Visiting off the beaten tracks or Remote places on Self drive: Self-driving is one of the best ways to tour Uganda. It comes with many advantages like privacy, freedom to travel anywhere, minimizing the cost of the trip and many more. It is possible to Visit off the beaten tracks or remote places on self-driving in Uganda. Here below are some of the Remote places which can be visited on self-drive basis in Uganda.
Mount Elgon
Mount Elgon is located on the border of Uganda and Kenya. The mountain’s highest point, named “Wagagai”, is located entirely within Uganda.
Mount Elgon is a massive solitary volcanic mountain on the border of eastern Uganda and western, and its higher altitudes provide a refuge for flora and fauna.
It is possible to drive to Mount Elgon with car hire services. 4×4 rental deals are possible and the road to the Destination is fine and paved. Visitors drive to Mount Elgon and experience the Eastern side of adventure. Here below are some of the activities which can be done at Mount Elgon.
Hiking: There are so many Hiking routes depending on the number of days, they start from different areas and leads to different peaks, The Highest peak of Mount Elgon is Wagagai and there are routes to this point. Escorted by park rangers and guides, a visitor will enjoy unique plants, views of the surroundings and many more. The trails range from easy walks to challenging climbs to the peak of the mountain.
Bird Watching: The park is home to over 300 bird species, making it a paradise for birdwatchers. You can spot a variety of colorful birds while exploring the park. Some of the birds can be seen at area surrounding the Mountain and Sipi falls and then others can be seen as you hike.
Nature Walks: Take a leisurely stroll through the park and enjoy the beautiful scenery, diverse flora, and unique wildlife. Nature walks can also be done around Sipi falls where series of the falls can be seen.
Rock Climbing: For the more adventurous visitors, there are rock climbing opportunities in the park. You can test your skills on the rocky cliffs around Mount Elgon. Enjoy different views and the nature of the land scape around Mountain Elgon National Park.
Cultural Visits: Visit the nearby villages and interact with the local communities to learn about their traditions, culture, and way of life. Enjoy the life of Eastern side of Uganda, the way they speak of course it’s a mix of different culture but around Mount Elgon, the dominant tribe is Bagishu.
Camping: Spend a night under the stars by camping in the designated camping areas within the park. It’s a great way to immerse yourself in nature and enjoy the peaceful surroundings. There are different accommodation facilities around Mount Elgon which offers camping facilities like camping grounds and etc.
Kidepo National Park
Kidepo Valley National Park is located in the Northern Uganda. It is one of the remote destinations in Uganda but with unique attractions and some of them cannot be seen elsewhere.
The park is managed by Uganda wildlife Authority. From Entebbe to visit this park by road, you will need two days of driving to access it. The park’s Narus Valley has different plants like Euphorbia candelabrum and the shorter monkey bread and Buffalo thorn trees are also present.
Perennial water makes River Kidepo an oasis in the semi-desert which hosts over 86 mammal species including spotted hyena, lion, cheetah, African leopard, African wild dog, African bush elephant, giraffe, zebra, African buffalo, and many more.
Activities in Kidepo National Park
Kidepo National Park in Uganda offers a variety of activities to self-drive visitors to enjoy and experience the beauty of nature.
Game drives: Explore the park and see a diverse range of wildlife such as elephants, lions, giraffes, zebras, and more in their natural habitat. This is one of the major activities in the park.
Nature walks: Take guided walks with experienced rangers to get up close to the flora and fauna of the park and learn about the ecosystem. Nature walks are different from game drives, here a visitor walks on African land looking at some of the attractions on a close range.
Bird watching: Kidepo National Park is home to many bird species, making it a paradise for bird watchers. You can spot various bird species like ostriches, the Abyssinian roller, Karamoja apalis and many more.
Cultural encounters: Visit the local communities near the park to learn about their way of life, traditions, and culture. You can also participate in cultural performances and interact with the locals. The Karamoja people has unique culture, there is also Iki people in the mountain.
Photography: Capture stunning moments and landscapes of Kidepo National Park with your camera as you explore the park. Capture wildlife, land scape, birds and many more.
