Boat safaris in Uganda – Explore Uganda the Pearl of Africa

Boat safaris are one of the top Uganda tour activities for the exploration of the aquatic wildlife in these habitats. This is an extensive way to Explore Uganda the Pearl of Africa for the great adventures of a lifetime to any tourist destination.

These spots include three national parks which are Queen Elizabeth National Park with the Kazinga Channel, Lake Mburo at Lake Mburo National Park, and the Nile River at Murchison Falls National Park.

On a boat safari in Uganda, you experience the waters up close offering an opportunity to view these water species rather than it could be on land. Here are the best places for boat safaris in Uganda’s national parks;

Kazinga Channel Boat Safari in Uganda

The Kazinga Channel is a 32-kilometer-wide natural channel that connects two lakes known as Lake George and Lake Edward in the east and west respectively.

The Kazinga Channel is one of the most significant attractions in Queen Elizabeth National Park which is the second most visited park in Uganda.

Kazinga Channel has great picturesque views of the amazing wildlife in the park as they come to quench their thirst at the shores.

It is fed by several streams that flow from the Rwenzori Mountains which are the highest mountain ranges in Africa. From the mountains, the streams flow to Lake Edward then to the Kazinga Channel, and finally to Lake Edward in the West. Therefore the channel flows from East to West.

Shores of the Kazinga channel attract a large number of wild animals, reptiles, and birds. The largest population of hippos in the whole world can be found at the channel as well as plentiful Nile crocodiles.

Boat safaris in Uganda

All of these animals and bird species can easily be seen during a boat cruise which is extremely rewarding and one of the best launch trips to engage in during the Uganda wildlife safari.

A boat cruise experience is always run at 3 am and 5 pm and at times 11 am and 1 pm local time. The plains of this channel offer the most breathtaking views for spotting game.

Some of the wildlife species that can be seen on a launch trip at the Kazinga channel include buffaloes, elephants, hippos, crocodiles, and several other wildlife species in the Kasenyi plains within the grassland thickets.

Murchison Falls boat cruise tour in Uganda

The Murchison Falls boat cruise takes off from p

Paraa jetty to the bottom of the mighty falls. The trip takes about 2 hours and during this time you can see several wildlife species quenching their thirst at the shores of the river.

You can also see several bird species and hear the sound of the roaring falls. For birders, the Delta cruise is such a perfect way to spot several bird species.

The boat cruise also takes you below the falls where you see the falls clearly and experience the strength of the rushing waters as they tremble down to the devil’s cauldron.

A boat cruise can be undertaken as a group or book a private boat for your excursion.

Boat safaris in Uganda

Lake Mburo Boat safaris in Uganda

Lake Mburo is one spot where most of the wildlife comes to quench its thirst and therefore can be seen here. Taking a boat cruise can help you have a great experience and also a spot to see lots of wildlife at once.

A boat ride on Lake Mburo as peaceful as it is is a very perfect way to wind down a day full of safari activities. On the shores of Lake Mburo, you can spot wildlife such as zebras, antelope, and buffalo as they come to take water.

Otters are also found in Lake Mburo National Park and could be spotted on a boat cruise. A variety of bird species on the shores can be spotted including the Black Crake, pelicans, African finfoot, heron, cormorant, fish eagle, shoebill stork, and many more.

Boat safaris in Uganda

Schedule a boat safari in Uganda as part of your Uganda wildlife tour before planning to visit the park to ensure that it will be available.

We also plan all of the other safari activities in these parks and also other tours in Uganda. These include Uganda gorilla safaris, birding in Uganda, white water rafting, chimpanzee trekking, and any adventure trip.