Here are some common questions about going on Uganda safaris and tour holidays.
Uganda enjoys warm and sunny days every day of the year, and the country can realistically be visited all year round. The best time for Uganda safaris tour holidays is a combination of several factors such as your schedule, the activities you are interested in, and the places you will visit.
Generally, the dry season months are regarded as the most ideal time for visiting Uganda. It makes viewing wildlife much easier and there are fewer interruptions from the rain, especially for hiking and cultural experiences.
Here is our full article about the best time to visit Uganda – with guides for specific areas and a climate data chart.
Some of the most popular things to enjoy in Uganda safaris include whiter water rafting in the Nile, wildlife game drives in the savannah parks, chimpanzee tracking, hiking, and gorilla tracking.
Uganda is home to the snow-capped Rwenzori mountains, the source of the river Nile, hundreds of waterfalls and hot springs, savannah parks, rainforests, lakes, and much more. This means that while some places are more popular, there is a good variety to fully personalize your experience.
Take a look at some of our Uganda safaris and tour packages to get a better idea of how we combine everything for your safari.
It is hard to say the exact cost of a Uganda safaris tour because there are many variables to consider. Realistically, a Ugandan safari can cost between 100 USD and 1500 USD per day depending on the choice of activities, accommodation, and transportation.
For our packages, we have indicated the prices for each safari and all the necessary details. We sometimes have discounts for a limited time, and most trips become cheaper if the group is bigger and some costs are shared with more people.
The quick answer is YES, Uganda is safe for everyone to visit, stay and work.
The old days when some parts of Uganda were unstable are long gone and Ugandans and visitors can travel throughout all parts of the country freely, at any time. Beyond national stability, Ugandans are very warm and welcoming people who will make you feel at home.
Uganda’s tourism industry is well-developed and visitors have a wide array of accommodation options ranging from simple and basic campsites to luxurious hotels and lodges.
For our Uganda safaris and tour packages, we use the lodges and hotels where we have stayed and tested their facilities and service so that we know what to expect them to deliver for you – our guest. Most of our trips are based on mid-range accommodations but this can be personalized to suit the needs of your own holiday.
Yes. All our safaris can be customized to fit your specific needs. Whether it is the price, schedule, accommodation, activities, or anything else we can make the necessary changes to adapt your safari to you.
It is true that no African safari is the same, and we make sure that the Ugandan safari you go on will reflect what you want at every turn.
While the choice of your safari vehicle in Uganda depends on the size of the group, we use our safari land cruisers for our safaris. We also use our customized safari mini-buses for some safari tours – depending on different factors.
Whether it is with a safari Landcruiser or a mini-bus, all our vehicles are 4-wheel drive and capable to handle the wild. We also keep well-maintained and service vehicles for your safety and comfort.
Since we serve guests from all parts of the world, our safari packages are priced without including international flights. As you finalize the details and schedule of your Uganda safaris tour, we often advise on how to deal with flights depending on where you are coming from.
Uganda is one of the richest countries in Africa when it comes to the diversity of wildlife. With savannahs, swamps, forests, and mountains, there is so much to see.
The main animals to see in Uganda include mountain gorillas, golden monkeys, chimps, elephants, lions, leopards, hippos, zebras, giraffes, cheetahs, crocodiles, and much more. Additionally, Uganda has more than 1000 different bird species.
Depending on where your Uganda safaris tour holiday is taking you, all the above and more are possible for you.
Generally, your Uganda safaris tour doesn’t require physical fitness beyond the normal fitness of most people. In a more specific sense, the level of fitness will depend on what activities you want to do on your safari holiday.
Gorilla tracking does require some enhanced physical activity but a porter can help and for those who can move much on their own, there are options for getting carried.
The most physically challenging activities in Uganda are mountain climbing, especially Rwenzori which is Africa’s toughest.
For most safari tours, there is no special requirement for physical fitness. However, given that every person is different, talk to our team about this and get advice that is specific to you.
If you want to learn a bit more about Uganda and what is necessary for you to visit, we have many articles that address common and uncommon travel insights. Look through some of the following articles to get you started.
Remember that you can always talk to us directly and ask us about anything.
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