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Game Drives in Uganda

Game drives in Uganda are typically guided tours often in wildlife reserves and national parks where visitors observe and encounter animals within their natural habitat. Popular destinations where one is able to encounter adventurous game drives are Queen Elizabeth national park, Murchison falls, Kidepo valley and lake Mburo national park. During these drives, you are able to encounter different animals and bird life providing insights into the eco systems and ensuring a memorable safari experience. Some of the destinations where you can experience awesome game drives are; .

Game drives in Queen Elizabeth national park.

Queen Elizabeth national park is located in southwestern Uganda spanning districts of Kasese, Kamwenge, Rukungiri and Bushenyi. The park is situated near the border with DRC and is part of the western rift valley closer to Kasese town providing a gateway for visitors exploring this diverse and wildlife rich area. Game drives in Queen Elizabeth national park happen within especially in the Kasenyi plains and Ishasha plains offering excellent opportunities to sot a vary animal species. The Ishasha sector is famous for tree climbing lions and both areas provide visitors with a chance to experience the park’s diverse flora and fauna. Some of the animals that you can encounter is African elephants, antelopes, buffaloes, Uganda Kobs, hippos, lions and leopards. Some of the birds you get chance to see are African eagle birds, saddle billed stork, pelicans, pink flamingos, grey crowned crane and martial eagle. Apart from game drives, you can participate in boat safaris, chimpanzee trekking, nature walks and bird watching.

Game drives in Kidepo valley national park.

Kidepo valley national park is located in northeastern part of Uganda bordering South Sudan and Kenya, its known for rugged landscapes and unique bio diversity and considered one of the hidden African gems. Kidepo is characterized with mountain ranges, expansive savannah and river beds providing a dramatic backdrop for wildlife enthusiasts. Game drives are usually done in the Narus valley and the Kidepo valley each giving different eco systems and different wildlife species. You get chance to encounter cape buffaloes, lions, elephants, giraffes, antelopes and zebras. Birds that you get to see are ostrich, Kori bustard, secretary bird, Abyssinian roller, yellow billed hornbill and Egyptian vultures. Other activities to do are hiking, Karamojong cultural tours, guided nature walks, and night game drives.

When to do game drives.

You can do game drives either in the morning, late afternoon, evening and late in the nights. Game drives are best done in the months of June, August, December and February because they are considered to be dry months and present perfect sightings and ease of navigation.

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