Camping safaris in Uganda is one sure way of being closer and touching Mother
Nature’s gifts such as the vegetation, birds, wild animals, insects and
butterflies and hence one of the outdoor adventures one can do is camping and
backpacking
Backpacking tourists are looking for adventure and fun, and in Uganda national
parks and forest reserves are the best places for this adventure, Tourists must
have the right camping gear that includes tents, hiking boots, supplies and
clothing. One has to be careful when shopping for camping equipment to use in
Uganda. The tourist has to check the quality of camping tents, backpacks and
boots he or she will be using on the trip because they need to be very sturdy
and stand the dust, shrubs and tears in the bush.
Requirements for camping in Uganda
The backpack should have extra pockets on the side to keep items you need to
use more often like drinking water bottles, sunscreen, ointment for insect
bites and bruises, sunhat and other quick items. You also need lots of straps
to keep your baggage in position and firm to the back. A padded backpack will
come in handy hence making it good for comfort.
One should have hiking boots and not any pair of shoes for nature walks because
Uganda has rugged roads. Since you are going to be doing a lot of walking and
safaris in the wild, you need a comfortable pair to take you through the sunny
and rainy days.
One has to have the right camping clothing such as warm jackets for the night,
trousers and long sleeved shirts for safari walks and sun hat, sunglasses,
sunscreen and anything you need. You’ll also need to carry utensils, chairs,
tables, camping stove, flash lights and sleeping bags. And these camping gear
and equipment can be hired from different campsites and travel agents in Uganda.
Summer months are good for camping in Uganda and it is done at designated sites
within a park or forest reserve. But strict following of guide lines by the park
officials should be headed plus a tour guide
Ugandan camps have self catering kitchen, a chef and basic facilities like a
pit latrine, hot water buckets and a canteen. And it is very important to carry
extra supplies for fuel, food, drinking water and camera batteries because
restocking centers are not many in the countryside.
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