Few trips will impress you like Uganda safaris. The many sites Uganda offers to the traveler are a genuine bless for eyes hungry with breathtaking landscapes. In addition, Uganda is home to the few remaining acres of tropical rainforests (among other unique landscapes), where about half of all the mountain gorillas in the world can be found.



There is no better place to go gorilla tracking. Special teams train these wonderful animals into tolerating human presence. Also, the great thing about gorilla safaris is that they allow you to go beyond your normal perception of these wonderful animals ? you gain a unique insight in the way they take care of their offspring, search for food, move around and even interact with humans.

If you take the time to see to a few details, you will find gorilla safaris quite rewarding. You will most likely be reaching Uganda by plane ? there is an airport close to the capital city of Kampala, serviced by a large number of international airlines. In addition, you can enter via a neighboring country, such as Kenya, Rwanda or Tanzania.

There is not much of a season restriction regarding Uganda safaris, no matter what kind of activity you are planning. Still, if you enjoy a bit of a challenge, the rain season is probably the best thing for you. This means you will have to pack up somewhere between September and November or between March and May. Regarding clothing, it is only common sense that gorilla safaris require solid, but thin clothing ? so remember to bring plenty of high quality, light clothes. If your hike takes you to alpine areas, pack accordingly; also, sunglasses, a wide hat and an impermeable jacket are indispensable. Finally, your shoes are extremely important. Solid boots are probably the best choice.

Other than that, it is all a matter of detail. You need to have your papers in order, bring a good camera and you can buy the rest in Kampala. Also, give special attention to the circumstances in which you will be required to drive ? if you are not accustomed to African roads, it is best that you ask for assistance.

Gorilla safaris are, definitely, among the most rewarding options at your disposal. There are only very few mountain gorillas remaining (less than seven hundred), thus tourists only have limited access to their natural habitat. Being one of the 30 people who can visit the mountain gorillas each day is a privilege. They are amazing, peaceful creatures, which share 95 percent of their genes with humans ? an encounter with them will change your perspective on wildlife.

A number of other attractions definitely make Uganda safaris worthwhile. Uganda is home to several national parks. For instance, Bwindi Impenetrable National Park is notorious for its excellent gorilla tracking. It also houses a wide number of other species, including monkeys, antelopes and rare birds.

Uganda safaris must also include Queen Elizabeth National Park. It is set at the foot of the Rwenzori Mountain, and very close to lakes George and Edward. Savannah occupies most of the park surface ? it is home to buffalos, antelopes and elephants. There are also over 600 species of birds to testify the amazing diversity of this park. Other notoriously elusive species are the giant forest hog and the tree-climbing lion. You can se all of these animals from quite a small distance when going on a Uganda safari.