Most tourists in Uganda flock to the country‘s to see mountain gorillas a major attraction in Uganda though some find it hard to enjoy the unforgettable adventure due to limited time yet they can enjoy other Uganda attractions that are in line with their available time. Bwindi Forrest and Mgahinga National park are of course the main must see destinations in Uganda that need a minimum of 2- 3 days. But once these major attractions have been explored, tourists should discover other Uganda short safaris adding value and memories to their Uganda safari tour. Here are some five charming Uganda short tours worth experiencing on any visit to Uganda.
1 Day Mabamba Birding Excursion
Do you love birds and you have a day free in Uganda?. Why not experience a magical birding experience in the swamps of mabamba on a canoe ride and get a chance to see the exotic shoebill stock and other bird species roaming freely home. The day trip starts and ends in Kampala best for free days in Kampala or Entebbe and its one of the most thrilling birding tours in Uganda. The swamps have green lushes of papyrus full of several bird species including Grey herons, Jacanas, ducks, egrets, orange weavers, turacos, yellow billed stock, kingfisher, Grey wagtail among others. Bird lovers, this is your favorite short trip after your Uganda safari tour holiday.
2 Days Uganda safaris to Murchison Falls National Park
Despite the many amazing tour adventures in Murchison falls, you will first enjoy the afternoon launch cruise; visit the top of the falls and an optional evening game drive before retiring for the day at your lodge of residence. Be sure to experience the best game viewing experience during the morning game drive and even get a chance to see what you missed during the evening game drive. Explore the largest Uganda wildlife park and a home to the big five in only 2 days. After it all you will enjoy a rhino nature walk at their sanctuary on your scenic drive back to Kampala getting in Uganda’s capital late in the evening.
2 Days Chimpanzee Trekking Kibale Forest National Park
Visit Kibale forest one of the largest chimpanzee trekking ground in Uganda to experience primate life in the forest and would highly recommend this trip weather you want to track chimpanzees or go for a full day chimpanzee habituation since it can be done with in the 2 days duration. However, those on chimpanzee habituation program will end the habituation quite late unlike those for just chimpanzee tracking. Kibale forest is a home to over 13 primate species, 70 mammal species and variety of bird life. Other things to explore on this tour include a tour to a cultural site of “Amabere ga Nyinamwiru” ,Adam Tree, crater lake and if time permits you can check out Sempaya hotspring.
3 Days Gorilla Trekking Tour Uganda
There is something about gorilla trekking in Uganda that draws fans from around the world. A visit to Uganda wouldn’t be complete without a visit to Bwindi forest or Mgahinga national park to track gorillas. There is free park entrance in both Uganda gorilla parks but you need a gorilla permit that goes for $600 all year and $450 during promotional months. Due to high demand of gorilla permits, better to book your trip a few months before your gorilla trekking tour. Uganda is a home to Dozens of wild mountain gorillas both habituated and those under research and all live in the vast forest jungle forests of Bwindi and Mgahinga. The trick about gorilla trekking isn’t where you track gorillas but when you book your gorilla trekking tour . If your interest is budget gorilla trekking safaris target the low season months unlike the peak season months when the gorilla permit costs a little more.
3 Days Queen Elizabeth National Park
Surely hundreds of tourists visit Queen Elizabeth every year but it’s still worth visiting up to today. Here you can go game viewing, explore the wonderful Kazinga channel known as a home for hippos, crocodiles, birds and wildlife, trek chimpanzees in Kyambura gorge or Kalinzu and also relax at leisure admiring the impressive views of mountain Rwenzori the most famous mountain climbing safari destination in Uganda. Morning and evenings are best for wildlife viewing an activity that enable you explore most of the park corners. Take time to relax at leisure at your lodge or cottage and admire the beauty of savanna plains as well as the roaming wildlife. If lucky you will spot some wildlife at your lodge. Great trip for family holidays, group and sole that is if time permits.
