Many travelers planning to take an African safari ask questions about the destinations they are intending to visit. Are you planning to take a safari in Uganda? Here are 6 practical questions to help you plan a perfect holiday in Uganda.
Where do guests stay while on a safari to Uganda?
Many of the tourists who travel to Uganda ask about which type of accommodation they will sleep in , this happens because they don’t know that Uganda offers variety of accommodation facilities that include; Hotels, guest houses, inns, resorts, camps and hostels. All these are rated based on luxury, mid-range and budget. This also depends on the choice of the quest since they differ in prices. Most of the national parks offer lodges as well as tented camps which are both inside and outside the park. For Bwindi impenetrable National park, each of the sector in this park has got variety of different lodges as well as camps that facilitate the tourists interested in gorilla tracking. The accommodation facilities can be booked through a tour operator or can be reserved directly at the facility websites.
When to go for a trip in Uganda?
This is one of the many questions asked regarding any tour in Uganda. The answer to this question is that you can visit Uganda at any time of the year! Even though the difference may vary in price since there are two different seasons; this includes; the peak season of June to September and December to February, in this season, the price of both the lodges and the permits is so high and it’s called a high season. In the low season of March to May and September to November, the prices of the gorilla permits are low as well as the lodges.
Even though the guests are encouraged to visit at any time of the year and the rains shouldn’t stop you from coming to Uganda for a safari. You will also need the right tour wear for gorilla trekking like the rain jacket, long sleeved trousers, boots and the long sleeved shirts. During the low season of April, May and November, Uganda Wildlife Authority reduces the cost of the gorilla permits so as to attract more tourists to go gorilla tours in the low season.
It’s also recommended that the tourists should visit the country during the dry season which is from January to February and then from June to September, it is because game viewing is best done during this season when the animals gather to drink water. Bird watching is done throughout the year, and from November to April, when there are migrant species in the country.
How much does an African safari cost?
The safari costing mainly depends on the type of accommodation that is chosen, the gorilla permits costs $ 600 and the accommodation costs are from $150 to $900 and this mainly depends in which facility you will decide to stay in.one of the most cheapest gorilla trekking safari is $1200 per person and a wildlife safari to Murchison or to Queen Elizabeth National park is roughly $1000 per person for the budget travellers. Those tourists who are willing to travel in groups, the price becomes low and you will end up saving money in case you are traveling two people.
Are the people of Uganda Hospitable?
Uganda is known for being the friendliest country for the tourists. The people will welcome all the visitors from any park of the world to come to this lovely so as to explore the beauty of Uganda. Even though any country has its own negatives, Uganda has remained friendly to all who have got a chance of visiting this country. This country is gifted with nature and friendly kind people with unique and rich cultural Heritage. Many of the visitors have tipped many Ugandans due to their simplicity, Kindness and open handedness. The country welcomes everyone including the guy people.
What’s the weather like on any Ugandan safari?
Weather is one if the main reasons why the people have come to Uganda. This perfect weather has made Uganda one of the leading tourist destination in Africa. Uganda experiences a temperature type of climate which makes it easy for the tourists to enjoy the different tourist activities all throughout the year. The activities include; gorilla trekking, bird watching, wildlife viewing, chimpanzee trekking and many more. Uganda’s perfect weather mainly depends on many factors including; the strategic location of the country on the Equator as well as the geographical altitude which provides the country with an ever green attribute features. This country is also famous to be endowed with Mother Nature and also having very friendly happy people with rich culture hence being named the pearl of Africa.
What safari company to choose?
Uganda as a country has many safari companies and most of these offer tours in both Uganda and Rwanda, these offer wildlife tours as well as gorilla trekking. Some of these companies offer tours in Kenya and Tanzania. When choosing a good and an effective tour company in Uganda, it’s so important to note that these companies belong to any of the reputable associations like Tourism Uganda, Association of Uganda’s tour operators, Africa Operators and many more.
