Camping in Uganda: Best Campsites, Wildlife Spots & Travel Guide:

Camping in Uganda is an activity which is still under-developed and slightly different than in many other parts of the world, for that case there fore your advised to carry your camping gears, or they can be ranted from most the camping sites in Uganda.

Camping is mainly limited to areas like resorts which also offer other accommodations like bandas, lodgings, hotels or safari tents many of which come with their own toilet facilities. However if you do take your own camping tent to Uganda you can still have a great time at many of the camping sites which are simply awesome in terms of scenery.

Camping in Uganda is very exciting especially to travelers that are on budget in that they will experience and enjoy unique budget safari tours in Gorilla Trekking and other safari activities in the various destinations and National Parks.

Camping is an outdoor safari activity that involves spending the whole night outside in the gardens or camping ground and this always takes place in camps, tents, caravans or motor homes.

Camping is most appropriate for budget travelers looking to enjoy safari wilderness and adventures.

Camping Sites in Uganda

Uganda has many lodges/ hotels that offer camping sites where travelers can pin their tents to enjoy the overnight and are safe and secure.

Many of the designated places for camping in Uganda are found in the following places;

Kidepo National Park

• Apoka UWA bandas
• Kakaine campsite
• Nagusokopire campsite

Murchison Falls National Park

• Campsite at the Delta
• Campsite one/Northern bank
• Campsite at the top of the falls
• Red chilli hide out

Queen Elizabeth National Park

• Students centre
• Campsite at channel track one and two
• Ishasha camp site one and two
• BWINDI FOREST
• Buhoma community bandas
• Bwindi view rest camp

Lake Mburo National Park

• Rwonyo camp site
• Leopard camp site

Mgahinga National Park.

• Amajambere camp site.

What to Consider When Choosing a Good Campsite: Key Factors & Safety Tips

If not chosen wisely, Camping in East Africa’s wilderness, even within the confines of designated campsites can put your health and safety at risk in that by being out in the wild, you’re sharing nature with other travelers, locals, and wildlife hence respect to your fellow neighbor and preservation of the environment are at most importance.

Here are some essential camping tips and best practices:

• When setting up your camp, try to choose a spot that is as flat as possible and at a reasonable distance from game trails and bodies of water.
• Consider buying firewood in advance, collect dead wood only and always extinguish your campfire before going to bed.
• Pack up all of your food, garbage and laundry before you leave the campsite unattended to avoid unwanted visitors.
• If you are on an independent game drive, stay in your vehicle at all times for safety and use a pair of binoculars to get a closer look at the animals.
• To minimize the effects of heat from the sun, drink plenty of liquids, apply and re-apply sunscreen and protect your eyes with a pair of sunglasses and headgear.

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