When and Where to Camp during a Safari in Uganda

When and Where a Visitor can Camp during a Safari in Uganda

When can a visitor go on a Safari in Uganda?

This is a frequently asked question about but the straight forward answer is that you can visit Uganda anytime of the year because it is a warm and tropical country Average temperatures are 21.5°C which is a difference in the cost of a safari which is usually higher during the peak season. Uganda also has rainy seasons which are not so bad to stop a visitor from traveling and enjoying a safari. There are discounts which are given in May and April by many safari operators and Uganda Wildlife Authority itself which is $ 150 less for a Uganda safari gorilla.

Planning For a Trip in Uganda

Uganda is more diverse and different from other Safari locations in Africa. Apart from the unusual wildlife found in Uganda there is the tallest Mountain Range in Africa, Volcanoes, an abundance of Lakes which include the 2nd largest lake in the world and one of the deepest and most scenic lake in Africa the lake Bunyonyi. You will also find rain forests where you will find the only jungle in East Africa with majority of the endangered mountain gorillas, the chimpanzees, and golden monkeys plus the best White Water Rafting experience on the river Nile rapids.

The Climate of Uganda

Uganda`s temperatures range between 26° and 30° during the day and 16° and 20° at night with the hottest months being January, February and December. The country receives an average annual rainfall between 1,000 mm to 2,000 mm with the coolest season being mid-September to November, the March to May and the country is green throughout the year

Camping in Uganda

The Camping accommodation in Uganda for visitors ranges from luxurious to moderate. National Park lodges range from Budget to 5 Star facilities, all set to pamper every single need throughout the visitor`s stay within the wild.

The tourist can either reside in lodges, or tented camps set in traditional style, or the beautiful bandas and enjoy the delicious meals delicately prepared by the professional chefs at affordable prices.

Before you set off for the safari, you can check in at Serena Hotel Kampala, Cassia Lodge and so many more comfortable hotels and lodges that suits the visitor’s needs in and around Kampala city.

Then depart to Bwindi Impenetrable Forest National park for trekking mountain gorillas, and then the visitors will retire to the luxury Mahogany Springs, Clouds lodge and Gorilla Forest Camp located within the vicinity.

 The visitors can also go Murchison Falls National Park where there is a abundance of wild life plus a boat cruise, then they can retire to the luxurious Chobe Uganda Safaris Lodge.

The visitors can also visit Mweya Safari when on a visit to the famous Queen Elizabeth National Park.

If a tourist in gorilla trekking there is also Buhoma where on focus gorilla tracking is done and there are 15 accommodation options available that include Volcanoes safari lodge, Silver back lodge, Sanctuary Gorilla Forest Camp, Buhoma Community rest camp to mention but a few.