​User Reviews – Uganda

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Callan   –  
Australia AU
Visited: February 2014 Reviewed: May 3, 2015

20-35 years of age  |  Experience level: first safari

Overall rating
4/5

Uganda is an emerging tourist destination compared to its neighbours. Independent travel is definitely more possible here compared to the other locations and it is much cheaper. If you're going on safari, choose your company and accommodation wisely, it's a real mixed bag!

Andy   –  
United Kingdom UK
Visited: May 2014 Reviewed: Apr 18, 2015

Email Andy  |  20-35 years of age  |  Experience level: 2-5 safaris

Uganda, fantastic place to see the gorillas
Overall rating
4/5

We had a fantastic time in Uganda. The people were really friendly, the birding was great (although we're not really birders) and we felt safe. The outstanding attraction has to be the gorillas. The hour that we spent with them was totally magical, I once in a lifetime opportunity which tops any other wildlife experience I've had. Aside from the gorillas, you can probably get better sighting animals (especially the large cats) in other countries, mainly because of the scrub and jungle landscape in Uganda. However, the gorillas make up for any lack of lions, leopards etc.

T Sharp Visited: July 2011 Reviewed: Jul 30, 2013

Ssesee Island Safari
Overall rating
4/5

Though I was only briefly in the country of Uganda, I had to privilege to visit the Ssesee Islands while I was there. We had to take a short ferry ride to get over there, but once we arrived, the landscape was lush and fertile. We spent some time with local guides wading through the forest and wetlands in search of Sitatunga, so that we could get some rare footage of them. It was a beautiful island, and had some lovely lodges that we stayed in during our time. It was really fascinating to be able to see the hard to find Sitatunga in their natural habitat, as there are few who get to do that. It was worth a short side trip to see the islands over there, and I would highly recommend looking into that next time you are in Uganda.

ritabrita   –  
Portugal PT
Visited: August 2010 Reviewed: Aug 24, 2012

Email ritabrita  |  20-35 years of age  |  Experience level: first safari

Overall rating
4/5

There is still space for improvement, in the sense that very little time has gone by since the reserves were again viewed as such, the animals are a bit skittish compared to some other safari parks. I am sure that will change in time, and the amount of animals you see compensates the fact that some run away. The Grasslands are amazing, and please if you can help it do not miss a chance to sleep by Victoria Nile.

erbsl99 Visited: July 2011 Reviewed: Jun 16, 2012

Overall rating
4/5

Wildlife is not so rich as in other countries; but some species cannot be found on other places (Chimps, Gorillas)

The Far Horizons Visited: April 2012 Reviewed: Jun 4, 2012

Overall rating
4/5

Uganda is an unspoiled destination, because it has never suffered the mass tourism of Kenya and Tanzania. The people are friendly and welcoming by nature, and there is plenty of opportunity to get out of the vehicle and explore on foot and to interact with the locals.

Game densities in some places are very good, but here, you have to work a little harder to spot your game than in other, more popular destinations. Also, top end accommodation can be hard to find in certain areas. However, Uganda has a beguiling charm, and will get under your skin. At the end of a multi-country African safari, Uganda will linger as one of your fondest memories, sometimes for reasons you can't quite put your finger on.

ReynoldMainse   –  
Canada CA
Visited: May 2010 Reviewed: May 27, 2012

Email ReynoldMainse  |  35-50 years of age  |  Experience level: 2-5 safaris

Overall rating
4/5

Uganda is at the heart of Africa and presents itself as very Friendly to visitors and full of wonder and encounter once in the wild. Make sure you sit with the people and take time to engage them in conversation.

Thije Kor   –  
Netherlands NL
Visited: December 2011 Reviewed: May 18, 2012

Email Thije Kor  |  under20 years of age  |  Experience level: 2-5 safaris

Overall rating
4/5

Uganda has several safari destination throughout the country. I haven't experienced much of that aspect of the country, but as far as I have, I can safely state that on some levels it can easily compete with the better parks in Kenya and Tanzania. It may not have such a diverse and big concentration of impressive wildlife as, say Masaai Mara, it also isn't packed with so many tourists and the prices are quite reasonable in comparisation. For birdwatchers Uganda might actually be the best country to visit in the whole of Africa. I am not one myself, but visiting Uganda made me very much aware of the beauty of birds for the first time in my life.

TC0241   –  
France FR
Visited: July 2011 Reviewed: May 12, 2012

Email TC0241  |  50-65 years of age  |  Experience level: 2-5 safaris

Overall rating
4/5

some very "out of the way" places to visit so if you want adventure then this could be the place for you

DEPPY   –  
South Africa ZA
Visited: October 2010 Reviewed: Apr 28, 2012

50-65 years of age

Overall rating
4/5

While the city of Kampala, in my opinion, is just another dirty & crowded African city, the countryside & wildlife are very special.

Average User Rating

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