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Walking Safaris in Uganda – Enjoy incredible wilderness experience on a nature-guided walking safari in Uganda, and grab opportunities to watch nature and wildlife up close and personal. Having been in a car for game drives, one would stretch their legs close to the animals and maybe enjoy a bush breakfast. All this is what makes an African wildlife and gorilla trekking safari memorable. Walking Safaris in Uganda involve moving with a well-trained ranger guide in the wild, enjoying nature in its real state, and viewing different wildlife species. Uganda is a top safari destination for wildlife safaris in Africa, boosting around 10 National parks and National reserves that offer refuge to a large population of diverse wildlife species.

Walking Safaris in Uganda

Where to go for Walking safaris?

Many of Uganda’s parks and reserves provide guided walks and treks; the most well-known ones are chimpanzee and gorilla tracking in national parks like Kibale Forest and Budongo Forest Reserve and Bwindi Impenetrable National Park, respectively. You can take guided walks in Bwindi and the forest reserves to see different primates, as well as butterflies, birds, and small mammals. The other top destinations for guided walking safaris in Uganda include; Queen Elizabeth National Park and Murchison Falls National Park – with demarcated trails only in specific areas for guided nature walks. Not forgetting the open savanna is Kidepo Valley National Park, where you’ll need to be accompanied by a Ugandan Wildlife Authority Ranger.

In Kibale National Park, you can take part in the Bigodi wetland walk, which was created to benefit the nearby communities, or try out a forest walk in the park for birding and primate identification. Walking safaris are popular across Uganda. We can offer recommendations for where to conduct your walking safari wherever you plan to travel. The best safari company, Acacia Safaris Limited, provides accurate and timely information to aid in your thorough preparation. Our top packages to Uganda will also allow you to experience a variety of safari activities on a single visit – Experiencing top destinations with the top most thought attractions.

The Ugandan wilderness is home to a wide range of wildlife species that you can spot on nature guide walks and safaris. The commonly spotted on walking safaris include; Gorillas, Chimpanzees, Zebras, lions, Buffalos, Hippos, Antelopes, elephants, Monkeys, and Baboons, among others. Walking safari in Uganda guarantees spotting experiences and there is much more opportunity to experience nature than while in a safari vehicle.

Other frequently asked questions

What is a walking safari?

A walking safari is an exciting activity in which visitors go on leisurely, accompanied walks with the main goal of discovering various wildlife species in the wilderness. The slower pace and lower perspective of walking make the minute details that are missed on game drives more obvious.

Are walking safaris safe?

One of the most frequent questions we receive regarding walking safaris is this one. Furthermore, walking safaris are safe. There is nothing to worry about as long as you do as your guide instructs. These guides and trackers are capable of taking swift action to keep both you and the animals safe.