Visitors yearning to experience family safaris in Africa take trips to Uganda, with malaria-free and activity-rich protected areas, make it easy to bring along children on the adventure without worrying about them falling sick or lacking what to do. Such destinations include Murchison Falls, Queen Elizabeth and Lake Mburo National Parks. If you are making a trip to Murchison Falls National Park on your family safari, each member of the family will have something to do. Game drives for instance can be undertaken by even children of 5 years.
The easy-to-reach protected areas in Uganda, especially national parks and wildlife reserves, offer unforgettable game viewing and spectacular landscapes in addition to children-friendly safari activities to keep them busy, engaged and entertained. The picturesque views, vibrant cultures, lovely dining in the wilderness are the highlights of Uganda family adventures in the wilderness. However, it is not advisable to take infants (children below 5 years) on a safari because majority of the accommodation facilities are not toddler or infant-friendly in addition to the heat and dusty game drives making young children feeling uncomfortable.
Other activities that can be done during family safaris in Uganda.
Family-friendly game safaris in Uganda are divided into two parts; morning game drive with focus on big cats and other early raisers that raise children’s imagination. The ranger guide also interacts with children during the activity, to keep them interested and cheerful. The second part of game safaris bring visitors closer to animals through nature walks as well as cultural tours. To get young children involved in the family safari, teach them how to use key safari gears such as binoculars so that they can also have the chance to look for wildlife and birds.
The accommodation facilities offer dining options for children on family safaris. Serving buffet make it interesting for children to enjoy meals and drinks that they like. The ‘A la carte meals are restrictive for children since they have few food options.
Destinations that offer family safaris in Uganda include Murchison Falls, Lake Mburo, Queen Elizabeth, Bwindi Impenetrable and Kibale Forest National Parks as well as Jinja, Fort Portal and Lake Bunyonyi. This country offers wonderful family-friendly safaris and no tour to Uganda can disappoint if well organized and well planned. Also, accommodation facilities offer discounts for room rates whereby children below 12 years pay 50% discount while those below 2 years usually stay for free.