Why Tour Uganda & Best Activities for 2024 – Acacia Uganda Safaris 

The year 2024 is coming to an end and therefore many travelers are planning to start booking trips for 2020. If you are still wondering Why tour Uganda & best activities for 2024, here is an early guide for you to help you make the right decisions on the best activities to undertake and why you should do so. 

Why Tour Uganda in 2024? – Best activities to do 2024 

Uganda is a beautiful nation with lots of attractions and activities to be involved in. The reasons to visit Uganda are inclusive;

Attractions: There are lots of Uganda safari attractions or things to see in Uganda. The top attractions in Uganda include wildlife species that include the big five which are Buffaloes, Lions, Leopards, Elephants, and Rhinos. Other attractions include almost half of the world’s remaining mountain gorillas at Bwindi Impenetrable National Park and Mgahinga Gorilla National Park. Chimpanzees, bird species, and several flora are also more of the attractions in Uganda.

Activities: With lots of attractions, there are lots of activities to do in Uganda. Some of the major activities include Uganda gorilla tours, chimpanzee trekking, wildlife tours, bird-watching tours, and cultural tours. These activities are done in specific parks that have attractions and offer memorable views. Unlike activities that are done in the 10 national parks, cultural tours can be done in any part of the country since the Pearl of Africa is home to over 50 tribes. 

Safety in Uganda

Uganda is safe and stable for tours in Africa as long as you work according to the guidelines and make sure you take good care of personal security.  Uganda’s capital-Kampala is one of the safest cities in Africa and tourists who have visited this city before have left with almost no safety problems. Petty theft and things like credit card scamming and overcharging can be avoided if any traveler is well prepared and has taken note of all the precautions before getting out of the city. 

Best Activities for 2024 

Uganda has a variety of activities for tourists to undertake and to help you better plan for 2024.  Why tour Uganda & best activities for 2024. Here is a guide on the top activities to include in your bucket list;

Gorilla trekking

Uganda gorilla trekking safaris are done in Bwindi Impenetrable National Park and Mgahinga Gorilla National Park in Southwestern Uganda. Gorilla safaris in Uganda started way back in 1993 when gorilla trekking was opened to tourists after a gorilla habituation process. A gorilla trekking permit in Uganda costs USD 700 for each permit sold to only individuals above the age of 15. 

Wildlife viewing 

Uganda is home to a diversity of wildlife ranging from the “Big Five” something that has made wildlife safaris in Uganda a top choice for tourists that tour Uganda.

Uganda is home to about 345 mammal species found in the 10 national parks, wildlife reserves, and sanctuaries. These mammal species comprise East African and West African species found in forests and especially savannah plains. The top wildlife viewing parks in Uganda include Murchison Falls National Park, Kidepo Valley National Park, and Queen Elizabeth National Park.

Birding/bird watching 

Birding Uganda should be a top option for all passionate birders since the country has more than 1,080 confirmed bird species within its boundaries. This is almost half of the bird species in Africa reason so Uganda birding safaris are the top choice for any birders on African bird-watching tours.

Uganda is home to forest, woodland, water, and savannah bird species. The top bird-watching spots include Mabamba Wetland,  Bwindi Forest, Murchison Falls National Park, Kidepo Valley National Park, Semuliki National Park, and Moaning National Park.

Chimpanzee trekking

One of the most interesting primates to trek while on safaris in Uganda is the Chimpanzees. Chimpanzee trekking in Uganda is almost the second most popular tracking activity after gorilla trekking. Uganda has a high population of chimpanzees with close to 5000 of them in the county most of them in their natural habitats. 

The chimpanzee trekking spots include Kibale Forest National Park, Budongo Forest,  Kyambura Gorge, and Kalinzu Forest. 

Here is our early guide to help you through your planning, in case you would like to book a trip or need more advice contact your Uganda safari tour operator. 

Popular Tour Packages in Uganda for 2024

All of these activities can be done either in a single trip or as a tailored trip. Here are several safari packages in Uganda for different kinds of activities;

3 days gorilla safari Uganda 

12 days jungle safari Uganda 

7 days great primates Uganda safari 

9 days Uganda wildlife tour 

14 days Uganda safari Eco-explorer 

18 days best of Uganda safari

Our most popular Uganda Gorilla Safaris, Primate Tour to Bwindi Impenetrable Park and Mgahinga Gorilla Park offer our Gorilla Safari Uganda clients a great opportunity to go for Mountain Gorilla Trekking. The Most Popular Safari Packages include 3 days Bwindi Uganda Gorilla Trekking Safari and 3 days Mgahinga Gorilla Uganda Safari Tour.

11 Best Uganda Safaris & Tour Packages For 2023-2024

The Uganda Safari are categorized into 3 major categories namely Short safaris, medium safaris, and long safaris. The short safaris range from 1-3 days, the medium safaris range from 4-6 days and the long safaris range from 7 days and beyond.

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• 3 Day Queen Elizabeth National Park Safari
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• 8 Days Uganda Wildlife Safaris Tour
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• 12 Day Jungle Uganda Safari
• 14 Day Uganda Safari Eco-explorer
• 15 Days Uganda Wildlife Safari Kigali City Rwanda Tour
• 18 Day Best of Uganda Safari

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