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Select adventure safaris, Uganda safaris / Uganda tours / uganda holidays centers around offering tailor made excursion and safaris in the niche of gorilla trekking in Uganda, gorilla trekking in Rwanda, wildlife safaris and holidays, birding tours, chimpanzee trekking, cultural experiences, hiking trails among others. Our safari exploration span the countries of Uganda, Rwanda, Congo, Tanzania and Kenya. With select adventure safaris, we relieve you off the burden and hustle involved in organizing a safari by literally taking care of all your travel needs. Our team consists of professional and knowledgeable personals to mention safaris guide, reservationists, bloggers, photographers and many more all geard towards ensuring your uganda safari/ uganda tour or safari to any of our listed destination amemorable one.
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Taking part in a Uganda safaris /Uganda safari/ uganda tours is one of the most memorable adventure and travel. Uganda also known as the pearl of Africa, lies within the tropical climate responsible to the rich vegetation that has favored the thriving of flora and fauna hence giving rise to the abundant uganda safari / uganda tours activities to mention Uganda gorilla safari/ Uganda gorilla trekking , Uganda wildlife safaris, cultural tours primate watch safaris, mountain hikes , city tours and many more. Speaking of Uganda gorilla trekking, Uganda is home to half of the worlds mountain gorilla population and gorillas are found at Bwindi forest national park an Mgahinga gorilla national park.
Taking part in a Uganda safari or simply uganda tours is one of the most memorable adventure and travel expereince one can ever have. Uganda also known as the pearl of Africa, lies with the tropical climate hence giving rise to the abundant tourism activities to mention Uganda gorilla safari/ Uganda gorilla trekking , Uganda wildlife safaris, cultural tours primate watch safaris, mountain hikes , city tours and many more. Speaking of uganda gorilla trekking, Uganda is home to half of the worlds mountain gorilla population and gorillas are found at Bwindi forest national park an Mgahinga gorilla national park.
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Delve into an original African safari, our safari experience sees you to some of the most unspoiled destination mingling with the several Africa cultures
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Uganda safari overview
Uganda safaris can be termed many things in terms of experience and the wealth of things to do when you take part in it. A true Uganda safaris features amazing activities such as gorilla trekking in Bwindi and Mgahinga, wildlife excursions in the various savannah national parks across the country, chimpanzee trekking in Kibale forest national park , Budongo forest , Kyambura gorge , and Kalinzu forest . Take part in the mountain hiking at the Rwenzori mountains and get acquainted with the Uganda’s rich and diverse cultures. visit some of the prominent hisotrical and cultural sites littered across the countrt and explore features such as the source of the River Nile the worlds 2nd longest river.
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Uganda is a landlocked country in the great lakes region of Africa surrounded by South Sudan in the north, Democratic Republic of Congo in the west, Rwanda and Tanzania in south west and south respectively and Kenya in the east. Some parts of Uganda’s borderlines are water bodies and enjoys strategic position along the equator line. A combination of these two and other factors in a big way result in pleasant weather conditions appropriate for exciting Uganda excursion / Uganda safaris activities all year round.
Uganda is generally a flat plateau and the western arm of the great African rift valley; the main arena for safaris into Uganda stretches from north to south of her western border line. Mt. Rwenzori (5,110m) ideal for mountaineering has permanent snow on her peaks all year round albeit in tropics and Muhabura volcanoes (4,127m), destination for Gorilla treks, are amongst most outstanding natural features of the region with an eco system that has very attractive scenic views to keen travellers’ eyes on Uganda tour may not be viewed anywhere else on Uganda safari.
Uganda enjoys a pleasant climate all year round with a carpet of lush evergreen vegetation that appeals to travellers on safaris to Uganda. An extremely pleasant aquatic vegetation on shores of water bodies degenerates into thick equatorial rain forests, savannah grassland, bushes, shrubs and woodland and finally semi arid and open ground in very few places have a high concentration of game and plant species making potential of adventure Safaris into Uganda need no further introduction.
With more than 50 ethnic groups of warm hearted and loving communities each different from the other in certain ways adventurers Travel to Uganda to discover the ties that have bound these people together from time immemorial.
Take Safaris to Uganda with us and get whisked into a stunning undiscovered gem with serene and quiet corners and combines natural wonders, traditional Africa set up and modern convenience at pocket friendly rates. We are certain your tour to Uganda will stretch your imaginations and bring new experiences with every step taken on your safari.
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Gorilla trekking is considerably the best activity one can engage in while on Uganda safaris, Rwanda safaris or Congo tours. The three above mentioned countries are home to the endangered mountain gorilla species with the biggest population being in Uganda, an estimate of three quarters (¾). In Uganda, the Uganda gorilla trekking activity takes place in Bwindi forest national park and Mgahinga gorilla national park, the biggest travelers prefer doing the tracking at Bwindi due to the fact that the largest fraction of the bwindi gorillas are habituated as compared to the ones in Mgahinga. For one to take park in gorilla tracking/ gorilla trekking, he or she needs to have gorilla permits usually obtained through tour companies like select adventure safaris. Gorilla trekking in Uganda starts with drive or a pick up ones place of residence/ hotel and a drive to bwindi park in south western Uganda, the gorilla tracking safari drive or fly in to bwindi takes about 8 hours from Kampala the capital of Uganda, upon arriving there, one can certainly take a break to relax from the log drive . The following morning one will assemble at the park headquarters for a brief communication and later be assigned rangers to take you on the Uganda gorilla trekking exercise, as you move in the forest, you may counter other wildlife such as the forest elephants, duikers and other several bird species. Upon meeting the gorillas, you will be granted a maximum of 1 hour to interact with them an later head back to your accommodation for other activities.
Frequently asked questions in gorilla trekking
When is best to do gorilla tracking?
Each and every travelers dream is to the best of the gorilla trekking in Rwanda and Uganda and one of the keys questions is when is gorilla tracking perfect to do? Well Rwanda mountain gorillas and Uganda mountain gorilla can be trekked all year round deeming it to be one of the most exciting and reliable tourism activity. But cab be preferably conducted during the dry months of June, July, august September, December and January. This is because during the dry months, the gorilla tracking grounds are not slippery and less inconveniencing for travelers. NOTE volcanoes Rwanda national park and Bwindi impenetrable forest are tropical rain forest hence not guaranteeing that it will not rain during the dry season never the less one still has to be prepared to track gorilla even when there has been down pour.
What is the age limit for gorilla trekking in Rwanda, uganda & Congo?
The get limit for trekking gorillas in Rwanda, Uganda and Congo is 15 years. In case one has to trek gorillas, they have to make sure they are 15 years and above this is because any one below 15 years of age is considered a child deemed unfit to track mountain gorillas.
What do I need to carry along with me during gorilla tracking exercise?
Since gorilla trekking is conducted in forest areas, jungles its advised to put a trouser preferably thick, long sleeved shirts, gloves, hats, sun glasses, binoculars, hiking boots, insect repellents and some packed food and water.
How long is gorilla trekking.
Tracking gorilla in Rwanda, Uganda and Congo could take from 50 minutes to 9 hours, this is highly dependent on the movements of the mountain gorilla families you have been assigned to track from. Some mountain gorillas are highly mobile i.e. they move from one place to another rendering there tracking quit lengthy.
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