The best Experiences in Uganda

The Pearl of Africa offers a wide range of experiences to travelers looking for adventure, wildlife and cultural experiences. Go Rwanda Safaris is the best guide on your Uganda safari for gorilla trekking, game viewing, adventure, chimpanzee trekking and culture among other experiences.
Mountain gorilla trekking
Being home to over 500 mountain gorillas which count to half of the world’s total gorilla population, Uganda is a premier gorilla safari destination you should not miss. Gorilla trekking in Uganda takes place in Bwindi impenetrable Forest and Mgahinga Gorilla National parks. Altogether, 17 gorilla families have been habituated for trekking in Uganda. Each gorilla permit in Uganda costs $700 for foreign non residents, $600 for foreign residents and UGX 250,000 for East Africa citizens. The cost of gorilla tours in Uganda is less compared to that in Rwanda.

Mountain Gorilla Habituation
In addition to gorilla trekking, Uganda offers you experimental gorilla habituation experience in which wild gorillas are trained to get used with people. Gorilla habituation takes place in Rushaga sector south of Bwindi Impenetrable Forest National Park. 8 permits are available for gorilla habituation experience each at $1500 allowing a traveler to spend 4 hours with the wild gorillas.

Chimpanzee Trekking
Enjoy a trek to see the endangered chimpanzees in kibale Forest, the primates capital of Africa. The forest also offers half day chimpanzee habituation experience where travelers take part in training wild chimps to make them familiar with human presence. Other places to see chimpanzees in Uganda include Kyambura Gorge, the underground forest in Queen Elizabeth national Park, Budongo forest in Murchison falls National Park and Kalinzu Forest. You can also visit Ngamba sanctuary were orphaned chimps are rehabilitated.

Game Viewing
The Pearl of Africa offers you the best game viewing experience! Visit any of Uganda savannah parks for excellent game watching experiences with Go Rwanda Safaris. The top places for game viewing in Uganda include Kidepo valley national park, Murchison falls National Park, Queen Elizabeth National Park, Lake Mburo National Park and Semliki Valley national park. You will see a variety of wild animals which include Giraffes, Lions, Leopards, Waterbucks, Warthogs, Uganda Kobs, Impalas, Hippos, Buffalos, Cheetahs, cerval cats and wild pigs among others

Mountain climbing
Enjoy a hike to the summit of any mountains/volcanoes in the Peal of Africa for a lifetime adventure experience. Enjoy a climb the snow capped Mgaherita peak of Mt Rwenzori located in Kasese district. The slopes of Mt Rwenzori are covered with forests which shelter numerous wild animals and birds. the other volcanoes to hike in Uganda include Mt Gahinga, Mt Muhabura and Mt Sabyinyo located in Mgahinga Gorilla National Park in Kisoro district.

Golden Monkey Trekking
Travel to Mgahinga Gorilla National Park for a lifetime golden monkey habituation experience for as low as $100. Golden monkeys in Mgahinga park are done as a complement to mountain gorilla trekking and volcano climbing. Its only in Mgahinga Park that travelers on Uganda safaris can see the endangered golden monkeys.

Cultural Experience
Experience and enjoy the traditions, cultures, norms and beliefs of Uganda’s indigenous tribes on our cultural tours. Be part of our batwa cultural trail in Mgahinga Gorilla National Park where travelers are guided into Mgahinga Forest to learn and experience the traditional forest life of Batwa pygmies. The other interesting cultural group of people to visit are the IK people in northern Uganda on our game safari in Kidepo Valley National Park

Bird watching
Uganda is home to over 1000 bird species some of which are rarely or not found else where in the whole world. Uganda biding safaris take you to see the rare shoe bill stork at Mabamba sanctuary. The key places for bird watching in Uganda include Kazinga channel, Semliki valley, Mabira Forest, Bwindi Forest and Lake Mburo National park among others.
NOTE: You can do any one of the above mentioned travel experiences in Uganda guided by Go Rwanda Safaris. However, combining different travel experiences on the same trip is the best way to explore the beauty of Uganda. Contact us and we shall tailor make for you a suitable Uganda safari exploring all the hidden gem in the Pearl of Africa.