Budget Uganda Safaris
Just like we know East Africa is unique in the world, we know that no two travelers have the same needs. The itineraries listed above are examples of what’s possible in Uganda – and beyond – but they are just the beginning.
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Exploring the Source of the Nile
A Uganda safari is never complete without a visit to the Source of the Nile-Jinja. Jinja is best described as an adrenaline capital of adventures in East Africa and a visit to this town lets you explore and experience the Source of the Nile in many ways, including among others jet boating, Kayaking, boat cruise, white water rafting, bungee jumping, and horseback riding to the surrounding communities.
National Parks and Reserves
With the incredible waterfalls and diversity of birds in Murchison Falls National Park to the breathtaking variety of wild animals in Kidepo National Park and the snow-capped peaks of the Rwenzori Mountains, Uganda’s national parks offer something for everyone.


Birding
One of the best countries to experience birding in East Africa, Uganda offers more than 1073 recorded bird species. That’s 50% of Africa’s bird species – and 11% of the world’s! This gives Uganda the highest concentration of birds in Africa. This means avid birders and amateur birders alike will enjoy plenty of beautiful birds no matter where they travel to.
Wildlife
Uganda offers the incredible opportunity to witness the Big Five on your safari. Among the other animals, this famous five includes the African Elephant, Lion, Leopard, African Cape Buffalo, and Rhinos.


Primates
Uganda is home to 20 primate species, making it the country with the highest concentration of primates on Africa. The list includes the rare mountain gorilla (only found in Uganda, Rwanda, and DRC) and the chimpanzee, as well as the golden monkey, de brazza’s monkey, black and white colobus monkey, red colobus monkey, potto, bushbaby, grey-checked mangabey, l’hoest’s monkey, red-tailed monkey, vervet monkey, patas monkey, baboon, and blue monkey.
Waterfalls
A Uganda safari is never complete without a visit to the Source of the Nile-Jinja. Jinja is best described as an adrenaline capital of adventures in East Africa and a visit to this town lets you explore and experience the Source of the Nile in many ways. The River Nile features among the longest Rivers on planet earth and remarkably, Uganda’s iconic tourist site. Uganda safaris to Jinja allows you take part in any of the thrilling adrenaline adventure experiences on the Source of the Nile including among others jet boating, Kayaking, boat cruise, white water rafting, bungee jumping, horseback riding to the surrounding communities.

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