Are you planning a road trip in Uganda and wondering places to go? They are quite many but it is you choose the best that you want to go for your safari priority.
Therefore, if you want to see the primates and wildlife, definitely think about parks like Kibale, Queen, Bwindi or Mgahinga, Lake Bunyonyi and then Lake Mburo and from these parks you can go with the 4×4 rooftop tent jeep and camping gears.
Working with some of the best car rental agencies like 4×4 Car Hire Uganda it is much easy to secure for the permits that will allow you to meet the giants in the mist!
This expedition can start from Kibale Forest National Park which is best known for the chimps – and for a good reason it is fondly referred to as the chimp capital of the world. Today’s excursion will take you through this tropical forest which is home to a large concentration of chimps.
The usual briefing and registering at 7am, and then you set off on foot to track the chimps. There are also other primates, lots of birds and butterflies you will be seeing on this nature trek. In the afternoon after take another excursion to the Bigodi Wetland Sanctuary. Engage the locals on this trail. Accommodation can be at Kibale Forest Camp
After a leisurely breakfast travel further south to Queen Elizabeth National Park. The park was founded in 1952 and named to commemorate a visit by the Queen of England. Covering an area of over 700 sq miles between Lakes George and Edward, it is the second largest and most visited park in Uganda.
The drive will take you through Kasese on the foothills of the Rwenzori Mountains. For many of the climbers of Rwenzori, Kasese is the starting point. Cross the equator just before you get to the park and check into your accommodation. Depending on your time you could simply relax or spend the time exploring the crater and salt lakes here.
Game drives start out early before sunrise so you are there just as the wildlife begins the new day. Look out for some of Africa’s Big 5 like the elephants, buffalo, lions and leopards. The hunters and hunted are all out so it is great time for photography or simply enjoy the wildlife.
In the afternoon you will take a water safari on the Kazinga Channel and get close to the wildlife and birds along the waterway. Accommodation at Mweya campsite
Today transfer to Bwindi through the southern sector of national park. Look out for tree climbing lions on your way as you go through the Ishasha sector. This is only one of two places in the world where you will find lions spending more time in the huge trees, than on the ground. And that is what makes them special – the tree climbing lions.
Bwindi Impenetrable Forest National Park was established in 1991. It was then named a UNESCO World Heritage site in 1994. Bwindi loosely translates to “place of darkness”, thanks to extensive stands of bamboo and thick ground vegetation that hinder access by foot. Over half of the world’s endangered mountain gorillas live in Bwindi.
This is a once in a lifetime moment – trekking with mountain gorillas in this old world forest of Bwindi Impenetrable National Park. The trek begins with a briefing by the rangers at the park officers. Thereafter you go off into the tropical forest for the quest of your gorilla family.
A gorilla trek may last anything from 2 hours to more depending on where the gorilla families are. The Ugandan Wildlife Authority does an impressive job of making it a safe, well-controlled and managed experience.
The porters are men from the local community, and this employment is an important source of income for their families. Please support this initiative, even if you feel you don’t need the assistance, because they do, and the charge is reasonable (and believe me, you’ll be appreciative of their help). At the end, you will received a “Gorilla Tracking Certificate” as proof of our accomplishment.
After gorilla trekking transfer to Lake Mutanda where you cool off in the clear waters of this highlands lake. A beautiful ride with gorgeous views of first the farms and then the lake. The resort is situated right on the lake with unbelievable views.
Spend the day seeking out the golden monkeys of Mgahinga. Uganda’s smallest national park (just 34 sq km) hosts habituated mountain gorillas. But here they sometimes cross the border out of Uganda, and since tour companies can’t guarantee the opportunity to track gorillas, Mgahinga is rarely part of a Uganda safari itinerary.
On the other hand, if you’re planning things last minute, permits are sometimes available here when they are impossible to come by at Bwindi. The golden monkeys are gorgeous in appearance. They have bright colored fur with long golden hair mixed with orange. This is the only park you will find them in Uganda.
In the afternoon transfer to Lake Mburo National Park. This park is actually a series of lakes, a wetland area surrounded by grassy Savannah peppered with thickets of woodland. For sweeping views of the magnificent landscape, scale Kazuma Lookout.
The park is hemmed in by surrounding farmland and livestock often encroach the park’s boundaries. Lake Mburo has several species that are difficult to track down in other Ugandan parks, including Rothschild’s giraffe and Burchell’s zebra. You should be getting to Lake Mburo National Park in the late afternoon. Check into your accommodation. Accommodation at Rwonyo Camp
After breakfast Set out early in the morning for a walking safari with your guide and ranger from the Uganda Wildlife Authority. The absence of the big cats like the lion makes Lake Mburo National Park a favorite for walking safaris.
Walking will bring you up close to the zebras and the giraffes giving you a totally different experience compared to being in a game drive vehicle. In the afternoon, visit communities near the park for a cultural engagement.
Wake up to breakfast as the sun rises over the savanna plains of Uganda. You will transfer the safari jeep to Kampala with a stopover at the Equator as your move from the southern into the northern hemisphere. This is a great time for photo opportunities.