UGANDA
Booking a safari with EBS Tours and Safaris is a flexible decision and actually one of the simplest things to do, we are pocket friendly yet we give you all the knowledge and memorable experiences worth every penny of your money. We organize a wide range of professional tourist services, tailored just to suit your travel plans and your interests in terms of what you would like to see or experience on your East African Safari. Below are some of our Uganda & Rwanda Safari services:
- GORILLA TREKKING SAFARIS
- WILDLIFE VIEWING SAFARIS
- PRIMATES TREKKING SAFARIS
- ADVENTURE SAFARIS
- CULTURAL AND COMMUNITY TOURS
- BIRD WATCHING SAFARIS
- HIKING AND MOUNTAINEERING SAFARIS
- VOL-TOURISM PACKAGES
- AGRI-TOURISM SAFARIS
Checkout below some of Uganda’s most popular National Parks:
BWINDI IMPENETRABLE NATIONAL PARK
Welcome to one of the world’s most sought after National Parks, and the only Impenetrable Forest in Africa which survived the ice age. Known for being home of the rare mountain gorillas, this National Park is also home for Chimpanzees making it the only forest in the world to boss with that tag. The best place to visit for gorilla trekking, Bwindi Impenetrable Forest is a UNESCO world heritage site and habitat for over half of the world’s mountain gorilla population. Gorilla tourism in Uganda started in Bwindi after successful habituation of 3 gorilla families at Buhoma in 1993. Fast forward today, there are 21 gorilla families habituated and guided gorilla treks allow visitors to see these endangered species in their natural habitat. EBS Tours and Safaris is always ready to take you there, reach out to us.
MURCHISON FALLS NATIONAL PARK
The world’s most powerful waterfalls are found here, welcome to Murchison Falls National Park’s most tourist highlight, this is where the Victoria Nile squeezes itself into a 7m gorge to form a 45m deep waterfalls. Even though the park boasts of four of Africa’s Big 5 animals, the highlight of attractions is its thunderous striking waterfalls. But hey about 345 bird species also call this park home and it is the largest of all Uganda’s National Parks.
QUEEN ELIZABETH NATIONAL PARK
Dubbed as the “Medley of Wonders” the beautiful Queen Elizabeth National Park defies all odds to be called that! With the highest concentration of hippos in Africa along the channel that connects lakes Edward and George, with the world’s tree climbing lions in the Ishasha section of this park, and almost more than 600 birds, you get every reason as to why you should visit this park whether specific or a combined safari with EBS Tours and Safaris.
KIBALE NATIONAL PARK
With its 13 primates species, KIBALE FOREST NATIONAL PARK is without any doubt the primates capital of the world as they say. Trekking these man-like apes in Kibale is almost guaranteed but besides primates, about 350 bird species call this park home.
KIDEPO VALLEY NATIONAL PARK
Welcome to the most scenic protected area in Uganda, dubbed as the “True African Wilderness” Kidepo Valley National is arguably one of the best safari destinations in Africa. With some animals that you can only find here in the whole of Uganda such as the Bat Eared Fox, Caracals and Cheetahs, this park gives you all the factual reasons as to why you should include it on your Uganda Safari.
LAKE MBURO NATIONAL PARK
The closest of all Uganda’s National Parks, about 2-3 hours from Kampala or Entebbe, Lake Mburo National Park is the only park in Uganda with Impalas and the only park in the south to see Zebras Visit our EBS tours page to read more about Uganda parks.
RWANDA
Rwanda is located in East Africa south of the equator. Although small, Rwanda is known as a land of a thousand hills because its landscapes spans Virunga Mountains in the north, Albertine rift valley lakes in the north west, savannah and wetlands on the eastern border with Tanzania.
The country has only 4 national parks but what makes it popular for adventure tourism are the mountain gorillas. Volcanoes National Park has habituated 10 gorilla families which attract for visitors for gorilla tracking safaris. While there are a few wildlife parks, don’t underestimate the greatness of a safari to Rwanda. besides gorillas, Rwanda offers primate tracking adventures, birding, wildlife viewing, beach spots, volcano hiking and culture. Rwanda wildlife includes mountain gorillas, chimpanzees, big 5 mammals, birds and so much more. If what you want is not found in Rwanda, its better you combine Rwanda and Uganda which gives you a lot of choice. Checkout below some of Rwanda’s most popular safari destinations:
- VOLCANOES NATIONAL PARK
- AKAGERA NATIONAL PARK
- NYUNGWE NATIONAL PARK
VOLCANOES NATIONAL PARK
Volcanoes national park is home to mountain gorillas which are the main tourist attraction in Rwanda. The park lies in Virunga Mountains in Musanze district northern Rwanda, just 90 minutes’ drive from Kigali city. Guided gorilla tracking is an opportunity for 8 tourists per day to see one of the 10 habituated gorilla families in their natural habitat. Though gorillas make this park a popular place to visit, there are rare primates called golden monkeys which visitors can also track and see. Volcanoes Park is also a spectacular place to hike Virunga Mountains and spot some of the 178 species of birds including Albertine rift endemics.
Inside the park there’s a Karisoke research center established by Dian Fossey to conserve and protect gorillas, it is a learning center for students and scientists.
AKAGERA NATIONAL PARK
Akagera National Park is named after the Akagera River that meanders through the park and forms a large wetland along with several lakes. Much of the 1200 sq km area is covered by beautiful savannah grasslands and acacia woodlands home to large mammals such as elephants, buffaloes, zebras, giraffes, topi, and eland. Some of the big five mammals that had been lost due to poaching were recently brought back including black rhino and lion.There are also 500 species of birds found in the park and is great for bird watching. Boat cruises along Ihema the largest of the lakes allow close encounters with Hippos and crocodiles.
NYUNGWE FOREST NATIONAL PARK
Nyungwe Forest National Park is located in southwestern Rwanda about 7 hours drive from Kigali international airport. The park protects one of the largest tropical rainforests, home to 13 species of primates including chimpanzees, colobus monkeys and a variety of 400 birds, butterflies and trees.
There is a canopy walk that is the biggest in East Africa. The views from 50 to 80 meters high are breathtaking. The suspended bridges allow visitors to walk in the treetops where birds, primates can be seen.
Chimpanzee tracking is the main activity where you go in search to see habituated chimpanzee troops. Among other species of primates to see include troupes of up to 300 black and white colobus monkeys among others such as red tailed monkeys, blue monkeys, olive baboons.
There are over 10 hiking trails that will take you through the dense vegetation to search for birds including Albertine rift valley endemic species. Nature walks to waterfalls, and the Congo and Nile Rivers are divided by a ridge. Outside the park, there are green tea plantations and biking is a recommended activity.
CHECKOUT SOME OF OUR POPULAR UGANDA AND RWANDA SAFARIS HERE:
3 DAYS FLY-IN UGANDA GORILLA TREKKING SAFARI
This is a luxurious yet time saving gorilla trekking safari into Bwindi Impenetrable Forest National Park. You arrive at Entebbe International Airport and be picked by our EBS Tours and Safaris to your lodge for overnight. Next day you will fly to Bwindi and Community Experience in the evening. Next day Gorilla Trekking and fly back to Entebbe for departure. Visit our website for more information about this safari.
3 DAYS UGANDA GORILLA TREKKING SAFARI
Meet the world’s most iconic wildlife encounter in their natural habitat on your 3 days gorilla trekking safari. This is a short safari for those who would like to visit Uganda and trek gorillas only. You will arrive at Entebbe International Airport in Uganda and drive south west to the home of mountain gorillas, reach in the evening and relax so that you prepare for gorilla trekking on the next day, after visit the Batwa in the evening and do the community experience and later overnight at your lodge. Return to the airport for departure on the next day. Visit our page for more information about this safari.
6 DAYS LIONS & GORILLAS MID-RANGE SAFARI
So you have been searching for a safari with lions and mountain gorillas included? This is actually one of the best safari packages for you, explore Uganda’s hidden gems in wildlife savannah parks and then head to the most iconic wildlife encounter in Gorilla Trekking. Visit our page for more information about this safari.
8 DAYS UGANDA WILDLIFE BUDGET SAFARI
This 8 days Uganda Wildlife Budget Safari will reward you with beautiful and magical memories you won’t forget on your trip to the pearl of Africa. You will trek the gorilla highlands in search of Mountain Gorillas, and you will also do chimpanzee trekking as well as viewing the wildlife and boat cruises.
This is a family safari covering almost the most popular safari destinations in Uganda, from Ziwa Rhino sanctuary to Murchison Falls National Park, Jinja, and the beautiful Sipi falls.
13 DAYS ELITE UGANDA WILDLIFE AND PRIMATE SAFARI
Explore Uganda and discover almost everything it has to offer in terms of wildlife, primates and diversity of landscapes and sceneries in this 13 days elite wildlife and primates safari. Off the beaten tracks is what you will enjoy if you really want to discover those hidden gems. Don’t worry all our safari vehicles are customized and 4×4 just to give you a fully well enjoyed safari on your East African visit.
15 DAYS UGANDA SAFARI ADVENTURE
Uganda is home to the source of the world’s longest river, and the most powerful waterfalls in the world. This safari will take you to some of the world’s most adventure destinations in Kidepo Valley National Park, Murchison Falls, Bwindi and Queen Elizabeth National Parks.
7 DAYS UGANDA BIRD WATCHING SAFARI
This is a combined safari with wildlife viewings and primates trekking in Kibale Forest National Park and it will definitely reward you with some of the Albertine rift endemic birds. Starting from Uganda’s largest protected area in Murchison falls via Ziwa Rhino Sanctuary to the primates capital of the world and then proceed to the famous Queen Elizabeth National Park.
19 DAYS EXCLUSIVE UGANDA PHOTOGRAPHY BIRDING SAFARI
Uganda is an equatorial country of astonishing contrasts. No other area or destination in Africa can match its diversity of habitats, and this richness is reflected in it’s incredible list of birdlife of over 1050 bird species. Among these, are many highly sought after birds such as the unique and elusive Shoe-Bill Stork and the endemics of the Albertine rift valley. Visit our page for more information about this safari.
We go an extra mile to bring those hidden gems close to you and discover as well as exploring East Africa’s wilderness. Below are some of our client’s testimonies and why you should book with EBS Tours and Safaris:
1 JOSH BURKE
“Friendly, Reliable, Incredible Knowledge of Animals and Parks” Read more on our safari bookings page.
2 BRIAN
“Best services at affordable prices, we had a great experience with EBS and Elite Backpackers Masaka”. Read more on our safari bookings page.
3 ESTHER
“Super Tour Guide (Shafik) Reflecting a great Tour company”. Read more on our safari bookings page.
EBS Tours and Safaris is run by a team of professional tourism enthusiast, conservationist, and community development experts who have decided to engage in tourism business to support unprivileged communities before thinking of profits out of it. With this in mind, EBS tours and Safaris therefore ensures that its packages capture sustainable tourism and community based tourism principles. Our professional wildlife safari guides, conservationists and community development experts are ready to show you the hidden gems East Africa has to offer.
Community volunteering
We always encourage and support our guests to engage and immerse in communities to learn more about the culture, do some volunteer work in carefully selected community initiatives, learn or share a skill with community members like making crafts, preparing both local and western meals, language (English/local language) learning; volunteer with professional services such as lending a hand in community health centers or schools, farming, sports among others. This is all optional provided a guest accepts to secure some time from his/her precious adventure time.
Reservations
We are fully registered and legally operating under the Uganda Tourism Board.
Our reservation and booking team will always be at your disposal to take you through all we offer to ensure that the time with EBS Tours and Safaris is memorable. As our motto states “For tailor made packages” surely each itinerary is specifically made with you and for you to capture those specific interests on your Safari.
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