Although Uganda is known for its premier trek adventures up close and along the mountain gorilla and the chimpanzee in their rainforest homes, the country abounds with numerous activities that can be explored on a Uganda Adventure Safari. At Untamed Uganda Safaris, we tailor these unique Uganda highlights together that take you off-the beaten paths to immerse you into Uganda’s natural and cultural heritage.
Various of our specialized Uganda safaris are tailored with cultural experiences where you meet ordinary folks, enjoy their friendliness and hospitality Ugandan people are known for. Here you will discover, learn and interact with diverse traditions and rich cultures. Share and exchange smiles with ordinary folks, jump and dance to their ancient warrior folk-songs on your cultural experience and taste their traditional dishes.
To wildlife enthusiasts, a tailored safari will offer you an authentic African Wilderness as you traverse through Uganda’s expansive golden savanna plains and woodlands to come close to iconic Africa’s wildlife including the Big 5 while on game drives and boat safaris. Experience the serenity of nature as you take meditative nature walks through the lush evergreen ancient forests and woodlands getting personal to mother nature.
Mountaineering enthusiasts will explore Uganda’s mountains to stretch and test their personal limits on various treks suitable to individual stamina and will including the ultimate-test to the snow capped peaks of the Mountains of the Moon; the Rwenzoris. Adrenaline junkies can also dare the world-class white water rapids on the ancient Nile or simply relax away on a sunset boat cruise on Africa’s biggest inland freshwater sea, the Victoria. Paddle like a local on several sparkling inland lakes and learn of the incredible history these lakes hide. Tailoring these experiences with community is a sustainable and worthwhile cause, to support these communities especially the non-privileged communities therefore Making a Difference!
Highlights on a Uganda Adventure and Cultural Safari
White water Rafting on the Nile in Jinja
Jinja is a popular Adventure Capital with lots of options from White-water Rafting on the Nile, Kayaking and Tubing on the Nile, Spot-Fishing on L. Victoria and the Nile. Boat cruise safaris aim for various interests from sightseeing, visit to the source of the Nile or sunset cruises. For adrenaline enthusiasts Quad biking safaris run through typical village along community tracks giving you opportunity to interact with natives.
Take Walking Safaris and Wilderness Camping
Walk on foot; take a Bicycle ride or a Horse ride along the Gentle Herbivores in the company of a ranger to learn more about the Wildlife, Plant life and the whole eco-system. In Selected National Parks one can get close to herds of Giraffe, Topi, Zebra, Impala and rare Eland plus a host of Birdlife in their own backyard to learn and experience various habits and adaptations of these species lifestyles.
Hike around the scenic Crater Lakes
Uganda’s landscape was shaped majorly by the earth forces that made the rift valley, leaving behind the beautiful explosion Crater lakes and escarpments
Take a Canoe on several inland lakes
Several inland volcanic lakes are hemmed in terraced hillsides, and their waters are safe for swimming, canoeing and other outdoor activities.
Trekk the rhino on foot
On a wildlife safari across Uganda, a walking safari along the rhinos is one of the highlights. On foot, you come into close quarters of this Africa’s Big5 species, learning from experienced game rangers of its importance and role in the entire Africa wildlife ecosystem. In Uganda, the rhinos occur in Ziwa Rhino Sanctuary, a natural wildlife reserve set up for protection and natural breeding of this species. The guided walk tour lasts up to 2-hours and gives you insights into a current breeding program and restocking plan in its former wildness range.