The Wild Ecos Wildlife Photo Safari in Uganda offers an immersive experience where nature’s untamed beauty and wildlife come together in perfect harmony.This safari is a dream for nature enthusiasts and photographers who want to capture Uganda's diverse ecosystems and wildlife in their natural habitats.
Key Highlights of the Safari:
1. Game Drives in Queen Elizabeth National Park:
Queen Elizabeth National Park is known for its rich biodiversity, offering the chance to photograph a wide array of wildlife, including elephants, lions, leopards, buffaloes, and hippos. The park is also famous for its tree-climbing lions, a rare sight that provides unique photo opportunities. The park’s scenic beauty includes sprawling savannahs, dense forests, and wetlands, making it an ideal setting for landscape photography as well.
2. Boat Safari on the Kazinga Channel:
The Kazinga Channel, located within Queen Elizabeth National Park, is a haven for photographers. A boat safari along the channel allows you to capture close-up shots of wildlife such as hippos, crocodiles, and a variety of bird species, including the iconic African fish eagle. This tranquil waterway provides excellent angles for photographing both aquatic and land animals as they come to the shores to drink.
3. Murchison Falls National Park:
This park is home to one of the most powerful waterfalls in the world – Murchison Falls. The sight of the Nile River squeezing through a narrow gorge to plunge 43 meters below creates a spectacular photo opportunity. Beyond the falls, the park is teeming with wildlife, including giraffes, elephants, and antelopes. A boat ride to the base of the falls offers the perfect vantage point for capturing the stunning landscapes and wildlife along the riverbanks.
4. Kibale National Park’s Primate Paradise:
Kibale National Park, often referred to as the “primate capital of the world,” is home to a remarkable number of primate species, most notably chimpanzees. As part of the Wild Ecos Wildlife Photo Safari, you'll have the opportunity to track and photograph these energetic apes in their lush forest environment. The diversity of birds, butterflies, and other primates in Kibale makes it a photographer’s paradise.
5. Bwindi Impenetrable Forest – Gorilla Trekking:
No trip to Uganda is complete without a visit to Bwindi Impenetrable Forest, where you can engage in gorilla trekking. This dense and misty forest is home to over half of the world’s mountain gorilla population. The chance to photograph these majestic apes in their natural setting is a rare and unforgettable experience. Alongside gorillas, the forest is also rich with other wildlife, including unique bird species.
6. Birdwatching Across Uganda’s Ecosystems:
Uganda is one of the top birdwatching destinations in Africa, boasting over 1,000 species of birds. The Wild Ecos Wildlife Safari takes you to key birding locations such as Mabamba Swamp (famous for the rare shoebill stork) and the forests of Kibale and Bwindi, offering photographers a chance to capture these incredible creatures in diverse settings.
Why Choose the Wild Ecos Wildlife Photo Safari?
- Diverse Ecosystems: From savannahs and wetlands to rainforests and riverbanks, this safari showcases the full range of Uganda’s unique ecosystems, each offering stunning photo opportunities.
- Iconic Wildlife Encounters: You’ll photograph Uganda’s famed wildlife, from the “Big Five” to rare primates and birds, in some of the continent’s most pristine natural settings.
- Water and Land Safaris: Combining game drives with boat safaris offers the perfect mix for photographers, allowing for dynamic shots of both land and aquatic wildlife.
- Experienced Photography Guides: Your guides are experts in positioning you for the best wildlife shots, ensuring you don’t miss any of Uganda’s natural wonders.
Whether you’re capturing the roaring Murchison Falls, tracking elusive gorillas, or photographing elephants at sunset, the Wild Ecos Wildlife Photo Safari offers an unparalleled opportunity to experience and document Uganda’s extraordinary natural beauty.