Exploring Uganda on Self Drive
You can take a guided self-drive in Uganda using any tour company of your choice though it is more profitable when you use the best tour companies, for example you can decide to use a 4×4 car hire Uganda because it is one of the highly ranked tour companies in Uganda ideal for self-drive tours. The company will provide you a guided self drive in Uganda where you will be given a driver who will be guiding you wherever you will be taking your self-drive from.
To take a guided self-drive in Uganda you will need to book the tour at least a month or three weeks earlier before you go to Uganda for the guided self-drive and you will be advised to pay a deposit of at least 30% of the estimated fee for your guided self-drive tour in Uganda which will make your tour to be secured and confirmed.
A guided self-drive in Uganda is one of the best ways of exploring Uganda and get a great experience in Uganda because you will have a driver who will be taking you through everything in your tour. The driver will be telling you what is found and what to explore in every particular place you will be going in.
Whenever you take a guided self-drive in Uganda, you will be able to learn as you are enjoying because you will be having someone who will be telling you everything that you will need to know about various destinations that you will wish to explore instead of just enjoying to explore Uganda without someone who will guide you which will even make you to move out of Uganda without any experience that you would have learn.
Taking a guided self-drive tour in Uganda will save your time and make you very comfortable because you will even have some time for other staffs instead of focusing on driving. You can be free to be talking to your friends and relatives who you will have left home via social media as well as you are exploring Uganda without even pressurizing yourself.
Exploring Uganda using a guided self-drive tour will help you to venture many attractive places in Uganda including those which are not well known yet they contain many adventurous things for example the Ziwa Rhino Sanctuary the only home in Uganda for wild rhinos.
A guided self-drive in Uganda will help a tourist to know some of the cities and towns in Uganda plus the attractive things in those particular places. This helps him or her to gain a great experience in those places and he or she will use the same experience acquired from those places to narrate each and everything they have seen and learnt to their friends and relatives and make them get inspired too in order for them to go for a guided self-drive in Uganda.
You will not be required to have a valid driving permit in order to have a guided self-drive tour in Uganda because you will be given a driver who has a valid driving permit to take you wherever you may want to go and that same driver will be acting as your tour guide due to the experience he has in that guided self-drive tour.
Read MorePlaces to Go for Chimpanzee Habituation in Uganda
Uganda being a Wildlife & Apes Destination in Africa, Chimpanzee Tracking is among the top Safari activity to be enjoyed by travelers visiting Africa for a Uganda Safari. Primate Safaris Rwanda has designed the Complete destination guide for Chimpanzee Tracking adventures. Book a Uganda primate Safari with us to visit top Destinations in Uganda for Chimpanzee Habituation.
Habituation refers to the process of teaching and training the wild chimpanzees in the forests to be approachable by humans through various interactions like feeding, non verbal communication in which you will get to know about their ways and behavior etc. This takes place in various destinations around Africa especially in the East African countries of Uganda with many destinations i.e like Kibale Forest National Park, Ngamba Island, Kalinzu Forest, Budongo Forest in Murchison Falls National Park, and Kyambura Gorge at Queen Elizabeth national Park etc. Visit any of these destinations for a very exciting habituation experience.
Kibale Forest National Park
Travel to the beautiful Kibale Forest National Park to experience full-day Chimpanzee Habituation Experiences (CHEX) where you will be provided with an opportunity to spot these primates embrace their habitat/ forest through feeding, playing, hunting as well as resting in the branches. However, those that track the chimpanzee early in the morning will see the primates leave their nests from 6:00 to 6:30 am before hunting, conjugating, feeding, resting, breastfeeding, leading etc. These are always in groups with the dominant males leading the group called Alpha males followed by females who take care of the young ones. They are herbivores for they feed on leaves, roots, shoots, ants etc. Don’t miss out on this exciting unique experience and encounter for it is worthwhile for all that take part during holiday safari vacation in Uganda.
Kalinzu Forest
Kalinzu Forest is found in the western part of Uganda near the magnificent Queen Elizabeth National Park. Tracking the rare species of Chimpanzee is availed through the Mweya area of Queen Elizabeth National Park and only requires one 2 hours to drive to this place. Children of 12 and above years old are accepted to track these primates. Chimpanzee tracking in Kalinzu Forest is better than that of the Kyambura Gorge due to the fact that spotting chimpanzees in Kyambura Gorge is a 50-50 chance and requires being extremely fit to track them. One can take on a full day tracking these primates in the forest through hiking/ following various trails from one point to another in search for the primates. In order for one to track successfully with out any inconveniences, they should pack and carry their food for lunch especially those engaging in the whole day package.
Ngamba Island
Being one of the Koome group of Islands i.e Nsazi, Kiimi, Koome, Bulago & Damba islands in the magnificent Lake Victoria, Ngamba Island is situated in about 23 km south east of Entebbe occupying an area of about 100 acres of which 95% is forested and detached from the human camp with an electric fence. There biggest portion of the island is forested with gaps of grassland occupying about 10% of the island and there is an acre reserved as camp quarters for staff and researchers maintaining the space between the forest and the out looking podium for feeding the chimpanzees during day. The Island also inhabits other wildlife species like the fish eagles, otters, spiders, fruit bats as well as monitor lizards. The Island and chimpanzee sanctuary are managed by the Chimpanzee trust which is a non-profit organization ready to manage its activities without necessarily depending on donations from individuals/ sponsors worldwide. Today, the number of chimpanzees has increased from 42-49 which has increased management and development costs. Most of the chimpanzees were victims poaching for bush meat and illegal trade on the black market to countries abroad. However, due to the existence of Ngamba Island Chimpanzee sanctuary, many have got refuge and a home to survive till 60 years of age.
How to Get to Ngamba
When traveling to Ngamba Island, one should consider their budget so as to get appropriate transportation from the shores into the lake. There are various transportation means that can be booked according to your specific budget for example, if you travel by air, you will take about 20 minutes to reach, customary motorized canoe about 90 minutes and a speed boat 45-50 minutes. Reservations and bookings are done through Ngamba Island Reservations Office or an authorized tour operator agency that will ensure you travel safely. However, one can prepare their own transport to travel.
Budongo Forest
Budongo Forest occupies an area of 793 sq kms and is found in the tremendous Murchison Falls National Park. 53% of the reserve is covered with forests and the rest grassland. The forest is filled with mahogany trees that inhabit extraordinary biodiversity including 24 different species of candid animals of which 9 are primates, 130 are species of moths, 289 species of butterflies and 359 bird species. Due to the exceptional features it has, two eco tourism sites have been established and reserved for tourism activities and these include Kaniyo Pabidi and Busingiro sites. These include habituated chimpanzees that are nurtured on how to interact with humans and whoever gets to see them should expect an encounter that is exceptional. Seeing these primates is not 100% due to the constantly changing seasons of the year i.e there is a 90% to spot them in the months of May, June, July & August where as in the months of February, March, April & September the % decreases to 70 and in October, November, December and January it is only 50% that lead to their continuous movement from one place to another. About 6 chimpanzee groups that are habituated in the Kaniyo Pabidi site although tracking them is more appropriate in the Busingiro site due to existence of a grid trail in which a 200m grid system enhances easy navigation through the thick forest. The tracking process starts at 7:00 am in groups of 6 people and children of 7 years and above are accepted to track the primates.
Kyambura Gorge Queen Elizabeth
Kyambura (or Chambura) Gorge alternatively referred to as the “Valley of Apes” is filled by River Kayambura and is about 1 km diagonal at its expansive point and 100 meters deep. The Gorge is situated in the remote corner of the magnificent Queen Elizabeth National Park in the south western part of Uganda with very exceptional wildlife biodiversity consisting of primates, wildlife as well as birds of the air. According to the records, about 16 chimpanzees are found in the valley today. Hiking or searching for these primates is quite challenging due to the fact that it requires some physical fitness so as to spot the chimpanzees. It is no guarantee that one will spot the rare species in their habitat but in case they meet them, the experience and encounter is very exciting. While searching for the chimps, you will have opportunities to spot some other wildlife species like the monkeys, olive baboons as well as the birds of the air.
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Bespoke Gorilla Flying Safari in Uganda
Enjoy bespoke double Gorilla Flying Safari in Uganda provides a unique and truly spectacular way to see mountain gorillas in their natural habitat. Experience pure adventure with gorilla tours taking you to Bwindi Impenetrable National Park located far south west of Uganda where you will have the opportunity to track half of the remaining mountain gorillas in the wild. Bwindi forest is home to one of the riches ecosystems in Africa. Mountain gorillas are one of the world’s endangered apes. It is estimated that there are only about 880 left in the world and half of them can be found in Uganda and the other population can be found in the neighbouring Rwanda and Democratic Republic of Congo.
Bwindi Forest is home 120 mammals, 345 species of birds, 200 species of butterflies and 160 species of trees. The national park contains almost one of half of the world’s critically endangered mountain gorillas making it an extremely valuable conservation site. Mountain gorillas are extremely rare with only an estimated 880 remaining in the wild.
On this safari you will discover Uganda by air, walking, canoeing, trekking and vehicle transfer, from the convenient departure from Entebbe International airport to town of Kisoro and from this you are able to see Uganda’s diversity from high up. Upon arrival, your safari driver will pick you from the Airstrip and drive you up to Rushaga. A short distance that can take two hours to Rushaga Gorilla Camp that offers stunning views looking north over the Bwindi Impenetrable National Park.
The itinerary travels from you lodge after heavy breakfast and drive to UWA park headquarters. Gorilla trekking starts with a detailed briefing about the gorilla conduct while with them. After briefing ready with your hiking boots, long sleeved shirt and trouser, rain jacket, skin repellent, sun glasses, a hut, a camera with extra batteries, bottle of drinking water and paced lunch. The ranger guide leads you into the forest to start the search for mountain gorillas. This activity is strenuous and recommended if one is quite fit and able to walk and climb up relatively steep terrain. Once the gorillas are located, you will be allowed to spend 1 hour with them.
Would be wise to take a porter on your gorilla trek because they help you carry your backpack and give a helping hand where it is necessary. You also have an opportunity to undertake a full day trekking, accompanied by our local guides. Return back to your lodge for relaxation and lunch. In the evening you can go for a community walk through the local villages surrounding Bwindi Impenetrable Forest. Optional activities include visit to a traditional home, local orphanage or school, and even meeting traditional medicinal healers.
The itinerary provides a second day gorilla trek safari giving you another chance to trek into Bwindi Forest in search of another mountain gorilla group. Trekking through this forest and tackling steep climbs should reward you with fantastic views of the mountains in their natural habitat. You will have the opportunity to observe these magnificent creatures within a few metres before making you way back to the starting point. Transfer to Lake Bunyonyi for relaxation plus dinner and an overnight. The next day fly out back to Entebbe international airport for your flight back home.
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Best Things to Do On Self Drive Safari to Uganda
If you just want to hire a car from us, here are a variety of safari options you will have to watch on your self drive safari, if you don’t care we can hire you a car as well as organizing the whole safari for you, because we do both car hire as well as organizing safaris to various destination including Uganda, Rwanda, DRC and Burundi. Since it’s not easy to drive in a strange nation some ask for drivers, we have well and experience drivers who as well can work as guides, they are very knowledgeable in the field and know each and every corner of the country. However you can still go for a self-drive if you’re a careful driver and you can drive in Uganda using a foreign driving license for up to 3 three months after which you will need to get a Uganda driving license from the Uganda revenue authority or an international driving permit. Since Uganda is one of the gifted nations in the world with very many interesting things waiting for you to discover when on a Uganda safari, perhaps in a self-drive vehicle. national parks and games with abundant wildlife, plants and various species of birds, mountain hiking activities, lakes and rivers which provide memorable activities like fishing and rafting on the longest river Nile indeed the self drive safari in Uganda is worth it. Explore the pearl of Africa as it’s sometimes referred to you won’t regret. If you need a self-drive car only, we can do offer it to you at a very friendly price that will fit your budget and in fact you won’t fail to have a breathtaking safari. Considering many activities that you may enjoy on your self drive safari /car rental the following below is the list among others.
Entebbe has very many interesting places to visit like beaches over 15 beaches are located only at Entebbe , visit also the botanical gardens for refreshment /relaxing, you can also take a nature walk and here you have a chance to spot various species of primates, birds among others. When you continue to Kampala which is about 40kms around an hour drive to Kampala Uganda’s capital and its largest city, however you should not that Entebbe highway is a very busy road with very many traffic jams so some patience is needed.
When you arrive in Kampala there very many things to enjoy like you can visit the Uganda Museum here you are equipped with more information about the history of Uganda, visit the Ba’hai temple, Kasubi Tombs where over 4 kings of Buganda where buried, it’s a respectful place most especially to the Baganda tribe who contributes the highest percentage of the Ugandan population over. You can also decide to visit the Makerere art Gallery, the Uganda martyrs shrine at Namugongo where over 22 Uganda martyrs where burnt arrive for failure to renounce their religion on the orders of Kabaka (king) Mwanga , other places include craft village and local markets. With a self-drive car you can’t fail to visit all these places and all of these places are within 15 kilometers drive from the capital city Kampala.
To the south western part of Uganda is where most of the tourist attractions are located and it’s not congested with traffic jam like in Kampala, many attractions are located to this area like the equator crossing, Uganda national parks like Lake Mburo national park with spectacular wildlife, Queen Elizabeth national park a famous park for its tree climbing lions, Bwindi impenetrable national park known for housing the rare mountain gorillas, kibale forest national park a home for chimpanzee and other primate species, Semuliki national park known for birding spot, lake Bunyoyi the deepest lake in the world is located to the southern part of the country, Mgahinga National Park also for mountain gorillas. So with our good and comfortable cars reaching all these areas is just a walkover, thrust your hands into equatorial snow on mount Rwenzori, the highest and most remarkable of the Nile’s many sources.
To the north eastern part of Uganda is the Murchison falls national park Uganda’s largest national park see hear and feel the Nile explode through a chasm just 6m wide at Murchison falls. The park is also reach with a variety of animal species including the big five mammal except rhinos which can only be tracked at ziwa rhino sanctuary just on your way to this wonderful park. The park houses the big herds of elephant, buffaloes, lion, leopard, different species of antelope’s giraffe the list is endless, and all these can be spotted during a game drive to the northern part of the park.
The northern part of the country is the Kidepo Valley National Park housing, many untouched attractions just waiting for you to explore. Shake off the dust and relax on the slopes of Mount Elgon around Sipi Falls to the eastern side of the country. This is just a few on what you can do on a Uganda safari this is just a sample, with our 4×4 vehicle a combination of these places can be reached in just days.
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Best 5 Uganda Safaris You Can Actually Afford
There is nothing good like heading out on an African safari holiday overseas in a place you have never visited but just read about like Uganda. Mornings and evening are too beautiful with the sun rise and sun set, diverse culture, wildlife, primates, landscape and peaceful environment. A lot is experience by tourists who happen to visit Uganda for tours and safaris.
Trip costs for Uganda Safaris range from $200 per person-$1000 per person for a duration of 1-3 days. The country might be small but excellent for holidays. It’s possible to do a safari in Uganda in your budget after finding cheap trip deals to the places of your interest.
A Lifetime Trip of Uganda
Visit Uganda on a life time trip to the famous land of gorillas in south western Uganda in the wildlife conservation areas of Bwindi Impenetrable national Park and Mgahinga national park. Spend 2nights in the wilderness known as one of the top gorilla trekking destination in the world. Get a close opportunity to be with gorillas and spend a full hour admiring there amazing life in the jungle. Juveniles play with elders; mothers comfort the little ones as the silver back protects every family member.
African Wildlife safari
Uganda has many wildlife parks best for Africa wildlife safaris but Queen Elizabeth national park offers exciting wildlife adventures for both budget and luxury with style of elegance expected of in any Africa safari. Travelers always continue from Bwindi forest for either 1-2 nights in the park enjoying the main park highlights if tree climbing lions of Ishasha, boat cruise on the Kazinga channel, game drives in Kasenyi and ishasha, chimpanzee treks in Kyambura and Kalinzu among others. Queen Elizabeth isn’t far from Bwindi forest if you do want to explore at least two parks on your safari in Uganda.
Big five Safari in Murchison falls
Explore the special park of Uganda and a home to the roaring might falls combined with wonderful wildlife and primates. I think Murchison falls is seriously the finest wildlife safari park with many incredible adventures that need no level of fitness and particular age bucket. On the drive to the park make it appoint to stop at the Rhino sanctuary and meet the first big five before exploring the vast land of wildlife for either family holidays, sole or group depending on your travel arrangement. The park offers great comfort for all kinds of visitors and its one of the top unforgettable safari in Uganda.
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5 Places Not to Miss on A Kampala Self Drive Tour
Kampala the great capital city of Uganda is straddled with 7 mighty Hills. It is the leading urban ditrict of the country and the centre of political life. Being the capital of Uganda, Kampala comes with variety of local attractions that pull visitors to this mighty city. They range from cultural encounters and historical sites, entertainment, religious places, local craft shop to business activities among others. Getting into these exciting places is safe and comfortable while on holiday with your rental car in Kampala. It is possible for you rent a car together with a driver or alternatively hit Kampala’s streets on a self drive to explore its incredible attractions. Our fleet of cars for you to rent on safari in Uganda range from 4 by 4 self drive car hires, Toyota Rav4, 4 by 4 Land Cruiser Prados, Safari Land Cruisers, Safari Mini Van, Super custom Van, Coaster Bus and Nissan Patrol among others.
Below is a list of places in Kampala that you can visit with a rental car in Uganda. Most interestingly, these attractions are all situated next to each other in the city meaning there is no need to be worried about for refueling the car.
The Kasubi Hill
Kasubi hill is also popular as Nabulagala, a home to one of the tremendous Buganda cultural sites, Kasubi Tombs. A safari into Kasubi hill means exploring the remarkable cultural and traditional practices of Buganda in depth, encounter exciting cultural dances as the Baganda twist their wrests. It is also a place where the Buganda Kings are buried and about 4 of them have been buried within this area. The Kasubi Tombs are recognized world wide and most importantly, they are among World Heritage Sites in Uganda.
Mengo Hill
A trip to Mengo gives visitors opportunity to explore Buganda Kingdom’s abundant culture and history. It further takes visitors down to the Kabaka’s place, Buganda parliament and Kabaka’s Lake. It takes visitors nearly 20 minutes to drive to Mengo while in the city centre but due to traffic jam, visitors can spend more minutes. As well, you can also pay a visit to Mengo hospital one of the oldest hospitals that was constructed by the catholic missionaries in the 1800’s
Namirembe and Rubaga Hills
Do you love religious tourism? When it comes to tourism, visitors need not to worry about what to do in Uganda. A trip to Namirembe and Rubaga in your car rental or self drive is an opportunity to explore more on the incredible religious background of Uganda. These Anglican churches are all situated near each other, one is in Namirembe and the other is in Rubaga. The exterior and interior architecture of these mighty cathedrals are worth exploring while in safari in Uganda.
Central city
Despite the traffic jam, this mighty city is one of the best places that you should not miss to visit in life. There are numerous things to catch a glimpse at while in your car rental/hire or self drive including local markets, shopping malls, restaurants, bars, night clubs, craft shops and national theatre that will all make your memorable experience in Uganda. With limited marked signs on Kampala streets and given the fact that traffic jam has always delayed people’s schedules, there is no need to worry how to get into your area of interest at your expected time. Hiring a car for safari in Kampala and Uganda at large with our company as well as a driver is the most incredible and non regrettable thing that you should not miss out in life.
Therefore, with our fleet of cars that are available for renting, visitors are offered a wide range of options to choose the best car for their safaris in Uganda. Hitting the Kampala streets on a self drive tour is the most adventorous, remarkable and unforgettable experience that comes once in a life time. Come and experience Uganda’s cultural sites and religious sites and you won’t regret in life! Hiring a car and driver for your safari is the best thing that you can do to get out Kampala’s busy center.
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Choosing a Car Rental Company in Uganda – 5 Things to Consider
Traveling to Uganda has been an inspiration moment to most travelers. Wondering yourself through the countries in Africa and destined for Uganda remarkably and continuously referred to as the “Pearl of Africa”. And yes it is Uganda, Traveling in Africa guarantees you killing two birds with one stone. Located in the heart of the continent with most of the flora and fauna God created in world including the gorillas that are associated to 98% human genes. The fauna that is almost to extinction include the rhinos and the chimpanzees. Love for adventure would link you to a small land locked country and witness all what is said. Whether you are looking to a guided safari or a self drive Uganda adventure, you will enjoy the magic and thrills of Uganda, the Pearl of Africa. Safaris in Uganda enable travelers to explore deep into the artistic cultural norms of Uganda and Africa at large. Once there, do not be worried of the transportation means. Uganda has a vast number of private rental car companies who solve all your burdens of choosing the right rental car. Below are some features you would opt for to get the rental car to satisfy your desires for car hire through these beautiful lands.
Location. The best location would be the airport to choose the rental car to satisfy your demands for the trip. However most car rentals are located in the town off the airport but can link to you at the airport through their agent to the booked hotel ensuring safety and privacy.
Rentals. Always consider the type of rentals they provide for their fleet. Normally depend on the trip you wish to organize. They include round trip rental where the car is picked and brought back in the same positions. One-way rental but relative expensive to the round trip rental, which involves taking the car and being, picked up by rental companies agent. Long-term rentals are normally offered for 14 days to 30 days so you chose the type of rental that would really beat your demands.
Reservations. Most car hire companies allow their clients to book online or call through their telephone number to save time while you arrive at the airport. An online reservation informs the traveler of the availability of the car that are currently not booked so that it is reserved for you.
Additional services.Car rental services go beyond renting a car. Services like roadside assistance on the narrow Ugandan roads will save time to your desired destination or hotel.
Programs and Discounts. Most car rentals in Uganda provide discounts on their vehicles. This will help you to save the discount and re-allocate to other budgets of interest. Programs are well designed according to the period you would use the rental car.
Support. Car hire companies provide support to their clients in case of a mechanical breakdown of the car and really get sympathy of the current situation. In most, case their numbers all always available to connect to them and be solved or trusted personnel to work on your issue and be satisfied.
Vehicles.Car rental companies have variety of cars at their location to serve you conveniently with the best service you would look for. Their cars are always in good conditions that are well installed with air conditioners to feel relaxed on the road. An early booking would reserve a vehicle for your purposes
Read MoreA Self Drive Safari In Uganda – What To Know
From your country of origin, have you ever dreamt of seeing an elephant trumpeting its trunk, a lion climbing a tree, or a cheetah sprinting through the grasslands, then the pearl of Africa- Ugandan is one the places you can explore . During your safari when you have rented a car, it is very a thrilling and will give you chance to see wild animals going about their daily lives within their natural habitats. Uganda has a vast number of national parks and wildlife reserves that do offer adventurous opportunities to see wildlife up close. Most research and preparation goes into getting a safari fully arranged, deciding what national park to visit, and finding transportation and accommodation. During a typical self drive safari in Ugandan, it will cater for luxury tourists who have a quick vacation and decide to pre-book a packaged all-inclusive trip without thinking too much about the cost. After you have rented a car, there are several ways, though, to save money on an Ugandan safari. What you need to be aware of is that just be prepared to spend at least a few United States Dollars which usually depends on your personal choices.
Always package your tours because there are countless companies that offer safari packages for tourists who wish to sit back and not do any planning. Usually, these safari tours are very fitting and are worth the money if you don’t have the time to research or if you want to avoid potential hassles. The high end package deals offer one price and generally cover everything from pickup to drop off and even from the airport, including food, fees, transportation, and lodging. However, with a packaged tour company, you will have to either join a group with a pre-made itinerary. This in most cases is a great option for solo travelers. Also you can customize a safari package with an itinerary to your liking and this option best works best if you are already traveling with a group.
For you to obtain reliable information about the country, there two organization bodies which can provide you with excellent resources for more information on safari and tours in Uganda. These are Uganda Association of Tour Operators, which is locally known as AUTO and Uganda Tourism Board known as UTB. These organizations do aim at promoting and giving credibility to the safari companies that maintain a high level of service and a great value-to-price ratio. You can also do your own safari and here, it is possible that you do a safari on your own, here’s how you can organize your own safari. To successfully enjoy Uganda’s national parks, do rent your vehicle. Nearly all national parks allow you to drive your own vehicle and this opens up opportunities for saving some money as well as allowing for more flexibility in doing exactly what you want.
On the side of accommodation, there are many lodges, hotels, and camp options to choose from, depending on the park you choose. Lodge rooms need to be booked a few weeks in advance, especially during peak season. The camping options will allow you to have an adventurous traveler who loves to be close to nature and can handle the howls of animals at night, personal camping is a great option. The many national parks offer camping options include Murchison falls National Park, Queen Elizabeth National Park among others.
There’s always something exciting to experience on a safari in Uganda. If you can make the most of your Ugandan safari by doing some pre-planning, you’ll have the adventure of your life!
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How to Book Uganda Gorilla Permits
To track/ trek the endangered Mountain Gorillas, you need to obtain a valid gorilla permit as a pass to trek the Gorillas of Bwindi Impenetrable and Mgahinga Gorilla National park. Prior, the Uganda Wildlife Authority used to allocate gorilla permits on a first come first served basis and her one had a choice to buy permits which belonged to any Gorilla family of his/her preference. In case you wanted to track the Rushaga and the Rushegura family located in Buhoma region of Bwindi Impenetrable national park, you he would go to Uganda Wildlife Authority and purchase a gorilla permit for that particular Gorilla family.
Allocation of Gorilla Permits/ Gorilla Permit allocation
During the time 2014 to Uganda Wildlife Authority began issuing out Gorilla permits not on a basis of gorilla families. The National park of Bwindi has four regions and each region has got different gorilla families which include; Buhoma in the North of Bwindi, Ruhija in the East of Bwindi, Rushaga and Nkuringo in the south of Bwindi Impenetrable National park. You will need to choose the region and you will be given a permit.
What happens at Bwindi during Gorilla trekking
After you have arrived at Bwindi Impenetrable National park on the day of gorilla trekking, you will be allocated to a gorilla family depending on your physical fitness and interest. The interests include trekking a given gorilla family of your choice and if there is space, they will have you in that group. You may wish to trek your friends on families whom you came with. This is possible if there is space and you may wish to have, medium or hard trek and depending on availability they will allocate you accordingly.
Some of the regions to track/trek gorillas
Some of the most interesting regions to tack gorillas are Bwindi in the North of Bwindi Impenetrable National park and this is the most preferred region that has three gorilla families which include; Mubare Gorilla group which has the first gorilla family to be habituated, Rushegura Family and the Habinyanja, Ruhija Region of Bwindi National Park and has three families which include Butura,Oruzongo and Kyaguriro, Rushaga region in the south of Bwindi, Kahungye gorilla family, Nshongi Gorilla group, Mishaya gorilla family, Busingye Gorilla group and the Bweza gorilla family. Nkuringo region in the south still has one of the gorilla family called Nkuringo. Most genuine tour companies will book for our clients, advice on availability of permits and which region one should choose depending on your interest.
Food of the mountain Gorillas
The food of the endangered mountain Gorillas usually depends on their habitat during the time of the year. They mainly usually feed on green plants as opposed to the low land Gorillas which eat a lot of fruit. In the dry seasons only a few juicy fruits are available and so the animals have to eat more seeds and tree bark instead. Usually the fruits grow on trees; gorillas of all ages climb these trees to harvest them. Although western Gorillas eat a higher percentage of fruit than leaves, stems, pith and shoots; they still eat markedly less fruit than do chimpanzees and orangutans. However the food range of the western gorillas is a broad since they eat about 200 plant species and they particularly like plants belonging to the ginger and arrowroot families. In the contrast, the mountain Gorillas in the Virunga Volcanoes eat only 38 different species mainly Gallium, thistles, celery and nettles. Gorillas do not kill big animals; they just regularly eat small animals which constitutes far less than 0.1% of their food.
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Benefits Of Hiring a Car In Uganda
In line with any other places in Africa, the Pearl of Africa too is a very popular safari destination with quiet a variety of adventurous and cultural attractions within the country. In case you do have a car within the country you will definitely enjoy your holiday and safari at your own pace. However using public means or public transport, it may seem to be cheaper though one of the most inconvenient ways to explore the country as you have to forget about comfort which perhaps is really an important factor in case you need to enjoy your road trip in Uganda. Demand for car hiring in the country is increasing and so is the number of car rental companies with each offering a variety of cars and special offers for customers and this attributed due to;
Some of the companies within the country offer a wide range of rental cars to choose from, whether you want a small 4X4 car of a luxurious car for very special occasions or much larger vehicle like a bus. You will be required to rent a car of your choice and this can be accessed online or by visiting the office and get check it out personally.
During your safari, you can choose whether you want to drive a manual car or an automatic transmission car and this will offer you both models thus limiting you. Most of the clients prefer hiring automatic cars and this is because they are very easy to control and also very good in economizing fuel for example Toyota Rav 4 which is most popular car for self drive in Uganda. You can also get specialized offers in case you return a customer and reduced price if the company offers you an older model of the vehicle and this will mean that if you are low on cash, you can always be guaranteed that it will still get a car with or without a driver.
When you rent a car in Uganda, you will get chance of a self drive on a safari and you might also get a guide to drive you around the destinations you may wish to explore. Most of the clients will prefer driving themselves to these attractions since its more private and cheaper option and so convenient and the safest way to travel. After you have hired a car from any company, you be assured of road assistance in case of break down or any accident and in case of any problem, you can call the rental company and mechanic will be sent to the destination to fix that problem and will offer a replacement car in case it is a big problem making sure that you continue with your road trip.
In Uganda, most companies offer extra gadgets and documents to make sure that you do not get lost or caught up by the traffic police and in case you are travelling to a destination for the first time, you can rent a GPS guide through the routes thus hiring a car in a foreign country is always the best way to go if you prefer to travel.
Dis advantages of public transport
Public Mini-bus taxis and Private Special Hire Taxis. The capital city of Kampala which is a small sized city makes the getting around easy and much affordable whether you want to visit tourist attraction, shopping or spend time in a night club or just hanging up with friends and family at a restaurant. You will definitely need transportation to explore the city from private and public transportation. From the public transportation to the more luxury and convenient private rental cars, one will get where you are going no matter what transportation option you choose and you may prefer to use.
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