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Wildlife Expeditions in East Africa
East Africa is amazing to explore as you engage wildlife expeditions as adventure dramatic terrain landscapes in countries i.e Uganda, Kenya and Tanzania. You engage in various adventures i.e Wildlife Safaris, Guided Safaris watching many wildlife animals as they wander in their natural vegetation habitats.
These also includes Cultural encounters which an additional activity. The expeditions vary from luxury to budget as preferred by the various travelers from all over the globe.
Wildlife Destinations for Expeditions
Uganda also known as the Pearl of Africa has various safari destinations that travelers can explore while on holiday offering many adventures. The safari destinations you explore include;
Queen Elizabeth National Park
One of Uganda’s most diverse parks with Tree-climbing lions in the Ishasha sector, elephants, buffaloes, and hippos. The Park also offers Boat cruises along the Kazinga Channel. There is also Lion tracking in the Park.
Bwindi Impenetrable National Park
Bwindi Impenetrable National Park is located in the South Western Part of Uganda and known officially to offer unforgettable Gorilla Trekking Adventures to all travelers interested in trekking and watching the amazing rare Mountain Gorillas in their natural forest habitat.
The Park includes dense rainforest ecosystems which inhabit the Mountain Gorillas which are very exciting to trek and watch. The trekking experience includes transferring to the headquarters where you are welcomed and briefed about the dos and don’ts around the Gorillas then later you shall trek the Gorillas to trek the Gorillas for a period of 3 to 5 hours. You shall then meet the Gorillas an adventure so exceptional and memorable.
Murchison Falls National Park
Murchison Falls National Park is situated in the North Western Part of Uganda and known to offer amazing Wildlife Safaris to all travelers on holiday safari. The Park also includes the powerful Murchison Falls as well as wildlife animals i.e Lions, giraffes, crocodiles, buffalo, warthogs, leopards, giraffes, waterbucks, topis, small antelope, etc. The Park offers exceptional Game Drives, Boat Cruises, Chimpanzee trekking, etc.
Masai Mara National Reserve
Masai Mara National Reserve is located a few kilometers off the busy town of Nairobi and known to offer remarkable Wildlife Safaris to all travelers on Kenya Safari Holiday. The Reserve is one of the most famous safari destinations offering the great wildebeest Migration Adventures as wildebeests migrate through the Masai Mara and Serengeti Ecosystem. The wildlife animals you watch in the Park include; lions, leopards, elephants, buffalo, rhinos, wildebeest, zebras, gazelles, cheetahs, hyenas, giraffes, elands and impalas.
Amboseli National Park
Amboseli National Park is located close to Nairobi in Kenya and known to offer amazing Wildlife Safaris to all travelers on safari holiday in Kenya. The Park is known to offer sightings of large herds of elephant. The Park also comprises of other wildlife animals which include; Lions, cheetahs, spotted hyenas, jackals, leopards, African buffalo, Maasai giraffes, blue wildebeest, Burchell’s zebras, impalas, gazelles, Hippos, water birds. The Park also offers stunning views of the majestic Mount Kilimanjaro. The Park includes wetland habitats which attract bird species that can be watched by travelers visiting the Park.
Serengeti National Park
Serengeti National Park is located in Tanzania offering amazing Wildlife Safaris as travelers watch many wildlife species as they wander around their natural vegetation habitat. The Park includes endless plains filled with wildlife species that are watched as you traverse from one point to another seated in a 4×4 wheel vehicle with ranger guides who inform you about the Park and wildlife animals. The wildlife animals you watch include; wildebeest, zebras, gazelles, predators i.e lions, leopards, elephants, rhinos, buffalo, cheetahs, giraffes, hyenas, over 500 bird species, bat eared foxes, elands.
Ngorongoro Crater
Ngorongoro Crater is situated in between Serengeti National Park and Lake Manyara National Park. The Park includes dense wildlife species that are watched in their natural habitat. The animals are usually gathered around the Crater where travelers can take clear photographs of the various animals which include; lion, leopard, elephant, buffalo, black rhino, hyenas, wildebeest, zebras etc
Tarangire National Park
Tarangire National Park is located in Tanzania offering Wildlife Safaris to travelers who want to watch many herds of elephant and baobab trees. The Park is exceptional to explore as you traverser from one point to another in 4×4 vehicle watching wildlife animals wander around their natural habitat.
Wildlife Species to watch on Expeditions
Wildlife Species to watch on Expeditions include; The Big Five species i.e Lions, Elephants, Buffalo, Leopard, Rhinoceros.
Mountain gorillas (Uganda, Rwanda and DR Congo)
Wildebeest (migration)
Giraffes and zebras
Nile crocodiles and hippos
Birdlife
Various bird species can be watched i.e more than 1,000 bird species i.e Flamingos, African fish eagles, Shoebill storks.
Types of Wildlife Expeditions to Do
Game Drives
Game Drives are done in 4×4 safari vehicles which traverse from one point to another watching many wildlife animals.
Gorilla and Chimpanzee Trekking which are done in Uganda and Rwanda. This includes transferring through thick forest vegetation trekking the Primates in their natural habitats.
Walking Safaris
Walking Safaris are led by armed rangers and these include transferring with experienced ranger guides who inform you about the destinations and the wildlife encounters.
Boat Safaris
Boat Safaris are unique and done as you transfer from one point to another and these are done along the Kazinga Channel as well as other safari destinations in Uganda. On these cruises you shall watch aquatic wildlife animals.
Hot Air Balloon Safaris
Available in Serengeti and Masai Mara
Provide aerial views of wildlife and landscapes
Cultural Experiences
Wildlife expeditions often include interactions with local communities such as the: Maasai who are known for their traditional pastoral lifestyle, distinctive clothing and beadwork, Cultural dances and ceremonies.
Best Time for Wildlife Expeditions
Dry Season in the months of June–October which are best for wildlife viewing and animals are fond of gathering around water sources as they break their thirst. During this time, you shall also watch many predators hunting for prey.
Wet Season occurs in the months of November–May and during this period, the terrain landscapes are verdant with fewer tourists. The season is ideal for bird watching and adventures.
Great Migration Timing
July–October: River crossings in Kenya
December–March: Calving in southern Serengeti.
