Safari activities in western uganda : Safari is a Swahili word originally from the Arabic word ‘Safar’ meaning to journey is an overland journey to observe wild animals, especially in eastern or southern Africa. It came to breath in Kenya lands of adventure.expedition, nounjourney, people on a journey, Campaign,Caravan Cavalcade are other terms to mean Safari.
Safari is the Swahili word for a long journey (by any means). The safari as known to Westerners originates in an 1836-37 British expedition that set out purely to observe and document wildlife and landscapes of southern Africa.
A traditional African safari is still focused on seeing African wildlife, but Uganda safaris are definitely not limited to game viewing. In addition to game viewing and wildlife tracking, African safaris nowadays are about: the experience of being out in the bush (wilderness) exploring scenic places and natural wonders for experience attainable through memory, writing, photography, videography , Documentary, Documentation and Cinematography .
Safari activities are expeditions to observe or hunt animals in their natural habitat, especially in East Africa and A trip into any undeveloped area to see, photograph or hunt wild animals in their own environment. Leave the past concept of a wildlife safari as a hunting trip that frame is long gone
The Western Region of Uganda is one of four regions in the country of Uganda. As of Uganda’s 2014 census, the Western region’s population was 8,874,862. This region of the country encompassing the vast majority of the country’s parks and reserves, Western Uganda dazzles with its blockbuster wildlife, excellent birding and astonishing landscapes and natural attractions, making it the most popular region with travellers.Western Uganda is comprised of the districts of Bundibugyo, Bushenyi, Hoima, Ibanda, Kabale, Kabarole, Kamwenge, Kanungu, Kasese, Kibaale, Kabingo, Kiruhura, Kisoro, Kyenjojo, Masindi, Mbarara, Ntungamo, Rukungiri.
With all these narration there are various safari activities to enjoy ,
Game Drives, This is an activity that only flourishes best in the land of milk and honey the western region of this nation this is due to the vast parks in the region like Lake Mubro national park, Queen Elizabeth National park in Kasese, Mugahinga Gorilla National park, Bwindi impenetrable National park, Rwenzori National park etc all these necessitate this Uganda safari activities driving around these Parks in the company of almost 3000 species in these Parks likes animals, birds, reptiles etc.
Bird watching, Western Uganda habors more than 4000 species of birds the rare , endangered, colourful and foreign birds all these reside in the different parks of Lake Mubro national park, Queen Elizabeth National park, Mugahinga National park etc ,all these give you a better view of the birds accompanied by sweet sounds of the birds and fresh air thus making bird watching an engaging tourist activity in Western Uganda.
Chimpanzee trekking, one of the most popular wildlife activities in Uganda, allows you to step into the world of chimpanzees in the wild. Uganda Wildlife Authority Interpretive Rangers lead a small group (maximum of 8) into the realm of the chimps. In the different parks around Uganda like Kibale Forest National Park, Murchison Falls National Park, and Queen Elizabeth National Park. Western Uganda is Home to around 1,500 chimpanzees, Kibale Forest National Park is the main chimpanzee trekking destination in Western Uganda and the whole of the pearl of Africa. For lovers of nature, treeking , primates these are the destinations for you to execute this Uganda safari activity .
Camping as a safari activity takes you close to nature and wildlife, delivering an authentic and often affordable experience of the African wilderness. Find out what a camping safari entails – from safety to showering in the bush and the best camping sites you can execute this activity in Western Uganda inculde Kluge’s Guest FarmHippo Hill Safari LodgeBunyonyi OverlandKibale Forest CampKasenyi Safari Camp
