Are you looking to travel to Uganda with your family but still wondering which activities are suitable for your itinerary? It is no secret that this safari destination is less known but one of the most interesting countries in Africa. When you embark on a Uganda safari adventure, you will realize how blessed the country is. Its combination of stunning landscapes, various waterbodies, and a variety of wildlife makes it a superb place to travel with kids. Not forgetting the warm weather and smiley people, you will stay in the best-recommended places in Uganda rest assured that your family is safe.

We curate safaris for families that want to explore Uganda with their children, considering family preferences, children’s ages, and their interests. Uganda is still one of the less congested safari destinations even in the high season compared to other East African destinations, making it’s safaris even more family friendly.

Why safaris are great for families with kids

Today, travelers looking forward to moving with their kids have a variety of family tours to choose from, ranging from African wildlife-curated tours to all-inclusive packages by beach resorts. The tours are tailored to suit the needs and abilities of all ages. In this case, the kids are not just traveling to be with their parents, but are part of the trip to explore and enjoy the experience.
Here below, find our top kid-friendly safaris to do in Uganda;

Game viewing safaris

Uganda’s most popular savannah national parks offer awesome wildlife viewing experiences for families. Watching the gigantic African elephants, metres away from the safari car is a thrill and unforgettable experience for children. The harmonious stay of the huge crocodiles, hippos and buffaloes on the shores of Kazinga channel in Queen Elizabeth National Park and the river Nile in Murchison Falls National Park is one of the best things children will see for a real experience of the wildlife they have watched on Nat Geo. Nature walks in Lake Mburo National Park will allow you to take family photos with a giraffe or zebra in the background. This would be one of the most priceless memories to watch in photos.

Cultural safaris
If you want your children to learn to tolerate other people in their different ways, a cultural tour is a thing to do. Uganda offers a range of opportunities for cultural experiences that allow guests to fully immerse in different activities by diverse tribes in the country. The first-hand information and physical interaction with the people in the local communities leave the children open-minded after getting an insight of their way of life.

Animal tracking tours

While it might seem tricky to find adventurous walking tours to do with kids in Uganda, rhino tracking can be organized and is fun for kids. Walking around the beautiful plains of Ziwa Rhino Sanctuary and finally coming across the rhinos is exciting. Along the tracks, you can spot waterbucks and various bird species. With kids on this tour, you will not need to go far to spot animals.

Primate trekking safaris
The world’s endangered mountain gorillas are worth a physical watch by any adventurer or primate lover. In Uganda, you can track these apes in Bwindi or Mgahinga National Park, but Bwindi is better and more reliable. However, children below 15 years of age are limited from gorilla trekking. The good news is that if your child is/children are 12 years and above, they can join chimpanzee trekking tours in Kibale National Park. The treks also offer chances of spotting different types of monkeys making the experience more enjoyable for the kids.

If you want to start planning your family trip to Uganda soon and need assistance with your trip planning, contact us through info@supremecarrentaluganda.com or call us now at +256-742874045 / +256-703903243 to speak with our Uganda safari reservations team.