The best wildlife viewing months in Uganda, according to Lakato Safaris, are during the Dry seasons from June to August and December to February. Primate walks in the forest are a big part of any safari in Uganda. The habitat of rainforests is, by default, very wet, and one can’t avoid rain completely. However, after heavy rain, the skies often open up to bright sunshine.
Best Time
June to August and December to February for all Parks in Uganda.
High Season
June to September It’s rarely crowded, but you’ll need to book/secure your gorilla permits long in advance since there demand is very high.
Low Season
March, April, May, October, November: There are few activities taking place and Some lodges and camps in high rainfall areas close down; roads and forest trails can be in poor condition.
Best Weather
June-July and January-February, in these months, Uganda experiences Little rainfall and it is the best season to tour Uganda. It is quite a busy season, you need to book your Gorilla Permits in Advance.
Worst Weather
March, April and May, it is the worst seasons (Peak of Wet season). Trekking is very hard, because of the slippery slopes. Some roads are impassable
Best time for Gorilla trekking in Uganda- Lakato Safaris
Bwindi is open for gorilla trekking all year long, but the best times to go are from June to August and December to February. At these times, the forest trails are drier and therefore less slippery. Also, your chance of a dry gorilla viewing experience is higher during these months. This might result in a better experience and photography will be easier.
Birding and Gorilla trekking in Bwindi- March to May and September to November –Wet Seasons
- Gorillas can be tracked any time of the year
- Migratory birds can be found
- Some access roads may become hard to travel as the trails become slippery.
- The chance of tracking gorillas in the rain is high and this might interfere with the experience and taking photos
- It might drizzle for days
- It tends to be misty and wet
Best time to visit Queen Elizabeth National Park in Uganda.
March to May and August to December –Wet Seasons
- You will see a decent amount of wildlife year-round
- The landscape is beautiful and green
- Migratory birds can be spotted.
- Zebras, Kobs, Lions, buffalos, Top, cape bushbuck, hippos, elephants, Antelopes and crocodiles, can be spotted in Queen Elizabeth national park.
- Roads may become inaccessible after heavy rains and forest trails get slippery
- Afternoon thunderstorms should be expected, and it might drizzle for days at a time.
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