Best time to visit Uganda for a wildlife safari

Uganda is a blessed country fantastic to visit anytime of the year, it has a great natural composition boasting 10 conservation areas, they have been gazette to protect the many number of species birds, animals, plants and trees, it is commonly known as the pearl of Africa because of its natural composition, this includes the rolling hills of the south western corner. The Country is a known place of hospitable people, these are quite welcoming with a world record, there is a several amalgamation of cultures in which most are evident in its capital city Kampala.

The Country is crossed by the equator a line that divides the world into two halves, it boasts the best climatic conditions that can be favouring to any traveller in the whole world, there are two seasons of weather the dry and the wet season each of which presents the best of the country in a different way, the dramatic change in the environment is so magical it can be raining and in a minute there is sunshine or both, the country experiences a sub tropical condition due to its base along the equator, day time temperatures can be  warm between 25 degrees Celsius to 29 degrees Celsius, the nights tend to drop and get cool, this condition is as well different in the high land areas depending on the month of travel.

The best time to visit Uganda is during the dry seasons there is the short season of December to January and June to mid September, these are best seasons to visit because the trails of the conservation areas are less slippery and with much ease, this is a high tourism season , the savannah tends to be more exposed and easy to access the grasses are shorter and animals easy to see, popular animal species include elephants, Rhinos, elephants, African buffaloes, crocodiles, hippos, waterbucks, bush bucks, to mention a few, it is during this time that it is beast to do boat cruises as the water levels are always low. The wet season is as equally beautiful, the birds of the forest and savannah there are many migratory species that move in s search of food, the season is bloom time, if you want to experience the most beautiful part of the Uganda and the green carpet travel during the wet season  this falls in the months of march –May , October and November.

When considering visiting Uganda, it is important to consider having proper travel documents which include passports valid for at least six month, yellow fever vaccination card, anti malaria immunization and any other vaccines you may need, accessing the country requires you to have a visa which can be attained on the online system or upon arrival. What to pack on journey, it is important to pack smart, have the best choice for every season of travel, pack warm long sleeved clothes , gaiters, hand gloves, insect repellents, huts, socks, and any other items of personal nature that you feel like you will require to make your safari comfortable and easy to take on.