Post-COVID Uganda Safaris: The recent outbreak of the Corona Virus commonly known as COVID-19 did affect the entire world. In Uganda as well, many sectors including tourism were badly affected. This saw many travellers cancel their previously booked and scheduled Uganda Safaris Including pre-booked Gorilla Safaris and permits. Many tourism players including Realm Africa Safaris™ endeavoured to convince pre-booked clients not to cancel their trips but rather postpone them. Partnering organisations like Uganda Wildlife Authority (UWA) too did put into place very flexible postponement policies encouraging travellers to postpone things like gorilla permits, chimpanzee permits and many more other activities offered by UWA. While we agree that now is NOT the time to travel but rather stay home in a bid to stay safe, we think that it is the perfect time to dream, plan and consider to book your Post-COVID Uganda Safaris.
POST-COVID UGANDA SAFARIS: TOP 10 THINGS TO SEE & DO IN UGANDA
- Gorilla tracking.
Gorilla tracking In Africa can only be done in three(03) countries; Uganda, Rwanda and DR.Congo. Of all three (03) known gorilla trekking countries, Uganda has the highest number of gorillas, sales gorilla permits at an affordable rate USD600 ($700 after 1st/July/2020) and most importantly, Uganda is the Safest mountain Gorilla Trekking destination.
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- Track Chimpanzee inside the Valley of Apes.
Uganda has well-over four (04) properly established chimpanzee tracking places: These include Budongo Forest, Kibale Forest, Kyambura gorge, and Kalinzu Forest. All the Chimpanzee Families tracked are fully habituated and are accommodating to human visits – so it is safe to go on this experience.
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- Golden Monkey Tracking.
Golden Monkeys are smaller and equally less popular compared to Mountain gorillas. however, one important thing to know is that golden Monkeys just like gorillas can only Be seen in three (03) countries; Uganda. Rwanda & DR. Congo. Seeing them in Uganda is a lot affordable and safe. Golden Monkey permits in Uganda cost USD50 per person ($60 after 01/July/2020). One can even spend longer with these cheeky fellas by signing up for the golden Monkey Habituation – 4 Hours with the little stars of the Bamboo Forest.
Learn more:
- Golden Monkey Tracking In Uganda.
- Golden Monkey Habituation Experience.
- Rafting On the Nile.
Rafting On the Nile is an adrenaline rush activity not for the faint-hearted persons. You will get to raft in and over Grade 5 rapids. This is activity is 100% safe the partners we use have a track record of being the safest rafting company. For travellers Intending to visit with family ( Including children) can consider asking for the family rafting experience- There is something for everybody – just talk to us about what you would like.
- Go on Game Drives.
Uganda has 10 National Parks and most these are savannah parks where travellers can indulge in game drives through the plains. The game drives in Uganda are very enjoyable especially in popular safari parks like Murchison Falls National park, Kidpeo Valley National Park and in Ishasha Sector ( southern part of Queen Elizabeth National park) well known for tree climbing Lions.
- Track the Shoebill Stork.
The shoebill Stork (more of a Pelican) is a pre-historic, rare and elusive bird. There is up to 9 places you can see this bird in Uganda. However, our favourite places to try and see this bird include; Mabamba Swamp in Entebbe, Lake Mburo National Park and Murchison Falls National Park.
- Enjoy Boat a boat Safari on the Nile.
While there are quite many boat safaris that one can do in Uganda. Our favourite are just two (02). These include the popular Murchison falls boat Safari on the Nile In Murchison falls National Park, and the Kazinga Boat safari in Queen Elizabeth National Park.
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- Murchison falls Boat safari on the Nile.
- Kazinga Channel Boat trip.
- Trek across Bwindi Forest.
While Bwindi forest is popularly known as the home to the largest population of Mountain gorillas in Africa, this forest equally has very amazing walking safari trails. Travellers can walk across the Bwindi impenetrable forest from either Buhoma to Nkuringo or vice versa.
Learn More: Bwindi guide nature walk to Nkuringo from Buhoma.
- Look for tree climbing lions in Ishasha.
Among the other special experiences Uganda has got to offer to her visitors Is Tree-climbing lions. These are commonly sighted In Ishasha ( southern Sector of Queen Elizabeth National Park). There is little or actually no Physical differences from the ground lions but the fascinating thing is being able to see them up in a fig tree wait to attack its prey.
Learn More about: the tree climbing Lions of Ishasha.
- Visit and Dance with the Pygmies of Bwindi Forest.
Beyond just wildlife, Uganda has amazing cultural experiences for travellers to experience. A Visit to the Batwa pygmies village in Bwindi Forest is nothing Like you have experienced before in your entire life – it is a life-changing experience for many and we are equally sure it will be for you too.
Interested in Post-COVID Uganda Safaris, consider taking a Look at our 16 Days Uganda Encompassed Safari. It has got all the above experiences all merged up into one long Safari.
