Uganda: Planning a Trip to National Parks | #WhereisAJ?
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Sub-Saharan Africa is teeming with wildlife across many countries like Kenya, Tanzania, Rwanda, Zambia, Zimbabwe, South Africa and Namibia to name a few. But Uganda is where you may want to be in despite it not featuring on too many itineraries.
The Uganda Wildlife Authority ( is doing a good job managing over 10 national parks and I was fortunate to visit three of their finest recently. Join me in my game drives and plan your own itinerary accordingly.
PARKS VISITED
* Murchison Falls National Park
* Bwindi Impenetrable National Park
* Queen Elizabeth National Park (drove through Ishasha wildlife sector to get here and got a good sense of this park too)
PLANNING AN ITINERARY IN UGANDA’S NATIONAL PARKS
No amount of time is enough is you really love being in the wild and close to its flora and fauna. But we all need to draw a line somewhere - do provision for at least 2-3 full days in each park. When you visit Bwindi, you can be there for just two nights - you arrive on day one, go gorilla tracking the following morning, and return the following day.
MAIN ATTRACTIONS OF EACH NATIONAL PARK
* Murchison Falls National Park: It gets its name from falls by the same name on the Nile river. Don’t miss out on a river cruise where you can get close to the falls and feels sprays all over you (and your cameras!!). The river itself is home to countless hippos and crocodiles while the park boasts an impressive line-up to include lions, leopards, elephants, hyenas, giraffes, water buffaloes and many species of birds, reptiles and other mammals. The landscape draws you in - from the crack of dawn till night falls. Magical is the word for Murchison.
* Bwindi Impenetrable National Park: You go to Bwindi for the endangered Mountain Gorillas. They sure make you work hard for the sightings. Expect to be out all day tracking them through thick forests and slushy paths; the hilly terrain tests you, and be prepared to fall, slip and slide on your backside. A good scrub is what you will need at the end - but the sightings of gorillas will leave you glowing.
* Queen Elizabeth National Park: Another park that will leave you stunned with its virgin beauty. Elephants are to be found in abundance here - as are many other species of birds and animals. Take sunset cruises in the Kazinga channel and go up close to hippos, water buffaloes, crocs and thousands of birds hovering around you. Vast plains with pockets of thick forests make game drives a pleasure and an adventure - you never know what lurks around the corner.
SELECTING THE RIGHT GAME DRIVE VEHICLE AND GUIDE
Your experience in the jungle is largely shaped by your guides and the vehicles they use. You can choose from the comfortable closed vehicles with an opening in the roof or from those open on all sides; I prefer the latter as I can shoot from all angles and also remove the soft covers should I need angles from higher up. I always interview guides before selecting one - not only is their knowledge important, but they should have a good sense and intuition in tracking animals. Of course, no one can guarantee any sightings.
DO YOU BOOK A GAME DRIVE VEHICLE ALL FOR YOURSELF OR SHARE?
It all depends on your budget. A shared vehicle in obviously cheaper but it gives you lesser flexibility in choosing shooting positions as well as asking the guides to take you to your areas of interest. Personally, I save elsewhere but prefer to have a vehicle and guide to myself. I cherish the relative privacy too - it resonates well with the silence of the forest.
HOW DO YOU TRAVEL BETWEEN NATIONAL PARKS IN UGANDA?
Most parks in Uganda are within a few hours driving distance of each other. Of course, it can take longer if you were to go directly from, say, Murchison to Bwindi. The road network in quite extensive in Uganda, and they are mostly of good quality with low traffic density. You can also book rides on small planes that land on strips inside reserves but these are more expensive than equivalent flights in countries like Kenya; lower numbers in Uganda lead to higher operating costs here.
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Murchison Falls National Park Safari - Uganda, Africa 2017
In August, 2017, our charitable organization visited Murchison Falls National Park. Here, our team experienced an incredible sunset and sunrise safari as well as a boat tour of the Nile. I am in awe of the incredible creatures we share this planet with. It is my hope the all humans do their part to preserve, protect, and respect animals so they can be appreciated by many generations that follow us. Please share this video with students, friends, family, or anyone who loves wildlife as much as I do. For more photography from this photographer please visit or follow on Instagram: kylacareswp
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Trip to Uganda by Destination Jungle: Murchison Falls National Park
This video shows the photographic safari in Murchison Falls National Park, the delta of the Nile on Lake Albert and the crossing with ferry boat on the Nile.
3 Days Murchison Falls Tour
This 3 day Safari to Murchison Falls National Park, gives you a great time in the wild with great sights of the magnificent Murchison falls that falls from a 45m wall through an 8m wide gorge hence giving it a very scenic look and a thunderous roar of the waters before it continues with its course on the Victoria Nile, amazing vegetation types especially Savannah and amazing wildlife species such as lions, warthogs, elephants, antelopes, Nile crocodiles and birds like Goliath heron, kingfishers, rare shoebill, the storks among others. The park was established in 1926 as a game reserve hence is Uganda’s oldest and largest, situated in Northwestern Uganda, on an area of 3,80sqkm and home to over 460 bird and 76 mammal species.
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Carnivals – Serval Cats, Lions & Leopard, Cheetah
Hoof Stock – Impalas, Giraffes, Carmel, Bushbucks, African Elephants, African Buffalos, Rhinos
Primates – Black and White Colobus Monkeys, Red Tailed Monkeys, Pata’s Monkeys, Olive Baboons, Chimpanzees
Birds & Birding – Shoebill Stork, Peafowl / Indian Peafowl, Ostrich, Gray Crowned Cranes, African Gray Parrot, African Fish Eagle
Reptiles – Nile Crocodile, Marsh Terappin, Gobon Viper Snakes, Egyptian Cobras, African Rock Python
Leisure – relax at the zoo beach and take a walk through the forest trail
Donkey & Camel Rides
Family fun
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- Gorilla trekking has become one of the major safari activities in Africa particularly in Uganda, Rwanda and the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) . The mountain gorillas form a corner stone of Uganda's National tourism industry. The majority of the people who come to Uganda to see gorillas will also have time for other parts of the country. Video by the MediaMojoGuy.com.
QUEEN ELIZABETH NATIONAL PARK // TRIP TO UGANDA // DAY 2 (2017)
QUEEN ELIZABETH NATIONAL PARK // TRIP TO UGANDA // DAY 2 (2017)
Nice and affordable place where you can stay:
1. Red Chilli Hideaway
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2. Kyambura Gorge Lodge
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3. Marafiki Safari Lodge
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4. Queen Elizabeth Bush Lodge
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5. Ishasha Wilderness Camp - Queen Elizabeth National Park
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Again we would like to take this opportunity to thank Red Chilli Hideaway, for the wonderful trip and specialty Mr Hassan Nsubuga, our driver, ranger, organizer and friend! Thank you!
Our trip to Uganda took 10 days, and I'm sure I'll never forget it. On the top of the cake was the company of two of my sons, Marta and João, since Joana couldn't come due to her busy work agenda. Finally a great thanks to Carlos, long time true friend who, with Red Chilli Hideaway have designed the trip.
This is the second video of a serie of video I'll produce, and I pretend to give you a quick feel of this wonderful and friendly country, UGANDA!
Most tourists who come to Uganda visit more than one destination. You can combine your Queen Elizabeth safari with gorilla trekking safaris in Bwindi, or tour Murchison Falls National Park. For relaxation after your wildlife safari, you can visit Ssese Islands but if you are more interested in adventure, take on rafting on the nile, chimpanzee trekking in Kibale, Rwenzori Mountains climbing and Mount elgon hike.
Queen Elizabeth National Park occupies an estimated 1,978 square kilometres (764 sq mi). The park extends from Lake George in the north-east to Lake Edward in the south-west and includes the Kazinga Channel connecting the two lakes.
The park was founded in 1952 as Kazinga National Park. It was renamed two years later to commemorate a visit by Queen Elizabeth II.
Queen Elizabeth National Park is known for its wildlife, including Cape buffaloes, hippopotami, crocodiles, elephants, leopards, lions, and chimpanzees. It is home to 95 mammal species and over 500 species of birds. The area around Ishasha in Rukungiri District is famous for its tree-climbing lions, whose males sport black manes. Poachers killed six elephants in the park in 2015, triggering both anger and frustration within the Ugandan conservation community.
The park is also famous for its volcanic features, including volcanic cones and deep craters, many with crater lakes, such as the Katwe craters, from which salt is extracted.
Services in the park include a telecenter run by Conservation Through Public Health and the Uganda Wildlife Authority, neighboring the Queen's Pavilion, park lodges, game and scenic drives, and boat launches.
Credits for the song to:
Song: African Skies
Composer: Stephen J. Anderson
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TRAVEL UGANDA // QUEEN ELIZABETH PARK // TRIP (2017)
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UGANDA - Queen Elizabeth Park and surroundings
UGANDA // QUEEN ELIZABETH PARK // TRIP (2017)
Nice and affordable place where you can stay:
1. Red Chilli Hideaway
TripAdvisor:
2. Kyambura Gorge Lodge
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3. Marafiki Safari Lodge
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4. Queen Elizabeth Bush Lodge
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5. Ishasha Wilderness Camp - Queen Elizabeth National Park
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Or search
Most tourists who come to Uganda visit more than one destination. You can combine your Queen Elizabeth safari with gorilla trekking safaris in Bwindi, or tour Murchison Falls National Park. For relaxation after your wildlife safari, you can visit Ssese Islands but if you are more interested in adventure, take on rafting on the nile, chimpanzee trekking in Kibale, Rwenzori Mountains climbing and Mount elgon hike.
Queen Elizabeth National Park occupies an estimated 1,978 square kilometres (764 sq mi). The park extends from Lake George in the north-east to Lake Edward in the south-west and includes the Kazinga Channel connecting the two lakes.
The park was founded in 1952 as Kazinga National Park. It was renamed two years later to commemorate a visit by Queen Elizabeth II.
Queen Elizabeth National Park is known for its wildlife, including Cape buffaloes, hippopotami, crocodiles, elephants, leopards, lions, and chimpanzees. It is home to 95 mammal species and over 500 species of birds. The area around Ishasha in Rukungiri District is famous for its tree-climbing lions, whose males sport black manes. Poachers killed six elephants in the park in 2015, triggering both anger and frustration within the Ugandan conservation community.
The park is also famous for its volcanic features, including volcanic cones and deep craters, many with crater lakes, such as the Katwe craters, from which salt is extracted.
Services in the park include a telecenter run by Conservation Through Public Health and the Uganda Wildlife Authority, neighboring the Queen's Pavilion, park lodges, game and scenic drives, and boat launches.
Credits for the song to:
Song: African Skies
Composer: Stephen J. Anderson
AFRICA AIR
from Rocket Surgery under Creative Commons License
#uganda2018 #queenelizabeth #ugandaturismboard
AFRICA VLOG: Arriving In Uganda & Wild New Years In A Rainforest (Day 19-20)
My very first vlog in Uganda, saying goodbye to Ethiopia and how I spent my New Years!
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The Uganda Wildlife Education Center
This short film highlights the conservation work of the Uganda Wildlife Education Center in Entebbe Uganda. The center not only serves the country's species as a rescue, rehabilitation and breeding center, but also works within the community to help educate locals about environmental and wildlife conservation issues. The center is also a top destination for tourist visiting the country and looking to have unique wildlife experiences- like getting to interact with orphaned chimpanzees and meet endangered white rhinos! From exclusive VIP behind-the-scenes tours and getting to be a Keeper for a Day, to long stay volunteer opportunities, proceeds from the UWEC's programs help bring in much needed financial support for the non-government funded, self-sustaining center- which in turn allows its dedicated staff to continue safeguarding Africa's wildlife and their habitats.
To learn more about center or to donate please visit: UWEC.ug
Credits
Directed & edited by: Marlina Moreno
Filming by: Marlina Moreno, Peter Hogel & Allen Aturinde
Produced by: Pink Monkey Media in association with Project:Conservation
Music: Waterfall by Samite Uganda, Epic Africa & Touch of Africa by Triple7Music
Special thanks to the Uganda Wildlife Center staff and volunteers, Uganda Wildlife Authority, Uganda tourism Board, Isaiah Jobs Rwanyekiro, and Miami University's GFP program for helping to make this film possible.
Safari in Queen Elizabeth National Park, Uganda
Queen Elizabeth National Park is one of the most popular safari destinations in all of Uganda. The park is renowned for diverse ecosystems and an abundance of wildlife and the Ishasha sector within the park is one of the few places in the world where you can spot tree climbing lions!
Unlike other safari destinations in Africa, Queen Elizabeth National Park was not overcrowded, giving us an opportunity to observe lions, elephants, buffaloes, kobs, birds, and other wildlife without the crowds.
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Murchison National Parks’ Best Kept Secret: Pakuba Safari Lodge
Here is a glimpse at our experience at Pakuba, right in the heart of Murchison National Park.
It’s a remarkable Safari experience that I hope you get to do some day.
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did we really went on a safari tho? // Uganda Vlog Pt.4
hi lovelies,
i'm sorry that it took so long, this video was already editedin september en ready to go, but i stared to feel scared again en felt insecure about this again. idk why but it happend ahhaha but now i feel good again and i'm ready to make and edit video's again so let's do thissss
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Educational Tour Uganda 2016: Day 1 from Entebbe Airport to Kampala
The trip to Uganda started with inspections of hotels and accommodation in Entebbe and Uganda. Also the guests visited the office of Destination Jungle in Kampala.
Entebbe Zoo Pt. 1 + BTS Tour + Feeding Time | Uganda Vlog Series || Sydney's Travels
Uganda Vlog Series - Entebbe Zoo Part 1
In this Vlog I spend the afternoon at Entebbe Zoo formally know as Uganda Wildlife Conservation Education Centre - UWEC.
I went behind the scenes and met some of the lovely animals in the zoo.
It was a really scary but informative experience and I had a great tour guide, would definitely recommend!
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7 Days Murchison Falls Boat Cruise Tour along Victoria Nile to the Top
This 7 day Safari to Murchison Falls National Park, gives you a great time in the wild with great sights of the magnificent Murchison falls that falls from a 45m wall through an 8m wide gorge hence giving it a very scenic look and a thunderous roar of the waters before it continues with its course on the Victoria Nile, amazing vegetation types especially Savannah and amazing wildlife species such as lions, warthogs, elephants, antelopes, Nile crocodiles and birds like Goliath heron, kingfishers, rare shoebill, the storks among others. The park was established in 1926 as a game reserve hence is Uganda’s oldest and largest, situated in Northwestern Uganda, on an area of 3,80sqkm and home to over 460 bird and 76 mammal species.
Highlights of the safari
Day 1: Transfer to Murchison with a stopover of Rhino tracking at Ziwa
Day 2: Morning Game drive, Launch cruise and hike to the falls.
Day 3: Return to Kampala.
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Tree Climbing Lion Pride | Queen Elizabeth National Park, Uganda
The Queen Elizabeth National Park in Uganda is famed for it's tree climbing lions, one pride in the Ishaha region is very well documented but this pride, in the park's North, is less well known and use euphorbia trees as their resting points.
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