Our tailor-made eco-friendly Wildlife safaris in Uganda/Uganda wildlife safaris are a great experience, as Uganda holds an innumerable number of wild animals in top national parks and you can view them during your Uganda wildlife safari tours.

Throughout the country’s history of fauna richness, the Pearl of Africa is noted as one of the countries with a high number of animal species, especially herbivores.

For example in the 1960s, Queen Elizabeth National Park and areas around the Virunga region registered the highest number of herbivores in the world!

However, the lawlessness of the 1970s caused uncontrolled hunting and poaching of Uganda safari animals hence their great reduction in number.

Even though tourism recovered in the late 1980s, it was not as stable as it was before the unstable years. However, the tourism industry took a U-turn with the habituation of the first Gorilla family in 1993.

Tourists flocked to Bwindi Impenetrable National Park for Gorilla trekking in Uganda and the activity is currently the highlight of Uganda’s tours together with Chimpanzee trekking.

Common Animals In Uganda

The impenetrable national park currently has about 20 habituated families living in four sectors of the park. These are Buhoma, Ruhija, Rushaga and Nkuringo. Thus, creating the best safaris in Uganda, East Africa.

You can also trek endangered Mountain Gorillas in Mgahinga Gorilla National Park Uganda which has one resident habituated family and another transboundary Gorilla family.

Additionally, Uganda has all the big five animals of Africa which are the Lions, Leopards, Buffaloes, Elephants, and Hippos.

While the carnivores are often seen hunting the herbivores, especially Antelopes, you will also see the herbivores feeding on the vegetation.

Antelopes in particular are very widespread in the different protected areas. However, the Impala Antelopes are only seen in Lake Mburo National Park and Pian-Upe Wildlife Reserve.

One of the reasons for such great biodiversity in Uganda is the positioning of the country between the afro montane forests from the East and the lowland rainforest of the Congo basin in DR Congo. Consequently, the country has various unique species that can only be found in the respective biomes.

Some common animals to see during your wildlife safari include among many others;

1.     Mountain Gorillas

2.     Lions

3.     Hippos

4.     Antelopes

5.     Zebras

6.     Buffaloes

7.     Elephants

8.     Baboons

9.     Leopards

10. Monkeys

11. Hyenas

12. Civets

13. Crocodiles

14. Giraffes

15. Mongooses

In addition, there are several tourist places in the country where you can have amazing views of these Uganda animals as you safari Uganda. They include national parks, sanctuaries, reserves, and forests.

Among the Uganda National Parks, which are the major destinations for tourists to the pearl of Africa, you will easily see animals in the savannah destinations like

1.     Queen Elizabeth National Park

2.     Murchison Falls National Park

3.     Kidepo Valley National Park

4.     Lake Mburo National Park

With the Uganda Wildlife Authority (UWA) managing these protected areas that keep wild animals in Uganda, tourism is an amazing adventure and a safe experience to have during your safari in Africa.

Enjoy Uganda wildlife safaris through various safari activities like

1. Game drives
2. Boat cruise
3. Lion tracking
4. Hippo Census
5. Rhino tracking
6. Gorilla trekking
7. Chimpanzee trekking
8. Nature walks or watching bird species

Therefore, book your Uganda wildlife safaris with your trustworthy tour company today which will assist you in organizing your special and memorable Uganda wildlife safaris. Your well-planned wildlife safari will begin from Entebbe International Airport, through the beautiful scenery regions and protected areas of the pearl of Africa.

What Wild Animals Are In Uganda? | What Wild Animal Is In Uganda?

Tourists may wonder, “What wildlife is found in Uganda?” There are 345 mammal species according to the Uganda Wildlife Authority. Some of these animals in national parks, reserves, and sanctuaries include the following;

Order; Carnivora (Carnivorans)

1.      Lion

2.     Leopard

3.     African Leopard

4.     African Civet

5.     Cheetah

6.     Caracal

7.     African Golden Cat

8.     African Wildcat

9.     Serval

10. Common Genet

11. Rusty-Spotted Genet

12. Servaline Genet

13. African Palm Civet

14. Marsh Mongoose

15. Jackson’s Mongoose

16. Alexander’s Kusimanse

17. Pousargues’s Mongoose

18. Common Dwarf Mongoose

19. Egyptian Mongoose

20. Common Slender Mongoose

21. Banded Mongoose

22. Spotted Hyena

23. Aardwolf

24. Side-Striped Jackal

25. Black-Backed Jackal

26. African Wild Dog

27. Striped Polecat

28. African Striped Weasel

29. Honey Badger

30. Spotted-Necked Otter

31. African Clawless Otter

Order; Primates

32. Mountain Gorillas

33. Common Chimpanzee

34. Potto

35. Dusky Bushbaby

36. Senegal Bushbaby

37. Thomas’s Bushbaby

38. Prince Demi doff’s Bushbaby

39. Brown Greater Galago

40. Patas Monkey

41. Vervet Monkey

42. Tantalus Monkey

43. Red-Tailed Monkey

44. L’hoest’s Monkey

45. Blue Monkeys

46. De Brazza’s Monkey

47. Crested Mona Monkey

48. Uganda Mangabey

49. Olive Baboon

50. Angola Colobus

51. Mantled Guereza

52. Red Colobus Monkeys

Order; Proboscidea (Elephants)

53. African Bush Elephant

Order: Artiodactyla (Even-Toed Ungulates)

54. Cape Buffalo

55. Common Warthog

56. Giant Forest Hogs

57. Bushpig

58. Red River Hog

59. Hippopotamus

60. Water Chevrotain

61. Giraffe

62. Topi

63. Grant’s Gazelle

64. Günther’s Dik-Dik

65. Bates’s Pygmy Antelope

66. Klipspringer

67. Oribi

68. Steenbok

69. Giant Eland

70. Bongo

71. Lesser Kudu

72. Common Eland

73. Bushbuck

74. Sitatunga

75. Greater Kudu

76. Weyns’s Duiker

77. Peters’s Duiker

78. Bay Duiker

79. Blue Duiker

80. Black-Fronted Duiker

81. Red-Flanked Duiker

82. Yellow-Backed Duiker

83. Common Duiker

84. Impala

85. Waterbuck

86. Uganda Kob

87. Mountain Reedbuck

88. Bohor Reedbuck

Order: Perissodactyla (Odd-Toed Ungulates)

89. Maneless Zebra

90. Southern White Rhinoceros

Order: Tubulidentata (Aardvarks)

91. Aardvark

Order: Hyracoidea (Hyraxes)

92. Western Tree Hyrax

93. Yellow-Spotted Rock Hyrax

94. Cape Hyrax

Most Dangerous African Animals Of Uganda

Note that the fact that they are called “wild animals”, means that they are dangerous to humans. However, some wild animals are more docile while others are extremely dangerous to humans.

The most deadly and dangerous African animals in Uganda include,

1.     Mosquitoes: Opposed to their size, mosquitoes are dangerous because they carry Malaria which is one of the most deadly diseases. According to the World Health Organization, 13 million cases of Malaria were reported in 2021 with about 19,600 deaths.

2.     Cape Buffaloes: They are dangerous, especially the lonely bulls who have been kicked out of a herd. They can charge at a person or any other threat at a 30-mile-per-hour speed, causing extreme danger or even death to the attacked.

This member of the big five killed more travelers than any other wild animals in the past when spot hunting was famous.

3.     Nile Crocodiles: Locals working by the waterside are more prone to crocodile attacks than tourists who watch them from afar or from the boat, especially on River Nile or in parks crossed by the River Nile like Murchison safari park.

4.     Puff Adder: This is a very poisonous snake that is one of the leading causes of death by snake bites. It bites the feet of people as it cannot lift its head off the ground.

5.     Hippopotamus: Hippo attacks have led to the death of about 500 individuals every year.

6.     Large Cats: A large cat-like Lioness with cubs is the most dangerous. Therefore, you are advised to retreat slowly while avoiding eye contact.

Where Can I See Wildlife In Uganda? 

The Uganda Wildlife Authority manages different tour destinations where you can see wild animals on a wildlife safari. These are among others ten (10) national parks, twelve (12) reserves, and thirteen (13) sanctuaries.

The National Parks to see wild animals on a Uganda wildlife safari include;

1.     Queen Elizabeth National Park

2.     Bwindi national park

3.     Kibale Forest National Park

4.     Murchison Falls National Park

5.     Kidepo Valley National Park

6.     Rwenzori Mountains NP

7.     Lake Mburo National Park

8.     Mgahinga Gorilla NP

9.     Semuliki NP

10. Mount Elgon NP

On the other hand, the twelve Reserves in Uganda include;

1.     Pian Upe Game Reserve

2.     Matheniko Game Reserves

3.     Kyambura Game Reserve

4.     Toro Semuliki Game Reserve

5.     Kigezi Game Reserve

6.     Bokora Wildlife Reserve

7.     Kabwoya Game Reserve

8.     Katonga Game Reserve

9.     Bugungu Game Reserve

10. Karuma Game Reserve

11. Ajai Game Reserve

12. East Madi Reserve

Additionally, you can also see Uganda animals in sanctuaries such as,

1. Ziwa Rhino Sanctuary

2.     Ngamba Island Chimpanzee Sanctuary

3.     Entebbe Wildlife Sanctuary

4.     Kazinga Wildlife Sanctuary

5.     Malawa Sanctuary

6.     Mount Kei Wildlife Sanctuary

7.     Otze Forest Sanctuary

8.     Ntoroko-Kanara Sanctuary

9.     Nyaburogo Sanctuary

Hence, Uganda is a suitable destination for your African wildlife safaris given the various choices of destinations that preserve wild animals.

Below, we discuss a few of these places where you can do your Uganda wildlife safaris.

1. Animals Found In Queen Elizabeth National Park Uganda 

This park has more than 95 mammal species, many of which will offer you special safaris in Uganda. The Ishasha sector is famous to spot tree climbing Lions while the Maramagambo Forest is for primate safaris and nature walks.

Some examples of common Queen Elizabeth National Park animals include

1.     Lions

2.     Hippos

3.     Elephants

4.     Cape Buffaloes

5.     Antelopes

6.     Mongooses

7.     Chimpanzees

8.     Leopard

Additionally, Queen’s Park is the only place in Uganda where you will spot tree climbing Lions. It is also the only tourist destination in the world with the highest number of Hippos concentrated in one place, and the park in Uganda with the highest and several bird species.

You can view these animals on a game drive in the Kasenyi plains, Ishasha sector (which is famous for tree climbing Lions), Mweya Peninsular, or a nature walk in the Maramagambo forest.

More so, you can likewise enjoy game viewing in Queen Elizabeth National Park during a boat cruise on the Kazinga Channel, nature walks in the Kyambura Gorge, and tracking Lions in the Kasenyi sector or Mongooses in the Mweya Peninsular.

2. Murchison Falls National Park Animals

The first and largest protected area in Uganda boasts over 76 mammal species in its savannahs and the River Nile that passes through it.

This park is famous for its stunning waterfalls, created by the Nile River passing through an 8m gorge and falling 45m beautifully below it.

Other areas that accommodate the animals in Murchison Falls National Park Uganda include Budongo Forest, Kaniyo Pabidi, and the Albert Delta toward Lake Albert along the River Nile.

Murchison holds the highest number of Rothschild Giraffes and the highest concentration of Nile crocodiles in the River Nile.

Also, other common animals in Murchison Falls National Park include among others Antelopes, Elephants, Lions, Leopards, and Elephants.

You will comfortably enjoy watching the animals in Murchison Falls National Park on a game ride, boat cruise near the stunning waterfalls or on Lake Albert, nature walks, and trekking in the Budongo Forest.

3. Kidepo Valley National Park Animals

This savannah destination is another ideal place to view the wild animals of Uganda. There are over 77 mammal species in Kidepo national park. Besides, these animals usually roam around the Narus Valley on the South of Apoka to drink from the Narus River.

Also, some Kidepo animals can be seen in the Kidepo Valley, even though there are fewer animals here compared to the animals in the Narus Valley.

A Uganda wildlife safari game drive through these regions will lay open to you the great sight of these amazing animals. This is because the varied vegetation in the park inhabits various animal species, one of the best places in the pearl of Africa to view a wide range of animals.

There are Antelope species in this Uganda park including the Uganda Kob, Eland, Oribi, and Klipspringer.

On the other hand, Kidepo National Park is also a great place to experience Uganda’s culture as the IK and the Karamojong live in and around the park.

4. Animals In Lake Mburo National Park

Lake Mburo National Park has 68 mammal species with the highest number of Burchell’s Zebras and Leopards.

Lake Mburo is also the only park in Uganda where you will find the Impala antelopes.

To increase the number of Giraffes in Lake Mburo National Park, the Rothschild Giraffes from Murchison Falls National Park were introduced in 2015 into the park.

Other common animals to see in Lake Mburo National Park include Elands, Buffaloes, Defassa Waterbucks, Oribi, Topi, and Reedbucks.

Once in Lake Mburo, you will be able to view these amazing animals through a game drive, a morning Uganda wildlife safari nature walk, and boat cruises on Lake Mburo National Park.

5. Animals In Bwindi Impenetrable Forest National Park

Apart from the famous Gorillas, what animals live in Bwindi Impenetrable Forest?

Bwindi Gorilla Park is among the most biodiverse national parks in Uganda. This hence enables the region to protect 120 mammal species in its forests, which is the highest number of mammals compared to any other park in Uganda.

Other top attractions and notable animals in Bwindi include primate species like Chimpanzees, Baboons, L’Hoest’s Monkeys, and Black-And-White Colobus Monkeys.

Hence, Bwindi is an ideal destination for Gorilla trekking and primate watching.

In addition, this park also hosts 5 types of Forest Duikers, 6 Antelope Species, about 30 Forest Elephants, and other small mammals like bats and rodents.

6. Rwenzori Mountains National Park

The mountains of the moon may be famous for Mountain Climbing, but the rich biodiversity of this UNESCO World Heritage site protects many unique animals.

Some of these animals are considered nationally endemic to this region for example the Rwenzori Otter.

The Rwenzori Mountains NP harbors over 70 mammal species. Some of them include the Rwenzori Colobus Monkey, Rwenzori Leopard, Bush Buck, L’Hoest’s Monkeys, and the African Golden Cat.

7. Animals In Kibale Forest National Park

Kibale Forest National Park hosts 70 mammal species with 13 primates being the most notable of them all. The numerous primates in Kibale National Park are the reason behind it being dubbed the “primate capital of the world!”

Known as the home for Chimpanzees in Uganda, the Kibale Forest National Park is also a place for various other animals like Monkeys, Baboons, Antelopes, Leopards, Warthogs, Giant Forest Hogs, Bush Babies, Blue Monkeys, and various reptiles. Hence, Kibale National Park, Uganda’s primate capital is the ultimate spot for your Chimp tracking and Chimpanzee trekking safaris on a Uganda tour.

8. Mgahinga Gorilla Park Animals

This smallest park in Uganda found in the Virunga Mountains region is home to 79 mammal species. Hence, it is another favorite destination for Uganda wildlife safari tours.

Mgahinga Gorilla National Park keeps both the rare and common animals of Africa including endangered Mountain Gorillas, Golden Monkeys, Antelopes, Bush Pigs, Forest Elephants, Side Stripped Jackals, and Leopards.

Thus, Mgahinga Gorilla NP is another favorite destination for Gorilla trekking.

9. Semuliki NP Animals

Semuliki NP portrays a rich diversity of mammals in Uganda that is over 53 mammal species and very special bird species that are also endemic to the Congo basin, which is also in DR Congo.

Even though it is famous for its unique and several bird species, Semuliki also has a biodiverse forest that extends from the DR Congo basin which is home to rare animal species. 12 of these species are not in any other region in Uganda including six bat species and two types of flying squirrels.

Semuliki Park is also the only place in East Africa where you will find the Water Chevrotain (Fanged Deer).

10.  Mount Elgon Park Animals

Compared to other Uganda parks, Mount Elgon NP, which is famous for its extinct volcano is not very rich in animals.

However, while hiking Mount Elgon extinct volcano, you may be able to spot the Leopards, Oribis, Duikers, Forest Elephants, various Monkey species, and other Antelopes.

11.   Ziwa Rhino Sanctuary

This is the only destination in Uganda where you will track and see Rhinos in the wild. Many itineraries to Murchison Falls National Park en route to Ziwa sanctuary which protects about 32 Rhinos that you can track on foot.

The rhino population in Uganda reduced tremendously during the political instabilities of the country. This led to the extinction of the Northern White Rhinos. Ziwa sanctuary only protects the Southern White Rhinos.

More so, you can also spot Antelopes, Monkeys, Hippos, and Crocodiles in the sanctuary.

Things To Do On Uganda Wildlife Safari Tours 

Your wildlife safaris in Uganda will involve partaking in some Uganda wildlife safari activities so that you can fully enjoy the experience of game viewing. These activities are the core of your tours and choosing favorable ones will determine the beauty of your Uganda travel experiences. They include the following.

Game Drives; Games drives are short excursions in a professional tour vehicle in the wild to look for wild animals. Game drives occur in all the savannah parks like Murchison, Queen, Kidepo National Park, and Lake Mburo National Park.

Boat Cruise; this is an excursion that is done on the water while on a boat for a wildlife tour in some national parks. A Uganda boat cruise is common on the Victoria Nile in Murchison Park and the Kazinga Channel in Queen’s Park.

Gorilla Trekking; a common Uganda wildlife safari activity in Bwindi impenetrable forest and Mgahinga Gorilla NP in the Virunga region. This is where tourists move through the protected forests of the parks to track a habituated Gorilla family with which they will spend one hour.

Chimpanzee Tracking/Chimp tracking; just like Gorilla tracking, Chimpanzee tracking involves trekking in the forests to find Chimpanzees in their natural habitat. Chimpanzee trekking is common in Kibale Forest National Park, but you can also do Chimpanzee trekking tours at Kyambura Gorge and Budongo Forest.

Lion Tracking; this Uganda wildlife safari activity only occurs in Queen’s Park. It is a wildlife research activity that involves studying the Lions and using recorded data to improve their conservation.

Rhino Tracking; you can only do Rhino tracking at Ziwa Sanctuary, the only place in Uganda protecting the Southern White Rhinos. It includes walking on foot to look for the Rhinos in the wild.

Hippo Census; this is also a wildlife research activity that takes place only in Queen Uganda Park. It involves counting the heads of the Hippos one by one early in the morning while recording in a data sheet.

Horseback Riding; Lake Mburo National Park is the only Uganda park where you will enjoy a horseback ride through the savannah plains. You will be able to view abundant wildlife such as Giraffes and Zebras at a close range.

Nature Walks; a walk through the forests will avail you the opportunity to especially come across primates of Uganda like Chimpanzees even when you are not for Chimpanzee tracking, different Monkey species, Baboons, Bush babies, and Pottos, especially in Kibale National Park. You will also be able to see many bird species during your nature walking safaris in the different parks.

Best Time To Go To Uganda Wildlife Safari 

Wildlife safaris in Uganda are fruitful at any time of the year. However, the best season to do a Uganda wildlife safari is in the dry season. This is because the tracks for Uganda wildlife safari activities like game drives and trekking are usually dry. Hence, you will have a comfortable excursion for your wildlife tour in Uganda.

More so, in the dry season, animals usually frequent the water sources to quench their thirst hence making your boat trips more fun with their sight.

Top Best Tour Operators For Your Uganda Wildlife Safaris

There are trustable and experienced tour operators that you can book with for your Uganda wildlife safaris, and the best Uganda tour operators to use include:- Prime Safaris And Tours Ltd,

Entry Requirements To Uganda While On A Uganda Wildlife Safari

It is important to learn about the Uganda entry requirements just before you come for your wildlife tours.

1.     Note that you do not need a timely vaccine status to enter the country for a Uganda Safari. However, if you are not vaccinated, you will be required to present a negative PCR test that you took 72 hours before your arrival. Therefore, those who are vaccinated will get free entry.

2.     Medical insurance is not a must-have, but we advise that you get one just before you travel. This will be necessary for you in case you require emergency health services on your Uganda tour.

3.     In addition, tourists entering Uganda for a Uganda Safari must be vaccinated against Yellow fever, Chicken Pox, Polio, Shingle, and Measles-Mumps-Rubella (MMR). However, tourists should also consider vaccinating for Hepatitis A and B, Malaria, Cholera, Rabies, and Typhoid.

4.     You will also need a visa when coming to Uganda on a Uganda Safari. Some of the visas that travelers to Uganda acquire on a Uganda tour are the transit e-visa, the Uganda tourist e-visa, and the East Africa visa.

What To Pack When Going For Uganda Wildlife Safari Tours

With the right things to pack during your Uganda tour, you will be guaranteed a very enjoyable Uganda wildlife safari experience.

Some of the things to pack during your Uganda wildlife safari include;

1.     A camera; will enable you to take memorable photos from your Uganda wildlife safari.

2.     Pair of binoculars; they will aid you in clearly viewing the distant wildlife of Uganda.

3.     A waterproof back bag; will keep your mobile belongings safe and secure from getting lost or from harsh weather conditions while on your Uganda safaris.

4.     Rain jacket or a poncho; the weather on a wildlife tour can sometimes be unpredictable so you will need your rain jacket or poncho in case it rains during your Uganda tour.

5.     Insect repellant; the forests and even the clear environment can sometimes have infectious tropical insects that may bite you. Therefore, an insect repellant will protect your skin from the bite of insects while on your Uganda safaris.

6.     Sunscreen lotion; likewise, the sun can sometimes be very hot especially if you visit in the dry season. Thus, wearing your sunscreen lotion will protect your skin from the harsh sun rays during your Uganda tour.

Clothes To Wear When For A Uganda Wildlife Safari

Likewise, when going for a Uganda wildlife safari, you must go after comfort during your adventures. This is because the more comfort in terms of dressing during your wildlife tour, the better the experience.

1.     Long-sleeved shirts and trousers; help to cover your body fully so that you are protected from the weather, insect bites, and vegetation cuts.

2.     Trekking shoes; are important in helping with easy movements during your Uganda wildlife safari holidays, especially during Uganda wildlife safari activities that need trekking.

3.     Sunglasses; will come in handy to protect your eyes from the sunlight and a hat or cap will likewise give you protection from the sun as you enjoy your Uganda safaris.

Rules And Regulations For Wildlife Safaris In Uganda

• Campfires should only be made in designated regions to prevent fire outbreaks.
• Always drive on the right track.
• Do not sound the motor horns as the sound disturbs the animals.
• Driving inside the park is restricted from 7:00 pm to 7:00 am.
• Dogs and other pets are not allowed in the park.
• Avoid littering.
• Firearms and ammunition are not allowed in the park.
• Avoid destroying vegetation by picking flowers.
• Drive only at the recommended speed which is 40km/hour.
• Move with all your receipts in case of the need for inspection during your Uganda safaris.
• Logdes To Use On Your Wildlife Safari In Uganda-H2
• There are various accommodations to choose from during a Uganda wildlife safari. Some of the best lodges from some famous Uganda wildlife safari destinations include the following.
• Chobe Safari Lodge, Paraa Safari Lodge, and Bakers Lodge in Murchison NP.
• Gorilla Forest Camp, Buhoma Lodge, Clouds Lodge, and Mahogany Springs in Bwindi NP.
• Mweya Safari Lodge, Ishasha Wilderness Camp, and Kyambura Gorge Lodge at Queen Elizabeth National Park.
• Ndali Lodge and Kyaninga Lodge in Kibale Forest National Park.
• Mihingo Safari Lodge in Lake Mburo National Park.

However, we can also help you book budget or midrange lodges in these various destinations depending on the budget of your Uganda safaris.

Frequently Asked Questions About Uganda Wildlife Safaris-

1.    What Is Meant By Wildlife Safari In Uganda? 

A wildlife safari is an adventure in which tourists travel to a destination to view animals in their natural habitat.

2.    How Much Does A Safari In Uganda Cost? | How Much Does It Cost To Go On A Wildlife Safari? | What Is The Price Of A Safari In Uganda? 

The cost of Uganda wildlife safari tours depends on various factors. Some of them include

a.     Accommodation options for a tourist on Uganda safaris.

b.     The number of wildlife safari days the tourist is going for.

c.      The number of tourists coming for the wildlife safari, that is, if it is going to be a solo travel or a group travel.

d.     Activities and adventures that the tourists are going to engage in.

e.      The places where the tourists will go to visit during their Uganda safaris.

f.       Transport means that they are going to use while for their Uganda safaris.

g.     Whether a tourist is using a tour operator or not for organizing Uganda safaris.

However, if you consider any or all of the options before coming for a Uganda wildlife safari in Uganda, you will spend about USD 200 to USD 7,000.

How much is 10 days safari in Uganda? A 10 days Uganda wildlife safari will likewise depend on the above-mentioned travel choices.  The average price for your 10 days Uganda wildlife safari will therefore cost between $ 3000 to $ 4000. However, midrange tours will range between $4000- $4500 and luxury expeditions will cost about $ 4500 and above.

3.    Is Uganda Good For Safaris? 

Uganda safaris are good and memorable, given the rich biodiversity of the country!

The lush habitats in the form of forests, water bodies, and savannahs among others are a rich place for abundant wildlife.

Uganda shares some of the Eastern savannah vegetation and the Western Jungle of the Congo basin, hence, a rich place for the wide ecosystems and a beautiful Africa compressed into one country.

More so, the country offers lovely tour activities like boat cruise safaris, game drives, cultural tours, lion tracking, adventurous tours and so much more. Therefore, Uganda wildlife safari tours are one of the adventures that you can have in your Africa safari.

4.    What Can You Hunt In Uganda? 

Authorities only allow sport hunting or trophy hunting in wildlife reserves like the Ajai Wildlife Reserve, Ssese Islands, Kabwoya Reserve, East Madi Wildlife Reserve, and some parts of Karamoja.

During your wilderness safaris in Uganda, you can hunt for mostly antelopes like Sitatunga and the Kob. However, other animals like Warthogs, Oribi, Bushbucks, Buffaloes, Duikers, and Jackson’s Hartebeest are also hunted.

5.    Where Can I See The Big 5 In Uganda? 

The big five animals of Uganda include Lions, Leopards, Elephants, Buffaloes, and Rhinos.

Where are Lions in Uganda? On your Uganda tour, you can see Lions in Queen’s Park, Murchison Falls National Park, and Kidepo National Park

Leopards can be seen in Kidepo NP, Murchison NP, Queen’s Park, Lake Mburo National Park, and Semiliki NP during Uganda safaris.

On the other hand, you can see Elephants in Queen Elizabeth National Park, Murchison Falls National Park, Kidepo Park, Semuliki Park, Kibale Forest National Park, Mount Elgon NP, and Bwindi Forest.

Tourists with an interest in seeing Buffaloes will still find them at Lake Mburo National Park, Queen Elizabeth National Park, Murchison Falls safari park, and Kidepo in North Eastern Uganda in East Africa.

Ziwa is the only destination in Uganda where you will be able to see the Southern White Rhinos.

6.     How Many Safari Parks Are There In Uganda? 

There are 10 national Uganda wildlife safari parks in the Pearl of Africa. Below is a list of these parks.

a)    Queen Elizabeth National Park

b)    Bwindi Impenetrable National Park

c)     Murchison Falls National Park

d)    Kibale Forest National Park

e)     Mgahinga Gorilla NP

f)      Rwenzori Mountains NP

g)    Semuliki NP

h)    Mount Elgon NP

i)       Lake Mburo NP

j)      Kidepo valley park

7.     What Animals Is Uganda Known For? 

Uganda is widely known for the endangered Mountain Gorillas, Lions, Elephants, Leopards, and Antelopes.

Therefore, primates and the big five are the top attractions of the abundant wildlife tours in the country.

Additionally, it is also famous for its various bird species that live in the different biomes of the country.

8.    What Is The Biggest Wild Animal In Uganda? 

The biggest wild animal in Uganda is the African Elephant. On a Uganda wildlife safari, you can see this Elephant in all the savannah parks and other Uganda safari destinations when you are visiting Africa.

9.    Are There Lions In Uganda? 

Yes, there are Lions in this beautiful country and you can see them on your amazing Uganda wildlife safari in Queen Elizabeth Park, Murchison national park, and Kidepo in Northern Uganda.

11.    What Other Types Of Safaris Can You Undertake In Uganda?

There are various other types of safaris that you can undertake while for a Pearl of Africa adventure and they include;

a)    Gorilla trekking safaris

b)    Chimpanzee trekking safaris

c)     Birding safaris (where you will witness many bird species)

d)    community tour

e)     Mountain hiking tours

f)      Adventure tourism

g)    City tours

h)    Scenic tours

12.   Which Place Has The Best Wildlife In Uganda? 

Murchison NP, Queen NP, Kidepo NP, and Lake Mburo NP are some of the best places for African wildlife in the pearl of Africa.

13.       Where Is Tiger Found In Uganda? 

You will only find the Tiger in the Uganda Wildlife Education Center also known as the Entebbe Zoo near Entebbe International Airport.

14.       Where Can I See Cheetahs In Uganda? 

Kidepo Valley NP in the Karamoja region is the best place to see the Cheetahs of Uganda in East Africa.

Uganda wildlife safaris are a wonderful expedition that is worth undertaking! The wildlife-rich pearl of Africa will give you memorable game viewing experiences in the different national parks, African wildlife reserves, sanctuaries, and other protected areas.

Therefore, plan, inquire, and book your Uganda wildlife safari tours with the best tour operators who will professionally and trustfully handle organizing Uganda safaris as you are visiting Africa.

Visit the pearl of Africa today!