Nestled in the East of Africa, Uganda is one of the leading safari destinations on the African continent and famous for her safari offerings and extraordinary experiences visitors gain from there. The country is endowed with diverse cultures, beautiful sceneries of lowlands and highlands, and a variety of wildlife species that can be encountered in its undomesticated national parks.
It Is important to note that Uganda has 10 national parks in addition to a multiple number of game reserves that are home to rare wild animals. These animals can be encountered through guided game drives in the national parks and carefree safaris.
The national parks encompass; Queen Elizabeth, Mount Elgon, Rwenzori mountains, Kidepo, Mount Mgahinga, Kibale, Bwindi Impenetrable, Murchison falls, Semuliki valley and Lake Mburo national parks.
The most famous safari Uganda offers is one of the tree climbing lions experiences that is not common in other countries. Tree-climbing lions can be encountered in the magnificent Queen Elizabeth National Park which is located in the western part of Uganda. The National Park was named after the queen of England Elizabeth in commemoration of her visit to the country. The magnificent park was formerly known as Kazinga.
Different seasons of travel in Uganda.
Uganda, the pearl of Africa has mainly two travel seasons and those are the dry seasons. They are commonly known as the high season or peak seasons of travel in the tourism industry. These travel seasons refer to the long dry season that runs from June all the way up to September and the shorter dry season that runs from December up to February and also has the festive season in it that adds up to the experiences visitors get in this beautiful nation.
However, it is equally important to note that travel doesn’t only occur in the dry seasons but in wet seasons as well, as every season provides its own different spectacular experiences.
The appropriate parking list for a given travel season.
What to pack when traveling in the wet season.
Mosquito repellents. These are helpful in the wet season since mosquitoes tend to hide in the bushes and the stagnant water on the ground. Repellents keep the biting insects away from the visitors on their adventures.
Backpack covers. This helps prevent water from entering into the bags of the visitor since they are waterproof even in heavy rains.
Fast-drying towels. These are equally important since they can be used to wipe the face and other open body parts with water.
Umbrella. Umbrellas cannot be missed as one travels to Uganda in the wet season. These help the visitor to travel around the pearl and explore more even when it’s raining, nothing can stop them.
Waterproof boots. Strong waterproof boots or gum boots enable a visitor to maneuver through the rugged and slippery terrain in the mountainous regions of the country especially when encountering gorillas and chimpanzees on treks.
What to pack when traveling in the dry season.
The dry season is the most favorable time and actually the popular one that visitors often take advantage of to visit this beautiful nation. Visitors are advised to park appropriately for this season and they ought to have;
Sun protection equipment. In the dry seasons, the sun tends to be scorching so it is important for a traveler to carry with them equipment that can protect them from the scorching sun rays encompass sunglasses to protect the eyes, lip balm that is essential for the prevention of lip breakage due to dehydration and scorching sun, sunscreen is equally important and prevents the skin from breakage.
Drinking water. Travelers are advised to carry with them bottles of drinking water to help them stay hydrated on their encounters in the jungles of Uganda.
Light clothes. In the dry seasons, temperatures tend to be so high and light clothing is henceforth important for travelers in the wilderness. They can put them on to protect themselves from high temperatures. Sleeveless, short skirts for the women and the shorts for the men are substantial.
