Wildlife encounters in Uganda is one the best attractions, Uganda can offer.
Uganda is a land locked country located in East Africa. The country is called the pearl of Africa home to many wonders that visitors from different countries come to see. Among the great attractions is the wildlife including the big five calling different national parks home. Among the wild animals in Uganda include African elephants, Lions, Buffaloes, leopards, Rhinos, giraffes, zebras, antelopes, warthogs, Hippos, different bird species and many more.

Protected areas where wildlife can be encountered in Uganda.

Murchison Falls National park. This is the largest national park in Uganda located in north western Uganda. The park is home to wildlife in Uganda, including the big five. The park can be combined with ziwa Rhino sanctuary for rhino viewing in the package. it is located near the park. Therefore ziwa Rhino can be included on the itinerary going to Murchison. Some of the wildlife animals which can be seen in the game drive include, elephants, buffaloes, giraffes, antelopes, and many beautiful birds.
The park was named after the Murchison Falls located in the park on River Nile. Boat cruises are conducted to the bottom of the falls to enjoy the powerfulness of the falls. On the boat to the bottom of the falls, you will enjoy seeing the cliff, beautiful birds around, Hippos, crocodiles and many others.

QUEEN ELIZABETH NATIONAL PARK. This is located in the western Uganda. The park is strategically locally located near other tourism destinations like kibale, mountain Rwenzori, and others. Among the attractions in the park include wildlife, kazinga channel, kyambura gorge for chimpanzees, Katwe Salt Lake, and community Encounters.
In the game drive, look for animals like Elephants, buffaloes, lions, tree climbing lions in Ishasha sector, and many more. Many other attractions can also be seen on the boat cruise at Kazinga channel, many animals come to take water, there are also different bird species, and many others.

Lake Mburo National Park. It one of the smallest national parks located in the western Uganda near Mbarara. The park is rich in many wildlife wonders which can be encountered in activities like game drives, boat cruise on lake Mburo, horse riding, Nature walks, cycling, and many others.
The park has animals like giraffes, zebras, hyenas, different birds species, Nocturnals which can be seen in night game drives.
Lake Mburo is one of national parks which can be visited with short safaris OR WEEKEND SAFARI HOLIDAYS since it can be accessed in half day of driving.

Semliki National Park. The park is located in Bundibugyo, known for wildlife, hot springs and the Batwa community. In the game drive, visitors will see Semliki specials, more over in the Nature walks, visitors will encounter the two hot springs.
There are many birds species around the park very unique and attractive. Birders shouldn’t leave out to visit Semliki National Park.
The Batwa cultural people can encountered here. Learn more about their way of life, language, and many others.

Kidepo national park. This is one of remote National Park in Uganda, located in Northern Uganda. The park is very beautiful with its land scape, wildlife. Kidepo is one of the National Park with biggest herd of buffaloes. elephants are also present and other carnivals.
The cultural people around kidepo are very important. Visiting the Karamojong culture is something visitors shouldn’t leave out. Learn more about their cultural, way of life, dance, language and many others.