November 05, 2024 | Bujo Safaris
Wondering about the best national Park in Uganda? This article is yours to read. Having a Vacation Holiday in Uganda is truly the best idea and a vacation of a lifetime. Uganda is undoubtedly the best traveler’s destination on an African safari with remarkable biodiversity. From the Majestic Savannah national parks, montane forests, Crater lakes, Mountains, and Rivers including flora and fauna, Uganda stands out as the best country for a Safari and Vacation in Africa. Embark on a thrilling adventure safari to Uganda and encounter the Magnificent Mountain gorillas of Bwindi Impenetrable Forest National Park, Chimpanzees of Kibale Forest National Park, tree-climbing Lions of Ishasha, Queen Elizabeth National Park, Zebras of Lake Mburo National Park, endless landscapes of Kidepo Valley National Park, diverse culture of the true African Wilderness. For a traveler planning a safari to Uganda, here are some of the best National Parks that will leave you in awe creating lifetime memories and extraordinary experiences.
The park is located in the southwestern part of Uganda covering an area of about 321sqkm in the North of Mt. Mgahinga Gorilla National Park. Bwindi Impenetrable Forest National Park is a to over 400 mountain gorillas which is half of the World’s total population of mountain Gorillas. The park also habits other wildlife species such as Forest Elephants, black and white colobus Monkeys, red-tailed monkeys, vervet Monkeys, baboons and some few chimpanzees as well as 350 different bird species such as Trogon, Black Bee-eater, Western Green Tinkerbird, Dwarf Honeyguide, Fine-banded Woodpecker, African Green Broadbill, Grey Cuckoo-shrike, Shelly’s Greenbul, Yellow-streaked Greenbul, Red-throated Alethe, Archer’s Robin-Chat, White-bellied Robin-Chat, Kivu Ground-Thrush, Mountain Yellow Warbler and Dusky Crimsoning, 163 tree species among others.
Gorilla Trekking: Meet the magnificent mountain gorillas in their natural sanctuary. Embark on a thrilling gorilla trekking experience navigating through the impenetrable forests of Bwindi as you spot different kinds of wildlife. Upon arrival, visitors are granted 1 hour to spend with the gorillas as they learn about the feeding and lifestyle of the mountain gorillas.
Gorilla Habituation: Gorilla Habituation is a process of training mountain gorillas to live in a human environment and process. This experience seems longer but the best gorilla conservation idea. Upon meeting the mountain gorillas, travelers are allowed to spend 4 hours with the mountain gorillas watching them groom the young ones, feeding, and playing. Bwindi Impenetrable Forest National Park is the most famously visited National Park in Uganda for Gorilla trekking for travelers on a Uganda gorilla and wildlife safari.
Murchison Falls National Park lies in North western part of Uganda covering an area of about 3840sqkm and is Uganda’s largest National Park habiting a variety of flora and fauna including 76 mammal species including forest elephants, lions, leopards, buffaloes, antelopes, waterbucks, white and black colobus monkeys, vervet monkeys, patas monkeys, olive baboons, 450 bird species such as Abyssinian ground hornbill, Senegal thick-knee, black-headed lapwing, Denham’s bustard, grey heron, pied giant malachite, woodpecker, warblers ducks, geese and many other. The park was named Murchison Falls after the famous Murchison Falls that squeezes itself through the 7.5-meter gorge.
Game drive Safaris: Embark on a thrilling game drive in Murchison Falls National Park with a variety of viewing opportunities such as African elephants, giraffes, Lions, Leopards, Antelopes, Baboons, Patas Monkeys among others making your African safari an unforgettable adventure.
Boat Cruise: cruise to the bottom of Murchison Falls National Park where you will be able to spot large schools of Hippos, crocodiles, Buffaloes, and elephants along the shores of the Victoria Nile. This experience lasts for about 2 to 3 hours.
Hiking to the top of Murchison Falls: Witness the large masses of water squeeze through the narrow gorge powering down and forming the Victoria Nile. Hiking to the top of Murchison Falls National Park takes about 1 hour depending on the speed of the slowest person. You shall take as many photographs as possible as well as watch the ever-present rainbow and later head back to the lodge.
Honey Moon Safaris: For travelers planning a honeymoon safari, Murchison Falls National Park is Ideal for Holiday Vacations with a variety of breathtaking views as well touristy activities are usually done at the top of Murchison Falls Nation Park and boat Safaris among others.
The park is well known as the Primate capital of the world because of its inhabitants the mighty chimpanzees. The chimpanzees share 98% DNA with Human Beings which makes them man’s next cousins. Kibale Forest National Park is Located in the western part of Uganda covering approximately 795sqkm habiting over 1500 chimpanzee individuals and 6 endemic primate species. The park is also home to about 60 mammals, 13 primates, and 355 bird species among others. Kibale National Park is famous for Chimpanzee trekking and habituation experiences for visitors on a Uganda safari. An experience that brings you close to the chimpanzees in their natural sanctuary.
Chimpanzee Trekking: Gather at Kanyanchu, park headquarters for a briefing about chimpanzee trekking, and learn the dos and don’ts to enable a safe chimpanzee trekking experience. Travelers on a chimpanzee trekking experience are allowed 1 hour to encounter the chimpanzees upon meeting them. Learn about their social lifestyle, grooming themselves, and feeding lifestyle.
Chimpanzee Habituation: The Chimpanzee Habituation Process involves training the chimpanzees to live harmoniously in the presence of Human beings. The chimpanzee habituation experience only lasts for 4 full hours though it tends to be a bit expensive compared to the chimpanzee trekking experience.
Bird Watching: A birder on a primate safari will truly identify different species of birds such as hairy-breasted barbet, yellow-billed barbet, shrike flycatcher Bocage’s bush shrike, and Black-crowned waxbill.
Guided Nature Walks: Embark on a guided nature walk starting from Kanyanchu navigating through the forests, and identifying various species of bird species and tree species.
Queen Elizabeth National Park is Uganda’s second largest National Park covering an area of about 1,978sqkm. The park was gazette in 1952 as Kazinga National Park and later named Queen Elizabeth after the visit of Queen of England Elizabeth II in 1954. The park is well known for its diverse flora and fauna which supports the existence of about 95 mammals such as African Elephants, lions, leopards, Hyenas, buffaloes, hippos, antelopes, kobs, and crocodiles among others., 600 bird species such as Rollers, Abyssinian Ground hornbill, duckers, Senegal thick-knee, black-headed lapwing, Denham’s bustard, and warbler ducks. The Park is naturally gifted with beautiful landscapes, and crater lakes, including the Kyambura escarpment and Kyambura Gorge drained by Kyambura Gorge which is a habitat for Chimpanzees also known as the Valley of Apes.
Major Tourist Attractions and Activities to do in Queen Elizabeth National Park
Chimpanzee Trekking: You will encounter man’s related cousins, sharing about 98% DNA, in the Valley of Apes (Kyambura Gorge). The Uganda Wildlife Park Rangers will brief you before you go on a search for chimpanzees. Visitors are only granted one hour with the chimpanzees, making it an extraordinary Safari.
Game Drive: Queen Elizabeth National Park is a savannah National Park supporting the lives of different wildlife species. On your morning game drive safari, you will have a chance to spot lions, heard of elephants, Buffaloes, leopards, Antelopes, waterbucks, Uganda kobs, and various species of birds for birders.
Boat Cruise: Boat cruises are done on the Kazinga channel that flows from Lake George to Lake Edward for about 2 to 3 hours usually done in the afternoon and late in the evening where you have a chance to spot different wildlife quenching its thirst and cooling off their bodies such as Hippos, Elephants, Buffaloes, warthogs, crocodiles among others.
Tree Climbing Lions: Witness the tree-climbing lions in the plains of the Ishasha sector of Queen Elizabeth National Park. Ishasha wilderness plains are also ideal for Honeymoon safaris, watching the sun setting with views.
Lake Mburo National Park
Witness the unique beauty of Lake Mburo National Park located in Kiruhura and Mbarara districts and the smallest savannah park of Uganda covering an area of about 260sqkm. The park is a habitat for Burchell’s zebras, Rothchild’s Giraffes, elands, waterbucks, kobs, and bushbucks among others, 350 bird species such as mosque swallow, black-bellied bustard, bare-faced-go away birds, and Ruppell's starling among others. The park is drained by Lake Mburo where it draws its name overlooking Kigarama hill and endless plains where the surrounding inhabitants bring their local cattle for grazing.
Walking Safari: It's only in Lake Mburo National Park where tourists can do a guided walking safari that gets them close to Giraffes, Zebras, waterbucks, bushbuck, antelopes, and elands as well as spotting different species of birds making it an extraordinary experience.
Cycling: With the help of a Ranger, cycling gives you a chance to ride around the park and view different species of wildlife such as Giraffes, antelopes, elands, warthogs, buffaloes, and zebras.
Boat Cruise: This is another best-done activity after the game drives and is done on the famous Lake Mburo giving you a chance to spot schools of hippos, elephants, buffaloes, crocodiles, and kobs quenching their thirst.
Game drives: Have an early morning breakfast and embark on a guided game drive in the park that lasts for about 2 to 3 hours with picturesque views of the endless plains and wildlife.
Uganda has 10 National Parks conserving nature and is blessed with beautiful and Unique features for travelers planning a Uganda Safari. Starting from Mt. Rwenzori National Park for hikers, Mt. Mgahinga Gorilla National Park, Mt. Elgon National Park, Semliki National Park, and Kidepo Valley National Park known for the true African Wilderness as well as game reserves. Embarking on a Uganda Gorilla trekking and Vacation Holiday with Bujo Safaris is an amazing adventure that creates unforgettable memories and an extraordinary experience
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