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Email Carol Potter | 50-65 years of age | Experience level: 2-5 safaris
A happy green place where our fellow creatures are appreciated and respected.
Uganda was my 7th African country. It is the best place to see primates in their natural habitat. The parks are well taken care of and offer excellent opportunities to see abundant wildlife. I used Home to Africa and my guide and driver Karim spoke excellent English and had a vast amount of knowledge. He was also curious and looked up any questions I had.
In Kibale National Park we did Chimpanzee tracking. Making eye contact with a group of my closest relatives and watching them groom, eat and play together was very moving.
In Bwindi National Park we did Gorilla trekking and my group was fortunate to find our family in 30 minutes. They moved in and out of the bushes and it was breath taking so see them just appear near you.
In Queen Elizabeth National Park I saw many Savannah animals. Abundant elephants, zebra and different antelopes, even a leopard sleeping in a tree. A highlight was the boat ride down the canal joining the lakes. Excellent for north birding and watching elephant life on the shore.
The view from the lodge in Lake Mauro National Park was stunning. You just want to chill on your verandah with some red wine and just stare. It was a good stopping point between Bwindi and Entebbe and had a surprising amount of wildlife including some I had not yet seen. Zebra heaven.
All the budget level lodges were different but had the basics, a bathroom with hot water in your tent or cabin, comfortable beds and a bar with drinks to chill and reflect on the day you just experienced. Just saying this makes me realize how much I miss it.
Not a drop of rain in February too. Good time to go!
PL
Email Jacek | 35-50 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Presence of primates makes Uganda outstanding!
Having a chance to see mountain gorillas and chimpanzees was an unforgettable experience possible in Uganda.
An eight-day trip revealed a lot of animal species, including lions, leopards, giraffes, hyenas and more than fifty bird species. Beautiful landscapes with mountain slopes turned into fields. Tea and coffee grown here and there, cotton, papyrus, rice and plantains - it's all there! Great sky with constellations never seen in Europe. And even though we saw a lot of poverty, the country seems to be growing - there are thousands of workshops and various service points. Friendly people, good quality food, and we liked the unique opportunity to see Batwa Pygmy people showing us the way they used to live. After taking Kibale, Queen Elisabeth, Ishasha, Bwindi and Lake Mburo NPs, we would like to have another trip to see remaining parks as well.
Our time was even better as we spent it with our friendly, responsible and wise guide with great commitment to showing us as much as possible - Eddie Nsubuga Kizito - thank you so much!!!
Email David and Louise | 50-65 years of age | Experience level: 2-5 safaris
Fascinating, surprisingly green country with an abundance of wildlife and birds
An amazing and beautiful country with knowledgeable and friendly people. Kidepo Valley in the North definitely worth a visit. We also enjoyed Lake Mbulo, where you can cycle and hike among the giraffes and zebras, and visiting the Karamajong in the North East.
JP
Email Alex | 20-35 years of age | Experience level: first safari
A wonderful destination in every way
If you’re considering a safari, Uganda should be your top choice - it's a beautiful country in every way. Amazing food, diverse wildlife, friendly people and very safe compared to some other countries in the region. Weather and vibes are perfect, and Uganda offers some stunning accommodation options - whether that be in a jungle, by one of their enormous picturesque lakes, or out on the savannah. A highly underrated holiday choice!
DE
Email Klaus Hüskes | 50-65 years of age | Experience level: first safari
I now know what made Winston Churchil say Uganda is the pearl of Africa, and he was right.
It was our first trip to Africa. We booked through Skyway Expedition in Entebbe and were thrilled. We felt absolutely safe at all times and warmly welcomed. The country is a wonder of nature, a treasure chest for nature lovers. I hope that it will be possible to preserve the diversity and to build up a soft tourism. The people and the country would be to wish it. I hope that I will soon get the opportunity to travel there again.
GR
Email Ilias Kyriakopoulos | 50-65 years of age | Experience level: 2-5 safaris
Awesome nature friendly people
We booked home for Africa for gorilla trekking . The accomadation was great, our driver William, friendly and helpful. We also went hiking to mountain elgon
Awesome nature. And we had a safari at Murchison Falls as well. Brilliant experience. Uganda worth visiting
Unforgettable Trip
Uganda was lovely and much more breathtaking than I expected it to be, it’s less crowded than other countries in Africa what makes the trip even more unique.
AE
Email Mariona CL | 20-35 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Uganda is a vibrant, welcoming and peaceful setting for wildlife lovers.
Home to Africa has been very accomodating and has adapted to all of our requests when planning and budgeting. Our guide, Benon, was fun, kind, patient and knowledgeable. He made us feel very comfortable and was always on the lookout to make sure we were on schedule and had all of our needs met. We were able to see giraffs, zebras, hippos, buffalos, lions, monkeys, baboons, crocodiles, gorillas and many types of birds. The highlight of the trip was the gorilla treck in Bwindi. We saw the gorillas up close and it was absolutely breathtaking and humbling.
Email Ee Chang | 35-50 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Uganda is an underrated destination, would deserve better publicity
We have been fortunate enough to book 2 safari experiences, one going through the Ziwa Rhinos sanctuary and Murchison Falls National Park, where we've been able to see very closely all big five, another going to Bwindi Impenetrable Forest where we have been able to observe a Gorillas family.
There are no words to describe how blessed we've been.
The 2 safari tour operators we used (East African Jungle Safaris & Speke Uganda Holidays) were fantastic : very responsive and professional, the drive guides were both very knowledgeable and friendly.
The local population (in Kampala as well as in other locations) is very welcoming.
We highly recommend Uganda as a destination, both cultural and for its wildlfe.
Email Geoff Mitchell | 65+ years of age | Experience level: 2-5 safaris
Uganda is a land of contrasts- stunning beauty abutting abject poverty. Wonderful people and places.
Uganda has amazing places to see and people to meet. It is a land of contrasts. We love going there. World class highlights we have seen include the gorilla tracking, Lake Bunyonyi, the source of the Nile at Jinja, and Murchison’s Falls national park. Please take time to talk with the people about the lives they lead and the challenges they face daily. Tip generously- they need it! Our Speke Tour to the gorillas was an absolute highlight. They could not have been more helpful with planning and our guide was fantastic.
