CNN Ranks Uganda Best Safari Destination to Visit 2023
The best safari destination to visit in 2023 is none other than Uganda-CNN names. According to CNN, it would be a missed opportunity if a traveler didn’t visit Uganda, a country with rich biodiversity and rich culture to offer. BOOK NOW
“From the expansive shores of Lake Victoria to the snowy Rwenzori Mountains, Uganda is a beautiful wilderness playground, with opportunities for adventure including treks through the Bwindi Impenetrable Forest or up to the craters of the Virunga volcano chain or whitewater rafting along the Victoria Nile,” CNN says.
“There’s also an emphasis on connecting visitors with Ugandan communities — promising tastes of Ugandan food, music, and culture. Last year saw the launch of the Uganda Cycling Trail, a 1,600-kilometer mainly unpaved 22-stage route designed to appeal to all levels of cyclist from hardcore solo bike packers to fully-guided easy riders.”
A lot defines Uganda as the best safari destination to visit in 2023 including:-
Chimpanzee Trekking in Kibale Forest.
The favorite of Kibale’s walks embarks on from the Kanyanchu Visitor center at 08.00 & 15.00 and lasts 2 to 3 hours. Chimpanzees are the most sought-after primate by visitors, but you should look out for the black & white colobus, red-tailed monkey, or the grey-cheeked mangabey. Your guides will be able to show you pittas & different bird species and will give details of the tradit of the plant species within the forest. This walk is for 6 people in a group.
Bigodi Wetland Sanctuary.
The Bigodi Wetland Sanctuary is a community development enterprise located on the fringe of Kibale National Park where guided tours are conducted along a path through the wetland at times along the boardwalk trail. Bigodi is a birder’s paradise with 138 bird species having been identified there including the crowd please Great Blue Turaco. The sanctuary is also home to 8 primate species including the black and white colobus, red colobus, mangabey, red tail, vervet, and L’Hoest.
Gorilla Trekking in Bwindi Impenetrable Forest.
Wake early for a hearty breakfast to give you the energy needed for gorilla trekking. Before 8:00 am, report to the ranger station for registration and a talk by one of the rangers. The guides will then take you through the bush, pushing your way through the undergrowth, to track the gorillas. (Please note this trek can take from 30 minutes to 5-6 hours). A reasonable degree of fitness is required, as well as a sturdy pair of walking shoes. Sit in the forest among the gorillas, listening to them ‘talk’ to one another, and marvel at the sheer size of the dominant male, the Silverback. It is an extraordinary feeling sitting in the dense rainforest knowing you are with a few of the last remaining mountain gorillas. It’s amazing to think there are only about 650 of these beautiful creatures left.
Batwa Cultural Experience.
The Batwa Experience was created by the displaced Batwa pygmies to educate their children and to share their amazing heritage and traditions with the world. Since 1992, the Batwa have been unable to live in the Bwindi Impenetrable Forest, their ancestors’ home. Yet they have not forgotten the old ways.
Step back in time to see how the Batwa lived for millennia in the Bwindi, one of the most beautiful jungles on earth and home to the famous mountain gorillas. Enjoy an incredible day hike in the rain forest with Batwa guides, see how the Batwa lived and hunted, learn about medicinal plants, and watch for animals and birds.
Safari Game Drives.
Uganda is a primary game viewing area due to the variety of wildlife which includes leopards, antelopes, elephants, buffalos, and lions. Visitors will be accompanied by an experienced guide able to track down these animals. You can get a game drive in Murchison falls National Park, Kidepo Valley National Park, Queen Elizabeth National Park, and Lake Mburo National Park.
Wildlife Boat Safaris.
Take a leisurely boat cruise along the Kazinga Channel in Queen Elizabeth National Park or to the bottom of Murchison Falls. Passengers may encounter herds of elephant, buffalo, and antelope, families of warthog, large groups of hippos, and crocodiles basking on the shore. Both Kazinga shores and Albert Nile shores are a haven for numerous birds, including many migratory species as they make their way south to warmer climates.
CNN says there is considerable change brewing in Uganda’s travel offerings at the moment with the country christened the pearl of Africa now looking beyond the traditional staples of safari and wildlife spotting to appeal to both regional and international visitors. Indeed Uganda is the best safari destination to visit in 2023.
