Game Drives in Uganda are a highlight of your visit to the Savannah national parks while on your wildlife safaris. Game drives can also be incorporated into your Uganda Safaris like the gorilla trekking, birding safari, and cultural safari itineraries by adding extra days to a Savannah national park. They provide the best way to explore the numerous national parks in the custom-made safari vehicles i.e. Safari vans, Land cruisers, and the larger coaster buses which are comfortable enough while on safari.
In Uganda, the Savannah national parks are Queen Elizabeth National Park, Murchison Falls National Park, Kidepo Valley National Park, and Lake Mburo National Park. In Rwanda, game drives are only done in Akagera National Park which has opportunities to sight different animals while in the comfort of the safari cars.
Uganda Safari Game Drives are some of the best safari activities in Uganda and entire Africa. Uganda is your best shot for the memorable safari game drive experience ever in many travel journeys. The wildlife viewing Game Drives In Uganda are one of the highlights of Uganda Safaris. The early morning in the Uganda National Parks, are golden awarding moments for game viewing, and the late evening of the dry season in Uganda.
The Game Drive In Uganda is the only way you can stroll in the wild places of the pearl of Africa in order to enjoy the wildlife diversity in the plains. Most of the Game Drive Safaris In Uganda are done in the most dangerous plains; they are dangerous because they are home to some of the most dangerous wild animals such as lions in the Ishasha sector of Queen Elizabeth national park, and buligi game tracks of Murchison falls national park to be safe on a Uganda Game Drive Safari, you make to make sure that you stay in the tour vehicle, you can only move out from the open roof of your tour car; even some parts of the national parks in Uganda, you will be told to stay inside with the windows closed, or else a lion can try to pull you out.
Why You Should Conduct A Game Drive On A Uganda Safari?
- A classic Game drive in Uganda provides extensive Savanna Grassland Views, the beautiful morning sunrise on a morning Game drive, and in the evening and night game drives nature serves more beauty of the sunset.
- During a Game drive, you get a chance of coming up close to the animals on a free-lance movement while in the park in your slow-moving vehicle.
- Guided around by a ranger guide, you will learn about the different animals in their free nature all hear the calls of the singing birds.
- Learn about wild animals and their way of life from the professional guide that will accompany you to the park
- Enjoy views of the “Big 5” including the Elephant, Lion, Leopard, African Cape Buffalo, Rhino, and the other big animals including Giraffe, Chimpanzee, and Mountain gorilla
What You Should Know Before Going For A Night Game Drive?
Uganda Night Game Drives offer a whole new experience to Uganda Safaris and allow travelers to experience the mysteries of the real Ugandan bush after dark. Travelers will get a chance to see the nocturnal life such as porcupines, mongooses, leopards, and other animals that love the dark.
Before conducting a nocturnal game drive, you should note that off-road driving during night and morning game drives is not allowed inside all national parks to prevent vehicle damage to the environment.
Night game drives offer a great opportunity to spot nocturnal animals that include bush babies, genet cats, mongoose, aardvarks, and owls among others
Bring sandbags to the steady camera and a good binocular for easy sightings. Always wear sunscreen and an insect repellent while on a game drive. If you go on a game drive, make sure you carry your sunglasses and a hat. In case you come back after dark, don’t forget to take something warm to wear.
When you go for a bush toilet, make sure to ask your guide to accompany you. Safari vehicles are used for safari game drives. Games drives at Saso Uganda Safaris are usually guided and conducted in Four-wheel Drive customized safari vehicles with a pop-up roof that makes it easy for wildlife viewing carrying a maximum of 7 people.
