Uganda’s top safari experiences for 2023.

Arguably the most diverse country in Africa as far as tourism adventure and safari holiday experience is concerned. It’s no wonder Uganda is referred to as “The Pearl of Africa” by Sir Winston Churchill in his 1908 book tittle “My African Journey” describing his trip to Uganda in 1907.

In this piece of our travel tips, we highlight Uganda’s top safari experiences for 2023 that will definitely spice up your adventure trip to Uganda and trust me you will need to come back for more. Here we go; -

• The Ultimate Mountain Gorilla trekking experience.

There’s no doubt whatsoever that Mountain Gorilla trekking experience is the most pull factor for the many tourists coming to Uganda for their safari holidays. In return Uganda wildlife authority and partner agencies have managed to achieve the conservation goal of protecting these magnificent human cousins. Bwindi impenetrable forest national park alone provides 4 Mountain gorilla trekking locations of Buhoma, Ruhija, Rushaga and Nkuringo in addition to Nyakagyezi family located in Mount Mgahinga national park in the highlands of Virunga Mountains.

A visitor can choose to do a short mountain gorilla trekking for a minimum stay of 3 days. The Mountain Gorilla highlands can be accessed through Kigali international airport which takes between 4-5 hours’ drive via Cyanika or Katuna border entry points. Entebbe international airport is another entry point though this takes approximately 8 -9 hours’ drive. There are daily domestic departures from Entebbe International airport by Aero Link and from Kajjansi Airfield by Bar aviation Uganda.

We can help you plan any of the below short or long trips for the Ultimate Mountain Gorilla Experience depending on your scheduled time of stay. Take a look;-

1. 3 Day Mountain Gorilla Trekking. This can be planned with arrival from Kigali international airport or Entebbe international airport.

2. 5 Day Bwindi Mountain Gorilla Trekking & Walking Safari Via Kigali Rwanda

• Chimpanzee Trekking experience

Uganda is considered the primate capital of the world. Kibale forest national park in western Uganda alone inhabits over 1500 individual chimpanzees. This kind of population is not recorded anywhere else in Africa apart from Uganda!

Other locations where you can have everlasting memories with the chimpanzees include but not limited to Kaniyo Pabidi commonly known as Budongo forest in the southern part of Murchison Falls national park, Kalinzu forest reserve near Queen Elizabeth national park, Kyambura Gorge adjacent to Queen Elizabeth national park among others.

To get the best primate experience, it’s better to combine both Mountain Gorilla and Chimpanzee trekking on a safari and live to tell the ultimate story. Our 7 day animals of the savannah and primate tour can be the perfect option for you.

• Bird Watching safaris

With an estimated total of 1,086 Avifauna recorded in 2021 in Uganda which represents almost 11% of the global avi population and more than 50% of the avifauna species in Africa.  There is no doubt Uganda is the true birders; paradise.

The rare elusive shoebill stork tops the list of the most sought after bird in Uganda and can be found in the Ramsar site of Mabamba swamp. Other magical avi species includes but not limited to African crowned crane (Balearica regulorum) · Shoebill (Balaenicepts rex) · Common ostrich (Struthio camelus) · Saddle-billed Stork, Green-breasted Pitta, African Green Broadbill, Great Blue Turaco, Shelley's Crimsonwing, African Finfoot, weavers, African darter, African Fish eagle, Long crested eagle, sunbirds among others.

Looking forward to experience the true birders’ paradise, our tailor made bird watching routes will have you sorted. One of our maiden route is the https://safarisandtoursinuganda.com/tour/15-day-ugandas-bird-watching-safari/  Check out our famous birding routes and live to tell a story.

• Primates and Wildlife Big 5 safari

Uganda is truly blessed with nature. Not many countries can give you a chance to have an ultimate Mountain gorilla / chimpanzee trekking experience on top of the wildlife big 5 experience. In fact, its Rwanda that comes second to Uganda when it comes to such an extra ordinary experience. Why not consider a Uganda based wildlife thriller with a reputable safari operator like African Finfoot Safaris? We are ever ready to give you the best wildlife experience. Check out of 11 Days Best of Uganda experience and don’t forget that whatever we do can be customer side just for you.!

Let’s make 2023 a year for endless safari memories, whatever you dream we tailor make it just for you. Speak to our safari consultant and lets the journey to explore the Pearl of Africa begin.