Thinking about Uganda a wonderful holiday spot in Africa and its attractions, Rain forests pop to the mind since they house the country’s most remarkable prime attractions that draw hundreds to the country every year. Prepare a week long Uganda safari to some of the breathtaking rain forests for life changing travel experience in Africa. Whether you’re on business visit, ensure to check out one of the fantastic rain forests and experience what it means to hang out in the wild and meet the rare forest habitats. Gorilla trekking, Chimpanzee trekking, nature walks, forest walks are some of the expected activities that will occupy your day during your visit to one of your favorite rain forest. You can also do bird watching, game viewing in the close savanna plains which is another added advantage of visiting incredible jungle areas in Uganda.
Bwindi Impenetrable National Park
Four hundred thirty kilometers south west of Kampala city and twenty kilometers from Rwanda boarder, Bwindi Impenetrable Forest is one of the best places in Uganda to see mountain gorillas and know as the finest gorilla trekking destination in Africa. This magical rain forest too impressive not only for gorilla trekking but also bird watching, nature walks hiking and its green vegetation is a home to multiple wild habitats including elephants.
Travelers to this beautiful forest get a chance to experience, learn and cherish the various beauties of this forest to the extent that some dedicate time and money to support its conservation. Besides most Uganda safari holidays go to Bwindi Forest first and later connect to other attractions due to its attractiveness. The main tour activity is gorilla trekking, followed by birding, cultural tours, hikes, nature walks, community visits among others that are open for every guest to the forest. No entrance is paid here but for those on Uganda gorilla trekking tours, a Uganda gorilla permit costs between $450-$600. Remember to dress well for the jungle in long sleeved shirts, T-shirts, Trousers, warm jacket and comfortable walking shoes. Packed lunch and enough drinking water are some of the most carries for the day of your gorilla trek.
Kibale Forest National Park
It’s the best season rain forest for travelers all year round so welcome to the magical natural land of Uganda incredibly if you are a primate lover, then now it’s time to try this beautiful rain forest as the ground is dry in search for the first moving primates-“the Chimpanzees”. Chimpanzee trekking and habituation are the most enjoyable tour activities beyond doubt. There are other primates to catch up with here including Baboons, monkeys, bush babies, and in total over 13primate species are found in this magical forest.
In Africa, kibale forest is one of the best chimpanzee trekking forests and many travelers would highly testify including adventure travelers. While here one can enjoy exciting bird watching in Bigodi wetland which is an additional experience to your visit. Chipanzee permits for kibale cost $150 with no entrance fee charges. Accommodation is plenty and lodges include primate lodge, chimps nest, Kibale safari lodge, chimpanzee guest house among others.
Budongo Forest
The chimpanzee trekking home in Murchison falls national park one of the ultimate places to see the Big five ,lions, elephants, buffalo, leopard and the Rhino that you meet first on your way to the park at Ziwa Rhino sanctuary. Unlike other popular parks in Uganda, but trips to Murchison falls offers 99% chances of meeting both the big five and the chimpanzees of Budongo forest. Chimpanzees in this forest are trekked twice a day both in the morning and afternoon for reasons of conservation and every trek is amazing in its own way.
The best way to explore this rain forest is on foot by taking forest walks to search for primates and other forest habitats. One day is enough for one to explore this lovely forest but if you want to engage in other park activities, three days are the best. Remember, you have to pay for entrance fee herein order explore the park and its rain forest of Budongo. Being close to one of the best kept natural secrets the might Murchison falls, this wildlife safari in Murchison falls national park is the most wonderful.
