Welcome to the Uganda safari blog from Roots Tours & Travel. Here, our Kampala team shares honest advice, park guides and travel stories to help you plan a better trip. Whether you are dreaming of mountain gorillas, big cats or a quiet lakeside lodge, you will find practical ideas here. So grab a coffee, explore the latest articles below, and start shaping your own East African adventure.
Uganda’s national parks get most of the attention, yet the country’s game reserves hide some of its best surprises. The game reserves in Uganda protect elephants, antelopes, primates and hundreds of bird species, often with very few other visitors around. In this guide, you will discover the main reserves by
Which is the best country for gorilla trekking: Rwanda, Uganda or the Democratic Republic of Congo? All three protect wild mountain gorillas in the forests of the Albertine Rift. However, each one offers a different mix of access, cost, comfort and extra activities. In this guide, we compare them side
Mweya Peninsula is the beating heart of Queen Elizabeth National Park in western Uganda. This raised tongue of land sits between the Kazinga Channel and Lake Edward, so you get water views on almost every side. In addition, it puts you close to the park’s best game-drive tracks and the
Our team plans trips across Uganda and East Africa. As a result, we hear the same questions again and again. This blog answers them in detail, with the kind of local knowledge you rarely find in a guidebook. Below are the main topics we write about.
Gorilla trekking is the reason many people visit Uganda, and it is also the trip that needs the most planning. For example, we compare trekking in Uganda, Rwanda and DR Congo, so you can choose the country that suits your budget and style. In addition, our pillar guide to gorilla trekking in Uganda covers permits, sectors, fitness and what a trekking day really looks like.
Uganda’s parks are very different from one another. Bwindi is a steep, misty rainforest, while Queen Elizabeth and Murchison Falls are open savannah with lions, elephants and boat cruises. Meanwhile, the country’s game reserves offer wildlife with very few other visitors around. Our articles explain what each area offers and how long to stay.
Beyond gorillas, Uganda is a superb place for chimpanzees, monkeys and birds. Kibale Forest, for instance, is home to 13 primate species. The country has also recorded more than 1,000 bird species, including the shoebill. Therefore, we write about where and when to see them, and how to combine primates and game drives in one trip.
Good planning makes a big difference on safari. That is why we share advice on the best time for gorilla trekking, what to pack, how long to travel and how to combine Uganda with Rwanda, Kenya, Tanzania or Zanzibar. For instance, good boots and rain gear make muddy forest trails far easier. We also explain how permits work. However, permit prices are set by the Uganda Wildlife Authority and change from time to time, so we always confirm the current rate when you enquire.
Many travellers combine Uganda with a neighbouring country. For example, you can trek gorillas in Rwanda’s Volcanoes National Park, follow the Great Migration in Kenya’s Maasai Mara or Tanzania’s Serengeti, or end your trip on the beaches of Zanzibar. We also explain how border crossings, regional flights and the East Africa Tourist Visa fit together. In addition, you can explore every country on our East Africa destinations pages.
The people who live beside the parks are part of every safari story. So we also write about community visits, such as time with the Batwa or a village walk in Buhoma. These experiences add depth to your trip and, at the same time, support local families.
Not sure what to read first? Here are some of the questions travellers ask us most, and where to find the answers:
Start with the article that matches your biggest question. Then, once you have a rough idea of where you want to go, browse our East Africa safari packages for sample itineraries. Each one is only a starting point, so we can shorten, extend or upgrade it to suit you.
Finally, when you are ready, send us your travel plans. Tell us your dates, group size, budget and must-see experiences. After that, our team will reply with a free, tailor-made itinerary. Meanwhile, keep checking back for new guides and stories on our Uganda safari blog.
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