Walking Safaris in Uganda: Walking safaris have become an increasingly important feature of every safari in Uganda. While in Uganda, many tourists like to combine walking safaris with additional activities such as gorilla trekking, chimp trekking, boat cruises, and game drives. If you want to go walking while in Uganda, the list below should offer you some ideas, and we can transport you there.
Walking Safaris in Uganda.
In Bwindi Impenetrable National Park, you may combine your gorilla trekking excursion with a walking safari. The Uganda Wildlife Authority runs nature-based walking safaris in Bwindi, the most popular of which are located at the trailheads of Buhoma, Rushaga, Ruhija, and Nkuringo. These woodland hikes will introduce you to the grandeur of this forest, where you will discover different primates such as black and white Colobus monkeys, habituated chimps, birds, butterflies, and waterfalls.
There are walking safari options to the community, and one popular trail is the Buhoma Village walk, which takes you to community farms to observe their agricultural practices, to a herbalist to learn how herbs are processed to cure certain diseases, to a local brewing plant, and then to the home of the Batwa (pygmies) who used to stay in Bwindi Impenetrable National Park before it was designated as a national park in the early 1990’s.
We propose the Nkuringo walking safari in Bwindi forest national park for more adventurous and physically fit customers, which departs from either Buhoma in the north or Nkuringo in the south. This 2-3-hour walking safari takes you into the jungle. This walk is ideal for bird, primate, and wildlife enthusiasts who want to explore nature on foot. Please keep in mind that starting from Nkuringo to Buhoma is preferable since you will be sloping rather than climbing.
Walking safaris are available across Uganda, and if you visit Kibale National Park, you may participate in a forest walk for birding and primate identification, or you can join the Bigodi wetland walk, which was created to benefit the local populations surrounding Kibale National Park. We can advise you on where to go on a walking safari no matter where you are going. Explore Rwanda Tours is simply the greatest safari outfit, providing trustworthy and current safari information to assist you in properly preparing for your safari.
Other Walking Safari Destinations in Uganda.
Lake Mburo National Park is one of Uganda’s most popular walking safari destinations. It is a little national park that many visitors overlook, but it is the most rewarding national park. Lake Mburo National Park is one of the safest in the country since it lacks significant predators such as lions and leopards.
The national park is a stunning location for walking safaris with zebra herds, impalas, elands, antelopes, and other wildlife creatures. The walking safari at Uganda’s Lake Mburo national park allows you to stroll alongside zebras and witness a variety of other species grazing in the wide savannahs.
Kidepo Valley National Park is another option for Uganda walking safaris. The Kidepo Valley National Park, commonly known as the natural national park, is located in northeastern Uganda. Kidepo National Park is well-known in Uganda for its walking safaris. Despite the fact that there are few people that prefer walking safaris in the national park, it is one of the few parks that travellers request when scheduling a walking safari.
The walking safari in Uganda’s Kidepo valley national park allows you to observe the largest herds of buffaloes, lions, giraffes, buffaloes, and the ostrich bird, which is indigenous to the region.
What to pack for your Walking Safaris in Uganda.
Walking safaris in Uganda may be a lot of fun, but if you don’t have the correct equipment, your enjoyment will be restricted. The following is a packing list for your walking safaris in Uganda.
- A pair of binoculars
- A pair of long trousers and shirts
- Hiking boots/shoes
- A cap or hat to protect you from the scorching sun.
- Carry enough bottled water to keep hydrated during your walking safari.
- Carry a rain jacket or coat in case it rains
- Camera and extra batteries.
What is the Best Time for Walking Safaris in Uganda?
The dry season in Uganda is ideal for a walking safari. December to February and June to July are the two dry seasons. During the wet season (March to May and August to November), the roads become nearly impassable, and wildlife viewing excursions are severely restricted.
