Guided Nature Walks in Uganda provide the best opportunity to experience walking through Africa’s wild landscapes. Walk a well-traveled path into the backcountry and into impenetrable jungles at sunset, under crimson skies, and get up close and personal with large wild game species. Travel the African savannah in the same manner as early European explorers. A real and distinctive viewpoint on the wildlife, flora, and ecosystems of the continent can be had on a guided walking safari.
Walking safari adventure experiences offer a true sense of the wilderness outfitted for adventure comfort, from bush walks with tribe leaders that reveal an entirely new way of life to sleeping beneath the stars on a multi-day guided hiking safari expedition. Such realism cannot be experienced from the luxury of a resort or safari vehicle. Learn about previously unseen details, such as the minuscule size of reptiles and insects, and how safari guides locate large game in the wild.
A guided walking safari pits your cunning and bravery against the fury of Mother Nature, making it one of the most audacious ways to explore Africa. A practical tracking lesson on identifying the presence of a lion pride or elephant in the area and what to do in the event of a close encounter is also included in safari treks.
These are important lessons to learn since you will be informed that you are invading their land and that anything can happen in the savannah. As you brave the broad plains in safety on a walking safari, dare to come face to face with a drinking antelope, grazing buffalo, or reclining leopard in the trees. Walking through the dense jungles, experience a new universe and the natural rhythm of life in the wild.
Nature Walks in Bwindi Impenetrable Forest.
One of the two areas in East-Central Africa where mountain gorillas reside is Bwindi Impenetrable Forest. The primary walking activity in Bwindi’s foggy rainforests is trekking to see the mountain gorillas, but there are also amazing walking pathways in this ancient African rainforest that provide for an amazing hiking adventure. Additionally, there’s the amazing chance to take part in the gorilla habituation experience, a thrilling hiking activity that entails spending more than four hours in the company of a gorilla family. We have roughly five Bwindi-guided hiking trails that our clients have found to be quite enjoyable, apart from the mountain gorillas.
Beginning at Buhoma and travelling along the River Ivy-Nkuringo trail, the guided walking safari via Muyanga Waterfall Trail concludes in the breathtaking sight of the falls plunging 33 meters. The Rushura Hill Trail travels through a single forest that is shared by two nations. On a clear day, the conical peaks of the Virunga Volcanoes, Lakes Edward and George, and the Rwenzori Mountains are visible. The 6-kilometer Muzubijiro Loop strolls around a hill and offers views of the Virunga Mountains, monkeys, and birds. The 14-kilometer Ivy River Trail takes about four hours to complete. Mukempunu, which translates to “a place of pigs,” is where the trail passes. Here, you could run into wild pigs going about their regular foraging expedition.
The three- to four-hour guided walking safari along the Buhoma-Nkuringo Trail, which connects the two communities and provides breathtaking views of the foggy hillsides as you mount the slopes towards Nkuringo, travels directly through the park. Your driver will meet you at the other end, so feel free to leave your bags with him.
This trail can be finished as a segment of the Ivi River Walk. The Habinyanja (Railegh) Trail requires four to six hours. It includes a rather hard climb up the Habigorogoro and Riyovi Ridge, which overlooks the Buhoma River, after crossing the Munyaga River. This trail leads to the fabled “African Corner,” so named because of a granite fragment that shows the continent’s geography. Keen hikers can enjoy a more leisurely, moderate slope to the enormous Habinyanja marsh after the difficult ascent. A few species of birds to look out for on this walk are Pel’s Fishing Owl, African Black Duck, and Black Bee Eaters.
Nature Walks in Kibale Forest National Park.
Although guided chimpanzee trekking is Kibale’s most popular activity, around nightfall, when the chimpanzees and other forest inhabitants retire for the night, a night shift of rarely seen animals comes to life. In search of nocturnal species like potto, bushbaby, nightjar, cricket, and tree hyrax, with its spine-tingling cry, as well as the occasional civet or serval cat, night hikes in the darkness forest employ powerful torches. At 7:30 p.m., night walks depart from the camp and last for one to two hours.
Nature Walks in Lake Mburo National Park.
All types of guided nature tours, including nature hikes and other active experiences within the park, are available at Lake Mburo National Park. A guided stroll at Rwonyo leads to a salt lick, where the saline rocks draw in a variety of creatures. On the western side of the lake, a two-hour guided walking safari starts at 7:00. At this time of day, you might see hippos withdrawing to the lake and hyenas making their way back to their burrows. Trekking through the forest affords the chance to observe forest creatures and birds, and ascending the hilltop affords a breathtaking vista of nine of the fourteen lakes in the area. Rubanga Forest is very popular with hikers and birdwatchers; it can be visited with advance planning and in the presence of a ranger.
Nature Walks in Semuliki National Park.
The Kirumia Trail is where nature walks take place in Semuliki National Park. To reach the Semuliki River, the 13-kilometer Kirumia Trail winds through the centre of the forest. This 6–8 hour guided walking safari is the ideal hiking track for birdwatchers and nature enthusiasts. It begins at 8:00. The 11-kilometer Red Monkey Track leads to the Semliki River by following the park’s eastern boundary, which is home to the endangered DeBrazza’s monkey. The 8km Sempaya Nature Trail offers views of primates and hot springs. There is also the option of a shorter, 2-4 hour trail guided walk, which can take place in the morning or the afternoon.
Nature Walks in Queen Elizabeth National Park.
In the Mweya Peninsula, a guided walking safari offers stunning views of the savannah and woodland, as well as friendly warthogs. Enjoy a leisurely stroll along the Ishasha River at the southern end of the park, where you can spot a variety of forest and savanna birds and mammal species. This walk offers a unique opportunity to get up close and personal with hippos while staying perfectly safe on the raised bank above the river. This nature walk is a great complement to a longer stay in Queen Elizabeth and a boat safari across the Kazinga Channel.
Nature Walks in Murchison Falls National Park.
Walking safaris with guides are a great way to experience the diverse and expansive scenery of Murchison Falls National Park and the adjoining Conservation Area. Many monkeys and birds can be seen on guided nature trails in the Kaniyo Pabidi and Rabongo Forests. In the vicinity of the Nile-Lake Albert Delta, two to four hours of guided swamp treks may be able to spot Shoebills during low water. You can get a whole different experience of this majestic waterfall by hiking for 45 minutes through woodland to reach the top of Murchison Falls, following an afternoon of boating upriver.
All of your senses are engaged during this guided walking safari experience: you can taste the spray on your face, feel the rock tremble beneath your feet, listen to the roar, and watch waves of white water fall hypnotically into this six-meter abyss. If you don’t want to hike to the summit, take a diversion during your game drive to the northern bank, where you can descend stairs to get to the rapids’ edge.
Nature Walks in Kidepo Valley National Park.
It takes around four hours to trek through the Lomej Mountains on our guided walking safari trips in the Kidepo Valley. At 7:00, the walk begins. Shorter guided walks lasting around two hours are available in the Narus Valley, which is located 5 kilometres from the Apoka Tourism Centre. Additionally, visitors can meander between the banks of the lovely Borassus palm forest along the magnificent Kidepo River Valley. From Apoka, hikers can get to Namamkweny Valley in about one hour. Hikes to the Morungole Mountains beyond the park can provide visitors with a unique cultural experience, as they can encounter members of the IK tribe.
Nature Walks in Mount Elgon National Park.
A tropical and bamboo forest may be found along the 7km mountain bamboo route leading to Kapkwai Cave. Numerous primates, birds, and uncommon trees like Elgon olive and Elgon teak can be seen along the walk. The Ridge View Trail is followed by the 3 km trek to the Kapkwai caves and the 5 km trip to the Chebonet Falls. Additionally, there is an 11-kilometer walk to the Tutum Cave, where camping is permitted overnight. Khauka Cave in Wanale takes three to four hours to visit. As an alternative, you can travel to the viewpoint via the Nabuyonga loop to observe Wagagai Peak and Jackson’s Summit. There are easy day treks in Budadiri that go via the lower falls of Drigana, the Sasa River Camp, and the Mudagi Cliffs. These are excellent for overnight camping, outdoor excursions, and bird watching.
Nature Walks in Rwenzori Mountains National Park.
There are guided nature hikes offered inside the central circuit zone of the Rwenzori Mountains National Park. These include excursions through the Kichamba communities to reach the Karangura ridge, climbs to the Bundibugyo area via the Bwamba pass, and paths that ascend to Lake Mahooma and the Buraro monkey forest. There are also guided woodland excursions of various lengths available just beyond the park in the communities of Ruboni and Turaco View. Trekkers can go 2,300 meters above sea level by following the River Mubuku, where they will be able to glimpse Baker and Portal Peaks. Even Margherita Peak, which is covered with snow, can be seen on a clear day. Along the way, chameleons, squirrels, vervet monkeys, and many birds can be spotted.