The Big Five Uganda Safari
The big five Uganda safari is one of the unbeatable wildlife experiences in “The Pearl of Africa” and a range of destinations offer you this delightful sought-after experience as all the big five are available and the most prominent while on a Uganda safari. The Big Five (Lion, Leopard, Elephant, Buffalo, and rhinos) were initially in the early years of colonial rule and described as the most difficult and dangerous to hunt on foot. The lion (Panthera Leo) and the Leopard (Panthera Pardus) are categorized as vulnerable, the African elephant (Loxodonta Africana) as endangered, the African cape buffalo as near threatened, and the Rhinoceros as critically endangered.
Where to spot the Big five on a Uganda safari?
The Big five can be seen in different famous National Parks in Uganda. The elephants are the most seen in all national parks except Lake Mburo National Park but large herds can be seen in Queen Elizabeth National Park and Murchison Falls National Park while on a boat ride and also during a game drive in Kidepo Valley National Park. The African buffaloes can be sighted in almost all National Parks and some forested areas too. The Rhinos can be closely encountered in the wild at Ziwa Rhino Sanctuary located a few kilometers away from Kampala city en route to Murchison Falls National Park.
