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Uganda Tours: Explore Uganda – The Pearl of Africa

Adventure Uganda Tours are the best way to explore the Pearl of Africa, Tours in Uganda for Gorilla trekking tours, wildlife, bird watching tours. Tours to Uganda on a customized trip and choose from a range of Uganda tour activities to undertake. Choose the best time to visit Uganda and have authentic African heritage memories. Adventure Uganda tours are increasingly getting to travel bucket lists because of the many attractions in the country a fact that had it crowned the Pearl of Africa. (see reviews and Photos). If you would love to know about Uganda Tours, you have visited the right page, and here is the latest information either for planning your next trip or to keep in the know;

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Reasons: Why Choose Uganda as Your Tour Destination?

Uganda has much to offer,  the reason it is actually dubbed the Pearl of Africa. In case you are wondering why you should choose Uganda as your next safari destination, then there’s a lot. Just as you arrive in Uganda, the biggest lake on the African continent – Lake Victoria will calm you down with the cool breeze.  The weather in Uganda is pleasant since it’s straddled by the equator line with temperatures at an average of about 22 degrees Celsius year-round. This weather makes safaris perfect most of the time of the year. Even in the rainy season, don’t be surprised to have the day bright and the sun shining. Every kilometer you move in Uganda the scenery changes. The country is scenic and very beautiful to the eyesight. It never gets boring on the long drives with greenery in the background formed by several forests that form 6.3% of the total land area.  Fresh fruit will always make your meals tastier. Uganda serves much of fresh foods grown from within the country as well as lots of fruits in the markets and many spots.  The pineapples, sweet bananas, papaya, jack fruit, and many more are juicy and must not be missed on your trip.


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 Top credited Adventure Uganda Tour Operators

Uganda has many safari companies/tour operators and can be found on the internet. While planning to take Adventure tours to Uganda, remember to always use a prominent safari company.  

A recommendable company should have tours related to those you would love to have, a well-detailed website, clear contact, and location details.

A genuine company will always have clear payment methods and be efficient communication. Kabira Safaris & Tours Ltd. meets these requirements and works with partners in the tourism industry such as the Association of Uganda Tour Operators, Africa Tour Operators, and others.

Services are tailored according to your preference and therefore the top option for any kind of tour to Uganda.

What Can I See While On Ugandan Tour Adventure?

Adventure Uganda Tours. Explore Uganda the Pearl of Africa. Uganda Tours Packages and holidays from Kabira Safaris Africa  – Wildlife: Uganda is an African Big Five wild game viewing safari destination where the Buffaloes, Elephants, Lions, Leopards, and Rhinos can be seen roaming on the savannah plains. Wildlife safaris Uganda offers many more wild species with about 330 mammal species.

About 7 species are endangered, 17, near threatened, 2 vulnerable, and no more critically endangered species since Mountain gorilla numbers increased to 1004.

Mountain Gorillas and Chimpanzees are also part of the wildlife species found in large numbers within Uganda rather than in any other destination in the African continent. 

Birds Birding tours in Uganda are perfect for avid birders, seasoned birders, groups, families, and solo travelers. Uganda has over 1,065 confirmed bird species distributed all through the borders of the country. 

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Shoebill Stork – Bird  watching tours in Uganda

Shoebill stork is the sought-after bird species by many of the birders in Uganda.

24 Albertine Rift endemics can also be seen in Uganda and these include the Ruwenzori Batis, Handsome Francolin, and many more.

Scenery – Uganda is beautiful, in every kilometer, you move in Uganda the scenery changes.

The country is scenic and very beautiful to the eyesight.

It never gets boring on the long drives with greenery in the background formed by several forests that form 6.3% of the total land area. 

Visit historical and cultural sites – With lots of traditions and cultures, Adventure Uganda safaris get amazing when you take a visit to these cultural sites.

Some of the sites include the Uganda Museum where you can learn almost all about Uganda. 

Kasubi tombs also within Kampala is a preservation point for the traditions of the Baganda- a Bantu tribe within the central region. The architecture here is traditional with a touch of the old and original way of construction in the typical African setting.

Where Do I Stay During Ugandan Tour?

 As tourist numbers increase in Uganda each year, the need for accommodation in safari lodges and hotels has also been catered for. Lodging can be accessed from the city and several towns and even in the African wild after great moments in the adventure trails. 

Luxury Accommodation facilities are offered at 5-star hotels and lodges and these pamper you throughout your stay. These are high-end accommodation facilities and the most expensive of all. Kampala Serena Hotel is one of the many luxury hotels.

Mid-range/Standard Accommodation is as accessible as any other throughout the country. In Uganda safari parks, are convenient and offer lodging facilities in lodges and tented camps. Many of these are built-in traditional settings a good example being the Kidepo Savannah Lodge in Kidepo Valley National Park.

Budget/Basic Accommodation is ready to offer lodging facilities to travelers on small budgets. Though not with the high-end touch and pampering, budget lodges and bands offer great meals and housing along with great hospitality. The Uganda Wildlife Authority constructed bands in many of the parks and therefore offering budget accommodation easily. 

Camping is a great way of experiencing the wild while on safari to Uganda. For backpackers, this is an affordable and easy way to have your accommodation sorted. You can carry your camping gear but can also rent from the park through a safari company. Learn More about Uganda Safari Lodges

Best Time to Tour Uganda

Many travelers wonder what the best time to visit Uganda could actually be. Uganda is situated along with the equator a fact that makes it have a milder climate and no extreme weather conditions. Average temperatures are about 21 degrees Celsius and may drop to 12 degrees Celsius. 

You can visit Uganda throughout the year. However, it depends on where you are visiting since the wet and dry seasons vary. The best time of the year to tour is during the dry season months in the months of June – August, and December to February.

Why visit Uganda in the dry season? When the rains are less, the trails in the parks are drier and therefore less slippery making driving and hiking very easy. The grass is also short and therefore photography becomes clear and sightings better. 

However, unlike any other safari destination in Uganda, Kidepo Valley National Park receives one rainy season which is between April-August. This is the best season for other parks and not for Kidepo. The other months of the year are good for visiting the park though December – February can get too hot at times. 

Many will tell you the best time of the year to visit Uganda is in the dry season or all throughout the year, but now you can tell why. The country and tour destinations remain open all year throughout and therefore open to tourists though the experience may vary a little. 

The time referred to as the best time is always the peak season and therefore parks and accommodation facilities become congested. This makes visiting during the rainy season more preferable. Accommodation facilities may also offer discounts during the rainy season.

Wondering: How Much Do Uganda Tours Cost?

If you are wondering how much tours to Uganda may cost, there is no single cost for a trip to the country but here is the highlight of what determines the cost of your safari. The price of the trip is determined by the destinations you choose, some have more and expensive activities than others.

Where you stay which is the lodge or hotel is a big determinant to the total cost of your trip. Luxury accommodation options will automatically lead to higher costs than budget or Mid-range accommodations. Even in the same class of accommodation, some lodges are more expensive than others, 900 USD could just be for 1 night at some Lodges. 

The number of days you spend on the trip determines how much you will spend. Long safaris in Uganda will definitely be more expensive than short trips. On average you could be spending about 250 USD per person on a single day trip to Lake Mburo National Park.

The bigger the group, the less each individual pays for the trip. Solo traveler trips are more expensive than group tours. When the group is bigger, costs are shared and therefore each person could pay much less than the cost of a solo traveler. It is possible to save over 300 USD per person on a shared 3 days trip.


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What Makes Uganda Unique from other African Tour Destinations?

Winston Churchill was wowed and named Uganda the Pearl of Africa even before having a gorilla safari or chimpanzee tracking experience. This is because Uganda is an extraordinary tour destination with lots of endemics and friendly people.

Almost half of the world’s Mountain Gorillas, the worlds’ most powerful waterfalls, the highest mountain ranges, almost half of Africa’s bird species, the world’s longest river, Africa’s largest freshwater lake, biggest chimpanzee numbers, and the continents most friendly people are all in Uganda. 

Surprising how all of these wonders fit in a single country just  236,040 sq. km! this makes Uganda unique and indeed tours to Uganda on top of traveler bucket lists. 

Is it Safe to Tour Uganda?

For the past several decades Uganda has not had any political unrest and therefore a very safe destination to visit. Even without a tour guide, a tourist can easily move around the country and take their own self-drive trip, that’s how safe Uganda is.

Ugandans have been named several times as the friendliest people of the African continent and many tourists have witnessed this. Above all, it’s the people of Uganda that make this beautiful land a warm place to visit.

Visit Uganda Now: Why Tour Uganda?

Gorilla trekking in Uganda

Gorilla trekking safaris in Uganda are unrivaled, they create lifetime experiences with a feel of the true aliveness of the African jungle. Mountain Gorillas are known to live only in Uganda, Rwanda, and Congo but Uganda is definitely always the best choice. Tour Bwindi Impenetrable National Park Uganda Both Bwindi Impenetrable National Park and Mgahinga Gorilla National Park offer affordable gorilla trekking tours at USD 600 for foreign nonresidents until July 2024 and USD 800 from then on.

This is half price for the trek in Rwanda and Congo is disturbed with political unrests. Uganda has the highest gorilla family number with 19 habituated Mountain Gorillas available for trekking.

It’s still only in Bwindi where tourists can have a gorilla habituation experience since a few of the mountain gorillas haven’t been fully habituated yet.  Both trekking and habituation offer African Adventure Travellers a lifetime experience.

Murchison Falls

About 300 cubic meters of water are squeezed through a 7 meters gorge each second falling 43 meters below forming the world’s most powerful waterfalls – Murchison Falls.

A Safari in Murchison Falls National Park offers a chance to glimpse at the scenic falls formed on the Nile River.

Murchison Falls safaris offer perfect opportunities for photography and sightseeing. A hike to the top of the mighty falls and a boat cruise to the bottom of the falls is the best way of exploring the falls.

These and more can be experienced on a 2 Days Murchison Falls Safari.

Hiking safaris

Mountain Rwenzori and Mount Elgon are the ideal hiking tour destinations in Uganda. Mountain Rwenzori hosts the highest peak in the country at an altitude of 5,109 m above sea level. The hike to the peak of the Rwenzori’s last at least 8 Days.

Mount Elgon has its highest altitude at 4,321 m above sea level with three popular hiking trails of Sasa, Piswa, and the Sipi trails. Hiking Mount Elgon takes about 4-6 days depending on the hikers’ ability. Other hiking/walking trip destinations in Uganda include the Mgahinga Volcano hike, the Mount Moroto hike in north Eastern Uganda, and a hike to Kagulu hills in the Buyende district.

Birding tours

Bird watching tours in Uganda are perfect for avid birders, seasoned birders, groups, families, and solo travelers. Uganda has over 1,065 confirmed bird species distributed all through the borders of the country.

Depending on what a birder would love to see, bird watching tours are good all year round. The Fox’s weaver is endemic to Uganda and found in the Eastern part of the country. Grey Crowned Crane is the country’s national bird.

Shoebill stork is the sought-after bird species by many of the birders in Uganda. 24 Albertine Rift endemics can also be seen in Uganda 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.

Chimpanzee tracking

Kibale Forest 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. Other spots for chimp tracking on tours in Uganda include the Kyambura Gorge in Queen Elizabeth National Park, Budongo forest just adjacent to Murchison Falls National Park, and Kalinzu forest.

For Uganda safari tourists with limited time, visiting Ngamba Island Chimpanzee Sanctuary is much rewarding. Here you don’t trek the chimpanzees but interact with them in their rescue center as well as learning a lot from their behavior.

Abundant wildlife

Uganda is host to about 330 mammal species and therefore a great destination for wildlife tours in Africa.  Tour Uganda and have the chance to view several wildlife species.

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.

Some of the wildlife species seen in Uganda include the big five African game which is Buffaloes, Lions, Leopards, Rhinos, and Elephants.  Primate species include the Patas monkey, Black and White Colobus monkey, Golden monkeys, olive baboons, and many more. Wildlife viewing tours are best done 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.

White water rafting

White water rafting at the source of the Nile River in Jinja is the perfect way to get your adrenaline hyped. The rafts explode through huge walls of white water and drift through the warm green pools of the beautiful tropical sunshine.

Having a white water rafting experience in Jinja is just one perfect way any adventure lover can have an amazing experience on the Nile waters.

Rafting can be undertaken in different grades, ranging from grade 5 to grade 3, family rafting and other milder rafting experiences can also be undertaken by families.

People of Uganda

Cultural tours in Uganda can be in any part of the country with about 56 tribes that have different cultures and traditions. Taking cultural visits helps you have an insight into the traditions of Ugandans including music, dance, drama, and livelihoods.

Planning to have cultural safaris in Uganda can best be done on a long tour that is tailored with wildlife, birding, or gorilla safaris. The smallest tribes in Uganda include the Batwa pygmies and the IK people in Southwestern and North Eastern Uganda respectively.

Options for Uganda tours are endless with almost all of the wildlife species of East Africa seen here. The only difference is that Uganda is a less crowded destination and therefore you take advantage of viewing wildlife with fewer interruptions. This is a perfect way of getting lost in nature!

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