A visit to any of uganda national parks is an amazing experience every traveler should not miss on a uganda safari. Uganda is one of the few countries worldwide with unique and un-tamed wildlife, making it, the ultimate safari destination in Africa.With over 500 mammals, 1062 birds and 13 primates species, Uganda is also home to 360 Africa Mountain Gorillas, which is half of the world’s remaining population. Viewing them in their natural environment (Virunga Mountains) is one of the main tourist attractions to Uganda, Rwanda and Congo. Uganda’s wildlife is conserved in the following National parks.
Wildlife in Uganda national Parks
Bwindi Impenetrable National Park
This is a Located in South Western Uganda, 7-9 hours drive from Kampala. It is a home to 360 Mountain Gorillas, 11 primates and 350 Bird species. The major tour activities in the park include Gorilla Trekking, Cultural tours to Batwa Communities (Pygmies), bird watching, primates tracking and nature walks among others. Accommodation lodges range from Budget/Basic, Mid-Range to Superior ot Luxury. Read More….
Kibale Forest National Park
This is located in Western Uganda, just 5-7 hours drive from Kampala, Uganda’s capital city. Kibale Forest is famous for the highest concentration of primates in Africa with 13 species recorded that include Chimpanzees, Black and White Colobus Monkeys, Vervets, Red-tailed, Olive Baboons and L’hoest’s Monkeys among others. Also found in Kibale Forest and nearby Bigodi Swamps are 350 bird species as well as some mammals. Read More….
Kidepo valley National Park
Kidepo National Park is located in North Eastern Uganda near Sudan and Kenya Borders. It is full day drive from Kampala. The park lies in the rugged, semi-arid valleys of Karamoja province on the extreme northern border with the Sudan, and is therefore Uganda’s most remote national park. The spectacular beauty of this pristine wilderness impresses all that make tour Kidepo Valley.The park inhabits over 475 Bird species and 80 Mammals. Read More….
Lake Mburo National Park
This is the nearest park from Kampala for just 3-4 hours drive. It is famous for accacia related animals and many Antelopes species. The park delives its name from Lake Mburo found with in the park. The major tour activities include Wildlife viewing drives, boat tripsn lake Mburo to see Hippos, crocodiles and several bird species including the rare shoebill. Accommodation is based on Budget, Mid-Range and High-end safari Lodges. Read More….
Mgahinga Gorilla park
Uganda Gorilla safarisThis is another home to African Mountain Gorillas in Africa, located in South Western Uganda. The Park is about 10 km south of Kisoro and is bordered to the south by the Republic of Rwanda and to the west by the Democratic Republic of Congo. It consists of the partly forested slopes of three extinct volcanoes. Read More….
Mt. Elgon National Park
Mount Elgon HikingMount Elgon is a 4,321m high extinct volcano which in prehistoric times stood taller than Kilimanjaro does today. Tinfo he main attraction for hikers is the Spectacular scenery on this oft-neglected and relatively undemanding mountain. Also there is a variety of forest monkeys and small antelope, along with elephant and buffalo and over 300 birds including many species not recorded elsewhere in Uganda. Read More……
Murchison Falls National Park
This is Uganda’s largest National Park and protects a chunk of untamed African savannah bisected by the mighty river Nile. It is a 6-8hrs drive from Kampala, with tour activities like excellent game viewing drives, birding (450 species), Chimpanzee trekking in Kanio Pabidi forest reserve, Forest walk, launch cruise to the bottom of Murchison Falls from which the park delives its name.Read More….
Queen Elizabeth national park
Ishasha Tree Climbing LionsFrom open savannah to rainforest, from dense papyrus swamps and brooding crater lakes to the vastness of Lake Edward connected to Lake George by the Kazinga Channel, it is little wonder that Queen Elizabeth boasts one of the highest biodiversity ratings of any game reserve in the world. Major tour activities include Big game viewing, Launch cruise, Birding (611 species), Tree-Climbing Lions spotting, Wild Chimp trekking etc. Read More……
Semuliki National park
Semuliki National Park is situated in the remote corner of extreme west of Uganda. It is 7-10hrs drive from Kampala depending on the route used. Fantastic scenery, Hotsprings, forest jungle walk, birding, primate viewing and river Semuliki meanders are some of the ideal attractions. Jungle life in Semuliki is breathtaking especially for birders, primate, butterfly and plant lovers. Read More…
Rwenzori National park
The 120km Rwenzori chain is regarded to be the legendary snow-capped Mountains of the Moon.
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Reaching an elevation of 5,109m, it is also Africa’s tallest mountain range, exceeded in altitude only by the free-standing Mount Kenya and Kilimanjaro. The distinctive glacial peaks are visible for miles around, but the slopes above 1,600m are the preserve of hikers, who rate the Rwenzoris to be the most challenging of all African mountains.