Welcome to Wildlife Safaris Uganda
Wildlife safari Uganda is an Eco tourism Destination Management Company offering memorable safaris and tours in Uganda , Rwanda and also through East Africa Wildlife safari Uganda organises African safaris through several Countries. We craft these Safaris tours to match budget , mid-range and luxury clients irrespective of the class with unbeatable affordable prices.
At wildlife safari Uganda, we plan and also offer different thrilling experiences and these include gorilla trekking safaris in Uganda and Rwanda through the jungles of Bwindi Impenetrable National Park and Mgahinga National Park, Chimpanzee trekking tours in Kibale Forest National park, African big five game safaris in Uganda’s magical National parks such as murchison Falls National Park and Queen Elizabeth National Park, Hiking safaris , Eco tours, Cycling Tours, Birding Safaris , nature walk tours, Camping tours, honeymoon packages, Cultural Tours , City Tours to mention but a few. If you think of an African safari holiday, the pearl of Africa is naturally gifted with rolling emerald hills, snow-capped mountains, misty forests and deep, crystal clear lakes which reward you with an exceptional African Safari which can be encountered with Wildlife Safaris Uganda.
We offer unmatched Destination management services in Uganda and Rwanda for tour operators from across the globe. Our expert luxury ground operations with custom itineraries and small group travel for the travel trade ensure that you can trust us to offer the best travel experiences.
Gorilla Trekking
Gorilla trekking is an activity that involves travellers hiking through the mountainous and dense forested tropical rainforests searching for the mountain gorillas in their natural habitat. Gorilla trekking is a once-in-a-lifetime journey and experience that has travellers encountering the mountain gorillas in their natural habitat
Gorilla tracking is done with the presence of park rangers who are armed to protect you from any kind of danger. These park rangers are also very familiar with the thick forests where gorillas usually stay in. The gorilla activity is a very thrilling and informative activity that has travellers learning more about gorillas and other park animals that they may come across, birds and plant species.
Gorilla tracking is done in Africa, for it is where gorillas of all taxonomy are found, in their natural habitats. Mountain gorillas in particular which most travellers want to encounter the most can only be found in the Virunga Massifs as well as Bwindi Impenetrable National Park in Uganda. The Virunga Massifs comprise of three primate safari parks that include Virunga National park in the Democratic Republic of Congo, Volcanoes National Park in Rwanda and Mgahinga Gorilla National Park found in Uganda. Bwindi Impenetrable National Park of Uganda alone inhabits more than a half the total world population of mountain gorillas. UNESCO world heritage sites, Bwindi Impenetrable National Park, Mgahinga Gorilla National Park, Virunga National Park and Volcanoes National Park reward travelers with great gorilla experiences. You can therefore find and do mountain gorilla tracking in Uganda, Rwanda and the Democratic Republic of Congo only, for they are endemic here
Best Place for Gorilla Trekking in Uganda
Best place for gorilla trekking in Uganda is Bwindi Impenetrable National Park, for so many reasons. Bwindi Impenetrable National Park is an ancient tropical rainforest located in the south western region of Uganda. Bwindi Impenetrable National Park is a UNESCO world heritage site recognized for her great biodiversity and inhabiting the mountain gorillas. Uganda only has one taxa of gorillas, the mountain gorillas found only in Bwindi Impenetrable and Mgahinga Gorilla National Parks of Uganda, as well as Virunga National Park of the Congo and Volcanoes National Park of Rwanda. Uganda is arguably the best in delivering a raw and untethered jungle experience of gorilla trekking, and is indeed the better option for your gorilla trekking safari in Africa. In destination Uganda too, it is the famous Bwindi Impenetrable National Park that is the best place for gorilla trekking in Uganda, for a number of reasons.
Gorilla trekking in Uganda during the dry/ peak season
Gorilla trekking in Uganda can be done anytime throughout the year though the best time is during the dry season also known as the peak season in the months of June, July, August, September, December, January and February.
During the dry season there is less or little rainfall in the gorilla destinations therefore vegetation will be thin which helps you to view the mountain gorillas and other wildlife species clearly and also access roads and gorilla trekking trails will be dry and passable which makes trekking easy.
What to Pack for a Gorilla Trekking Safari?
Gorilla trekking a popular done activity on safari Uganda as well as Rwanda destination, of which both destinations are East African countries bordered to each other. Above all, gorilla trekking is the most famous and done tourist activity either in Uganda or Rwanda. And one of the mistakes tourists have made is to go for gorilla trekking with poor packing lists for a gorilla trekking not knowing the proper essentials to be packed while going for gorilla trekking safari in one of the above mentioned destinations.
Travelers planning for your Gorilla safaris either in Uganda and Rwanda, this draws you to pack the right clothing in order to protect you from coldness, thorn pricks, nettles or insect bites like solder ants and flies.
The gorilla tracking experience
The gorilla tracking experience starts with you being at the starting point of gorilla trekking for your specific gorilla sector or gorilla national park you are visiting. You shall be briefed about gorilla trekking, what to expect and rules and guidelines to follow during gorilla trekking. After, you shall be placed into groups of 8 and then allocated a gorilla family to track. You shall be shown a number of important to know or note items by the guides, and when you are almost reaching the exact location of gorillas. You shall spend only one hour with the gorillas, as you watch how they interact with each other and humans. Take pictures and videos if you may want for keeps. After, you shall trek back to the starting point and then proceed with your guide for your next in the itinerary activity.
Uganda National Parks
Bwindi Impenetrable National Park
Rwenzori Mountains National Park
Queen Elizabeth National Park
Murchison Falls National Park
Mgahinga Gorilla National Park
Mount Elgon National Park
Kidepo Valley National Park
Kibale National Park
Why Choose Wildlife Safari Uganda
Wildlife Safari Uganda posses experience , knowledgeable guides who are well trained and are passionate about Travel, wildlife and Nature Conservation. At wildlife Safari Uganda, we have proven records of effectively organizing sustainable and affordable safaris for individuals, groups, family travels, and among others.
Tailor-made Safaris: We tailor-make your Uganda safaris to suit your needs, aspirations and interests. we create a personal specialized itinerary tailored to your specific requirements.
Local Guide: We work with only professional and knowledgeable local guides to help you throughout your safari right away from professional driving, guiding, tourism knowledge into national parks and game reserves.
Eco-tourism : We endeavour to promote ecotourism. That is why all our safaris are combined with other highlights that aim at promoting nature, culture and conservation in the destinations visited.
Core Values
Team work: Working as a team will ensure better and improved customer service. The whole team works as per their skills, and that can be very handy to deliver flawless customer service. This strong work ethic will also creates a good impression of our Clients which makes them satisfied with your services.
Professional : Wildlife Safari Uganda expresses this through Pactuality, Confidence in the work we do, timely delivery of service to Our Clients and many more.
Integirty: At wildlife Safari Uganda we provide Hospitality to our Esteemed Clients and guests based on social and moral value. This is usually characterized by Our efforts to make the tourists feel at home
Best Time to Visit Uganda
The best time to visit Uganda is during two dry seasons between December and February and June to August it’s when conditions are particularly good for trekking forest trailhead to see mountain gorillas and chimpanzees. Game drive viewing in national parks also can be easy at this time since the national park is out of water source. Between February and March and September to October, large concentration of wildlife can easily be seen at waterholes.
Uganda experiences temperature that changes throughout seasons, around 24 degrees Celsius to 30 degrees Celsius, meaning you can visit Uganda all year round. The country is also rewarding for birding all year around.
Visit Uganda Month by Month –January to February
January to February is among the dry seasons being one of the best time to Visit Uganda. Although rainfall can fall any day in this months. Wildlife viewing particularly rewarding at this time of the year, there can be less vegetation and no long grass to obstruct your view and a variety of animals can be spotted along waterholes. However, it’s a rewarding time to engage in Gorilla trekking activity and Chimpanzee tracking, while birders can enjoy great view of migratory birds.
March, April and May
These months of the year receive the heaviest rainfall in the country, then shorter rains tend to fall in October to November. Though they are can be a rainy season but doesn’t affect your chances of seeing mountain gorillas in their nature environment – Bwindi Impenetrable Forest, although be prepared for slippery trek. Along trekking do not forget to carry waterproofs and waterproof boots, energy eating snacks and drinks are essentials. The research shows that the gorillas live on the warmer, lower slopes during wetter weather which may ease your trekking experience.
During this period of the year, wildlife can also be scenic and rewarding as you can be able to adventure a lot of game in parks like Queen Elizabeth national park though thicker green vegetation makes spotting of animals little harder. So be aware of dirty roads, slippery and for this matter, we advise you to use 4 wheels.
Murchison Falls –located northeast the most drier regions is go safari destination to visit during the wet seasons.
During rainy seasons, there can be discounts on some activities due to heavy rain which leads few visitors in the park and most of lodges in the park can be closed. So the Uganda Wildlife Authority a body responsible of updating rates of activities and park entry fees, in regard of issuing Gorilla trekking permits, Chimps have the attendance of offering discounts of up 25 percent in the month of April, May and November. Worth time for those on budget.
Month of July, August and September are the peak season as we thousands of tourists flocks the national parks because it is generally dry though rain can fall at any time. During this period, we can see school busses visiting the game parks. Note, during this time it can be the best time to visit Uganda. And we recommend you to book your safari in advances.
December, January and February are also good months to visit. Most especially during dry seasons though rain can fall in December. The wildlife viewing is easily seen to waterholes thus making a good time for boat safaris. During this period migratory birds can be present.
Please note this, throughout the country the temperature drops considerably at night. So you will need to carry your Jumper, poncho, cotton stockings, warm clothing. Thus making your sleep comfort.
