Uganda popularly known as “The pearl of Africa” is where the savannah meets the rainforest. Is full of the animals of the savannahs (lion, elephant, buffalo, giraffe, hippo, and leopard) and up to 16 primate species, including gorillas and chimps!!! A spectacular town called Jinja is the source of the Nile. Sipi Falls, Murchison Falls National Park, Kibale Forest National Park, Semuliki National Park, Queen Elizabeth National Park, Bwindi National Park, Mgahinga National Park, Lake Bunyonyi and Lake Mburo National Park are packaged in Uganda. Jinja is where the adventurers interested in whitewater rafting go to, this adventure is for the daring and the bravest. Sipi Falls, the highest waterfall in Uganda (100 m high). With abundance of landscapes, excellent wildlife views and warm hearted locals, Uganda packs a mass into one small country. It’s home to Africa’s tallest mountain range (the Rwenzori), the source of the Nile, the world’s longest river and the continent’s largest lake. White water rafting in the Nile offers a world-class adrenaline adventure, but the country’s most iconic experience is tracking mountain gorillas in their misty and green habitat. And if you view the Big Five, you’ll see just how nature can be diverse.
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Safaris in Uganda
For travelers who care about future generations and would consider a combination of eco-friendly and classy safari, a visit to Uganda will definitely be a worthwhile experience due to its riches in wildlife, natural landscape beauty and her lovely people. The country is full of wonders and glamour. This diverse country has a total of 60 areas and 10 national parks. Uganda covers for almost every interest a traveler may have including agro-tours, game viewing, hiking, sightseeing, trekking safaris, gorilla tracking, local community visits and even cultural festivals. These interests can be sorted for different individuals and groups by Evergreen Holidays; whether honeymooners or special interest travelers like mountain climbers, trekkers, hikers or bird watchers.
Brief History & Geography
The residents of Uganda were hunter-gatherers until 1,700–2,300 years ago. Bantu-speaking populations, who were probably from central Africa, migrated to the southern parts of the country. Uganda has had a very rich history. It’s a landlocked country whose diverse landscape encompasses the snow-capped Rwenzori Mountains and the immense Lake Victoria. Much of the south of the country is heavily influenced by one of the world’s biggest lakes, Lake Victoria, which borders both Uganda and Kenya and is a host to many islands. Most important cities are located in the south, near this lake, including the capital Kampala and the nearby city of Entebbe. Lake Kyoga is at the center of the country and is surrounded by extensive marshy areas. Although landlocked, Uganda contains many large lakes. Besides Lakes Victoria and Kyoga, there are Lake Albert, Lake Edward, and the smaller Lake George. The best time to visit Uganda in the year would be between the months of January and February then June to September. The weather is perfect, dry Season with little or no rainfall.
What to pack
- Short-sleeved shirts or t-shirts and pairs of shorts
- Long-sleeve shirts for evening times (for protection from sun and mosquitoes)
- Pairs of cotton trousers or light pants/skirts – Pick neutral color tones like brown khaki
- A light weight warm jacket or fleece (Morning and nights can get chilly)
- Wide-brim hat with an under-chin tie (to stop it from being blown off in open-top vehicles)
- Comfortable walking shoes – closed walking field shoes/boots and lightweight sandals or flip flops (for wearing around the camp)
- Buff, scarf or bandana (good for dust) and sunglasses
- Sports bra for women. Some of the roads in the reserve are not well maintained and can be quite bumpy
- Sunscreen and mosquito repellants may also be useful
- A water bottle to fetch your clean drinking water from a dispenser (The hotels we work with are working on doing away with single-use plastic bottles and have accessible clean water in dispensers)
Gorilla tracking safari clothing (Bwindi Forest is considerably higher up, cooler in the mornings and often there is a mist)
- Light Rain Jacket, backpack for lunch and for water – and anything else
- Extra Batteries for picture taking, boots that can go through some muddy trails.
- Long Trousers, long-sleeved shirt
- Simple Gloves
- You can bring a walking stick if you have one at home, here it comes in handy, or you can buy from a local store.
You can wear the same for chimpanzee tracking.
Our safaris in Uganda
Number of days: 6
Number of days: 4
Number of days: 7
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