Where to go a safari in Uganda before or after a conference. One of the most fulfilling and unforgettable vacations on the African continent is going on safari in Uganda. With good reason, Uganda is known as the Pearl of Africa, and you may visit a number of safari locations either before or after a conference.

We have organized gorilla trekking, boat cruises, wildlife drives in several national parks, bird-watching expeditions, and many safaris in Uganda. We also know the best places for visitors to visit while attending a conference in the country. If you want to get a decent deal on a safari in Uganda, you must plan beforehand. The several safari locations in Uganda that can be visited before to or following a conference are listed below.

Queen Elizabeth National Park

One of the most popular safari places in Uganda is Queen Elizabeth National Park, which is the second-largest national park after Murchison Falls National Park. Before or after the conference, you can go to Queen Elizabeth and take part in bird watching, game drives, and boat trips across the Kazinga Channel. More than 615 bird species—the most in the nation—as well as fauna species like crocodiles, warthogs, buffaloes, antelopes, elephants, even climbing lions, which may be found in the Ishasha sector, can be found in Queen Elizabeth National Park.

Bwindi Impenetrable National Park

Bwindi, a popular tourist destination in southwest Uganda, is a good site to go on safari before or after a conference. Half of the world’s population of endangered mountain gorillas live there. Volcanoes National Park in Rwanda, Virunga National Park in the Democratic Republic of the Congo, and Mgahinga National Park in Uganda are the only other locations where gorilla trekking is possible. The Buhoma, Nkuringo, Ruhija, and Rushaga sectors are the four areas in Bwindi where gorilla trekking is conducted. You can trek among the gorilla families in each of these.

First, you must buy a gorilla permit, which costs $700 for foreign residents, $800 for foreign non-residents, and 300,000 UGX for East African nationals (Uganda, Tanzania, Kenya, Rwanda, and South Sudan). To be able to take part in the walk, the permission must be acquired in advance.

Bird watching, primate walks where you can see other primate species, such as olive baboons, vervet monkeys, red-tailed monkeys, and black and white colobus monkeys, among others, hiking the Batwa trail, and gorilla chimpanzee habituation are some of the other activities that are done in Bwindi. June through September and December through February are the ideal times of year to visit Bwindi.

Mgahinga National Park

If you’re interested in gorilla and golden monkey trekking, you should also visit Mgahinga National Park in southwest Uganda. The park is accessible from both Rwanda and the Democratic Republic of the Congo due to its proximity to their borders. Gorilla trekking with members of the Nyakagezi gorilla family is the primary activity in Mgahinga.

To trek Nyakagezi, visitors must have a gorilla permit, which can be purchased directly from the UWA or through a reputable local tour operator. Even in the off-peak months, there are no savings on the gorilla trek permit price, which is the same as that of Bwindi.

In Mgahinga, golden monkey trekking is also conducted. Similar to gorilla trekking, it requires obtaining a trekking permit and adhering to all regulations. The regulations are stressed since golden monkeys are an endangered species. The Batwa trail walk, a tour of the nearby settlements, primate and bird viewing, and more are some of the other things to do in Mgahinga. The dry season, which runs from June to September and December to February, is the ideal time of year to visit Mgahinga on safari.

Murchison Falls National Park

Established in 1952, Murchison Falls National Park is the oldest and largest national park in Uganda. While on a safari in the national park, one can explore the thunderous Murchison Falls, which are thought to be among the most powerful in the world. It is home to a diverse array of creatures, including crocodiles, buffaloes, leopards, antelopes, elephants, warthogs, spotted hyenas, lions, and kudus, and is covered in both woodland and grassland savannah vegetation. In addition to hiking, bird watching, boat trips along the Nile, and two morning and afternoon wildlife drives, Murchison Falls National Park offers a variety of additional activities.

Chimpanzee trekking is conducted in the Kaniyo Pabidi and Budongo forests in Murchison Falls National Park. Some chimpanzees can be found in Budongo Forest and Kaniyo Pabidi, which are best seen during the dry season. However, admission to the chimpanzees requires a trekking permit, which must be obtained in advance. Although Murchison is open year-round, the dry season, which runs from June to September and December to February, is the ideal time to visit.

Kibale National Park

The nation’s largest concentration of primates, including olive baboons, Mangabeys, red-tailed monkeys, vervet monkeys, black and white colobus monkeys, Pottos, Bush babies, and more than 1500 chimpanzees, may be found in Kibale. The greatest location for chimp trekking is Kibale National Park, which also has the greatest concentration of chimps.

In addition to the 13 distinct species, the park is home to more than 370 bird species, warthogs, antelopes, buffalos, and forest elephants. Chimpanzee trekking and habituation, picture safaris, bird viewing, cultural excursions, and escorted nature walks are among the activities offered at Kibale.

Semuliki National Park

Semuliki became a national park in 1993 after initially being gazetted off as a game reserve. During game drives in the western Ugandan park, visitors can witness more than 400 different kinds of birds and other wildlife. Hippos, crocodiles, forest elephants, target rats, monkeys, and bush duikers are a few of the wildlife species found in Semuliki. Game drives, guided nature walks, and bird watching are among the activities available to visitors at Semuliki.

Kidepo Valley  National Park

One of the greatest places to go before or after a conference in Uganda is Kidepo Valley National Park, a hidden treasure in northeastern Uganda. Kidepo, which was designated as a national park in 1962, is the most distant park in the nation. There are more than 470 known bird species and 75 mammal species in Kidepo Valley National Park, and they are all visible all year round.

The national park is divided into two valleys: the Kidepo Valley and the Narus Valley, where the majority of the wildlife species congregate once the seasonal Kidepo Valley dries up. Kidepo means “to pick,” while Narus means “soggy ground.” In contrast to the Kidepo valley, which dries out during the dry season, this area retains more water.

Leopards, cheetahs, lions, waterbucks, zebras, giraffes, hartebeests, reedbucks, Nile crocodiles, Uganda Kob, striped hyenas, antelopes, jackals, bush duikers, and wild dogs are among the wildlife that can be seen on a game drive at Kidepo.

In Kidepo Valley National Park, you can engage in a variety of activities. These include climbing Morungole Mountain, which offers breathtaking views of the Kidepo Valley and Narus. Jackson’s hornbill, Abyssinian roller, Pygmy falcon, and yellow-billed hornbill are just a few of the bird species to look out for during a visit to the IK people, who live atop Mount Murongole. The IK culture is nearly extinct, so this is an opportunity to learn about their distinctive hunting and lifestyle practices.

Lake Mburo National Park

The smallest national park in Uganda is Lake Mburo, which is located 240 kilometers from Kampala and 30 kilometers from Mbarara. It is the nearest national park to Kiruhura district, the president’s hometown. Until 1983, when it was designated as a national park, pastoralists continued to move their livestock there for grazing even after the national park was gazetted off in 1963. Hippos, crocodiles, hyenas, leopards, reedbucks, waterbucks, elands, zebras, and antelopes are among the animals that may be found in Lake Mburo National Park.

Boat tours along the lake are one of the activities offered in Lake Mburo National area, which allows visitors to see the area from a new perspective. In addition to morning and afternoon game drives, this park now offers nighttime game drives led by knowledgeable guides. Additionally, you may take part in bird watching, fishing, and spot fishing on the lake, as well as cultural trips that teach you more about the inhabitants.

The Sanctuary for Ziwa Rhinos

After rhinos were brought back to the nation, Ziwa Rhino Sanctuary was created in 3005. Due to ongoing poaching and conflicts in the 1970s in both Murchison Falls National Park and Kidepo Valley National Park, white rhinos in Uganda went extinct.

The only location in Uganda where rhinos may be tracked and spotted is Ziwa Rhino Sanctuary; there are currently 22 rhinos there, up from the six that were brought to the nation in 2015. White rhino conservation is carried out by the Uganda Wildlife Authority and skilled Ziwa ranchers.

Along with the 40 mammal species that call the sanctuary home, there are also more than 300 bird species and other wildlife species such as antelopes, crocodiles, hippos, and monkeys. More than 65 professional rangers are on duty in the sanctuary to provide security and guidance during the various exercises.

Activities offered at Ziwa Rhino Sanctuary include guided nature walks around the sanctuary without fear of attack because the majority of the animals are kept behind fences, bird watching with views of the African black crate, shoebill, and blue-spotted dove, among other species, and rhino tracking, which allows you to observe the endangered rhinos on foot, take pictures, and learn about their various habits.

The Sipi Falls

Sipi Falls, which lies in the Kapchorwa district of eastern Uganda, is a popular vacation destination for couples. With three stunning falls that fall at varying heights, it is regarded as the most romantic location in Uganda. The waterfalls drop 100 meters in the first place, 75 meters in the second, and 85 meters in the third. Although the first waterfall is the simplest to reach and the last is the most challenging, both the hike and the summit offer breathtaking views.

Tourists who intend to hike Mount Elgon also begin their journey at the Sipi Falls, which is best visited in the dry season, however it is still possible to visit during the wet season. A visit to the Arabica coffee plantations nearby, where you can observe the planting, harvesting, sorting, and processing of the coffee, is an additional activity in addition to hiking the falls.

Additionally, you will get the opportunity to sample freshly brewed Arabica coffee, visit local communities to gain a deeper understanding of Gishu culture, trek Elgon Mountain, Abseil, observe birds, visit the Pian Upe wildlife reserve, fly fish, and stroll about the town.

City of Jinja

Due to the abundance of exciting and daring safari activities offered at the various safari locations throughout the city, Jinja is regarded as a tourist paradise. The Mabira forest is the first thing you should see on your way to Jinja, which is in Eastern Uganda. Before continuing on to Jinja and some of the activities available, you have the opportunity to sample the mouthwatering roadside chicken at Namawojjolo.

In addition, there are activities like horseback riding along the banks of the Nile, quad biking (which offers free instruction to anyone who has never done it), white water rafting on the Nile, boat trips, a visit to the Source of the Nile, and bungee jumping in Jinja.

Bunyonyi Lake

One of the most stunning lakes in Africa and Uganda, Lake Bunyonyi is situated in the Kabale District in southwest Uganda and is a popular honeymoon destination. A wide variety of bird species may be found on the several small islands that make up the Lake, hence the name Bunyonyi, which translates to “small birds.” After touring the various national parks in the nation, it’s a terrific spot to unwind.

Each of the twenty-nine islands that make up Lake Bunyonyi has a fascinating backstory. Bwama Island, Bushara Island, and Akampene Island are a few of the islands. Swimming (the water is free of bilharzia), canoeing to the various islands, mountain biking, bird viewing (the lake is home to over 205 different kinds of birds), exploring the nearby villages, island hopping, fishing, and shopping at the local market are some of the activities that are done on Lake Bunyonyi.