From your country of origin, have you ever dreamt of seeing an elephant trumpeting its trunk, a lion climbing a tree, or a cheetah sprinting through the grasslands, then the pearl of Africa- Ugandan is one the places you can explore . During your safari when you have rented a car, it is very a thrilling and will give you chance to see wild animals going about their daily lives within their natural habitats. Uganda has a vast number of national parks and wildlife reserves that do offer adventurous opportunities to see wildlife up close. Most research and preparation goes into getting a safari fully arranged, deciding what national park to visit, and finding transportation and accommodation. During a typical self drive safari in Ugandan, it will cater for luxury tourists who have a quick vacation and decide to pre-book a packaged all-inclusive trip without thinking too much about the cost. After you have rented a car, there are several ways, though, to save money on an Ugandan safari. What you need to be aware of is that just be prepared to spend at least a few United States Dollars which usually depends on your personal choices.
Always package your tours because there are countless companies that offer safari packages for tourists who wish to sit back and not do any planning. Usually, these safari tours are very fitting and are worth the money if you don’t have the time to research or if you want to avoid potential hassles. The high end package deals offer one price and generally cover everything from pickup to drop off and even from the airport, including food, fees, transportation, and lodging. However, with a packaged tour company, you will have to either join a group with a pre-made itinerary. This in most cases is a great option for solo travelers. Also you can customize a safari package with an itinerary to your liking and this option best works best if you are already traveling with a group.
For you to obtain reliable information about the country, there two organization bodies which can provide you with excellent resources for more information on safari and tours in Uganda. These are Uganda Association of Tour Operators, which is locally known as AUTO and Uganda Tourism Board known as UTB. These organizations do aim at promoting and giving credibility to the safari companies that maintain a high level of service and a great value-to-price ratio. You can also do your own safari and here, it is possible that you do a safari on your own, here’s how you can organize your own safari. To successfully enjoy Uganda’s national parks, do rent your vehicle. Nearly all national parks allow you to drive your own vehicle and this opens up opportunities for saving some money as well as allowing for more flexibility in doing exactly what you want.
On the side of accommodation, there are many lodges, hotels, and camp options to choose from, depending on the park you choose. Lodge rooms need to be booked a few weeks in advance, especially during peak season. The camping options will allow you to have an adventurous traveler who loves to be close to nature and can handle the howls of animals at night, personal camping is a great option. The many national parks offer camping options include Murchison falls National Park, Queen Elizabeth National Park among others.
There’s always something exciting to experience on a safari in Uganda. If you can make the most of your Ugandan safari by doing some pre-planning, you’ll have the adventure of your life!
