Best Time for Game Drives in Uganda at Murchison Falls national park.
Game Drives in Uganda.
Game Drives can be done either in the morning or evening within the game park. However game viewing can best be done in the morning from 6:30 am, you can take a cup of coffee / tea before you set off for the game drive and then return to the lodge for breakfast with another chance of a game drive in the evening. These evening game drives in Uganda Murchison Falls National Park start at about 4:00pm local time and takes between 3 to 4hours.
All these Uganda game drives in Murchison Falls can be done only on the Northern bank of the park which is covered with savannah therefore allowing for the best game viewing experience in Uganda.
For the best and through game drive within the park, approximately 5 hours can be enough.
Routes / game tracks in the park
There are different game tracks followed while on game Drives such as; Albert, Victoria and Buligi tracks. Taking all these tracks while on the game drive gives you a totally different experience since each is endowed with various eco-systems.
The Buligi track is a 7km track north of Paraa and is among the most commonly used tracks for game viewing.
Areas like Nyamsika gorge is home to a big number of water animals which come to get water and Nyamsika cliffs have a higher concentration of buffaloes, lions as well as different birds like the Egyptian plover and the bee-eaters.
Vehicles for Game Drives Uganda at Murchison Falls national park.
Different vehicles can be used during Game Drives, comfortable, spacious with a pop-up roof in order to view well wildlife and take clear photos. A 4X4 vehicle is advised; this can be a Van, small or an extended land cruiser.
Also other cars can be used such as coasters for bigger groups, saloon cars among others.
In the park one can do a self-drive although it’s important to have an armed park ranger guide with you during the game drive. Additionally, park rules are to be followed during game drives.
Game Drives in Uganda at Murchison falls national park live you with an unforgettable memories even when you are back home!
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