Top Safari highlights in Uganda – What to expect on safari in Uganda

A safari to the pearl of Africa is like no other!! Uganda is undoubtedly one of the best Africa safari destinations featured on many international travel sources as a must-visit destination. For tranquility and absolute beauties, Uganda is a perfect destination for your African adventure. The country was named as a must-visit destination on the National Geographic Travelers Cool List 2019 and in many journals as a place to visit before you die. Acacia safaris Limited is undoubtedly the best inbound safari handler that is locally based in the country. We have been providing quality service to our clients that visit the pearl of Africa for the past two decades, and perhaps one of the few with a wide experience in planning and arranging Uganda safaris. If you are curious about What to expect on a safari in Uganda, here is all you need to know. Here is why any traveler should choose to take a Uganda safari with Acacia Safaris Limited;

Top highlights of Uganda safaris – what to expect on a safari in Uganda 

Mountain Gorilla Trekking

The primary turn of Uganda safaris is Mountain Gorilla trekking, that is referred to as a once in a lifetime experience by many Travelers. Acacia Gorilla Trekking Safari in Uganda are unrivaled, they create lifetime experiences with a feel of the true aliveness of the African jungle. Our well trained and flexible team will make your gorilla trekking adventure one to remember for a lifetime. Mountain Gorillas are known to live only in Uganda, Rwanda, and Congo but Uganda is definitely always the best choice, with more than half of the remaining giants found in Uganda’s Bwindi Impenetrable National Park.

Chimpanzee Trekking

Uganda is indeed a primate pinnacle as many travelers have stated. For primate adventure, Uganda stands as the capital destination with 20 primate species found in the country, with Kibale Forest National Park having the highest density of 13 of the 20 species residing here. The national park is dubbed the primate capital of the world because of the high chimpanzee population in the park. Chimpanzee trekking Safaris in Uganda is the best way of getting close to man’s closest relatives in their natural habitats. Chimpanzees are human closest relatives with 98% DNA. A chimpanzee trekking safari will absolutely create wonders in the forest as you will enjoy life changing moments with chance to capture your iconic moments in the bush. While on Chimpanzee trekking safaris, you will also spot other forms of wildlife in the forest.

The other Primate species include the Patas monkey, Black and White Colobus monkey, golden monkeys, olive baboons, and many more.

Wildlife Uganda Safari

The country is undoubtedly one to visit for wildlife Adventure safaris. The country hosts about 330 mammal species and therefore a great destination for wildlife tours in Africa.  Acacia safaris have well planned wildlife viewing safari packages that will offer you a great opportunity to unfold the wild Africa from all its angles. Visit Uganda and have the chance to view several wildlife species.  Some of the wildlife species seen in Uganda include the big five African game which is Buffaloes, Lions, Leopards, Rhinos, and Elephants. Other wildlife species include several antelopes like the Elands (biggest antelope) and the dik-dik (smallest antelope), Rock hyrax, Zebras, Giraffes, Warthogs, Oribis, Side striped jackal, Bushbucks, waterbuck, cheetahs, and many more.

Wildlife viewing tours are offer excellent experience on game drives using 4×4 open roof safari vehicles. Tours can be short or long depending on how much you would love to have the experience

Bird Watching Safari

With over 1090 bird species registered in the country, birding safaris in Uganda are sensational!!! Bird watching tours in Uganda are perfect for avid birders, seasoned birders, groups, families, and solo travelers.

The most famously searched is the Shoebill Stork – Birds of Uganda, The Shoebill stork is the sought-after bird species by many of the birders in Uganda. The Fox’s weaver which is endemic to Uganda and found in the Eastern part of the country. Grey Crowned Crane is the country’s national bird and usually found in wetlands.

The country is home to the 24 Albertine Rift endemics and these include the Ruwenzori Batis, Handsome Francolin, and many more.

Best bird watching spots include Queen Elizabeth National Park, Kidepo Valley National Park, Mabamba wetland, Bwindi Impenetrable National Park, Mgahinga Gorilla National Park, Semuliki National Park, and many more.

Acacia safaris Limited offers exceptional Uganda safaris at affordable rates, plan with us.