Visiting Uganda during the low season

Visiting Uganda during the low season, Uganda is a perfect destination to visit and experience a full bliss of nature, from the stunning landscapes, wildlife viewing, primate tracking, birding, cultural experiences to mountain hikes of Rwenzori mountains. Uganda’s low season travel provides low-cost savings, less crowds and easier permit availability. We guide you on the weather, trail challenges and packing right for the safari in Uganda. during the low season, you experience raw game drives as you soak yourself fully in untamed Uganda national parks.

How to pack right when visiting Uganda during the low season

The low season are known as the wet season which is important to pack the required items/gears when visiting national parks. The trails tend to be muddy and slippery that’s why our company provides 4WD vehicles to visitors who travel with us.

Some of the items to be on your packing list before you set off for a safari in Uganda during the low season are waterproof boots, gaiters, warm sweaters, water pants, fleece jackets, poncho, rubber boots, gloves, headlamps, head sock, handwarmer, scarf, water proof bag pack, camera and a pair of binoculars.

Reasons for visiting Uganda during the low season

The low season in Uganda are considered wet season with some rains that start from march to May and September to November. here are the reasons why you should consider visiting Uganda during the low season.

Lower prices

There are discounted permit costs for primate tracking like chimpanzee and mountain gorillas during the month of April, May and November. During these months, you almost own trails watching primates up close in their natural homes.

During the low season, there is low costs on guided nature walks, reduced rates on accommodations and vehicle hire. There is always availability of comfortable rides for game drives.

Crowds of wildlife and birds

A lot of intimate moments happens during this time of the season where wildlife and birds gather near each other at water sources, plenty of green pastures for antelopes, waterbucks even the solitary mammals like the bushbucks are easily spotted on game drives in savannah parks like queen Elizabeth national park, lake mburo and Murchison falls national park.

When there are fewer tourists on the trails, the wildlife is less disturbed hence plenty at display, the low season is the best moments for wildlife photographers.

Rainy season attracts migratory birds to the parks with concentration of water sources and fresh vegetation where you will encounter birds like the flamingos, water thick knee, African finfoot, African skimmer, great pelicans and many others.

Mountain hikes, climbing and gear.

Climbing Rwenzori mountains during this period, you experience the roars of the glacier rivers, lakes, snowcapped peaks and view the turaco birds quietly in the heather trees. You hear sounds of rock hyraxes calling from mountain rocks, enjoy the natural breath from the misty mountains of the moon.

Booking your climbing expedition to Rwenzori mountains provides chances of offering you free climbing equipment like the rope, crampons, ascender, ice axe, harness, helmet, rubber boots and sleeping bag. Climbers who are interested in viewing the snowy capped peaks of the Rwenzori mountains are advised to travel during the rainy seasons of march, July and October.

Lodges and Companies offer discounts on their tour packages

Accommodation options from budget, mid-range and luxury, most lodges offer at least 10% – 20% discounts on their lodging packages and Tour companies like Bujuku Eco Tours and Travel ltd will offer discounts on all their packages to allow travelers explore Uganda’s national parks.

When you book with us during the low season, our company offers low budget safari to all travelers across the world from Europe, Asia, North America, South America, Africa, Antarctica and Australia.

Best national parks to visit during the low season

Kibale national park (chimpanzee tracking)

In the lush green forests of Kibale, expect to see troops of chimpanzee being led by the alpha males roaming in their natural home. You will also hear sounds of birds, whether tracking in the morning or afternoon session during this period chimpanzees are closer to the trails. Remember during the low seasons between the month of April, May and November the chimpanzee permit costs USD 200 for foreign non-residents and USD 150 for foreign residents.

Bwindi impenetrable forest national park (Mountain Gorillas)

Fewer gorilla trekkers on the trails, more gorilla comforts for photographers and researchers. Availability of all gorilla group families, Enjoy quite misty Bwindi forests with breathtaking natural air.

Cheaper and discounted gorilla tracking permit during this period which is a great opportunity to track these endangered species in their natural habitat. Gorilla permit for low season costs USD 600 for foreign non-residents and USD 500 for foreign residents.

Queen Elizabeth national park (game drives)

The famous national park named after the queen of England the second in 1954. The kasenyi plains and the mweya peninsula provides successful sightings of elephants, buffalos, leopards, antelopes and tree climbing lions in the ishasha sector. The park is featured in the two water bodies of lake Edward and lake George that hosts the largest concentration of hippos and promotes a true haven for birds.

Lake mburo national park (zebras and giraffes)

Uganda’s hidden gem for spotting the striped zebras and Rothschild’s giraffes on game drives and on foot with the skilled game rangers. Lake mburo is uganda’s closest national park from the capital city Kampala with savannah woodlands that creates unique habitats for wildlife.

Some other expectations/challenges during the rainy season

When there are heavy rains, at times the roads become muddy, slippery and floods covers roads and trails. Expect different weather conditions from cloudy to mist game drives hindering good game viewing and clear photographing.

Climbers experience slippery rocks and snowy trails when climbing to mountain peaks.