Uganda is renowned for her abundant
wildlife, with landscapes which range from savannah to lush forests and over
300 mammal species and more than 1,000 bird species. Bwindi and Mgahinga National parks is a place where we can find
Mountain Gorillas while Kibale Forest is
the best place to track Chimpanzees whilst. Queen Elizabeth National
park is a home to hippos, elephant, buffalo, leopards and elusive tree-climbing
lion as well as a huge variety of birds.
Visa
and Vaccinations
All tourists
require a visa to Uganda and the cost of a visa is currently UD 50, including a
second visa if required. You should bring a US D 50 note dated 2004 or later
for the visa as the immigration offices may not be able to give change. A
yellow fever vaccination is necessary and you must bring a valid certificate
vaccination. The most recommended vaccinations are polio, Tetanus, Diptheria,
Typhoid and Hepatitis. Malaria prophylaxis is very essential and it is
recommended that you seek advice for your travel health. Bilhazia is well known
to occur in some of the lakes or rivers thus you are advised to take advice
from your guide or lead locally before venturing for a swim.
Eating
and drinking
During these safaris, all breakfasts,
lunches and dinners are included on your menu. The service can either be ala
carte or buffet, depending on the lodge. For early game drives, maximize the
time you spend in the park. The food provided is a mix of good local and
international food throughout. The country has the availability of specialized
dishes.
Weather
and seasonality
Wet areas are
concentrated alongside the shores of Lake Victoria and the western mountain
districts. Though rains are normally
more frequent during the two rainy seasons, they occur in April- May and
October to November with wet spells can occur also during season. You should
come well prepared for this. The country’s security is stable thus it can be
visited during any time as most of the country’s weather is pleasant. Temperatures are usually cooler at night and
this depends more on the altitude than on the actual area of the country. The
highest altitude at Bwindi Impenetrable Forest National park is approximately
1450 meter with daily temperatures ranging from 7 to 20 degrees.
About
your holiday style
It is a busy and active trip with some
early starts which explodes as much as we can. Some drives are long, sometimes
on bad roads however most tour companies use comfortable safari vehicles. The
fantastic scenery makes time on the drives. The nature walks are usually last
1-2 hours, whereas chimpanzee and gorilla trekking can last up to 6 hours
through thick forest and often outside the marked path. Usually Gorilla treks
vary in length depending on where they are so it could be very short or quite
long. It is quite challenging thus you need to be a very confident walker and
have a sturdy footwear.
Booking
conditions for these trips
Most tour companies are preferred booking
in advance to enable them secure permits. A non refundable fee is should be
paid.
Potential
advice to travelers.
Potential tourists to Uganda are advised
that they will be driven on a long car drive on arrival at Entebbe. There is a
lot of driving through the holiday although scenery is amazing and some of the
miles covered where as safari drive.
The
most inspiration moment of your trip.
There is no special moment as being so
close to gorillas and seeing a pair of shoebill storks rise out of the marsh
yards from you.
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