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Traveling to unique and attractive destinations on earth is everyone’s wish, but when it comes to financing, few people keep their dream alive, especially when traveling to Africa with plenty of endless treasures from the east to the west, north to south. As such, many people attribute safaris to these destinations as very expensive. It is important to appreciate that the offers and activities to engage in such as primate trekking, cultural adventure, game viewing, and Birding among others are very rewarding and cheap if you choose to undertake a budget travel experience.
In case of a budget safari to Uganda, once described as the Pearl of Africa by Winston Churchill who was amazed by the magnificent beauty and wonder he saw in this tiny landlocked country, gifted with matchless flora and fauna, mountains, happy people with diverse cultures, magnificent sceneries, rich history, significant water bodies and many more. There are some basic tips we can share with you so as to travel no matter the question of if the money you have can be enough for your travel. After all, in Uganda, there is value for money.
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Budget travel in Uganda can cater for Honeymooners, students, researchers, group travelers, mountaineers, families, snow birders, and many others.
Advance booking. Firstly, make it a point to book for your trip early enough; in case you want to travel in December, there is no offense in contacting your booking agency in January or even before. This is because it gives the tour operator enough time to plan properly and find the best accommodations, and activities that best suits your cost, prices tend to be a bit low and space available, as compared to booking a month to your trip when all the budget lodges are booked, you are on a rush, all the primate trekking permits have been purchased and the park is very congested especially during high season months.
Travelling as a group. It is true that in most cases, people love sole travel, however, when it comes to saving costs while maximizing your satisfaction, we recommend group travel, this helps you to share some costs such as accommodation, and transportation among other when you chose a perfect match for your trip, let's say a friend, classmates or workmate, the price is subsidized yet very exciting. Read more.
Accommodation/Lodging. When it comes to lodging, Uganda has very affordable budget lodges, Inns, campsites and Bandas in the different national parks, all being safe with standard facilities, clean water, quite serene, and alert security. Uganda wildlife authority has labored to construct very comfortable Bandas in the different national parks for all visitors, it gives you a unique feel and unforgettable memories especially if it is your first time you had spent time without sleeping under a modern grass-thatched house. Beverages and eats are available everywhere, yet in case you will eat, and then don't be afraid to ask from the nearby shops along the road.
Choice of Transportation. The quality of your satisfaction is enhanced by the type of transportation you choose to take, however, never mind, tour companies have provision for Budget offers using land cruisers with very exciting driver guides who will keep the conversations till the end of the safari. If this seems expensive, you can opt for a walking or boda boda (motorbike) tour while having a city excursion, public buses and special hires can serve the same purpose. Visas being one of the most essential travel elements; one must know how where and when to purchase, It is true that you can get one at any Ugandan embassy in your country or buy online though it comes at a cost of 80usd, However, you can get it at Entebbe international airport at a cost of the only 50usd.
Travelling to Uganda gives you an opportunity of trekking the only remaining Mountain Gorillas and Golden Monkeys in the whole world residing in Bwindi and Mgahinga national park, Chimpanzees in Kibaale Forest national park and other destinations, visiting the source of River Nile (the longest river on earth), lake Victoria, Hiking Mount Elgon, and the snow-capped Rwenzori mountain, enjoying the Vibe of the Batwa Pygmies, tasting Uganda soup, and witness the magical demonstrations of the Equator. Nowhere is like Uganda, a very gifted country with plenty to witness at a pocket-friendly costs, hospitable people, and professional tour operators with expertly organized budget Uganda safari packages.
Being a county that has emerged as the wealthiest in terms of flora and fauna, with a unique natural and geographical beauty, several UNESCO heritage sites, Ramsar sites, snow at its mountain capes on mountains of the Moon (Rwenzori), most powerful waterfall on earth (Murchison falls), the third largest lake and second largest freshwater lake in the entire world (lake Victoria), source of the longest river on earth (River Nile), the greatest concentration of endangered primate species on earth including the chimpanzees, Golden monkeys, the endangered mountain Gorillas among others.
One of the countable countries crossed by the equator, amazing tree species, 50% world’s bird population, abundant wildlife that enjoy their peace in the different national parks and game reserves, good climate, hospital people and world-class Hotels and lodges; A true pearl of Africa as recognized by Winston Churchill in his book, “My African Journey”.
One may wonder if it is possible to have a short travel holiday in search of a gifted destination; yes, it is very possible especially with our expert guidance on what activities to be done, the accommodation options one can use, transportation and essential documents to carry. The country’s taciturn lakes and rivers give chance to those who would wish to have white water rafting, boat cruise, and bungee jumping among others to have the best experience and a lifetime unforgettable safari experience.
A short Uganda vacation in Uganda may last for approximately one day to three days depending on your schedule, while offering you a great opportunity of being rewarded with unique attractions at a pocket-friendly rate. It is an ideal offer for honeymooners who have small time to rest from the wedding stress before returning for work, Business people who feel like adventuring, delegates who have come for a conference or meeting, families out for holidays, students on a study tour, and many more.
Start with a pocket-friendly city tour around Kampala city, during a weekend or any day, visiting the independent monuments where you will be taught more about the political history of the country, head to the Museum for an in-depth fact of Uganda and its cultural symbols, drive to Kabakas Palace to Know more about the Baganda, history of Uganda and have a first-hand opportunity of seeing a man-made lake.
More places to visit around the city include the Parliament, the Gadhafi mosque, Namugongo shrines, among others; also, spend the evening relaxing at one of the amazing Ugandan Beaches spread along the shores of Lake Victoria while swimming, eating delicious cuisines and rewinding on the white sand.
Lake Mburo National park is yet a very gifted destination for those on short Budget safaris. It takes 3-4 hours to reach the park, engage in game viewing where you have the chance to sight the impalas, Zebras, and Buffaloes among others. Retrieve from the park and if time permits, visit Igongo cultural museum and the equator to witness the magical confirmation on the geographical effect and the point where the equator crosses the earth.
On the same note, you can also visit and track mountain gorillas in Bwindi impenetrable forest national park especially when connecting from Kigali Rwanda, a 3-hour drive to the park where you will track the Apes that possess 95% human DNA. There after watching these creatures for the allocated one hour upon finding them, make a return journey to Kigali international airport for a flight back home.
Interestingly, it is also possible to have a visit to Murchison falls national park, engage in a morning game drive, hike to top of the falls in the afternoon and drive back to Kampala while saving a lot of money, if you don't mind, the itinerary can include chimpanzee trekking in the nearby Budongo forest. Enroute, make a stopover at Ziwa Rhino sanctuary to trek the only surviving Rhinos in the wilderness. Make it a point to keep the transport cost as low as possible by either using public means of transport such as Taxis, Buses or motorcycles that will charge fees ranging from 10Usd to 30usd, very affordable and cost-effective.
Nothing should keep you out of this unique destination, let no time, money or anything prevent you from visiting Uganda, with a range of products to present to you, including the Big five mammals, the only surviving endangered mountain Gorillas among other, you will develop your own story upon stepping foot in the country.
Budget long tours in Uganda can last for up to 25 days while touring different attractions across the country and engaging in different activities such as white water rafting, canoeing, chimpanzee trekking, Boat cruise, game viewing, nature walks, birding, photography and primate trekking all thoughtfully packaged for honeymooners during their after - wedding experience, researchers, students, families, organizations, birders, nature lovers, mountain climbers, among others.
Basing on our long time experience in organizing tours in and out of Uganda, a country with four different regions with unique attractions starting from the east with one national park famous for its large caldera and Sipi falls, the west with several national parks and game reserves such as Bwindi and Mgahinga which render refuge to the endangered Mountain Gorillas and Golden Monkeys.
Semliki national park famous for the magical Sempaya hot springs, Queen Elizabeth national park which is home to the indescribable tree-climbing lions and school of hippos, the majestic snowcapped mountain Rwenzori, Lake Bunyonyi surrounded by over 29 islands of historical significance, Kibale forest which offers asylum to over 13 primate species including chimpanzees, west Nile - home to the most powerful waterfalls on earth (the Murchison falls national park), northern Uganda with Kidepo valley national park that host an array of wildlife spread across the scenic plains and valleys; most people get worried of the cost that comes with long safaris to explore all these gifted destinations.
We do respond to your concerns by taking you through some of the details you will need to have based on this gifted country as well as how to spend money during the many long safaris and stay. Interestingly, travelers who opt for budget safaris end up having a lot yet spending less, especially those who travel in groups during their safari and find it so cheap since all costs are shared including accommodation, and transportation among others.
Also, the time you choose to have your safari determines how much you will spend on it, those who travel during the wet season which happens to be the low season of tourism spend less and enjoy more since the accommodation prices are reduced and parks less congested. Camping during this season is the best as it draws you closer to the wildlife as you spend your night in the middle of the wilderness listening to the roaring lions while enjoying the sweet melodies from the birds.
You will need to book your trip at least six months in advance so that a proper organization can be done to enable you to get services at a subsidized price. Make it a point to cut cost on transportation by specifying to the tour company responsible for your travel that you need to use a budget vehicle instead of a luxurious one; as such, specific vehicles and tour guides will be assigned to you for the number of days you will spend during the trip.
On top of that, you can purchase your visa upon arrival at Entebbe international airport since it is much cheaper or consider buying an east African single tourist visa if visiting Uganda plus Rwanda and Kenya in one long safari; you need to have undergone different vaccinations including one against malaria, and yellow fever, for more advice on this, contact us and information will be given to you. Without any doubt, Uganda is gifted by nature, and boasting unmatched biodiversity and the best climate on earth, and so much more making us introduce to you an uncommon opportunity of having a long budget tour in Uganda yet spending very less during this adventure.
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