Uganda Travel Guide

Best Time to visit Uganda

An ideal time for an Uganda Safari Tour is in the dry seasons. From December to February and between June and August. These are the best months for trekking in search of chimpanzees and mountain gorillas.

Yet, game viewing in the parks of Uganda is great at the end of the dry season. I.e. February and March and September and October. This is because many of the animals are gathered around water sources.

Things to do in Uganda

The following are the 6 best activities to do on an Uganda Trip:

1. Witnessing the Great Migration and big five in Maasai Mara

2. Spotting black and white rhinos at Lake Nakuru

3. Boating Safaris at Lake Naivasha

4. Biking Tours around Hell’s Gate National Park

5. Hiking in Mount Kenya and Ol Njorowa Gorge

6. Sailing in the Lamu Archipelago

Wildlife of Uganda

Uganda has an extensive range of habitats which makes it a hotspot for biodiversity. There are around:

1.  345 mammal species

2. 1020 species of birds

3. 142 reptile species

4. 86 amphibian species

5. 501 fish species

6. 1242 butterfly species

Nearly half of the world’s gorilla population is in Uganda (in Bwindi Impenetrable National Park). You can expect to see cape buffaloes, hippos, Nile crocodiles, elephants, leopards, and lions while on an Uganda Safari.

Culture of Uganda

Uganda has a rich and diverse culture. And many tribes still reside in Uganda like the Bantu, Lango, Acholi, Iteso, Karamojong, Buganda, etc. You can go on cultural tours on your Uganda Safari to learn more about the way of life of these people.