When is the best time to visit Budongo Forest?

The best time to Visit Budongo Forest in Murchison Falls National Park is during the dry season months of December to March and also in June and July when there is less rainfall.

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Month-by-Month Guide on When it is Best to Visit Budongo Forest inside Murchison Falls National Park

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March to November –This is the Wet or Low Season

• During the months of March – November, the scenery landscape is greener for photography.
• April and May are low season, so it’s usually less crowded, and rates might be lower
• Migratory birds are present.
• Budongo Forest lies in a dry part of the country, so the rains don’t tend to interfere with your trip.
• Forest trails become slippery from the short 15 – 45-minute showers.

December to February – This is considered the Dry or Peak Season and is arguably the best time to visit Budongo Forest.

• Chimpanzee tracking in Budongo Forest is generally easier, and the trails are drier.
• There is lots of sunshine, and very little rains are likely to disrupt your activities.
• There is less chance of catching malaria, as there are fewer mosquitoes.
• Caution: The months of January and February can be extremely hot with highs of 34 C (93 F) during the day and lows of 21 C (70 F) at night.

Learn more about the Weather & Climate of Budongo Forest.

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