Tailor-made Uganda Safaris

Uganda is the best destination worldwide for primate adventures. Uganda hosts more than half of the last mountain gorillas in two national parks and 14 primate species swinging in various protected forests. Chimpanzee trekking adventures in Kibale National Park stand out as the best in the regions coupled with easy access to them.

Tailor-made Uganda safaris offer the best gorilla trekking and chimpanzee tracking experiences in the region. They would be the most substantial reasons for you to visit Uganda.

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Uganda is one of the safest tourist destinations in Africa, although opportunist petty crime pop-up unexpectedly like in any other country. Uganda has also received a bad wrap for its politics and human rights abuse, which rarely spread into the tourism industry.

You’ll be surprised to see same-sex Ugandan walking hand-in-hand in the streets with disregard to the much-publicised impunity to the gay community. If you don’t bring it up or publicly show you affection like kissing, Ugandans will not care about your sexual choices.

Politics can be dirty, even in developed countries. For Uganda, it also gets down and dirty in the city streets during political rallies, which is why many tourists will avoid the cities during those times and head into the tranquil countryside. When the hot political winds blow, they usually don’t affect the national parks and remote destinations.

Parks, reserves and remote tourists destinations are some of the most well-protected places in Uganda, with an entire Uganda Wildlife Police Force dedicated to ensuring the safety of tourists and the animals. So tailor-made Uganda safaris with walking in the jungles and driving through national parks is quite safe for any traveller.

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The dry season is the best time for a tailored safari in Uganda when there’s plentiful sunshine. It falls between June to August and December to February. The northern Kidepo Valley and Murchison Falls National Parks experience the least rainfall during that time.

Also, in the west and southwest regions, the dry months are the best for gorilla trekking and chimpanzee tracking adventures. The trails are dry and simple to navigate, and it’s simpler to spot wild animals as they gather around water points. Birding is relatively good during this time too. 

On the other side, Uganda has tropical weather, which means it could rain any day. However, the wettest months of March to May can be challenging for tailor-made Uganda safaris. Some lodges close down during this time or discount their rates.

Nonetheless, a tailored Uganda safari is good all year round, and tourists can visit Uganda any time.

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When one mentions safari, the first thing that comes to mind is driving through endless golden plains filled with myriad animal species and unfolding predatorial drama. Although Uganda may not match the safari-likes of Kenya and Tanzania, Uganda throws a worthy punch relatively good for safari adventures.

Arguably, Uganda could give you a better-varied safari experience combining the savannah big-game, primates, mountains, rich birdlife and incredible landscapes. Few safari destinations can brag pulling off such varied experiences on a single trip.

You can trek mountain gorillas and chimpanzees, take a game drive, boat safari, hike mountains, dance at a cultural festival, and tick off a bird list of more than 1000 species on a single tailored Uganda safari.

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You can book tailor-made Uganda safaris with a licensed expert local outfitter, like Nkuringo Safaris Ltd, who can fix a gorilla trekking adventure, secure your permits, accommodation and manage your entire journey without you breaking a sweat. The Uganda logistical environment is not very friendly to independent travellers because of the young travel industry, and it is very wise to use an Agent or local tour operator.

Nkuringo Safaris Ltd is a licenced local operator operating Uganda safaris since 2007 with an impressive record. Please check our reviews to verify the reliability quality of local guides and safari vehicles. We own two multi-award-winning lodges in Entebbe (entry point) and Bwindi Impenetrable National Park, where our guest has rated our services highly for the past ten years.

We’re in partnership with international operators that work closely with us to seal service trust. Our international agents offer more insurance and might be better positioned to deal with unexpected issues.

Therefore, you can book with our office directly or contact our international agents on the numbers and emails shared at the bottom of this page.

Uganda has suitable safari accommodation to cater to all types of safari travellers. Uganda’s tourist parks offer a decent selection of safari accommodation, from budget hostels to luxury up-market safari lodges.

Many of Uganda’s safari lodges are small, with less than 10 rooms, offering an intimate private stay for their guests. If you’re lucky, you could occupy the whole property by yourself for days in the shoulder months.

Take a look at our partner lodges and camps.