Family Safari Experiences in Uganda and Rwanda

Family Safari Experiences in Uganda and Rwanda

A Family Safari in Uganda: For magical and stunning family safari vacations with kids in Africa, make Uganda your number-one choice. It offers attractive, exciting, safe excursions and lodges where your active, inquisitive children are cherished and enriched, not just endured. You shouldn’t hold off until your children are old enough to take advantage of the magic of Africa’s wilderness. A family safari vacation in Uganda can introduce a child to the natural environment and other cultures. Family Safari Experiences in Uganda and Rwanda

Such life-changing journeys aim to do more than merely arouse a love of the outdoors and the natural world. They’re about spending quality time on a once-in-a-lifetime experience with the whole family and creating lifelong memories together, Family Safari in Uganda with Kids.

Places in Uganda where to experience Family Safari Vacations.

Western Uganda is adorned with some of the best attractions for a family safari vacation, ranging from spectacular landscapes, varied family safari experiences, and stunning wilderness reserves protecting some of Africa’s most cherished animals and several bird species. Family Safari Experiences in Uganda and Rwanda

The Highlight experience for teenagers above 15 years is mountain gorilla tracking /trekking in Bwindi, chimpanzee trekking in Kibale forest, and golden monkey trekking in Mgahinga Gorilla National Park where you will spot other primate species, and birds near the spectacular Rwenzori Mountains.

Both kids and Adults will enjoy wildlife adventures in several national parks and conservations in Uganda including;

Murchison Falls National Park:

Murchison is located in the Northwestern region of the country; the park is one of the biggest in Uganda and a home to four of the big five games that you will be able to see during the game drives in the park. Game drives can be done by everyone including children, and the elderly.  Game drives are done by 4×4 safari vehicles with pop-up roofs for game viewing. While on the game drive, you will see lots of wildlife including the big four (lions, elephants, Buffalos, leopards) among others.

Home to the powerful Murchison Falls, families can embark on boat safaris along the Nile River to see hippos, crocodiles, and a variety of birdlife.

Ngamba Island:

Ngamba Chimpanzee Sanctuary and UWEC Zoo in Entebbe provide promising alternatives for viewing chimpanzees behind a protected fence. For an immersive jungle adventure, you can also book nature walking experiences for kids in Kibale, Kyambura in Queen Elizabeth, and Budongo Forests found in Murchison Falls National Park.

The most famous driving stops for a family safari in Uganda include Ziwa Rhino Sanctuary en route to Murchison Falls, The Equator crossing, Igongo Cultural Center, Mbarara Town, and Lake Mburo National Park in western Uganda. Ziwa Rhino Sanctuary is the only home where you can find Rhinos in Uganda, this activity best suites both parents and children. Walking through the forest searching for the Rhinos offers a unique experience for children ages 3 and above. You will also be able to see other attractions like the monkeys, baboons, several bird species and other wildlife including warthogs, Waterbucks, Black and white colobus monkeys, Golden created crane, Common duiker among others.

Lake Mburo National Park:

Lake Mburo is one of the smallest parks in Uganda but very much rewarding safari experience with several wildlife species to spotted in the park. Wildlife is Savannah Park offering several activities like game viewing, nature walks, horse back safaris, cycling among other which are also suitable for family safari vacations.

Queen Elizabeth National Park:

Queen Elizabeth National Park is Ugandans second best national park and famous for wildlife safaris, the park is also famous for the tree climbing lions as well as the big four game that you will be able to see during the numerous game drives. a nice destination for your family safari.

Source of the Nile Jinja:

The renowned source of the Nile in Jinja located in Eastern Uganda is perfect for active adventures for family vacations in Uganda. Also referred as the capital of East Africa, Jinja draws in lots of travelers/ visitors from all over the world for its activities including the grade five water rafting, Kayaking, bungee jumping, horseback riding, stand- up paddleboarding, quad biking and mountain biking among others.

Whereas kids above the age of 8 years can join the hearth throbbing white water rafting experience in the Nile rapids, the younger ones can be taken on boat cruise on the Nile to the source, check out john Hannington’s Speke’s Monument, eat fish at the floating restaurants, or talk and visit the local markets as well as walk along the jinja colonial street sightseeing.

Family Safaris in Rwanda:

Rwanda has greatly earned its name ‘Land of a Thousand Hills’ and it is home to cosmopolitan and all the diverse features that define the best destination for a family safari. Traversing tropical rainforests, Rwanda’s offering of tourism in the form of safaris is ideal for families that want an adventure and learning that entrenches them in responsible tourism. Below are details of what you are bound to encounter when planning to have family safaris in Rwanda.

Rwanda provides many activities that many families of different ages can engage in during the safari hence making it one of the best. and they are;

Game drives in Akagera National Park:

Akagera National Park is very friendly for families and a wonderful way of exploring it is through game drives. Escorted by experienced rangers and trackers, morning, afternoon, or full-day game drives are possible in this area where visitors can observe a number of animals and birds whereby the vehicle used is a 4×4. Most of the lodges provide a family-owned car that allows a flexible game drive timetable and extra time on a scene that may be interesting to the children.

Boat Safaris on Lake Ihema:

In the Akagera region, there is some sightseeing by boat on Lake Ihema where by families can take a boat ride while viewing polygamous animals like hippos, crocodiles, and a rich variety of classes of birds. Boat safaris maybe even more interesting to young kids because they get a different view of wildlife and they get a chance to learn about the water-based ecosystem.

Golden Monkey Tracking:

Offers families an interesting and informative experience in Volcanoes National Park, tracking of golden monkeys is one of kind of activity. While doing the golden monkey tracking, one is not up for a challenging climb as when they go to see the gorillas allowing children above 12 . The physical activity of going around the forest and watching these jovial apes up close is exciting for children and enlightening for the young and the grown-ups.

Cultural Experiences:

Rwanda offers a richness of culture & historical backgrounds that may be of great interest to families who love to interact with locals. What is more, excursions to the Iby’Iwacu Cultural Village near the park with Volcanoes National Park offer an engaging opportunity for children to discover Rwanda.

and the basics of the culture, dance, and music this incredible country has to offer, as well as exploring arts and crafts. This can be an entertaining and hugely informative way of learning something more about the heritage of this country.

Safari Vacations and Travel Services is a Local tour operator based in Uganda with its head offices in Entebbe. Moreover, Safari Vacations and Travel Services is a business for a Ugandan native, we specialize in life-changing experiences and sustainable tours and holidays to all East African countries. We are members of the Association of Uganda Tour Operators and with registration from the Uganda Tourism Board. We have a good and long working relationship with Uganda Wildlife Authority making it easy to book your gorilla permits and gorilla trekking safari. Safari Vacations and Travel Services is also high in Trip Advisor reviews.