April is Low season in Uganda, Lodges offer discounted Rates, Safari companies are willing to offer competitive prices
A Uganda Safari in April is typically characterized by heavy rainfall with daytime temperatures of around 28°C/82°F and morning temperatures of around 16°C/61°F. It will be colder in the gorilla parks at high altitudes and warmer in the north. The rain can make travel more difficult since the dirt roads and forest trails used for gorilla tracking and safari game drives can become challenging to navigate.
While it’s fine to use alternative 4×4 mini Vans for a safari in Uganda, we recommend using a superior 4×4 Toyota Landcruiser for Safaris in April.
The Brighter side to booking a Uganda Safari in April:
- Lodges & Hotels offer discounted rates on accommodation – stay at upmarket lodges for far less!
- Tour operators offer Competitive prices on tailormade holidays.
- Gorilla permits & chimpanzee permits are generally available with less competition in booking.
- Landscapes will be lush and verdant after months of rain creating stunning backdrops for photography.
- April might just be the best time to travel without crowds!
Places Worth Visiting in April.
A visit to Queen Elizabeth National Park is still doable – all you need to consider maximizing the drier morning hours of the day since most of The afternoons are characterized By heavy rainfall.
Bwindi Forest is still worth a visit- while it does rain here all year round, the April rains are far Heavier. However, utilizing the mid-morning hours for a gorilla trek and the later afternoon hours to chill at your lodge might work perfectly.
