Lion Filming in Uganda is fabulous game safari which is rarely a tourist attraction on Uganda Safaris, which can be done in three ultimate locations; Queen Elizabeth National Park, Murchison Falls National Park and the far unmatched safari destination Kidepo Valley National Park.
One to involve in lion filming in one of these three safari destination and your only required to obtain valid filming permits and permissions. And all filming permits ‘’Press Accreditation’’ in Uganda are issued by the Uganda Media Council.
All the filming experience on Uganda Safaris are observed by the Uganda Wildlife Authority and from this governing body its where you can apply for Commercial filming permits and permissions to film in protecting areas could be national parks or wildlife reserve.
What are the best places to film lions in Uganda?
Kidepo Valley National Park
Kidepo Valley National Park is untouched safari destination located in remote areas of semi-arid regions thus considering it Uganda’s remotest savannah park. The park estimates 10 to 11 hours’ drive from Kampala and for travelers with a reasonably flexible budget should consider flying from Entebbe International Airport to Kidepo -Lomej Airstrip ‘’1:40hours’’.
Fact, lion filming in Kidepo Valley National Park is fantastic thus giving you memorable filming experience. The park is perfect for lion filming because it gives away from crowds hence an excellence safari destination for filming.
Queen Elizabeth National Park;
Queen Elizabeth National Park is the best location for film lions in Uganda with the help of the lion experts from the Uganda Carnivore Projects which is an organization ,devoted to the research and conservation of Uganda’s large carnivores such as lions, leopard and hyenas and other species you expect to includes elephant ,hippo ,buffalo ,crocodiles many more ,However, the park overcrowds especially in the peak season months when Ugandan tourism experience more comprised of student tour groups.
Another option of filming in Queen Elizabeth National Park it’s done in remote Ishasha plain located a distance of 80kilometers/70 miles from Kasenyi Village. Ishasha sector is famously known to be outstanding area for unique tree climbing lions. Meaning filming in Ishasha sector is worthwhile.
The park is also home to chimpanzees and other primates which can be encountered in Kyambura Gorge, do boat cruise along the Kazinga Channel and bird watching which can be spotted en route.
Murchison Falls National Park
Murchison Falls National Park is another rewarding lion filming location in Uganda. The park is Uganda’s largest and oldest game park that harbors biodiversity of animal species especially lion species and other big cat viewing thus including spectacular filming opportunities.
Procedures of Applying for A Lion Filming Permits in Uganda;
Well, a tourist applying for a lion filming permits in Uganda, all you need is to send us a brief write up to the offices of Uganda Wildlife Authority for more details about your Lion Film. The following considered;
Size of the crew and their personnel roles on the film project.
Locations of Uganda filming destination you intend to visit on Lion filming.
The length of your shoot depending on ‘’Number of days you intend to film’’.
The way in which your can benefit either the lions or Uganda at Large. All these procedures can be helped by reliable tour operator.
Note; Once our film crew fixing team leader confirms your write ups withal relevant requirements, then we will proceed to help you in delivering and following up with the on ground bureaucratic procedures of securing your Lion Filming Permit.
With no worry, all lion filming safari location in Uganda hosts wide range of family friendly lodges to comfortable tented camps, offering variety of activities to the guests on safari visit, either in Murchison Falls, Queen Elizabeth and Kidepo Valley National Park among others thus making popular safari visiting on Uganda Lion Filming Safaris.
Best time to go for lion filming Uganda Safaris;
The best time to go for lion filming in Uganda is during dry seasons of the months of June to September and December to February.
