The experts for your safari in Uganda

The experiences and safaris Uganda has in store for you are truly one-of-a-kind. While Murchison Falls National Park wows you with stunning waterfalls on the Nile River, the Mgahinga National Park hosts several volcanoes, also known as the famous Virunga Mountains. A true rainforest awaits you in Bwindi Impenetrable National Park and Queen Elizabeth National Park is home not only to Rift Valley lakes, but also crater lakes.

Of course Uganda is also a great place to see the unique African wildlife in their natural habitat with some mainly gentle giants taking the spotlight: mountain gorillas and chimpanzees – and yes, you can see them roaming around their home in the Ugandan jungles.

Should you now wonder if we exaggerate a little, we get it. After all it does sound too good to be true. Best you’ll go and see for yourself trusting true experts for holidays and safaris in Uganda: us. These three reasons tell you why.

The good news first: you can visit Uganda anytime, even permits for gorilla trekking are available throughout the year – a highlight, many tourists have on their to-do-list. Now to the “bad” news: Uganda sees a lot of rain. Especially from March to May it can be tricky to travel since some lodges may close down and the roads can become muddy and hard to drive. From June to August and from December to February dry season takes over which makes these months also the ones with the easiest travel conditions – and perfect for gorilla trekking! And since almost all the other animals gather around rivers and waterholes, the dry season is perfect if you want to see as many furry friends as possible during your safari in Uganda.

The country’s main highlight is without a doubt: gorilla trekking. Even though you can add a gorilla tour in Uganda to a safari in Kenya or Tanzania, it’s worth considering paying this unique country a proper visit. Queen Elizabeth National Park boasts a variety of highlights such as chimpanzee trekking in Kyambura Gorge, a boat trip on the Kazinga Channel and tree-climbing lions. Next to stunning wildlife, Murchison Falls National Park offers you boat trips along the Nile River to the Murchison Falls or to the delta. If you love birds, this should be on your itinerary since the prehistoric shoebill roams this area.

The remote Kidepo Valley National Park offers a true wilderness experience and is home to many species which you can’t find anywhere else in the country, such as the graceful cheetah. If you’re crazy about chimpanzees, head to Kibale National Park: not only can you experience the most reliable chimpanzee trekking in the country, thanks to a special habituation program you can even spend the entire day with our close relatives. And if you want to experience a unique Ugandan safari, just hop on board of a boat and discover lakes like the great Victoria Lake and all the beauty that surrounds it.

How safe is Uganda for tourists?

Today Uganda is a very safe destination, even though it used to receive bad press due to instability in the north. These problems are mostly in the past and tourists can now freely move around the whole country. This new level of security has opened up the north for tourism, in particular the beautiful Kidepo Valley National Park. Just as in any other  developing country, petty crime is still a concern in urban centres. Therefore simply take normal safety precautions and avoid travelling at night. In national parks there’s no need to worry either, since security police takes care of your safety.