Safari Activities to do during Easter Season : Easter is one of the busiest holidays in tourism. Especially in Africa where visitors come in large numbers to enjoy wildlife, stunning land scapeandculture in different regions. Easter is one of the principal holidays and in Christian churches Easter holiday is a joy to them. Here are some of the activities to do during easter season in Uganda, easter typically falls in April which is the start of rain offering peaceful and scenic environment which bring about rejuvenation of the eco systems making it a wonderful time.
Gorilla trekking in Bwindi National Forest located in south western Uganda in Kisoro district and these mountain gorillas can only be found in Bwindi national park and mgahinga national park, mountain gorillas are among the most visited in Uganda. When visitors are ready to trek the gorillas, they will be taken the sectors where trekking is done from like in Rushaga, Ruhija, Buhoma and Nkuringo, where you will be able to see the habituated gorillas. Visiting Bwindi national forest will not give a chance to see mountain gorillas but also you will be able to see the Batwa people.
Chimpanzee trucking in kibale. It is located in western Uganda in kabalore district, kibale has over 5000 chimpanzees with other primates like white colobus monkeys, baboons. Chimpanzee trucking is only done by six people per group it is always conducted in the morning and evening, kibale national park is the only place where chimpanzee habituation done from.
White water rafting in jinja. Jinja is described as the capital of adrenaline adventures for many reasons and water rafting is exceptionally the most sought after and breathtaking adventure for travellers on Uganda tour. These rapids provide visitors with the most thrilling water sports experiences that you may not find any where in Uganda apart from the source of the Nile.
Game drives in Uganda national parks. A visit to Uganda national parks will give an opportunity to explore savannah parks and wildlife, some of these that you can enjoy while on game drive and these include buffaloes, elephants, hippos’ zebras, giraffes, antelopes and you can encounter these in Queen Elizabeth national park, lake mburo national park, Murchison falls national park, to mention but a few. Visiting national parks, you will not regret undertaking safari to any of these wilderness destinations especially as you embark on game drive to spot the wildlife.
Visiting the rhinos in ziwa rhino sanctuary. If you are in Uganda for easter holiday don’t fail to visit the rhinos found in ziwa rhino sanctuary in Nakasongora because visiting the rhinos will give you the best experience ever and they only found in one in Uganda, rhinos are among the big five animals.
Visiting the cultural villages. Uganda is a diverse country with several cultural communities, Uganda has about 64 tribes and these tribes are scattered in different areas and different communities. A tour to these cultural villages during the eater holidays offers an extra ordinary experience and some include Ewaffe cultural village, Igongo culture centre, Batwa villages, to mention where you get every culture experience like local food. Traditional games, dances and many others.
Track the shoe bill stork. This is a bird and a must to be seen while on a safari tour in Uganda especially for the bird lovers, it is always found in swamps hunting for mudfish and other types of fish. Shoebill can be spotted in Murchison and lake Mburo national park.
Visit mgahinga national park. To see the golden monkeys, golden monkeys are only found in one national which is mgahinga, golden monkeys are so attractive because of their unique appearance that golden colour that attracts visitors to see them.
Visit the reptile village. Reptile village is one of the less known attractions by tourists, during easter take time visit the reptiles like snake’s lizards chameleons’ crocodiles to learn more about their life and appreciate the nature.
Boat cruise safaris. The boat cruise safari can best be enjoyed at the source of the Nile Jinja, and also in our beautiful national parks like in lake mburo national park, Murchison falls national and Queen Elizabeth national park at kazinga where you get an opportunity to see birds, animals like hippos, elephants, buffaloes and ovcourse enjoy the breathtaking of the fresh waters.
Bird watching. Uganda is a paradise with over 1000 bird species and these birds can be spotted in different areas some in the forests like Mabira Forest, national parks like Murchison, Semliki Queen Elizabeth national park in these parks you will be able to spot variety of birds inclusive of the migration birds like flamingos’ other birds include African fish Eagle, African Jacana, white pelicans, Great Blue Turaco, Black bee eater and others.
Easter is a wonderful time to explore Ugandans diverse wildlife and its landscape. If well planned you will enjoy a relaxed intimate and memorable safari experience. Book with Achieve Global Safari for personalized itineraries and unforgettable experience and a memorable
