Family safaris in Uganda/Uganda family safaris/Family safari holidays
A safari to Uganda is the ultimate family holiday for different family groups. Family safaris in Uganda offer amazing wildlife encounters, taking you and your family to different wilderness national parks like Murchison falls national park, Kidepo valley National park, Lake Mburo National park, Queen Elizabeth National park, Ziwa rhino sanctuary and Uganda wildlife Education center. Families can also go gorilla trekking in Bwindi Impenetrable National park if travelling with children above 15 years old. But if the children are below 15 years, the park offers other activities like a walk to the water falls.
Family safaris in Uganda bring families together through experiences shared together and memories which will last a life time.
Gorilla Link Tours is offers tailor made and already made private safaris for families to all the different national parks and destinations perfect for family safaris in Uganda. Each itinerary is personally designed by our director and safari consultant Caroline Amutuhaire, who is very experienced at organizing family safaris in Uganda and other parts of Africa. We work with safari needs of the families so as to offer quality private safari experiences.
Our safari guides are experienced in guiding family safaris in Uganda and will give your family the best safari experience.
Each family safari in Uganda is different and offers a unique experience, and that is why we prefer to tailor make a perfect itinerary for you and your family
Accommodation used on family safaris in Uganda
We have visited all the lodges we use for family safaris in Uganda. These vary from luxury to budget accommodations, in each destination. We only use lodges which do not compromise the quality, safety and experience of your family safari
Some of the accommodations include Mweya safari lodge, Baker’s Lodge, Apoka safari Lodge, Elephant Plains Lodge, Mazike Valley Lodge, Sipi falls lodge, Kidepo Savanna Lodge, Lake Victoria Serena, Kyaninga Lodge, Primate Lodge, etc.
Children on family safaris in Uganda
From our experience with family safaris in Uganda, children who are seven years and above are able to fully enjoy and engage in all a great safari in Uganda has got to offer.
We do also cater for families with children who are seven years younger but it should be noted that the safari experience tends to be shorter, and we recommend luxury and mid-range accommodations for this age group.
Best activities for family safaris in Uganda
- Gorilla trekking and gorilla habituation. Gorilla trekking and gorilla habituation are one of the best safari activities for families on family safaris in Uganda. In Uganda gorilla trekking takes place in Bwindi Impenetrable National park and Mgahinga Gorilla National park. Gorilla habituation takes place on in Rushaga, the southern sector of the Bwindi Park. Visitors to the park trek habituated mountain gorillas with professional and armed ranger guides. Family members coming for gorilla trekking and gorilla habituation must be 15 years and above as per guidelines from Uganda Wildlife Authority
- Chimpanzee trekking and chimpanzee habituation– Chimpanzee trekking and chimpanzee habituation are perfect for families with children who are 15 years and above. Kibale National park is the best place to see habituated chimpanzees in the wild. The treks take place in the morning and in the after and habituation takes a full day or until a client decides they want to go back to the lodge. Seeing the chimpanzee- man’s closest cousin in the wild is so fascinating. You will see how chimpanzees live and communicate with each other
- Bird watching. Uganda is home to about 1000 bird species making it a great bird watching destination. Families that love bird watching together can include a bird watching safari to their itinerary. All the national parks are home to different bird species which can be seen with our bird watching guides. Birds include African Green Broadbill, Africa fish eagle, the highly sought after shoebill stork, pied king fishers, malachite king fishers, African spoon bills, saddle billed stork, palm nut vultures, superb sterling, fox weaver, mountain orioles, Great blue Turaco, and the list goes on
- Behind the scenes experience at Uganda wildlife education centre– Feed rhinos, giraffes, pet shoebill storks, feed chimpanzees
- Sipi falls tour– Take a guided tour to the three beautiful Sipi falls in Eastern Uganda. The tour can also take you on a guided community and coffee tour to learn about how coffee is planted, harvested and made.
- Safari game drives– Safari game drives are great for family safaris in Uganda. These take place in different national parks of the country like Kidepo Valley National park, Murchison Falls National park, Lake Mburo National park and Queen Elizabeth National park. You will see big and small game like elephants, buffalo, lions, leopard, giraffes, zebras, antelopes, warthog, among others
- Rhino tracking– Tracking rhinos on foot with a ranger guide is one of the best activities for families on a Uganda safari. This only takes place at Ziwa Rhino sanctuary, on your way to Murchison Falls National park. Uganda has got white rhinos, one of the big five animals in Africa
- Boat safaris– Boat safaris are a highlight in Uganda and are perfect for families on safaris to Uganda. The best boat safaris take place at the bottom of the Murchison Falls in Murchison Falls National park and Kazinga channel boat safari in Queen Elizabeth National park. Families will watch animals come to the water banks to drink water, and so many birds come here too. You will watch countless hippos, elephants swimming, buffalos, monitor lizards, Nile crocodiles, a variety of birds like the African fish eagle, different types of king fishers, etc
- Whiter water rafting is among the best safari activities for family safaris in Uganda. White water rafting in Uganda takes place on River Nile, the world’s longest river. There are different white water rafting packages for different family groups and ages
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Best time for family safaris in Uganda
Families interested in family safaris in Uganda can travel to the country any time of the year since the country has got a tropical climate. The dry months are June-October and December to February and the wet or green months are March-May and November. During the green months, the roads are wet and slippery but we do not use 4 x 4 WD safari vehicles.
What to pack for family safaris in Uganda
Gorilla Trekking Requirements:
- Sturdy hiking boots
- Water proof trousers
- Long sleeved Shirt/blouse
- Water proof raincoat/jacket
- Sun Cream
- Gloves
- Insect repellent
- Backpack for carrying water/packed lunch
- Camera
General Safari requirements:
- Light safari clothing’s i.e. shorts/sleeveless for the day
- Warm clothing/sweater for the evening
- Anti-Malarial/Yellow fever vaccination
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