459 in total. Bwindi Impenetrable national park sits in the Southwestern part of Uganda along the Albertine rift valley and on the border with DRC. It has a hilly terrain covered with tropical rainforest, which along with this park’s closeness to the equator, causes it to have a wet climate throughout the year as it receives lots of rain, although it tends to rain less in June and July.

We utilize our in-depth knowledge and love of the region to create exciting customized and packaged tours at great prices that offer a lifetime experience to all our clients with specific interests. With a team comprising of travel enthusiasts, we know the global tourist needs and expectations to offer an incredible experience. And so we aim to delight all travelers with unforgettable moments on suitable and sustainable holiday tours. Whether you desire a luxury or budget safari as a nature lover, animal lover, birder, culture lover, or an adrenaline junkie, be assured of having an amazing time when you book with us.

As in any other country you visit, it’s always best to keep your wits about you. Uganda is generally safe to visit. People are friendly and happy to welcome visitors to their country. Your Weitz safari guide will ensure your safety at all times — all you have to do is follow your guide’s instructions. Always remember that all animals in parks and reserves are wild. Many tourists visit Uganda every year, and the vast majority of the visits are trouble-free.

Uganda’s climate is largely tropical with two rainy seasons per year, March to May and September to December. Overall, Uganda experiences moderate temperatures throughout the year, around 22.8℃, with monthly temperatures ranging between 21.7℃ (July) and 23.9℃ (February). The best time to visit Uganda is between June to August and December to February, which is during the Dry seasons. Wildlife viewing is at its peak. Primate walks in the forest are a big part of any safari in the country.

Five to Ten full days allow you to experience the sites and wildlife through diverse landscapes to enjoy game drives in Murchison Falls, Queen Elizabeth, Lake Mburo National Parks in search of the Big Five. Mountain gorilla trekking in Bwindi forest and relish the relaxed boat cruises on scenic rivers and lakes inside the parks. Stay longer if you’d like and use the city as a base to explore the beautiful, surrounding areas in Kampala and Jinja, such as the great river Nile.