Uganda is one of the rapid growing Tourist destination in Africa. With over ten game reserves, Uganda has a lot to offer however, below are the 5 most selling tourist activities to do on your Uganda safari:
1.Gorilla Trekking Safari
Mountain Gorillas marks the top tourist attraction in Uganda and Gorilla trekking tops other tourist activities in Uganda. Mountain Gorilla Trekking are found in Bwindi Impenetrable National Park and Mgahinga Gorilla National Park which are situated in south western Uganda.
Uganda has four sectors conducting Gorilla trekking on daily basis. Such sectors include Nkuringo, Rushaga, Ruhija and Buhoma. Each sector offers a number of habituated gorilla families.
2.Chimpanzee Tracking Safari
Chimpanzee in Kibale Forest National Park
Chimpanzee safaris are conducted in five destinations in Uganda. Visitors can choose chimpanzee trekking in Kibale National Park, Budongo Forest, Toro- Semuliki Game reserve, Kalinzu Forest or Kyambura Gorge. Chimpanzee trekking starts with briefing which is conducted at the park headquarters at 7:30am and thereafter, visitors are allowed to walk into the jungle to meet chimps in their natural habitat.
3.White water rafting
White water rafting is a popular activity on the White Nile near the town of Jinja. White water rafting is done on River Nile in drafting boat guided by rescue team. Sail from one rapid to another – upper stages to the lower stages. White water rafting features rapids ranging from Grade 1 to Grade 5 and suitable for levels. Professional guides provide essential safety gear such as helmets, life jackets, and rafts, and trips are offered for both beginners and experienced rafters. Beginners can start with lower-grade rapids and work their way up to more challenging ones as they gain experience.
4.Big Five Tour
Big Five safari targets Lions, Leopards, Elephants, Rhinos and Buffaloes. Such animals can be sighted in Uganda – the pearl of Africa. Uganda protects white Rhinos at Ziwa Rhino sanctuary and other big four animals in Uganda savannah parks on game drives.
5.Game Drive
Game viewing activities are mostly done in savannah woodland and grass land like Queen Elizabeth National Park, Murchison Falls National Park, Kidepo Valley National Park, Lake Mburo National Park and so on. Game drives involve sitting in the car – drive through the savannah park to see a variety of attractions like animals, birds, vegetation, relief and drainage features among others.
