Uganda has 10 National Parks, 12 wildlife reserves, 5 community wildlife management areas and 13 wildlife sanctuaries. And these parks sanctuaries are teeming with life – with around 345 species of mammal – including more than half the world’s endangered mountain gorillas – and over 1000 species of birds. So there’s definitely no shortage of amazing animals to spot in Uganda
The ten National Parks include Queen Elizabeth, Lake Mburo, Murchison Falls, Kidepo Valley, Kibale, Mount Elgon, Rwenzori Mountains, Semuliki, Mgahinga Gorilla, and Bwindi Impenetrable National Parks. These parks display the best in East Africa. Their Rift Valley landscapes and tropical forests make dramatic backdrops to an extensive variety of flora and fauna.There are plenty of ways to see them too – whether it’s a traditional Game Drive in a car with a pop-up roof, a horseback safari, river cruise, mountain hike, primate habituation experience or guided forest trek.
Uganda has 10 National Parks, 12 wildlife reserves, 5 community wildlife management areas and 13 wildlife sanctuaries. And these parks sanctuaries are teeming with life – with around 345 species of mammal – including more than half the world’s endangered mountain gorillas – and over 1000 species of birds. So there’s definitely no shortage of amazing animals to spot in Uganda! The ten National Parks include Queen Elizabeth, Lake Mburo, Murchison Falls, Kidepo Valley, Kibale, Mount Elgon, Rwenzori Mountains, Semuliki, Mgahinga Gorilla, and Bwindi Impenetrable National Parks.
These parks display the best in East Africa. Their Rift Valley landscapes and tropical forests make dramatic backdrops to an extensive variety of flora and fauna. There are plenty of ways to see them too – whether it’s a traditional Game Drive in a car with a pop-up roof, a horseback safari, river cruise, mountain hike, primate habituation experience or guided forest trek.
Game drives are the core of any safari adventure. A game drive involves riding in a specialized safari vehicle within a national park to observe diverse wild animals and Africa’s majestic landscapes.With experienced guides at the helm, game drives provide insights into animal behaviors, natural habitats, and the intricate balance of the savannah ecosystem.
Considered one of the best one day white water trips in the world, no safari to Uganda would be complete without truly experiencing the Nile from its source. With a commitment to safety, quality and value for money, Nkwanzi Travel focus on providing our clients with an all inclusive experience of the Nile. We take a personal interest in every detail of your day to ensure your time with us is simply unforgettable.
It’s not only the gorillas that attract animal-lovers to Uganda. Chimpanzee-Tracking is also a fascinating experience and one you won’t forget in a hurry! On a chimp tracking excursion, you go on a guided hike to through beautiful Kibale Forest to find a troop. Once you find them, you spend about an hour with them, observing them eating, grooming, playing and maybe even swinging from one tree to another if you’re lucky!
Nature walk is allowed in selected areas of the national parks with minimal predator threats. In Uganda these safaris go with the accompaniment of armed rangers to ensure safety. Expect to see variety of birdspecies, primates through the eco forests.
Nkwanzi Travels is a team of adventure enthusiasts who love everything about Uganda we have travelled it back and forth, making sure that all of its best destinations are included into our tours.