Any trip to Uganda isn’t complete without the majestic wildlife game safaris where you will get the chance to search for the big five animals (lions, leopards, African bush elephants, Cape buffaloes and Rhinos- only found in Ziwa Rhino Sanctuary) alongside the Rothschild giraffes, cheetahs, antelopes (impalas, Topis, Defassa waterbucks, duikers, bushbucks, Oribis, Roan antelopes and Uganda Kobs among others), Burchell’s zebras, Olive baboons, and so much more. However, not every mentioned animal will be found in the National Parks during game safaris but rather some animals are found in specific Parks. When travelers think of wildlife game safaris, they most likely conjure up adventure-filled fantasies of game drives a board open-hatched safari vehicles through the secluded African wilderness Areas while encountering the mentioned wildlife species along the way.
Uganda is home to a wonderful array of National Parks, but the ones that provide wildlife game safaris are Murchison falls, Kidepo Valley, Queen Elizabeth, Lake Mburo and Semliki National Parks. Most of Ibuth Safaris’ game drives accommodate a maximum of 5 visitors in each Land cruiser and always includes stops along the way for photography or to admire the jaw-dropping landscapes. The beauty about our majestic wildlife game safaris in Uganda is that they are conducted with private guides who are expertly trained on the intricacies of the explored Protected Areas as well as their wildlife species, as they offer awe-inspiring and informative anecdotes during the game drives.
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Best Wildlife Game Safari Destinations in Uganda
Murchison Falls National Park
It is no brainer that when you hear the words “game safaris in Uganda, you straightaway think of Murchison falls National Park. This 3840-square kilometer Protected Area was named after Geologist Roderick Murchison (then President of the Royal Geological Society) and is popular for its world-class game safaris. There are several game tracks in this Park and they include the Victoria track, Buligi Track and Albert track among others. With the expertly trained Ranger guide in your safari vehicle, you will be able to visit some of the wildlife rich areas of this Park but unmissable wildlife species are African bush elephants, Cape buffaloes, spotted hyenas, Uganda Kobs, Defassa waterbucks, Oribis, bushbucks, Olive baboons, vervet monkeys, Rothschild giraffes, warthogs and Hartebeests. Lions, leopards, serval cats, jackals and other nocturnal species are occasionally spotted during these game drives.
When it comes to places to stay during your game safaris, Murchison falls National Park is wonderfully endowed with accommodation facilities in all price categories.
Queen Elizabeth National Park
Queen Elizabeth National Park is another well-known destination for majestic wildlife game safaris in Uganda and is easily accessible by air and road. The original Protected Area was known as “Kazinga National Park” and only changed its name in 1954 after the visit of Queen Elizabeth. This Park is a wonderful destination for spotting tree-climbing lions, elephants, Hippos, Uganda Kobs, Defassa waterbucks, Oribis, Topis, Cape buffaloes, bushbucks and others that are encountered during Ibuth safari game safaris. It should be noted that the park is home to 95 mammal species and about 600 bird species. The top areas for game drives in this Park are Kasenyi area, the Northern Crater area and Ishasha sector.
While on game safaris in Queen Elizabeth National Park, there are numerous budget, midrange and luxury accommodation facilities that include Kyambura Gorge Lodge, Elephant Plains Lodge, Buffalo Safari Lodge, Kasenyi Safari Camp, Mweya Safari Lodge, Queen Elizabeth Bush Lodge, Enganzi Game Lodge and so much more.
Kidepo Valley National Park
If you wish to enjoy a real and authentic African wilderness Experience, then choose Kidepo valley National Park. This remote Protected Area is over 700 kilometers/7-9 hours’ drive from Kampala and if you can’t endure the long drive, you can opt for scheduled flight from Entebbe to Kidepo airstrip.
Be sure to see at least a quarter of the 75 mammal species and lots of birds. The top areas for game drives in Kidepo Valley National Park are Narus and Kidepo Valley marked by extensive grassland rolling plains. Here, lions, leopards, Burchell’s zebras, Rothschild giraffes, impalas, ostriches, cheetahs, Reedbucks, Roan antelopes, Klipspringers, warthogs, Uganda Kobs and many others will be sighted.
Lake Mburo National Park Game safaris
This small (370 square kilometers) savanna-dominated National Park in Uganda is only 234 kilometers/3-4 hours’ drive from Kampala, hence making it the nearest game safari destination from the Capital.
With over 70 mammal species and about 350 bird species, game safaris in this Park are simply irresistible. Game tracks in this Park are Kazuma track, Zebra track, eland track, the Kigambira Loop Track, Lakeside Track and Ruroko Track where giant elands, Burchell’s zebras, warthogs, Impalas, Rothschild giraffes, Defassa waterbucks, Topis, bushbucks, vervet monkeys, giant elands, leopards, Cape buffaloes, Olive baboons, duikers, and Oribis are sighted.
While on your wildlife game safaris, you can stay at Kigambira Lodge, Arcadia Cottages, Mihingo Lodge, Eagle’s Nest Lodge, Rwakobo Rock and others that provide travelers with endless views of the savannah plains.
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When to Enjoy the Majestic Wildlife Game Safaris in Uganda
Majestic wildlife game safaris in Uganda are available all year round but best views are derived during the dry season. In these months (January, February, May, June, July, August, September and December), most watering points have dried hence animals converge at the few remaining watering points this incredible views during these game safaris. Also, vegetation are shorter and sometimes shorter thus making it easier to spot animals during these game drives.
