If you are planning to have your vacation and explore a tropical area on a self-drive safari with exotic animals living in large savannah grasslands and tropical rainforests, then there is no other place, Uganda is the place to be. No wonder it is dubbed the pearl of Africa by the former British prime minister Wilson Churchill in the early 1900s. The beauty of Uganda is indeed infectious, which makes you want to visit the area again and again. You have varied outdoor activities to do in the numerous national parks around the country.
Self-drive safaris in Uganda are specifically all about driving on your own to the countryside to visit different national parks as drafted on your itinerary. The aura of this expedition is sheer adventurous. Uganda’s countryside exposes you to some of the most unique natural features of the universe. You will meet breathtaking scenery on the roadside. When you enter the game parks, your eyes will be fed with lots of enthralling exotic animals.
Uganda is gifted by nature and its frantic environment will steal your heart.
Self drive safaris are one of the most frequently booked expeditions in the country. Discover Wakanda land on your own. Uganda has a surface area of over 200,000sq.km. Most of its expanse is dominated by greenery, towering hills, still lakes, and free-flowing streams. All these spectacles remain in their natural form throughout the year which attracts tourists from far and near.
When you are planning your self-drive safari around Uganda, here are the attractions to look at while drafting your itinerary
Outstanding scenery
Uganda is where the west African tropical rainforest meets the East African savannah. Therefore, a mixture of west African and east African natural environments is found here. Expect to marvel at pure green landscapes in Kigeizi highlands and other tropical rainforest areas in the country. These forests are home to a mammoth of primate species including gorillas, chimpanzees, baboons, and monkeys. The brown short savannah grasslands also come with its wonders as they are abodes to the big common mammals such as lions, elephants, leopards, buffaloes, elands, warthogs, and many more. Uganda is a waterlogged area with over 30 water bodies. The water bodies with the best scenery include Lake Victoria, river Nile, lake Bunyonyi, Lake Mutanda, Sipi falls, Kazinga channel, and Lake Edward and George. The aforementioned water features are anchorages of numerous organisms which make their sighting more interesting.
Other sceneries to look out for while on a self drive tour in Uganda are the mountains and the two standout ones are Rwenzori with its snowcapped peaks and Elgon dominated by Arabic coffee on its lower slopes.
Delicious foods and soothing beverages
Visitors in Uganda have three alternatives for dining. They can savor international and continent meals in swanky hotels and safari lodges, affordable local meals in regular restaurants or dine in the franchise restaurants in the cities of Kampala, Entebbe, and Jinja. Most tourists stick to the foods and drinks served in the hotels and safari lodges, but the dining in the local restaurants is much more affordable and is a great way to enjoy the local favorites like Luwombo, cassava, sweet potatoes, matooke, and boiled fish.
Adventurous activities
In the national parks and other tourist sites in Uganda, it is not all about watching the scenery, there are countless outdoor activities to participate in and enjoy yourself. The popular activities to enjoy on a self-drive safari in Uganda include gorilla tracking, safari game drive, nature walks, chimpanzee tracking, whitewater rafting, boat rides, mountain hiking, bird watching, bungee jumping, cycling, and many more.
A self-drive safari around Uganda is one of the most fun-filling experiences. It enables you to encounter the natural environment in full swing, enjoy it by engaging in various activities and savor the fruits it bears, the organic foods served in Uganda’s restaurants.
