Did you know that one can actually have a one day safari in Uganda? A day in Uganda for a safari might be a dream come true since Uganda has become one of best safari destinations in Africa and maybe the world. Having a day in Uganda is so exciting and amazing if it is your first time visiting the pearl of Africa which gives you the love to come back for another safari for more days in the various destinations like Murchison falls national park for the mighty Murchison falls, Bwindi impenetrable national park for the magical gorillas, lake Mburo national park for the adventurous nature walks, horseback riding and still in Uganda, you can enjoy other activities for a day in places like Jinja, Entebbe and also Kampala capital city.
Uganda is trying hard to be the world’s best and most visited tourist destination country on the top list with the abundance of natural diversity, and great hospitality by the service providers. Uganda is the only country that still has the potential unique natural attractions in the country. Uganda’s fame is connected to the fact that Uganda has the most priceless, legendary, and important features like Lake Victoria which is the largest lake in the world, River Nile the longest in the world, the equator line, authentic cultures such as the Karamojong people in Northern Uganda.
Uganda is also blessed with a variety of wildlife species that are found in the 10 national parks and other game reserves, the outstanding and tall Rwenzori mountains (mountains of the moon), mountain Elgon, the rift valley escarpment in the west, crater lakes, gorges, waterfalls as Murchison falls, Sisiyi falls, Sipi falls, Itanda Falls.
The safari packages to the Pearl of Africa give you the best experience in Africa no matter the type of safari package that you select to enjoy in Uganda. The safari packages to the west offer you the opportunity to spot various wildlife species, birds, and primates but the one-day safari will give you the chance to blend in the culture of the Ugandan people, and trips to the nearest destinations in Kampala.
Ngamba Island for the chimpanzees, Mamamba swamp for birding and more especially for the rare shoebill stork, sezibwa falls, the reptile village, Entebbe wildlife education center, the Kabaka’s Palace, source of the Nile.
Uganda is a place where you can have a lot of enjoyment which is so revealing to the tourists in Africa thus making the British Prime Minister Winston Churchill on top of Murchison Falls and called Uganda the pearl of Africa.
THE BEST TIME FOR VISITING UGANDA
The Pearl of Africa is best for safaris throughout the year since Uganda is the only country in the world with the best and most conducive weather conditions and a good climate throughout the year.
But like any other country, Uganda has seasons and the different safaris activities are favorable during certain seasons of the year the best season for enjoying wildlife game sighting and viewing is best during the dry season and which is the peak season for most of the tourism season for all the national parks in Uganda.
The dry season is determined as the best time for safaris in Uganda because the skies are clear for bird lovers to view the birds, short dried grass in the savannah national parks to spot the wildlife species
Dry seasons in Uganda happen twice a year and mostly in December to January to February from June to July as these are months when you have the opportunity of having the best safari in the national parks.
When traveling to Uganda during the dry season and for gorilla trekking, you need to book your permit 3 to 4 months before traveling, accommodation, and Chimpanzee trekking permits too.
During the wet season in Uganda, there are discounts on accommodations, a lot of time to spend in the national parks since there are fewer crowds there, and enough fun time in the cities.
THINGS TO DO DURING THE ONE DAY IN UGANDA FOR SAFARI
There are a lot of activities to do in Uganda despite the days that you would love to spend carrying out the activities in the national parks of Uganda. When you are in Uganda there are other activities that you can participate in apart from the main one that you came for in Uganda and some of them include;
- White water rafting in Jinja
- Ngamba Island visit
- Horseback riding in Lake Mburo national park
- Chimpanzee trekking in Kibale National park
- Murchison falls national park for a wildlife safari, hot air balloon, top of the falls, hiking, and game drives.
- Ziwa Rhino Sanctuary visit
- Culture encounter in Kampala. Cycling in Entebbe town
- Queen Elizabeth national park for game drives, Kazinga channel, boat cruise, tree-climbing lion tracking, Katwe Salt Lake visit, and Kyambura Gorge for Chimpanzee tracking.
- Hunting expedition in Karamojong hunting grounds.
Vibrant Holiday Safaris is a local tour operator that is licenced to provide and offer you with amazing safaris, we let you enjoy your safari to the max since we carefully plan the whole safari for you.