Elephants
Elephants have miles of unbroken savanna to roam inside Uganda’s Queen Elizabeth Park, where their numbers total 2,500, a dramatic rise after heavy poaching in the 1980s. Outside the preserve villagers kill elephants that trample and eat crops, though attacks have diminished with the digging of trenches to protect fields from wild trespassers. Elephants have longer pregnancies than almost any other mammal. They carry their calves for 22 months, and cows usually only bear one calf every two to four years.
Gorillas
Uganda is home to over fifty percent of the global population of mountain gorillas, which reside primarily on the slopes of the Virunga Mountains within Mgahinga National Park and Bwindi Impenetrable National Park.
Two gorilla species are exclusively found in Africa: the Eastern and Western Gorilla (scientifically known as Gorilla gorilla). Uganda’s mountain gorilla is a subspecies of the Eastern gorilla and is restricted to the rainforests of east-central Africa. As their name suggests, they inhabit only mountainous regions at altitudes ranging from 8,000 to 13,000 feet.
Leopards
The striking leopard is one of the hardest large species to observe in Uganda, thanks to its nocturnal, solitary behavior and well-camouflaged coat. Their survival is partly due to their adaptability to warm and cold climates and ability to climb trees while carrying heavy prey – keeping it safe from other predators such as lions and hyenas. They can run at incredible speeds of up to 58 km (36 miles) per hour, and hunt antelopes and monkeys as well as fish, birds, insects and reptiles. Historically, leopards were hunted for their beautiful fur; loss of habitat is now their greatest threat. Mainly spotted at Kidepo valley national Park, Queen Elizabeth national Park, semiliki National Park, Lake Mburo National Park, Murchsion Falls National Park.
Lions
In Uganda’s National Parks, lions are a major attraction for tourists on game drives, with about 90% of clients from tour companies specifically seeking to spot them. Fully grown male lions typically weigh between 150-250kg, while females weigh between 120-182kg and can live up to 14 years in the wild, or even 20 years in captivity. Female lions are primarily responsible for hunting, requiring about 5kgs of meat per day, while males need around 7kgs. Lions can consume up to 30kgs of meat after a big hunt, and may sleep to aid digestion.
Lionesses typically begin reproducing at 4 years old and can mate with multiple males before conceiving. Gestation lasts 110 days, and females give birth to 1-4 cubs, usually in secluded areas like thickets to protect them from predators like hyenas. Cubs weigh 1.2-2.1 kg and have brown spots that fade as they mature.
In Uganda, unique sightings of tree-climbing lions can be experienced, particularly in Queen Elizabeth National Park near the Congo border. These lions seek refuge in fig trees during the noon hours, though they can be elusive in rainy or slippery conditions. Key locations for spotting lions include Kidepo Valley National Park, Murchison Falls National Park, and Queen Elizabeth National Park.
Rhinos
Approximately three hours northwest of Kampala, on the route to Murchison Falls National Park near Nakitoma village, lies the Ziwa Rhino Sanctuary. Established around a decade ago, this sanctuary initially welcomed six white rhinos. Over the years, the sanctuary has celebrated the birth of 26 rhino calves, resulting in a total population of 32. Currently, Ziwa Rhino Sanctuary stands as the sole location in Uganda where visitors can observe rhinos in their natural habitat.
Chimpanzees
Chimpanzees, often referred to as chimps, are a type of great ape found in the forests and savannahs of tropical Africa. They are one of our closest relatives, sharing approximately 98% of their genetic makeup with humans. Chimpanzees have stout bodies, short legs, opposable thumbs, no tails, and long arms that are 1.5 times the length of their bodies and extend past their knees. While much of their body is covered in long black hair, their faces, ears, fingers, and toes are bare. In Uganda, the four main populations of chimpanzees can be found in Kibale and the Rwenzori Mountains National Parks, as well as Budongo and Bugoma Forest Reserves.
Golden Monkeys
Uganda is one of African countries that offer an opportunity to see golden monkeys and the best place to track golden monkeys on a Uganda tour is Mgahinga Gorilla National Park. Mgahinga national park is one of the 5 mountain gorilla parks in the world. Due to the park’s setting amidst the thick bamboos forest of Mgahinga National Park well as the forest being in the shadows of the 3 Virunga volcanoes in Uganda. This kind of atmosphere provides a simply amazing backdrop to the tracking of the Golden Monkeys and therefore the best setting for Golden Monkey tracking and this activity is done at the lowest price.
In the Mgahinga Gorilla Forest, Tracking Golden Monkeys like Gorilla Tracking and Chimpanzee Tracking in Uganda starts at 8 am with an orientation and then setting off in a small group with guides up into the Bamboo Forests in search of the Golden Monkeys and of course the other mammals you will see along with birds and the scenic setting of the park.
Golden Monkey are simply attractive looking monkeys with color, their playful ways, and since they have been habituated – they are used to seeing humans and do not scamper off as you approach a bit of advice is in taking pictures of the monkeys, they move rather quickly and you will need to set your camera on fast shutter speed and due to the bamboo forest on low light setting.
Spotted Hyenas
The spotted hyena’s famous “laugh” is actually a sound made to alert other group members to a source of food. This noise can be heard up to three miles away, and is one of many sounds made by this sociable species to communicate with each other. Hyenas are skilled hunters as well as scavengers, and their large, powerful jaws allow them to chomp through every part of their prey, including the skin and bones. The only parts which cannot be digested are hair, horns and hooves the hyena will regurgitate these in pellets.
Hyenas are found in many habitats, including woodland, savannah and desert, though being nocturnal, they are rarely observed. Human-wildlife conflict has long been a problem. Hyenas are known to have eaten people, though it is more likely that they will kill livestock, which results in them being targeted by hunters.
Elephants
Elephants have miles of unbroken savanna to roam inside Uganda’s Queen Elizabeth Park, where their numbers total 2,500, a dramatic rise after heavy poaching in the 1980s. Outside the preserve villagers kill elephants that trample and eat crops, though attacks have diminished with the digging of trenches to protect fields from wild trespassers. Elephants have longer pregnancies than almost any other mammal. They carry their calves for 22 months, and cows usually only bear one calf every two to four years.
Gorillas
Uganda is home to over fifty percent of the global population of mountain gorillas, which reside primarily on the slopes of the Virunga Mountains within Mgahinga National Park and Bwindi Impenetrable National Park.
Two gorilla species are exclusively found in Africa: the Eastern and Western Gorilla (scientifically known as Gorilla gorilla). Uganda’s mountain gorilla is a subspecies of the Eastern gorilla and is restricted to the rainforests of east-central Africa. As their name suggests, they inhabit only mountainous regions at altitudes ranging from 8,000 to 13,000 feet.
Leopards
The striking leopard is one of the hardest large species to observe in Uganda, thanks to its nocturnal, solitary behavior and well-camouflaged coat. Their survival is partly due to their adaptability to warm and cold climates and ability to climb trees while carrying heavy prey – keeping it safe from other predators such as lions and hyenas. They can run at incredible speeds of up to 58 km (36 miles) per hour, and hunt antelopes and monkeys as well as fish, birds, insects and reptiles. Historically, leopards were hunted for their beautiful fur; loss of habitat is now their greatest threat. Mainly spotted at Kidepo valley national Park, Queen Elizabeth national Park, semiliki National Park, Lake Mburo National Park, Murchsion Falls National Park.
Lions
In Uganda’s National Parks, lions are a major attraction for tourists on game drives, with about 90% of clients from tour companies specifically seeking to spot them. Fully grown male lions typically weigh between 150-250kg, while females weigh between 120-182kg and can live up to 14 years in the wild, or even 20 years in captivity. Female lions are primarily responsible for hunting, requiring about 5kgs of meat per day, while males need around 7kgs. Lions can consume up to 30kgs of meat after a big hunt, and may sleep to aid digestion.
Lionesses typically begin reproducing at 4 years old and can mate with multiple males before conceiving. Gestation lasts 110 days, and females give birth to 1-4 cubs, usually in secluded areas like thickets to protect them from predators like hyenas. Cubs weigh 1.2-2.1 kg and have brown spots that fade as they mature.
In Uganda, unique sightings of tree-climbing lions can be experienced, particularly in Queen Elizabeth National Park near the Congo border. These lions seek refuge in fig trees during the noon hours, though they can be elusive in rainy or slippery conditions. Key locations for spotting lions include Kidepo Valley National Park, Murchison Falls National Park, and Queen Elizabeth National Park.
Rhinos
Approximately three hours northwest of Kampala, on the route to Murchison Falls National Park near Nakitoma village, lies the Ziwa Rhino Sanctuary. Established around a decade ago, this sanctuary initially welcomed six white rhinos. Over the years, the sanctuary has celebrated the birth of 26 rhino calves, resulting in a total population of 32. Currently, Ziwa Rhino Sanctuary stands as the sole location in Uganda where visitors can observe rhinos in their natural habitat.
Chimpanzees
Chimpanzees, often referred to as chimps, are a type of great ape found in the forests and savannahs of tropical Africa. They are one of our closest relatives, sharing approximately 98% of their genetic makeup with humans. Chimpanzees have stout bodies, short legs, opposable thumbs, no tails, and long arms that are 1.5 times the length of their bodies and extend past their knees. While much of their body is covered in long black hair, their faces, ears, fingers, and toes are bare. In Uganda, the four main populations of chimpanzees can be found in Kibale and the Rwenzori Mountains National Parks, as well as Budongo and Bugoma Forest Reserves.
Golden Monkeys
Uganda is one of African countries that offer an opportunity to see golden monkeys and the best place to track golden monkeys on a Uganda tour is Mgahinga Gorilla National Park. Mgahinga national park is one of the 5 mountain gorilla parks in the world. Due to the park’s setting amidst the thick bamboos forest of Mgahinga National Park well as the forest being in the shadows of the 3 Virunga volcanoes in Uganda. This kind of atmosphere provides a simply amazing backdrop to the tracking of the Golden Monkeys and therefore the best setting for Golden Monkey tracking and this activity is done at the lowest price.
In the Mgahinga Gorilla Forest, Tracking Golden Monkeys like Gorilla Tracking and Chimpanzee Tracking in Uganda starts at 8 am with an orientation and then setting off in a small group with guides up into the Bamboo Forests in search of the Golden Monkeys and of course the other mammals you will see along with birds and the scenic setting of the park.
Golden Monkey are simply attractive looking monkeys with color, their playful ways, and since they have been habituated – they are used to seeing humans and do not scamper off as you approach a bit of advice is in taking pictures of the monkeys, they move rather quickly and you will need to set your camera on fast shutter speed and due to the bamboo forest on low light setting.
Spotted Hyenas
The spotted hyena’s famous “laugh” is actually a sound made to alert other group members to a source of food. This noise can be heard up to three miles away, and is one of many sounds made by this sociable species to communicate with each other. Hyenas are skilled hunters as well as scavengers, and their large, powerful jaws allow them to chomp through every part of their prey, including the skin and bones. The only parts which cannot be digested are hair, horns and hooves the hyena will regurgitate these in pellets.
Hyenas are found in many habitats, including woodland, savannah and desert, though being nocturnal, they are rarely observed. Human-wildlife conflict has long been a problem. Hyenas are known to have eaten people, though it is more likely that they will kill livestock, which results in them being targeted by hunters.
Elephants
Elephants have miles of unbroken savanna to roam inside Uganda’s Queen Elizabeth Park, where their numbers total 2,500, a dramatic rise after heavy poaching in the 1980s. Outside the preserve villagers kill elephants that trample and eat crops, though attacks have diminished with the digging of trenches to protect fields from wild trespassers. Elephants have longer pregnancies than almost any other mammal. They carry their calves for 22 months, and cows usually only bear one calf every two to four years.
Gorillas
Uganda is home to over fifty percent of the global population of mountain gorillas, which reside primarily on the slopes of the Virunga Mountains within Mgahinga National Park and Bwindi Impenetrable National Park.
Two gorilla species are exclusively found in Africa: the Eastern and Western Gorilla (scientifically known as Gorilla gorilla). Uganda’s mountain gorilla is a subspecies of the Eastern gorilla and is restricted to the rainforests of east-central Africa. As their name suggests, they inhabit only mountainous regions at altitudes ranging from 8,000 to 13,000 feet.
Leopards
The striking leopard is one of the hardest large species to observe in Uganda, thanks to its nocturnal, solitary behavior and well-camouflaged coat. Their survival is partly due to their adaptability to warm and cold climates and ability to climb trees while carrying heavy prey – keeping it safe from other predators such as lions and hyenas. They can run at incredible speeds of up to 58 km (36 miles) per hour, and hunt antelopes and monkeys as well as fish, birds, insects and reptiles. Historically, leopards were hunted for their beautiful fur; loss of habitat is now their greatest threat. Mainly spotted at Kidepo valley national Park, Queen Elizabeth national Park, semiliki National Park, Lake Mburo National Park, Murchsion Falls National Park.
Lions
In Uganda’s National Parks, lions are a major attraction for tourists on game drives, with about 90% of clients from tour companies specifically seeking to spot them. Fully grown male lions typically weigh between 150-250kg, while females weigh between 120-182kg and can live up to 14 years in the wild, or even 20 years in captivity. Female lions are primarily responsible for hunting, requiring about 5kgs of meat per day, while males need around 7kgs. Lions can consume up to 30kgs of meat after a big hunt, and may sleep to aid digestion.
Lionesses typically begin reproducing at 4 years old and can mate with multiple males before conceiving. Gestation lasts 110 days, and females give birth to 1-4 cubs, usually in secluded areas like thickets to protect them from predators like hyenas. Cubs weigh 1.2-2.1 kg and have brown spots that fade as they mature.
In Uganda, unique sightings of tree-climbing lions can be experienced, particularly in Queen Elizabeth National Park near the Congo border. These lions seek refuge in fig trees during the noon hours, though they can be elusive in rainy or slippery conditions. Key locations for spotting lions include Kidepo Valley National Park, Murchison Falls National Park, and Queen Elizabeth National Park.
Rhinos
Approximately three hours northwest of Kampala, on the route to Murchison Falls National Park near Nakitoma village, lies the Ziwa Rhino Sanctuary. Established around a decade ago, this sanctuary initially welcomed six white rhinos. Over the years, the sanctuary has celebrated the birth of 26 rhino calves, resulting in a total population of 32. Currently, Ziwa Rhino Sanctuary stands as the sole location in Uganda where visitors can observe rhinos in their natural habitat.
Chimpanzees
Chimpanzees, often referred to as chimps, are a type of great ape found in the forests and savannahs of tropical Africa. They are one of our closest relatives, sharing approximately 98% of their genetic makeup with humans. Chimpanzees have stout bodies, short legs, opposable thumbs, no tails, and long arms that are 1.5 times the length of their bodies and extend past their knees. While much of their body is covered in long black hair, their faces, ears, fingers, and toes are bare. In Uganda, the four main populations of chimpanzees can be found in Kibale and the Rwenzori Mountains National Parks, as well as Budongo and Bugoma Forest Reserves.
Golden Monkeys
Uganda is one of African countries that offer an opportunity to see golden monkeys and the best place to track golden monkeys on a Uganda tour is Mgahinga Gorilla National Park. Mgahinga national park is one of the 5 mountain gorilla parks in the world. Due to the park’s setting amidst the thick bamboos forest of Mgahinga National Park well as the forest being in the shadows of the 3 Virunga volcanoes in Uganda. This kind of atmosphere provides a simply amazing backdrop to the tracking of the Golden Monkeys and therefore the best setting for Golden Monkey tracking and this activity is done at the lowest price.
In the Mgahinga Gorilla Forest, Tracking Golden Monkeys like Gorilla Tracking and Chimpanzee Tracking in Uganda starts at 8 am with an orientation and then setting off in a small group with guides up into the Bamboo Forests in search of the Golden Monkeys and of course the other mammals you will see along with birds and the scenic setting of the park.
Golden Monkey are simply attractive looking monkeys with color, their playful ways, and since they have been habituated – they are used to seeing humans and do not scamper off as you approach a bit of advice is in taking pictures of the monkeys, they move rather quickly and you will need to set your camera on fast shutter speed and due to the bamboo forest on low light setting.
Spotted Hyenas
The spotted hyena’s famous “laugh” is actually a sound made to alert other group members to a source of food. This noise can be heard up to three miles away, and is one of many sounds made by this sociable species to communicate with each other. Hyenas are skilled hunters as well as scavengers, and their large, powerful jaws allow them to chomp through every part of their prey, including the skin and bones. The only parts which cannot be digested are hair, horns and hooves the hyena will regurgitate these in pellets.
Hyenas are found in many habitats, including woodland, savannah and desert, though being nocturnal, they are rarely observed. Human-wildlife conflict has long been a problem. Hyenas are known to have eaten people, though it is more likely that they will kill livestock, which results in them being targeted by hunters.
Elephants
Elephants have miles of unbroken savanna to roam inside Uganda’s Queen Elizabeth Park, where their numbers total 2,500, a dramatic rise after heavy poaching in the 1980s. Outside the preserve villagers kill elephants that trample and eat crops, though attacks have diminished with the digging of trenches to protect fields from wild trespassers. Elephants have longer pregnancies than almost any other mammal. They carry their calves for 22 months, and cows usually only bear one calf every two to four years.
Gorillas
Uganda is home to over fifty percent of the global population of mountain gorillas, which reside primarily on the slopes of the Virunga Mountains within Mgahinga National Park and Bwindi Impenetrable National Park.
Two gorilla species are exclusively found in Africa: the Eastern and Western Gorilla (scientifically known as Gorilla gorilla). Uganda’s mountain gorilla is a subspecies of the Eastern gorilla and is restricted to the rainforests of east-central Africa. As their name suggests, they inhabit only mountainous regions at altitudes ranging from 8,000 to 13,000 feet.
Leopards
The striking leopard is one of the hardest large species to observe in Uganda, thanks to its nocturnal, solitary behavior and well-camouflaged coat. Their survival is partly due to their adaptability to warm and cold climates and ability to climb trees while carrying heavy prey – keeping it safe from other predators such as lions and hyenas. They can run at incredible speeds of up to 58 km (36 miles) per hour, and hunt antelopes and monkeys as well as fish, birds, insects and reptiles. Historically, leopards were hunted for their beautiful fur; loss of habitat is now their greatest threat. Mainly spotted at Kidepo valley national Park, Queen Elizabeth national Park, semiliki National Park, Lake Mburo National Park, Murchsion Falls National Park.
Lions
In Uganda’s National Parks, lions are a major attraction for tourists on game drives, with about 90% of clients from tour companies specifically seeking to spot them. Fully grown male lions typically weigh between 150-250kg, while females weigh between 120-182kg and can live up to 14 years in the wild, or even 20 years in captivity. Female lions are primarily responsible for hunting, requiring about 5kgs of meat per day, while males need around 7kgs. Lions can consume up to 30kgs of meat after a big hunt, and may sleep to aid digestion.
Lionesses typically begin reproducing at 4 years old and can mate with multiple males before conceiving. Gestation lasts 110 days, and females give birth to 1-4 cubs, usually in secluded areas like thickets to protect them from predators like hyenas. Cubs weigh 1.2-2.1 kg and have brown spots that fade as they mature.
In Uganda, unique sightings of tree-climbing lions can be experienced, particularly in Queen Elizabeth National Park near the Congo border. These lions seek refuge in fig trees during the noon hours, though they can be elusive in rainy or slippery conditions. Key locations for spotting lions include Kidepo Valley National Park, Murchison Falls National Park, and Queen Elizabeth National Park.
Rhinos
Approximately three hours northwest of Kampala, on the route to Murchison Falls National Park near Nakitoma village, lies the Ziwa Rhino Sanctuary. Established around a decade ago, this sanctuary initially welcomed six white rhinos. Over the years, the sanctuary has celebrated the birth of 26 rhino calves, resulting in a total population of 32. Currently, Ziwa Rhino Sanctuary stands as the sole location in Uganda where visitors can observe rhinos in their natural habitat.
Chimpanzees
Chimpanzees, often referred to as chimps, are a type of great ape found in the forests and savannahs of tropical Africa. They are one of our closest relatives, sharing approximately 98% of their genetic makeup with humans. Chimpanzees have stout bodies, short legs, opposable thumbs, no tails, and long arms that are 1.5 times the length of their bodies and extend past their knees. While much of their body is covered in long black hair, their faces, ears, fingers, and toes are bare. In Uganda, the four main populations of chimpanzees can be found in Kibale and the Rwenzori Mountains National Parks, as well as Budongo and Bugoma Forest Reserves.
Golden Monkeys
Uganda is one of African countries that offer an opportunity to see golden monkeys and the best place to track golden monkeys on a Uganda tour is Mgahinga Gorilla National Park. Mgahinga national park is one of the 5 mountain gorilla parks in the world. Due to the park’s setting amidst the thick bamboos forest of Mgahinga National Park well as the forest being in the shadows of the 3 Virunga volcanoes in Uganda. This kind of atmosphere provides a simply amazing backdrop to the tracking of the Golden Monkeys and therefore the best setting for Golden Monkey tracking and this activity is done at the lowest price.
In the Mgahinga Gorilla Forest, Tracking Golden Monkeys like Gorilla Tracking and Chimpanzee Tracking in Uganda starts at 8 am with an orientation and then setting off in a small group with guides up into the Bamboo Forests in search of the Golden Monkeys and of course the other mammals you will see along with birds and the scenic setting of the park.
Golden Monkey are simply attractive looking monkeys with color, their playful ways, and since they have been habituated – they are used to seeing humans and do not scamper off as you approach a bit of advice is in taking pictures of the monkeys, they move rather quickly and you will need to set your camera on fast shutter speed and due to the bamboo forest on low light setting.
Spotted Hyenas
The spotted hyena’s famous “laugh” is actually a sound made to alert other group members to a source of food. This noise can be heard up to three miles away, and is one of many sounds made by this sociable species to communicate with each other. Hyenas are skilled hunters as well as scavengers, and their large, powerful jaws allow them to chomp through every part of their prey, including the skin and bones. The only parts which cannot be digested are hair, horns and hooves the hyena will regurgitate these in pellets.
Hyenas are found in many habitats, including woodland, savannah and desert, though being nocturnal, they are rarely observed. Human-wildlife conflict has long been a problem. Hyenas are known to have eaten people, though it is more likely that they will kill livestock, which results in them being targeted by hunters.
Elephants
Elephants have miles of unbroken savanna to roam inside Uganda’s Queen Elizabeth Park, where their numbers total 2,500, a dramatic rise after heavy poaching in the 1980s. Outside the preserve villagers kill elephants that trample and eat crops, though attacks have diminished with the digging of trenches to protect fields from wild trespassers. Elephants have longer pregnancies than almost any other mammal. They carry their calves for 22 months, and cows usually only bear one calf every two to four years.
Gorillas
Uganda is home to over fifty percent of the global population of mountain gorillas, which reside primarily on the slopes of the Virunga Mountains within Mgahinga National Park and Bwindi Impenetrable National Park.
Two gorilla species are exclusively found in Africa: the Eastern and Western Gorilla (scientifically known as Gorilla gorilla). Uganda’s mountain gorilla is a subspecies of the Eastern gorilla and is restricted to the rainforests of east-central Africa. As their name suggests, they inhabit only mountainous regions at altitudes ranging from 8,000 to 13,000 feet.
Leopards
The striking leopard is one of the hardest large species to observe in Uganda, thanks to its nocturnal, solitary behavior and well-camouflaged coat. Their survival is partly due to their adaptability to warm and cold climates and ability to climb trees while carrying heavy prey – keeping it safe from other predators such as lions and hyenas. They can run at incredible speeds of up to 58 km (36 miles) per hour, and hunt antelopes and monkeys as well as fish, birds, insects and reptiles. Historically, leopards were hunted for their beautiful fur; loss of habitat is now their greatest threat. Mainly spotted at Kidepo valley national Park, Queen Elizabeth national Park, semiliki National Park, Lake Mburo National Park, Murchsion Falls National Park.
Lions
In Uganda’s National Parks, lions are a major attraction for tourists on game drives, with about 90% of clients from tour companies specifically seeking to spot them. Fully grown male lions typically weigh between 150-250kg, while females weigh between 120-182kg and can live up to 14 years in the wild, or even 20 years in captivity. Female lions are primarily responsible for hunting, requiring about 5kgs of meat per day, while males need around 7kgs. Lions can consume up to 30kgs of meat after a big hunt, and may sleep to aid digestion.
Lionesses typically begin reproducing at 4 years old and can mate with multiple males before conceiving. Gestation lasts 110 days, and females give birth to 1-4 cubs, usually in secluded areas like thickets to protect them from predators like hyenas. Cubs weigh 1.2-2.1 kg and have brown spots that fade as they mature.
In Uganda, unique sightings of tree-climbing lions can be experienced, particularly in Queen Elizabeth National Park near the Congo border. These lions seek refuge in fig trees during the noon hours, though they can be elusive in rainy or slippery conditions. Key locations for spotting lions include Kidepo Valley National Park, Murchison Falls National Park, and Queen Elizabeth National Park.
Rhinos
Approximately three hours northwest of Kampala, on the route to Murchison Falls National Park near Nakitoma village, lies the Ziwa Rhino Sanctuary. Established around a decade ago, this sanctuary initially welcomed six white rhinos. Over the years, the sanctuary has celebrated the birth of 26 rhino calves, resulting in a total population of 32. Currently, Ziwa Rhino Sanctuary stands as the sole location in Uganda where visitors can observe rhinos in their natural habitat.
Chimpanzees
Chimpanzees, often referred to as chimps, are a type of great ape found in the forests and savannahs of tropical Africa. They are one of our closest relatives, sharing approximately 98% of their genetic makeup with humans. Chimpanzees have stout bodies, short legs, opposable thumbs, no tails, and long arms that are 1.5 times the length of their bodies and extend past their knees. While much of their body is covered in long black hair, their faces, ears, fingers, and toes are bare. In Uganda, the four main populations of chimpanzees can be found in Kibale and the Rwenzori Mountains National Parks, as well as Budongo and Bugoma Forest Reserves.
Golden Monkeys
Uganda is one of African countries that offer an opportunity to see golden monkeys and the best place to track golden monkeys on a Uganda tour is Mgahinga Gorilla National Park. Mgahinga national park is one of the 5 mountain gorilla parks in the world. Due to the park’s setting amidst the thick bamboos forest of Mgahinga National Park well as the forest being in the shadows of the 3 Virunga volcanoes in Uganda. This kind of atmosphere provides a simply amazing backdrop to the tracking of the Golden Monkeys and therefore the best setting for Golden Monkey tracking and this activity is done at the lowest price.
In the Mgahinga Gorilla Forest, Tracking Golden Monkeys like Gorilla Tracking and Chimpanzee Tracking in Uganda starts at 8 am with an orientation and then setting off in a small group with guides up into the Bamboo Forests in search of the Golden Monkeys and of course the other mammals you will see along with birds and the scenic setting of the park.
Golden Monkey are simply attractive looking monkeys with color, their playful ways, and since they have been habituated – they are used to seeing humans and do not scamper off as you approach a bit of advice is in taking pictures of the monkeys, they move rather quickly and you will need to set your camera on fast shutter speed and due to the bamboo forest on low light setting.
Spotted Hyenas
The spotted hyena’s famous “laugh” is actually a sound made to alert other group members to a source of food. This noise can be heard up to three miles away, and is one of many sounds made by this sociable species to communicate with each other. Hyenas are skilled hunters as well as scavengers, and their large, powerful jaws allow them to chomp through every part of their prey, including the skin and bones. The only parts which cannot be digested are hair, horns and hooves the hyena will regurgitate these in pellets.
Hyenas are found in many habitats, including woodland, savannah and desert, though being nocturnal, they are rarely observed. Human-wildlife conflict has long been a problem. Hyenas are known to have eaten people, though it is more likely that they will kill livestock, which results in them being targeted by hunters.