Uganda may not be the first country that springs to mind when one is planning a family holiday, however, for those families seeking a unique, off-the-beaten-track holiday, Uganda Family Holidays certainly fits the bill.

Uganda is for families who thrive on adventure and is probably most suited to teens and older children. With its incredible lush scenery, abundance of wildlife, friendly locals and host of thrilling Uganda Activities you will be sure to gather memories that will remain for a lifetime.

The Gorilla Trekking Uganda experience is often to be the ultimate thrill and if your teens are over the age of 15 years it will be something they will never forget. As well as gorillas there are highly entertaining chimps to see as well as more traditional wildlife in parks across the country including the unique tree-climbing lions of Queen Elizabeth National Park.

Highlights

Highlights for families Travelling In Uganda include wonderful wildlife encounters – tracking mountain gorillas, chimpanzees, rhinos and shoebill storks and seeing rescued chimps on Ngamba Island, exploring the savanna and rivers of Queen Elizabeth National Park and Murchison Falls National Park to see lions, elephant, giraffe, leopards and hippos, experiencing and learning about the amazing primates, birds and butterflies of Western Uganda’s biodiverse rainforest on guided walks and exciting activities, from windsurfing in the Ssese Island archipelago to white-water rafting on the Nile River.

Travel Tips

• Tracking mountain gorillas is a big reason why people Travel To Uganda and it’s a wonderful activity to do as a family, but note that there is a minimum age limit of 15 for gorilla safaris (the same age limit applies for chimp trekking). Many other safari and wildlife activities also have an age limit – for example, rhino trekking at Ziwa is only for children above six.
• Uganda’s roads are mostly unpaved and rough, which means that travelling by car between destinations can take a lot longer than you would expect, given the distance. If you’re self-driving or hiring a driver to travel around Uganda with your family, it makes sense to limit your Uganda Safari Packages to fewer places, spending more time in each destination, rather than trying to see all of the highlights on one trip.
• There’s a risk of contracting several mosquito-borne diseases in Uganda. Malaria is the biggest risk, and children are particularly susceptible to catching severe and fatal malaria. It’s essential that you consult your doctor before travelling about taking antimalarial medication for your children, and that while you’re travelling you try to prevent them from getting bitten by wearing suitable clothing, insect repellent and sleeping under mosquito nets.
• Before you book any lodging, check up on the minimum age policies of lodges, as many of them won’t accept children under a certain age (and some don’t allow any children). Some lodges have a policy of only allowing children on game drives if you book a private vehicle and guide. Some lodges, however, are particularly child-friendly, offering family rooms and things like children’s menus and guided nature walks for kids, so it’s worth doing research on the best lodges for families before your Uganda Safari Tours.

Uganda is relatively new to tourism so the staff at Saso Uganda Safaris have spent a lot of time in the country vetting hotels and lodges and seeking out ones that are particularly suited to families offering family rooms or at the very least the flexibility required to accommodate children or teens. Uganda Travel can involve long journeys and often requires an adaptable attitude but the interactions with the wonderful Ugandans will teach lessons in humility and ensure a truly memorable and rewarding Uganda Family Holiday.