Thursday 12 September 2013

Top 4 activities on safaris in Uganda

Going on a Ugandan Gorilla safari in Africa would be a best option for you if you want to see magnificent gorillas. The thrill of Gorilla tracking in the wild has no comparison in any way in seeing them in a zoo. The Bwindi impenetrable National park is the most popular place to go on a Gorilla safari. Many tourists and visitors like to experience a gorilla safari once in their lifetime they visit African countries.   There are many awesome activities to do on safaris in Uganda.



Game Safaris:-
There are many parks in Uganda famous for the game safaris. Some of them include Murchison National park, Kidepo Valley National parks and Queen Elizabeth National park. These are the best places to see the lions, buffalos, the elephants and Leopard. If you want to see rhinos in Uganda then, you will have to visit the Ziwa Rhino sanctuary. You can also watch Zebras, Hippos, Uganda Kobs and many other herbivores and carnivores.   

Mountain climbing:-
There are two mountains in Uganda. One is Mount Elgon at the Kenya Uganda border and the other one is Mount Ruwenzori. Mt. Rwenzori is the 4th highest in Africa but it is one of the toughest mountains to climb.  However, climbing to the Mount Elgon is much easier in comparison of Mt. Rwenzori as this is a volcanic mountain. It is difficult to climb Mt. Rwenzori with so many up and downs. It needs seven to twelve days to climb to the top of this mountain.

Cultural tours:-
You can see several ethnic groups in Uganda. The Bantus and the Nilotes are two of them. Each of the group has its own culture and tradition. You have an option to experience this at the Ndere centre or you can go to the place where the ethnic groups stay. All their daily activities are quite attractive. If you are interested to know more about ethnic groups, you can visit some cultural places like the Kabaka kingdom and the Batoro kingdom.

Launch trips:-

You can enjoy the famous launch trips here in Uganda. These kinds of trips offer an opportunity to see many buffalos, hippos and some elephants at close range. The lunch trips include the journey up the Victoria Nile River to the base of Murchison falls, the cruise along the Kazinga channel and the cruise along Lake Mburo. You will get a chance see the predators in the Murchison falls trip.

Monday 9 September 2013

Experience a perfect Kenya safari vacation

People usually spend lots of money going to the different tourist destinations of the world. However, if you would like to experience a different atmosphere and a little adventure on your next vacation then, think about going on a Kenya safari.
 
Masai Mara

Here you will get an opportunity to see some of the places that one can get a chance to watch out on documentaries only. The Masai Mara Game Reserve, the coastal city of Kenya Mombasa and Tsavo are some of the places you must go if you want to experience a perfect Kenya Safari vacation.

The country Kenya is a wonderful place to visit. You will definitely enjoy the beautiful landscapes and the wildlife here. You will get a golden opportunity to see deserts, dense forests, lakes, beaches, elephants, zebras, lions and much more. The Masai Mara game reserve, Amboseli National park, Mt Kenya national park and Sanburu game reserve are the top five parks in this country to visit. If you want to book your safari in the months of July, August and December then, book your trip ahead of the time as these are the busiest months here. You will find all the hotels booked and all the parks crowded during these particular months. So it is advisable to book your trip some months earlier.


You can see some of the most beautiful scenery as well as the wildest creatures on a Kenya safari in several ways. Some of the best activities include walking safaris, horseback safaris, hot air balloon ride and many more. Besides, you can go on a cultural trip to local Masai during while you will get a chance to know about their day to day life and learn how they use different plants for medical uses. Walk into the Masai Mara with your expert guide on foot to see all the big five animals. Make a camp under the starry skies after a long walk in the African bush and your luggage will come on camels.

There are many online sites where you can choose a vacation package to book a wonderful Safari. Some sites are designed in a way that they make it easy to book your trip. Select the locations you want to go and of course, a safari provider. Just discuss with your tour organizer what exactly you want to do and they will make your vacation more enjoyable based on your demands.