10 tips to guide you to plan a successful Uganda safari 2022: Planning a successful Uganda safari is every traveler’s dream but how to achieve it remains one area of concern. Uganda still stands out as one of the fast-growing African safari destinations, offering tourists exceptional wilderness experiences.
African safaris such as Uganda safaris are legendary for their transformational family travel experiences, one of a kind that offers holidaymakers unforgettable exposure to a diversity of wildlife and thrilling safari encounters. The decision to book a safari in Uganda amazingly never leaves you with regrets. In Swahili, the word “safari” means journey, and interestingly, embarking on Uganda safaris exposes you to lots of lasting experiences.
Uganda safaris presents tourists with lots of options to choose their best. 10 National Parks in Uganda are all open for visitor exploration without excluding several wildlife reserves, sanctuaries, Lakes, Rivers, waterfalls, etc. When planning for a successful Uganda safari, the first step should be choosing a destination guided by the kind of safari you wish to engage in.
If you are interested in a classic African safari experience, then the no better place to visit in Uganda than the following; Murchison Falls National Park, Kidepo Valley National Park, Queen Elizabeth National Park, Lake Mburo National Park. The best places to visit for primate watching or primate trekking especially gorilla trekking include Mgahinga Gorilla National Park, Bwindi Impenetrable National Park, Kibale National Park, Budongo Forest, Kalinzu Forest, Kyambura Gorge, etc.
Adrenaline adventure seekers are also not left out, there are countless experiences to enjoy at the Source of the Nile in Jinja. They include boat cruises, white water rafting, bungee jumping, jet boating, and more.
Know when to visit
After you have decided on the destination to spend your Uganda safari holiday, the next step should be to decide on when to visit. Uganda is an all-year-round travel destination with 2 seasons experienced each year- the wet/rainy season and dry/high season.
The dry season is the best time because it is when most National Parks in Uganda and other destinations experience favorable weather and climatic conditions. There are two drier seasons to consider when planning for a successful Uganda Safari 2022- June, July, August to September, or December, January to February. These are also the best months of the year to visit Uganda for gorilla trekking, chimpanzee tracking, mountaineering, or game drives in the savanna National Parks.
Book for safari activities & lodging/accommodation
Make your Uganda safari holiday complete by booking a comfortable accommodation facility for your overnight stay. There are many lodging, hotel, camping options for everyone on safari in Uganda to retire for the night. These are distributed in the numerous safari destinations in Uganda- the Pearl of Africa. The accommodation facilities in most of the destinations in Uganda have a wide range of budget, midrange, and luxury choices. Your tour operator on the ground has knowledge about the best lodges or hotels worth booking for your overnight stay while on an Uganda tour.
Book your flights early
The cost of flights differs depending on a number of factors including the location of your home country to Uganda. But what is interesting is that there are also hundreds of airlines offering flights to and from Uganda making it easier to connect from your home country to enjoy the attractions in the Pearl of Africa. However, we advise all our visitors on Uganda safari to book their flights early enough, and also your tour operator on the ground (Uganda) should be aware of your flight when you are booking. This will help the tour operator to know which hotel or lodge is near for you to connect to for an overnight stay upon arrival at Entebbe Airport.
Purchase travel insurance
If you plan to visit Uganda for your African safari holiday, travel insurance is of great significance. It can save you a lot in case of flight cancellations, health since most hospitals are not up to date. The insurance also covers trip cancellations, theft, baggage loss, and valuable loss, etc. Note; undertaking an Uganda safari is a great investment as it all requires money to meet the costs of safari, accommodation, flights, and others.