The boat safaris in Uganda offer travelers the best chance to have a relaxing adventure by participating in the boat cruise as you watch a number of rewarding aquatic wildlife species as well as different destinations while you participate in the Uganda boat safaris that take in a different part of the country. Uganda has been recognized for a number of tourist attractions such as mountain gorilla trekking and gorilla habituation experiences in Bwindi Impenetrable Forest National Park, mountain gorilla trekking experiences in Mgahinga National Park, chimpanzee trekking and chimpanzee habituation experiences in Kibale Forest National Park, Rhino tracking in Uganda, tree climbing lion tracking in Queen Elizabeth National Park, and other thrilling tourism activities in Uganda. With Uganda boat safaris, you will discover a number of memorable aquatic species in different boat cruise destinations that are so rewarding. Some of Uganda’s most notable boat safaris include:

 

Queen Elizabeth National Park Kazinga Channel Boat Cruise? 

There are a number of tourist activities that tourists engage in when they visit Queen Elizabeth National Park, such as tree climbing, lion tracking, game drives in the Kasenyi Plains, and chimpanzee trekking in the Kyambura gorge of Queen Elizabeth national park but the most exciting is the boat cruise at Kazinga Channel, offering an adventure that is unmatched and not comparable to other activities at Queen Elizabeth national park. A boat cruise can be done in the morning or in the evening, and there are numerous wonderful experiences to be had. During the morning or evening game drives, get ready to spot early risers within Queen Elizabeth national park such as different herbivores quenching their thirst from the water banks, be ready to view a huge school of hippos taking dips in the water, and numerous water birds such as African Kingfisher, pied kingfishers, White-breasted Cormorants, Osprey, Double-tooth Barbet,  familiar chat, Yellow-bellied Waxbill, Brown-throated Wattle-eye, and Spot-flanked Barbet that spies up your Uganda boat safaris in Uganda

 

A boat cruise on Lake Mburo National Park

A boat cruise on Lake Mburo National park is a pleasing activity every traveler should look for when they think of Lake Mburo National Park and the boat cruise experience in particular. Lake Mburo National park's boat cruise on the lake guarantees everyone a view of the beautiful flora and fauna within the national park alongside wildlife species such as crocodiles and hippos and many bird species such as African fish eagles, herons, kingfishers, pelicans, cormorants, rare shoebills, and hammer cocks. It is also recognized that during the dry seasons, some other unique wildlife species, primarily African buffaloes, many antelope species, and occasionally lions, frequent habitats.

 

The boat cruise on Lake Bunyonyi?

Lake Bunyonyi is famous as East Africa’s deepest lake, which attracts a large number of tourists interested in the boat safari in Uganda. Visit Lake Mburo National Park and explore all the 29 islands attached to it. Lake Bunyonyi boat cruise offer fascinating and breath-taking interlocking views that are accompanied by different bird species. Lake Bunyonyi protects over 350 bird species, making it among the best birding havens in Uganda. A visit to Akampene island exposes tourists to the Bakiga people's rich history, such as the Bakiga culture, which used to dump any young girl who became pregnant before marriage on a cliff on an island with no food. 

 

The boat cruise at Murchison Falls National Park

Among all the boat safaris in Uganda, Murchison falls national park’s boat cruise renders the most satisfying experience because Murchison Falls protects the most powerful falls in East Africa. The Murchison Falls boat cruise takes travelers to either the top of the falls or the bottom of the falls. A boat cruise at the bottom of the falls allows tourists to enjoy hidden treasures such as the fascinating styles of how birds construct their nests on a raised cliff of land to avoid predators from feeding on them; you will see a school of hippos; African elephants quenching their thirst along the water banks; Nile crocodiles sunbathing as they patiently wait for prey; and watch baboons visit the water sources live as they quench their thirst. Watch the sunset and different animal species heading for their hiding spots for the night during the sundowner's wonderful boat cruise in Murchison Falls National Park.

 

Packing list for Uganda boat safaris?

• Insect repellent should be carried so that it can help protect your skin from a number of insect bites. For instance, during the bottom of the falls boat launch in Murchison Falls National Park, you will come across a number of tsetse flies whose bites may irritate your skin; therefore, you should avoid that by carrying your insect repellent.

 

• Carry some extra cash during your Uganda boat safaris. This is because there are refreshments on board to be bought to help you stay fresh for the amazing boat cruise memories as you watch different wildlife species in real time. Just keep sipping your wine and other drinks that can be available on board.

 

• Because of the various tourist attractions, a camera is an essential item to bring on your Uganda boat cruise safari; a camera can keep pictures you took on the boat cruise while experiencing Uganda's aquatic life; you can also take pictures of elephants quenching their thirst, Nile crocodiles sunbathing or hunting prey; and take photos of king fisherman along the water banks hunting for food like fish, which makes your boat cruise safari fun.

 

• Carry some lunch or a light energy-giving snack because sometimes boat cruises may last for 3 hours plus in some destinations, such as Murchison Falls National Park, as you hike up to the falls, which can make many travelers hungry sometimes. Therefore, you are advised to pack some lunch to have your best memorable experience.

 

Carry a jacket because sometimes the weather changes while on the boat cruise and you may end up feeling cold, especially during the morning boat cruise safari.