10 Fun, Cool And Unusual Uganda Safari Activities

Uganda Safari Activities are what make the whole Uganda Safari experience memorable with Memorable Adventure activities in Uganda that suit any kind of traveler in the different national parks as well as conservation areas. Top 10 Unique Things to do in Uganda. Uganda Safaris can be a fun-filled lifetime memory, relaxing and soul-soothing as you have an authentic African safaris tours encounter like no other.  Adventure Activities in Uganda are what makes the whole experience different with a feel of the true aliveness in the wild. Planning a Safari to Uganda with the best activities is the most rewarding way of having a memorable tour of the country. We would never want any traveler to miss out on the amazing Ugandan Safaris Activities from around the country and therefore here is the latest information on the most interesting activities.

A List of Uganda Safari Activities

1. Mountain Gorilla trekking Uganda

Uganda Safari Activities like Gorilla trekking in Uganda is a top Uganda Safari activity with the country hosting more than half of the remaining Mountain Gorillas.

2. Chimpanzee Tracking

Chimpanzee trekking in Uganda is one of the best Uganda Safari activities on Uganda Safaris in search of man’s closest primates.

3. Bird Watching in Uganda

Birding Uganda Safaris is a top choice for many avid birders on Africa Birding Tours because of the over 1,070 bird species confirmed bird species in Uganda.

4. Cultural Tours to the different Cultural Sites and Communities

Uganda is Culturally diverse with unique cultures in each region of the country. Uganda Cultural Tours are the best way of understanding the traditions of the people who call Uganda home.

5. Golden Monkey tracking in Mgahinga Gorilla National Park

Golden Monkey Tracking in Uganda is one of the popular primate tracking Safaris in Uganda searching for the rare Golden monkeys restricted to the Virunga Volcanic Mountains.

6. Wildlife Viewing / Game Viewing on Game Drives

Uganda Safari Activities include – Uganda Wildlife Safaris are with no doubt one of the most undertaken safari activity for game viewing. Uganda is a unique Africa tour destination with a mix of savannah as well as forest wildlife species a reason for many Uganda Safaris tours.

7. White Water Rafting in Uganda

The Nile River at Jinja is home to the world’s finest grade 5 White Water Rafting as well as other adventure activities. The Nile river is the world’s longest river and Jinja in Eastern Uganda is home to the source of the mighty Nile River.

8. Hiking Trips

Hiking Safaris in Uganda or mountain Climbing Safaris in Uganda sometimes referred to as nature walking safaris are popularly undertaken as hikers go trekking to the Rwenzori Mountains, Volcano climbing and Mount Elgon.

9. Kampala City Tour

Kampala City Tour is a One Day Kampala City Tour excursion through Uganda’s Capital City. 1 Day Safari in Kampala best way of exploring the Historical, Religious, Political, Social and Economic Features that define this vibrant Capital.

10. Boat Cruises / Canoeing

For each of the (top Things to do in Uganda) safari activities in Uganda and much more here is a detailed explanation on where each activity is done, when the best time is, how it is done and proposed Uganda Tour packages with a free quote on request.

Top Uganda Safari Activities

Gorilla Trekking

Gorilla trekking in Uganda is a top Uganda safari activity with the country hosting more than half of the remaining Mountain Gorillas. There are many frequently asked questions about Mountain Gorillas, trekking, habituation, cost, recommended itineraries, best time, and many more. Kabira Safaris & Tours Ltd. offers the latest information on all the relevant and must-know facts about Uganda gorilla trekking safaris. Whether you would love to keep in the know or want to plan your next trip, here is the most important information on gorilla trekking in Uganda.


Gorilla Trekking, Uganda | Wildlife Photography | Bwindi Impenetrable Forest

Chimpanzee Trekking

Chimpanzee trekking in Uganda is one of the top activities on Uganda safaris in search of man’s closest primates. Africa has 21 countries with chimpanzees and Uganda chimpanzee trekking safaris experiences are the best since the country has the highest chimp population. There several chimpanzee trekking natural habitats in Uganda as well as 1 chimpanzee sanctuary at Ngamba Island known as Ngamba Island Chimpanzee Sanctuary. About 5000 chimpanzees are in Uganda and tracking them in their natural habitat is an amazing experience


Chimpanzee Trekking, Uganda | Wildlife Photography | Kalinzu Central Forest Reserve

Birding

Birding Uganda Safaris is a top choice for many avid birders on Africa birding tours because of the over 1,070 bird species confirmed bird species in Uganda. This number of bird species makes Uganda host almost half of the bird species in Africa. Birding Tours Uganda offers birding opportunities in different habitats including forests, swamps/wetlands, savannah parks, and water bodies. With a well-planned Uganda birding safari itinerary, birders can spot all kinds of bird species from the Albertine rift endemics to the predominantly Central African bird species in Semliki National Park.


“Majestic Shoebill” – Amazing Birding in Mabamba Swamp and Entebbe, Uganda

Cultural Tours

Uganda is culturally diverse with unique cultures in each region of the country.  Uganda cultural tours are the best way of understanding the traditions of the people who call Uganda home. Cultural Tours in Uganda offer an experience of the different people of Uganda through music, dance, drama, and much more. Many tourists on Uganda safaris have visited the Batwa pygmies in southwestern Uganda in the foothills of Bwindi Impenetrable National Park in Rushaga, Mgahinga Gorilla National Park, and Semliki National Park. The Batwa pygmies are a small tribe that formerly lived in the forest with Mountain Gorillas.


The Karamojong

Golden Monkey Trekking

Golden monkey tracking in Uganda is one of the popular primate tracking safaris in Uganda searching for the rare golden monkeys restricted to the Virunga Volcanic Mountains. The golden monkey (Cercopithecus Kandti) is a primate species of the Old World Monkey listed as endangered on the IUCN Red List. Formerly the golden monkeys were thought to be subspecies of the blue monkey (Cercopithecus mitis) however the golden monkey has a golden patch on the upper flanks and back. Golden monkeys live within the bamboo on the Virunga mountains.


Golden Monkeys in Uganda

Wildlife Safaris

Uganda Safari Activities include Uganda Wildlife Safaris is with no doubt one of the most undertaken safari activities for game viewing. Uganda is a unique Africa tour destination with a mix of the savannah as well as forest wildlife species a reason for many Uganda safaris tours. With the reintroduction of Rhinos into the country, Uganda is host to the sought-after big five wild animals are the Buffaloes, Rhinos, Lions, Leopards, and Elephants. Tracking Rhinos is only possible at the Ziwa Rhino Sanctuary which is just 170km from Kampala-Uganda’s capital. Tree climbing lions, primates like chimpanzees and golden monkeys, Mountain gorillas, the numerous Buffaloes, and endemics like the Dik Dik (smallest antelope) make the highlight of any Uganda wildlife safari.


Wildlife Safari in Queen Elizabeth National Park, Uganda

White Water Rafting

The Nile River at Jinja is home to the world’s finest grade 5 white water rafting as well as other adventure activities. The Nile River is the world’s longest river and Jinja in Eastern Uganda is home to the source of the mighty Nile River. For any adventure traveler on Uganda safaris, white water rafting at the source of the Nile River in Jinja is the best adventure sport. The rafts on the Nile River explode their volumes of white water through huge walls and drift through flowing with rapids northwards. White Water Rafting is a challenge of a kind that will keep your adrenaline high and your hurt pumping as you raft on the waves and of course expected anything including getting into the water. Whether for first-time adventurers or experienced travelers on Safaris in Uganda, this is a great activity to involve in your Uganda safari itinerary. There are different levels of white water rafting in Jinja depending on how frightened you can get, here is a highlight of the latest.


Whitewater Rafting on the Nile | Wildwaters Lodge, Jinja, Uganda

Mountain Climbing

Hiking safaris in Uganda or mountain climbing safaris in Uganda sometimes referred to as nature walking safaris are popularly undertaken as hikers go trekking to the Rwenzori Mountains, Volcano climbing, and Mount Elgon. Uganda is an all-inclusive safari destination with a hiking spot for all kinds of hikers depending on your hiking ability. Uganda hiking tours are a great way to see the several flora species, butterflies, and different vegetations spread across the different altitudes.


Rwenzori Mountains Margherita Peak Summit

Uganda Safari Packages

Choosing a Safari to Uganda OR Uganda Safari Activities could become overwhelming due to the fact that there are several holiday trip packages to the country. Having a well-planned trip is key to creating everlasting memories and for that reason, we carefully drafted packages that are recommendable for any traveler type. Recommended for Safaris in Uganda, these tour packages can be customized to suit your interest and price modified to suit a travel group upon request.

2 Days Murchison Falls safari Uganda - Kabira Uganda Safaris

2 Days Murchison Falls safari Uganda is a short trip to the oldest and largest (3,840 sq km) safari park in Uganda – Murchison Falls National Park in just 2 days. This 2 Days Murchison Falls National Park Safari is a wildlife tour with a boat cruise.

Double Uganda Gorilla Trekking Bwindi Impenetrable National Park

3 Days Bwindi Gorilla trekking safari Uganda is a Gorilla tracking safari in Uganda’s Bwindi Impenetrable National Park. The Gorilla safari Uganda most probably starts and ends in Kampala-Uganda’s capital or Entebbe international Airport.

Gorilla trekking blog [Uganda Safaris]

3 Days Bwindi Gorilla trekking safari Uganda is a Gorilla tracking safari in Uganda’s Bwindi Impenetrable National Park from Kigali – Rwanda’s capital. This gorilla safari to Bwindi starts and ends in Kigali city or Kigali International Airport.

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Murchison falls National Park Uganda

3 Days Murchison Falls safari in Uganda is a Uganda safari in Murchison Falls National Park, Uganda’s largest and oldest safari park. An affordable and activity filled is this 3 Days Murchison Falls wildlife safari including Rhino tracking, wildlife tours and chimpanzee trekking.

Kidepo Valley National Park, Uganda - Kabira Uganda Safaris

4 Days Kidepo Wildlife Safari is a 4 days safari to Uganda’s Kidepo Valley National Park dubbed the “true African wilderness”. Kidepo Valley National Park is such a unique destination, almost “untouched” and so scenic sitting within a valley surrounded by several mountains.

4 Days Queen Elizabeth NP Safari - Kabira Uganda Safaris

4 Days Queen Elizabeth National Park Wildlife Safari is a 4 days wildlife safari in Uganda to Queen Elizabeth National Park famed for tree climbing lions. In the 4 Days, you have a wildlife tour through the savannah plains with game drives and boat cruise.

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gorilla trekking - Bwind forest National Park

3 Days Gorilla Trekking Safari Flying to Bwindi National Park is a 3 Days Gorilla safari to Bwindi Impenetrable National Park by flight to the nearest airstrip from the park.

4 Days Queen Elizabeth National Park Wildlife Safari (tree climbing Lions) - Kabira Uganda

2 Days Queen Elizabeth safari is two days wildlife safari in Uganda to Queen Elizabeth National Park for a boat cruise and game drive. 2 Days Safari to Queen Elizabeth National Park

Lake Mburo National Park - Kabira Uganda Safaris

2 Days Lake Mburo National Park tour is a short tour with an overnight stay at Lake Mburo National Park, Uganda’s closest savannah park from the capital-Kampala.

Gorilla trekking tours Holidays Uganda

6 Days Uganda Gorilla trekking & Wildlife tour is a gorilla tracking safari to Bwindi Impenetrable National Park and wildlife tour in Queen Elizabeth and Lake Mburo National Parks. 6 Days Uganda Safari private tour.

Gorilla Trekking Safari Itinerary to Uganda from Kigali Rwanda

8 Days Uganda Wildlife tour & Gorilla trekking Safari is a wildlife safari, chimpanzee tracking and Gorilla trekking safari in Uganda. The trip comprises of a visit to Kibale Forest, Queen Elizabeth, Bwindi Impenetrable & Lake Mburo National Parks.

White Water Rafting on the source of Nile

9 Days Uganda Wildlife Safari & White Water Rafting tour is a wildlife safari in Uganda with a white water rafting experience on the Nile River in Jinja. The trip comprises of a visit to Murchison Falls, Kidepo Valley National Parks, Sipi Falls.

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Mgahinga Gorilla Trekking Safari Uganda

10 Days Uganda Wildlife tour & Gorilla trekking safari is a wildlife safari, chimpanzee tracking and gorilla trekking safari in Uganda. The trip comprises of a visit to Murchison Falls, Kibale, Queen Elizabeth National Park, Bwindiand Lake Mburo.

Chimpanzee trekking experience - Kibale Forest National Park

12 Days Uganda Gorilla trekking safari, Wildlife tour & Rafting trip is a white water rafting trip, wildlife safari, chimpanzee tracking and Gorilla trekking safari in Uganda. The trip comprises of a visit to Murchison, Kibale, Queen Elizabeth National Park, Bwindi.

saddle bied stork bird - Uganda birding Safaris (Kibale Uganda Safaris)

14 days bird watching tour in Uganda for forest and Albertine rift endemics birding alongside Gorilla trekking and game viewing. This 14 days Birding safari in Uganda is for avid birders who would love to go birding as well as take Gorilla trekking and wildlife tours.

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