Eastern Uganda Safari vs Western Uganda Safari : Safaris in Uganda are interesting, exciting and thrilling all at once and as we all know Uganda is a big country, so most cases you get to travel either the eastern, western, southern or northern parts of Uganda for your safari. If you are lucky and you have the time and the resources, you can travel the whole country. However usually that’s not the case for most people so what you do is choose which of the parts of Uganda you want to tour.
Well making that decision is not as easy as it said or seen on paper, but you still have to make it, so to help you make it, in this article we have written down some of the factors that are unique in the eastern and western parts of Uganda safari to help you choose where you want to go for your safari when that time comes.
We start with eastern Uganda, the wise men came from the east. Jokes! Well Eastern Uganda is mainly known for its landscape and nature screnies, water places and numerous water activities. Not to say the place doesn’t have animals, it does but these are the rare ones, actually animals in eastern Uganda are found in only Mt. Elgon National Park, in the other parts of eastern Uganda; they are scattered.
So what are the safari attractions in Eastern Uganda?
Mount Elgon
This extinct volcano is found on the border of Uganda and Kenya; its home to one of the tallest mountains in East Africa and a number of animals species. It has animals like antelopes, bush elephants, topis, impalas and many other forest animals. It is also a hub of over 100 bird species and over 500 tree species. It has amazing sceneries especially if you take on the climb to the mountain top. Activities done at the destination include but not limited to:- mountain climbing, game drives, nature walks, community tours among others.
Sipi Falls
A three in one stunning waterfalls found on the slopes of Mount Elgon. On top of hiking the falls you get a chance enjoy the scenic backdrop of these magnificent falls. You bird watch, nature walk and visit local communities and also coffee plantations.
Most people that visit the Sipi falls are on special relaxation vacations or trips that offer you some middle like adventure and relaxing moments.
Others falls in the eastern region are the sezibwa falls that have an interesting story behind them and offers a similar experience as the sipi falls.
Itanda falls and Jinja city
The itanda falls are considered the hub of thrilling and adrenaline rush activities. At this falls you have activities like bunge jumping, white water rafting, canoing and many more. The Itanda falls are in Jinja city and this city has also other exciting features like the soucrce of the nile and many more.
Other destinations in Eastern Uganda are mabira forest, bugembe palace, soroti rock and others
Western Uganda Safari
Also known as the animal hub is known for its variety of animals from mountain gorillas, chimpanzees to the big five, the lions, leopards, buffaloes, elephants and rhinos
Top destinations in the western region include:-
- Bwindi National Park
A UNESCO World Heritage site and the park with over 100 of the world population of mountain gorillas, this park is known for mountain gorilla trekking all through the year. Among the other activities that include but not limited nature walks, nature walks, community tours and others.
- Queen Elizabeth National Park
The most popular national park in the country, its home to over 1000 Savanah animal species and about 2000 bird species plus the kazinga channel that gives its viistors a serene experience on the water like no other. Activites at this park include but not limited to game drives, boat rides, nature walks, bird watching and others.
- Kibale Forest National Park
If you are a primate lover this is the best place for you to see chimpanzees in their natural habitat as it’s the capital of primates. But also this park gives its visitors a chance to enjoy birds in bigodi swamps among other things.
Others are Murchsion falls National park,Lake Mburo National Park, The rwenzori mountains, Mgahinga national Park and others.
