Nature walks
Nature walks
Nature walks bring you closer to nature as you experience the beautiful diversity of flora and fauna. While on your visit to Uganda, you will conduct the most thrilling walking adventures through the country.
Nature Walks are enjoyable and are one of the ways in which we could preserve the terrain and environment through responsible tourism
The magnificent scenery in Uganda comprises of flourishing papyrus wetlands, verdant forests, volcanic peaks, plus waterfalls. And regardless of whether you are searching for particular endemics, the walk will offer you more than your bargain including rare bird species, variety of plant species as well as interact with the resident people.
Best Nature walk trials in Uganda
Most of the national parks in Uganda offer nature walks in and outside the park with several nature trails outside in private and community lands for your to be able to interact closely with the flora, fauna and the people in the community.
Murchison falls National park
Murchison Falls National Park offers various nature walks including the hike to the ‘top of Murchison falls’ which is done after the cruise on the Victoria Nile. More foot trails are found in KaniyoPabidi and Rabongo forests with sightings of birds, chimpanzees and other primates.
Bwindi Impenetrable National Park
Forest walks in the park last from between 2 – 5 hours providing opportunities to see the variety of plant species, mammal species, bird species, butterflies, and primates. Most of the trails lead you to waterfalls for beautiful sights and you may be lucky to come across gorillas
Queen Elizabeth National Park
While in Queen Elizabeth National Park, you can opt for various nature walks in its varied habitats including Kyambura gorge, Mweya peninsula, KatweSalt Lake and swamp walks along Lake George in search of the semi-aquatic Sitatunga antelope and the elusive Shoebill.
Mgahinga Gorilla National Park
Nature walks bring experiences that are magical as you encounter unique plants and animal species with chances of spotting exotic bird species along with captivating views of the surrounding lakes and agricultural villages.
Kibale National Park
This forest well-maintained nature trials lasting from 30minutes to 3 hours s depending on your interests and time. You are likely to sight a number of primates, mammals, several bird species found in the forest.
Kidepo Valley National Park
Kidepo is among the least visited parks in Uganda but it offers rewarding nature walks bringing the visitors close viewing of the wildlife including Elephants, Zebras, and Reedbuck.
Rwenzori Mountains National Park
The foothills of the Rwenzori Mountains offer great opportunities for nature walks as you traverse the forested vegetation alongside the magical scenery with waterfalls, butterflies and amazing birdlife. The communities living in the foothills of the Rwenzoris earn extra income from acting as guides.
Lake Mburo National Park
Guided walks in Lake Mburo National Park lead you to the salt lick frequented by wildlife with a viewing platform. Rubanga forest has trails that offer opportunities to enjoy a variety of birds.
Semuliki National Park
Take a walk and enjoy the amazing wonders of the hot springs (male and female’ hot springs). You may also encounter primate species like red-tailed monkeys, black-and-white colobus monkeys, and grey-cheeked mangabey and fullness of butterflies, birds.
Mount Elgon National Park
The slopes of Mount Elgon offer rewarding views of the Karamoja plains and the communities. Most of the Trials around Mount Elgon are through the community often through banana and coffee plantations, gardens, and grazing lands.
Most of nature walks go through the local communities giving you an opportunity to take a glance and live like the people in these communities. Marvel at the people kneeling by flat stones grinding millet, the blacksmith curving out machetes from shapeless iron, as well as the traditional healer looking for medicinal plants.
Since most of the guides are local people from the communities this acts as a social responsibility as they take you through the Customs in every village echo the local environment ranging from the cold Rwenzori foothills, the mist-covered slopes of Bwindi, to the arid savannah as well as the peaceful banks of the great River Nile.