What is the best time to visit Uganda for a Uganda safari tour?

March to May and October to November – Low Season

In the months of March, April and May, Uganda experiences the its heaviest rainfall. These months are known as months of the low season in Uganda due the heavy rains. Shorter rains are seen in the months of October and November. Don’t be worried about the rains, it does not in any way affect affect your chances of spotting gorillas. However, be prepared for a soggy, slippery Uganda gorilla tour. Waterproof clothes, and waterproof boots, are essential for your Uganda gorilla trekking safari. People that have studied the gorilla behavior believe that the gorillas linger on the warmer, lower slopes during this wet weather, so your gorilla trekking safari Uganda may be shorter compared to the normal season.

The Uganda Wildlife Authority, which issues Uganda gorilla tracking permits, offers discounts of up to 25%b in April, May and November. Who wouldn’t want to have a discount? This gets you save lots of money!

The wildlife is not migratory in Uganda, so tourists on Uganda wildlife safaris can still see plenty of wild game in parks such as Queen Elizabeth National Park, although thicker vegetation makes spotting the animals a little harder. There are several birds to spot especially for tourists interested in birds. This is the best time to go for a Uganda birding safari.

However, the roads to the parks during this season become muddy but when you use 4×4 safari vehicles, there won’t be a transport problem because they can travel through all terrain.

During this low season, tourists have plenty of time to enjoy Uganda safaris and forest tours/ Nature walks. All tourists need to do is to prepare for intense rains.

Save your money by taking a safari in the low discounted season