{"id":7065,"date":"2023-01-28T15:55:34","date_gmt":"2023-01-28T12:55:34","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.tulambule.com\/?p=7065"},"modified":"2026-01-30T02:54:23","modified_gmt":"2026-01-29T23:54:23","slug":"animals-of-uganda","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/tulambule.com\/old\/animals-of-uganda\/","title":{"rendered":"Amazing Animals of Uganda: A Complete Guide to Uganda\u2019s Spectacular Wildlife 2026"},"content":{"rendered":"<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_85 ez-toc-wrap-center counter-hierarchy ez-toc-counter ez-toc-grey ez-toc-container-direction\">\n<div class=\"ez-toc-title-container\">\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title ez-toc-toggle\" style=\"cursor:pointer\">Table of Contents<\/p>\n<span class=\"ez-toc-title-toggle\"><a href=\"#\" class=\"ez-toc-pull-right ez-toc-btn ez-toc-btn-xs ez-toc-btn-default ez-toc-toggle\" aria-label=\"Toggle Table of Content\"><span class=\"ez-toc-js-icon-con\"><span class=\"\"><span class=\"eztoc-hide\" style=\"display:none;\">Toggle<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-icon-toggle-span\"><svg style=\"fill: #000000;color:#000000\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" class=\"list-377408\" width=\"20px\" height=\"20px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\"><path d=\"M6 6H4v2h2V6zm14 0H8v2h12V6zM4 11h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2zM4 16h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2z\" fill=\"currentColor\"><\/path><\/svg><svg style=\"fill: #000000;color:#000000\" class=\"arrow-unsorted-368013\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"10px\" height=\"10px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" version=\"1.2\" baseProfile=\"tiny\"><path d=\"M18.2 9.3l-6.2-6.3-6.2 6.3c-.2.2-.3.4-.3.7s.1.5.3.7c.2.2.4.3.7.3h11c.3 0 .5-.1.7-.3.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7zM5.8 14.7l6.2 6.3 6.2-6.3c.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7c-.2-.2-.4-.3-.7-.3h-11c-.3 0-.5.1-.7.3-.2.2-.3.5-.3.7s.1.5.3.7z\"\/><\/svg><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/a><\/span><\/div>\n<nav><ul class='ez-toc-list ez-toc-list-level-1 eztoc-toggle-hide-by-default' ><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-1\" href=\"https:\/\/tulambule.com\/old\/animals-of-uganda\/#Quick_Overview\" >Quick Overview<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/tulambule.com\/old\/animals-of-uganda\/#What_Animals_Will_You_See_on_a_Uganda_Wildlife_Safari\" >What Animals Will You See on a Uganda Wildlife Safari?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/tulambule.com\/old\/animals-of-uganda\/#Different_Ways_To_See_Animals_of_Uganda\" >Different Ways To See Animals of Uganda<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/tulambule.com\/old\/animals-of-uganda\/#Ready_to_Start_Planning_Your_Uganda_Wildlife_Safari\" >Ready to Start Planning Your Uganda Wildlife Safari?<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<p>Animals of Uganda constitute over 80% of Uganda&#8217;s tourist attractions. Below you can find a list of the key animals of Uganda you can see on a wildlife safari.<\/p>\n<p>Like many countries in Africa, Uganda has abundant mammals, birds, reptiles, amphibians, and insects.\u00a0 Many iconic wildlife species of Africa are native to <a title=\"Tulambule Uganda Safaris, Tailor-made Uganda Tours, Wildlife &amp; Gorilla Safaris Uganda 2023\/2024\" href=\"https:\/\/www.tulambule.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Uganda<\/a>, including gorillas, chimpanzees, lions, leopards, cheetahs, hippos, crocodiles, elephants, buffalos, buffalo, zebras, and giraffes. The country lies in east <a title=\"Africa Safaris\" href=\"https:\/\/www.tulambule.com\/best-africa-safaris\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Africa<\/a> between East African savannah, West African rainforests and semi-desert of the north.<\/p>\n<p>Being one of the top Africa safari destinations, <a style=\"text-align: var(--text-align); background-color: #ffffff;\" title=\"Wildlife Safaris In Uganda\" href=\"https:\/\/www.tulambule.com\/wildlife-safaris-in-uganda\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><strong>wildlife safaris in Uganda<\/strong><\/a> delivers bucketloads of excitement and some of the best wildlife viewing on the continent.<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Quick_Overview\"><\/span>Quick Overview<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><img fetchpriority=\"high\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.tulambule.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/Animals-of-Uganda-2-31.jpg\" sizes=\"(max-width: 771px) 100vw, 771px\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.tulambule.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/Animals-of-Uganda-2-31.jpg 771w, https:\/\/www.tulambule.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/Animals-of-Uganda-2-31-300x155.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.tulambule.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/Animals-of-Uganda-2-31-768x397.jpg 768w\" alt=\"\" width=\"771\" height=\"399\" \/><\/p>\n<p>Thanks to a pleasant warm tropical climate and a variety of wildlife, Uganda is a fantastic destination to see animals year-round. There are just two rainy seasons that may influence your Uganda wildlife safari:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>March to May (the &#8216;long rains&#8217;) \u2013 heavy downpours that flood rivers and turn dirt roads to sticky mud. The rain can make travel more difficult.<\/li>\n<li>September to November (the &#8216;short rains&#8217;) \u2013 generally short-lived thundershowers in the afternoons. Game viewing is still great, photography conditions are sensational, and you won&#8217;t see many tourists around. Read our guide to\u00a0learn more about the <a title=\"When Is The Best Time To Visit Uganda?\" href=\"https:\/\/www.tulambule.com\/best-time-to-visit-uganda\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><strong>best time to visit Uganda<\/strong><\/a>:<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>The table below is a quick guide to the most likely animals you will see in Uganda and the frequency of sightings:<\/p>\n<table id=\"tablepress-1\">\n<caption style=\"caption-side: bottom; text-align: left; border: none; background: none; margin: 0; padding: 0;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.tulambule.com\/wp-admin\/admin.php?page=tablepress&amp;action=edit&amp;table_id=1\" rel=\"nofollow\">Edit<\/a><\/caption>\n<thead>\n<tr>\n<th>Animals of Uganda<\/th>\n<th>Sightings<\/th>\n<\/tr>\n<\/thead>\n<tbody>\n<tr>\n<td>Mountain Gorilla<\/td>\n<td>Common<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>Chimpanzee<\/td>\n<td>Common<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>Monkeys<\/td>\n<td>Abundant<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>Lion<\/td>\n<td>Common<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>African buffalo<\/td>\n<td>Abundant<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>Hippos<\/td>\n<td>Abundant<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>African elephant<\/td>\n<td>Common<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>Rothschild&#8217;s giraffe<\/td>\n<td>Common<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>Plains Zebras<\/td>\n<td>Common<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>White Rhino<\/td>\n<td>Rare<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>Nile Crocodile<\/td>\n<td>Abundant<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>Spotted hyena<\/td>\n<td>Common<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>Leopard<\/td>\n<td>Ocassional<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>Warthog<\/td>\n<td>Abundant<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>Antelopes<\/td>\n<td>Abundant<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_Animals_Will_You_See_on_a_Uganda_Wildlife_Safari\"><\/span>What Animals Will You See on a Uganda Wildlife Safari?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<h3>1. Mountain Gorilla<\/h3>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.tulambule.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/Animals-of-Uganda-1.jpg\" sizes=\"(max-width: 749px) 100vw, 749px\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.tulambule.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/Animals-of-Uganda-1.jpg 749w, https:\/\/www.tulambule.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/Animals-of-Uganda-1-300x158.jpg 300w\" alt=\"Animals of Uganda\" width=\"749\" height=\"394\" \/><\/p>\n<p>Seeing the magnificent mountain gorillas is a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity.<\/p>\n<p>The mountain gorilla is a subspecies of the eastern gorilla. More than half of the world\u2019s population of around 1063 individuals lives in Uganda.<\/p>\n<p>The rest live in\u00a0<a title=\"Rwanda Safaris: Gorilla Trekking Rwanda, Wildlife &amp; Cultural Tours\" href=\"https:\/\/www.tulambule.com\/rwanda-safaris\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><strong>Rwanda<\/strong><\/a>\u00a0and\u00a0<strong>Congo\u00a0<\/strong>(DRC).<\/p>\n<p>Mountain\u00a0<strong>gorillas<\/strong>\u00a0can\u2019t survive in zoos, the only way to see them is by trekking up to their natural habitat: misty cloud forests that can reach altitudes of 14,763 feet.<\/p>\n<p>Mountain gorillas live in families led by a <a title=\"Silverback gorilla strength\" href=\"https:\/\/www.tulambule.com\/silverback-gorilla-strength\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><strong>silverback<\/strong><\/a> (mature male).<\/p>\n<p>He does indeed have silvery hair forming a large saddle-like mark on his back, and he can weigh up 220kg! Part of the silverback\u2019s job is defending the family from threats.<\/p>\n<h4>Where Can You See Mountain Gorillas In Uganda?<\/h4>\n<ul>\n<li><strong><a title=\"Bwindi Impenetrable National Park in Uganda\" href=\"https:\/\/www.tulambule.com\/bwindi-impenetrable-national-park\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Bwindi Impenetrable National Park<\/a><\/strong>\u00a0(home to around 459 gorillas)<\/li>\n<li><strong><a title=\"Mgahinga Gorilla National Park\" href=\"https:\/\/www.tulambule.com\/mgahinga-gorilla-national-park\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Mgahinga Gorilla National Park<\/a><\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3>2. Chimpanzee<\/h3>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.tulambule.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/12-day-Uganda-Rwanda-Safari.jpg\" sizes=\"(max-width: 843px) 100vw, 843px\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.tulambule.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/12-day-Uganda-Rwanda-Safari.jpg 860w, https:\/\/www.tulambule.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/12-day-Uganda-Rwanda-Safari-300x165.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.tulambule.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/12-day-Uganda-Rwanda-Safari-768x422.jpg 768w\" alt=\"12 day Uganda Rwanda safari\" width=\"843\" height=\"463\" \/><\/p>\n<p>Mountain Gorillas are not the only great ape you can see up-close on a\u00a0<a title=\"Uganda Safaris Tours 2023 &amp; 2024\" href=\"https:\/\/www.tulambule.com\/uganda-safaris-tours\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><strong>Uganda safari tour<\/strong>.<\/a><\/p>\n<p>Uganda is one of the few places in <a title=\"Africa Safaris\" href=\"https:\/\/www.tulambule.com\/best-africa-safaris\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><strong>Africa<\/strong><\/a> that offer a great chance to see chimpanzees in their natural habitat.\u00a0Chimps are black-coated, apes, with hairless hands, feet and faces.<\/p>\n<p>They\u2019re our closest animal cousins, sharing about 98.7% of our DNA.\u00a0And just like us; chimps live in complex societies, solve complicated problems, make and use tools, engage in elaborate interactions, and communicate through a variety of sounds.<\/p>\n<p>There are approximately 300,000 wild chimpanzees left on Earth in the tropical forests across central, east, and western Africa.\u00a0Uganda is home to about 5700 wild chimps \u2013 one of the highest populations in Africa.<\/p>\n<h4>Where Can You See Chimpanzees In Uganda?<\/h4>\n<p>Your best chance to see these\u00a0<strong>animals of Uganda<\/strong>\u00a0comes with\u00a0<strong><a title=\"Chimpanzee Trekking In Uganda\" href=\"https:\/\/www.tulambule.com\/chimpanzee-trekking-in-uganda\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">chimpanzee trekking<\/a> in\u00a0Kibale National Park<\/strong>.<\/p>\n<p><a title=\"Kibale Forest National Park\" href=\"https:\/\/www.tulambule.com\/kibale-forest-national-park\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><strong>Kibale Forest<\/strong> <\/a>has a population of about 1500 chimps making it the best place in the world to see wild Chimpanzees. Other places to see chimps on <strong>Uganda safaris<\/strong>\u00a0include:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Budongo Forest Reserve<\/strong><\/li>\n<li>Kalinzu Forest Reserve<\/li>\n<li>Queen Elizabeth National Park<\/li>\n<li><strong><a title=\"Ngamba Island Chimpanzee Sanctuary\" href=\"https:\/\/www.tulambule.com\/ngamba-island-chimpanzee-sanctuary\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Ngamba Island Chimpanzee Sanctuary<\/a><\/strong><\/li>\n<li>Semuliki Wildlife Reserve<\/li>\n<li><strong>Uganda Wildlife Education and conservation Centre<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ul><h3>3. Monkeys<\/h3>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.tulambule.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/Animals-of-Uganda-2-34.jpg\" sizes=\"(max-width: 748px) 100vw, 748px\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.tulambule.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/Animals-of-Uganda-2-34.jpg 748w, https:\/\/www.tulambule.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/Animals-of-Uganda-2-34-300x158.jpg 300w\" alt=\"why visit Uganda\" width=\"748\" height=\"395\" \/><\/p>\n<p>Uganda has over 20 species of monkeys in the jungles.\u00a0All the monkeys in Uganda are members of Old World Monkey.\u00a0Uganda monkeys range from arboreal forms, such as the colobus, to fully terrestrial forms, such as the Patas Monkey.\u00a0Here is a list of monkey species in you can see on your wildlife safari in Uganda:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Golden Monkey<\/strong><\/li>\n<li><strong>Patas Monkey<\/strong><\/li>\n<li><strong>L\u2019Hoest\u2019s Monkey<\/strong><\/li>\n<li><strong>Olive Baboon<\/strong><\/li>\n<li><strong>Black-and-white Colobus<\/strong><\/li>\n<li><strong>Blue Monkey<\/strong><\/li>\n<li><strong>Red-Tailed Monkey<\/strong><\/li>\n<li><strong>Ruwenzori Colobus<\/strong><\/li>\n<li><strong>Uganda Red Colobus<\/strong><\/li>\n<li><strong>Vervet Monkey<\/strong><\/li>\n<li><strong>De Brazza\u2019s Monkey<\/strong><\/li>\n<li><strong>Grey-cheeked Mangabey<\/strong><\/li>\n<li><strong>Bushbaby<\/strong><\/li>\n<li><strong>Potto<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ul><h3>4. Lion<\/h3>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.tulambule.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/Animals-of-Uganda-2-35.jpg\" sizes=\"(max-width: 749px) 100vw, 749px\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.tulambule.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/Animals-of-Uganda-2-35.jpg 749w, https:\/\/www.tulambule.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/Animals-of-Uganda-2-35-300x159.jpg 300w\" alt=\"Animals of Uganda\" width=\"749\" height=\"396\" \/><\/p>\n<p>Spotting the king of African Jungle on a\u00a0<strong>Uganda wildlife safari\u00a0<\/strong>is incredibly exciting.<\/p>\n<p>From their incredible roar that travels miles to the surprising size of their muscular bodies, lions are a part of the Big Five for many reason.<\/p>\n<p>Seeing a lion resting under a tree in the late afternoon is a magical sight in itself, but catching a pride of lions during a kill is an experience you\u2019ll never forget, should you be lucky enough to witness it.<\/p>\n<h4>Where Can You See Lion in Uganda?<\/h4>\n<p>You can see lions in Murchison Falls, <a title=\"Queen Elizabeth National Park Safaris\" href=\"https:\/\/www.tulambule.com\/queen-elizabeth-national-park\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><strong>Queen Elizabeth<\/strong><\/a> and Kidepo National Park.\u00a0If you are visiting Queen Elizabeth Park, keep your eyes peeled for tree-climbing lions.\u00a0It\u2019s a very uncommon sighting, so count yourself lucky if you do come across these climbing cats!<\/p>\n<h3>5. Buffalo<\/h3>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.tulambule.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/Animals-of-Uganda-2-37.jpg\" sizes=\"(max-width: 843px) 100vw, 843px\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.tulambule.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/Animals-of-Uganda-2-37.jpg 985w, https:\/\/www.tulambule.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/Animals-of-Uganda-2-37-300x130.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.tulambule.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/Animals-of-Uganda-2-37-768x332.jpg 768w\" alt=\"Animals of Uganda\" width=\"843\" height=\"365\" \/><\/p>\n<p>The African Buffalo the unpredictable member of the Big Five is considered to be one of most dangerous animals on Earth, although you\u2019d never think so looking at them.<\/p>\n<p>Large indeed (up to 1000 kg), their cow-like shapes are often misinterpreted for them being docile animals, however; the African buffalo is far from it.\u00a0Their large busks, heavy weight and staggering speed are just a few of the reasons these<strong style=\"text-align: var(--text-align); font-size: 16.49px;\"> animals of Uganda<\/strong>\u00a0have very few predators.<\/p>\n<h4>Where Can You See Buffalo in Uganda?<\/h4>\n<ul>\n<li>Murchison National Park<\/li>\n<li>Queen Elizabeth National Park<\/li>\n<li>Lake Mburo National Park<\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.tulambule.com\/kidepo-national-park\/\"><strong>Kidepo Valley National Park<\/strong><\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3>6. Hippopotamus<\/h3>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.tulambule.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/Animals-of-Uganda-2-38.jpg\" sizes=\"(max-width: 806px) 100vw, 806px\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.tulambule.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/Animals-of-Uganda-2-38.jpg 806w, https:\/\/www.tulambule.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/Animals-of-Uganda-2-38-300x162.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.tulambule.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/Animals-of-Uganda-2-38-768x414.jpg 768w\" alt=\"Animals of Uganda\" width=\"806\" height=\"434\" \/><\/p>\n<p>The name hippopotamus is derived from the ancient Greek for \u2018river horse\u2019.\u00a0Therefore, it\u2019s not surprising that you are most likely to see vast pods of these animals in the rivers, lakes and swamps of Uganda.<\/p>\n<p>In spite its superficial similarity to a pig, the hippo\u2019s closest living relatives are cetaceans \u2013 whales, dolphins, porpoises, etc.\u00a0Because of its highly aggressive and unpredictable nature, the hippo is one of the most dangerous animals on Earth \u2013 especially when they emerge from water to graze at dusk.<\/p>\n<p>After the African elephant and white rhino, this heavyweight herbivore is the third largest of Africa land animals.<\/p>\n<h4>Where Can You See Hippo in Uganda?<\/h4>\n<ul>\n<li>Queen Elizabeth National Park<\/li>\n<li><strong><a title=\"Murchison Falls National Park In Uganda\" href=\"https:\/\/www.tulambule.com\/murchison-falls-national-park\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Murchison Fall National Park<\/a><\/strong><\/li>\n<li>Lake Mburo National Park<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3>7. Elephant<\/h3>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.tulambule.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/Animals-of-Uganda-2-8-scaled.jpg\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1200px) 100vw, 1200px\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.tulambule.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/Animals-of-Uganda-2-8-scaled.jpg 1200w, https:\/\/www.tulambule.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/Animals-of-Uganda-2-8-300x160.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.tulambule.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/Animals-of-Uganda-2-8-1024x546.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.tulambule.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/Animals-of-Uganda-2-8-768x410.jpg 768w\" alt=\"Animals of Uganda\" width=\"1200\" height=\"640\" \/><\/p>\n<p><strong>Uganda wildlife<\/strong>\u00a0safari game parks host a huge number of African Elephants (except Lake Mburo National Park).\u00a0These gentle giants are both charming and intimidating, with their often unpredictable manners and a polarising sense of calm.<\/p>\n<p>It is no wonder they\u2019re on many a safari traveler\u2019s bucket list.\u00a0They truly are a magnificent sight to see. Whether you see a lone bull or a whole herd with babies, the elephant will undoubtedly make your whole day that much better!<\/p>\n<h4>Where Can You See Elephant in Uganda?<\/h4>\n<ul>\n<li>Queen Elizabeth National Park<\/li>\n<li>Murchison Falls National Park<\/li>\n<li>Kidepo Valley National Park<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3>8. Giraffe<\/h3>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.tulambule.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/Animals-of-Uganda-2-4.jpg\" sizes=\"(max-width: 843px) 100vw, 843px\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.tulambule.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/Animals-of-Uganda-2-4.jpg 888w, https:\/\/www.tulambule.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/Animals-of-Uganda-2-4-300x158.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.tulambule.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/Animals-of-Uganda-2-4-768x405.jpg 768w\" alt=\"\" width=\"843\" height=\"444\" \/><\/p>\n<p>The Giraffe is the skyscraper of the animal kingdom and arguably the most extraordinary of Uganda wildlife icons.\u00a0It is the world\u2019s tallest land animal.\u00a0It stands up to 6 meters tall. Needless to say, no safari in Africa would be complete without a sighting of these wonderful creatures.<\/p>\n<h4>Where Can You See Giraffe In Uganda?<\/h4>\n<p>The subspecies of giraffe that you\u2019ll see on a Uganda wildlife safari is the Rothschild\u2019s giraffe (one of the most endangered).\u00a0Murchison Falls National Park has about 1,250 Rothschild\u2019s giraffes, more than half the world population of this localized subspecies.\u00a0Other places to see giraffes on your Uganda wildlife safari include:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><a title=\"Lake Mburo National Park Safari Guide 2023\" href=\"https:\/\/www.tulambule.com\/lake-mburo-national-park\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><strong>Lake Mburo National Park<\/strong><\/a><\/li>\n<li>Kidepo Valley National Park<\/li>\n<\/ul><h3>9. Zebra<\/h3>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.tulambule.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/2-Days-Lake-Mburo-Wildlife.jpg\" sizes=\"(max-width: 756px) 100vw, 756px\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.tulambule.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/2-Days-Lake-Mburo-Wildlife.jpg 756w, https:\/\/www.tulambule.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/2-Days-Lake-Mburo-Wildlife-300x158.jpg 300w\" alt=\"animals of Uganda\" width=\"756\" height=\"398\" \/><\/p>\n<p>These striped equines inhabit two of Uganda wildlife game parks.\u00a0The one subspecies found among wildlife in Uganda are the common plains zebra.\u00a0It is the commonest of the three zebra species in Africa and the one familiar to most Africa safari goers.<\/p>\n<h4>Where Can You See Zebra In Uganda?<\/h4>\n<ul>\n<li>Kidepo Valley National Park<\/li>\n<li>Lake Mburo National Park \u2013 has the largest zebra herds in the Uganda.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span style=\"font-family: Lato, arial, sans-serif;\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<h3>10. White Rhino<\/h3>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.tulambule.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/Animals-of-Uganda-2-30.jpg\" sizes=\"(max-width: 776px) 100vw, 776px\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.tulambule.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/Animals-of-Uganda-2-30.jpg 776w, https:\/\/www.tulambule.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/Animals-of-Uganda-2-30-300x149.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.tulambule.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/Animals-of-Uganda-2-30-768x381.jpg 768w\" alt=\"Animals of Uganda\" width=\"776\" height=\"385\" \/><\/p>\n<p>Though you can see all the Big 5 animals in Uganda, wild rhinos are found only in one conservation area.\u00a0Since the beginning of the 20th century, these prehistoric creatures have been pushed to the brink of extinction due to poaching.\u00a0Sadly, the same cannot be said for humans because the horn of a rhino has a perceived value of over $60,000 per kilogram.<\/p>\n<h4>Where Can You See Rhino In Uganda?<\/h4>\n<p><a title=\"Ziwa Rhino Sanctuary Tours\" href=\"https:\/\/www.tulambule.com\/ziwa-rhino-sanctuary\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><strong>Ziwa Rhino Sanctuary<\/strong><\/a> is home to Uganda\u2019s only rhinos. Here you get the opportunity to track wild white rhinos on foot.<\/p>\n<h3>11. Nile Crocodile<\/h3>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.tulambule.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/Animals-of-Uganda-2-29.jpg\" sizes=\"(max-width: 775px) 100vw, 775px\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.tulambule.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/Animals-of-Uganda-2-29.jpg 775w, https:\/\/www.tulambule.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/Animals-of-Uganda-2-29-300x146.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.tulambule.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/Animals-of-Uganda-2-29-768x375.jpg 768w\" alt=\"\" width=\"775\" height=\"378\" \/><\/p>\n<p>The Nile crocodile,\u00a0<em>Crocodylus niloticus\u00a0<\/em>reside in most of Uganda\u2019s aquatic environments.\u00a0On average, an adult male Nile crocodile can reach up to 16 feet in length and 750 kilograms in weight!\u00a0It is the biggest freshwater predator in Africa, capable of taking down almost any\u00a0<strong style=\"text-align: var(--text-align);\">Uganda animals<\/strong>\u00a0within their range.<\/p>\n<h4>Where Can You See Crocodile In Uganda?<\/h4>\n<ul>\n<li>Murchison Falls National Park<\/li>\n<li>Queen Elizabeth National Park<\/li>\n<li>Lake Mburo National Park<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span style=\"font-family: Lato, arial, sans-serif;\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<h3>12. Spotted Hyena<\/h3>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.tulambule.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/Animals-of-Uganda-2-14.jpg\" sizes=\"(max-width: 967px) 100vw, 967px\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.tulambule.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/Animals-of-Uganda-2-14.jpg 967w, https:\/\/www.tulambule.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/Animals-of-Uganda-2-14-300x161.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.tulambule.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/Animals-of-Uganda-2-14-768x412.jpg 768w\" alt=\"Animals of Uganda\" width=\"967\" height=\"519\" \/><\/p>\n<p>The Spotted hyena is one of the most misunderstood animals in the world. They are hated as cowardly, thieving; dirty, ugly, lazy\u2026the list goes on.\u00a0Fortunately, though, more and more people are coming to appreciate hyenas for the fascinating creatures they are.<\/p>\n<p>These animals of Uganda, along with vultures and jackals play a vital role in the ecosystem by consuming carrion \u2013 they are Mother Nature\u2019s recyclers!\u00a0While on a Uganda wildlife safari, you\u2019re likely to fall asleep to a distant, whooping serenade of hyenas.\u00a0They are very common Uganda animals and can be found pretty much anywhere where there\u2019s enough plains game for predators to feed on.<\/p>\n<h4>Where Can You See Hyena In Uganda?<\/h4>\n<ul>\n<li>Queen Elizabeth National Park<\/li>\n<li>Kidepo Valley National Park<\/li>\n<li>Murchison Falls National Park<\/li>\n<li>Lake Mburo National Park<\/li>\n<li>Pian Upe Wildlife Reserve<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span style=\"font-family: Lato, arial, sans-serif;\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<h3>13. Leopard<\/h3>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.tulambule.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/Animals-of-Uganda-2-20.jpg\" sizes=\"(max-width: 843px) 100vw, 843px\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.tulambule.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/Animals-of-Uganda-2-20.jpg 1001w, https:\/\/www.tulambule.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/Animals-of-Uganda-2-20-300x158.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.tulambule.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/Animals-of-Uganda-2-20-768x404.jpg 768w\" alt=\"Animals of Uganda\" width=\"843\" height=\"444\" \/><\/p>\n<p>Shy and solitary, spotting a leopard on a Uganda wildlife safari will transform your game drive into a lifelong memory.\u00a0The leopard\u2019s mastery of camouflage and stealth makes it extremely elusive, thus being such a sought-after sighting.\u00a0This predator\u2019s regal beauty is fascinating; its magnificent coat has captivated humans for millennia.\u00a0They radiate a muscular feline grace and move like liquid gold.<\/p>\n<h4>Where Can You See Leopard In Uganda?<\/h4>\n<p>You will have to work a bit harder to spot a leopard \u2013 or just be very lucky! Lake Mburo National park has the highest number of leopards in Uganda, which can be seen on a night game drive.\u00a0You can also see this evasive member of the Big 5 in:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Murchison Falls National Park<\/li>\n<li>Kidepo Valley National Park<\/li>\n<li>Queen Elizabeth National Park<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span style=\"font-family: Lato, arial, sans-serif;\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<h3>14. Warthog<\/h3>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.tulambule.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/Animals-of-Uganda-2-28.jpg\" sizes=\"(max-width: 777px) 100vw, 777px\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.tulambule.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/Animals-of-Uganda-2-28.jpg 777w, https:\/\/www.tulambule.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/Animals-of-Uganda-2-28-300x150.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.tulambule.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/Animals-of-Uganda-2-28-768x384.jpg 768w\" alt=\"Animals of Uganda\" width=\"777\" height=\"389\" \/><\/p>\n<p>Warthogs, made famous by the character Pumba in the Lion King are a sight that many people hope to see on\u00a0wildlife\u00a0safaris in Uganda.\u00a0These fast-moving creatures, with their amusing antics and radio-antenna-like tails, are often spotted in groups reminiscent of a small family \u2013 most likely with a baby in tow!<\/p>\n<h4>Where Can You See Warthog In Uganda?<\/h4>\n<ul>\n<li>Queen Elizabeth National Park<\/li>\n<li>Lake Mburo National Park<\/li>\n<li>Murchison Falls National Park<\/li>\n<li>Kidepo Valley National Park<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span style=\"font-family: Lato, arial, sans-serif;\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<h3>15. Antelopes<\/h3>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.tulambule.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/Animals-of-Uganda-2-25.jpg\" sizes=\"(max-width: 722px) 100vw, 722px\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.tulambule.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/Animals-of-Uganda-2-25.jpg 722w, https:\/\/www.tulambule.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/Animals-of-Uganda-2-25-300x175.jpg 300w\" alt=\"Animals of Uganda\" width=\"722\" height=\"422\" \/><\/p>\n<p>Uganda is home to 29 species of antelopes.\u00a0The antelope is a term used for even-toed ungulate species with bony horns confined to Africa and Eurasia.<\/p>\n<p>They feature long, slender legs which give them great speed.\u00a0Their unbranched horns do not shed like deer.\u00a0Most Uganda antelopes occur in savannahs, but you can also find them in rainforests, mountains, and swamps. Below Are the Antelopes you can see on your Uganda wildlife safari:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Uganda Kob \u2013 the national antelope<\/li>\n<li>Impala<\/li>\n<li>Waterbuck<\/li>\n<li>Bushbuck<\/li>\n<li>Eland<\/li>\n<li>Hartebeest<\/li>\n<li>Topi<\/li>\n<li>Sitatunga<\/li>\n<li>Reedbuck<\/li>\n<li>Greater Kudu<\/li>\n<li>Lesser Kudu<\/li>\n<li>Oribi<\/li>\n<li>Klipspringer<\/li>\n<li>Dik-Dik<\/li>\n<li>Duikers<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span style=\"font-family: Lato, arial, sans-serif;\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<h3>16. Cheetah<\/h3>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.tulambule.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/Animals-of-Uganda-2-19.jpg\" sizes=\"(max-width: 843px) 100vw, 843px\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.tulambule.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/Animals-of-Uganda-2-19.jpg 932w, https:\/\/www.tulambule.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/Animals-of-Uganda-2-19-300x149.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.tulambule.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/Animals-of-Uganda-2-19-768x382.jpg 768w\" alt=\"Animals of Uganda\" width=\"843\" height=\"419\" \/><\/p>\n<p>When you\u2019re the fastest land mammal on Earth \u2013 capable of exceeding 100 km\/h or 60 mph, you want flat and wide-open spaces in which to chase down your prey.<\/p>\n<p>Watching these fast felines hunt is one of the most exhilarating sightings you will experience on a wildlife safari in Uganda.\u00a0The Kidepo National Park and Pian Upe Wildlife Reserve\u2019s relatively flat and treeless landscape is the perfect hunting ground for these Uganda animals.<\/p>\n<h3>17. Shoebills<\/h3>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.tulambule.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/Animals-of-Uganda-2-17.jpg\" sizes=\"(max-width: 843px) 100vw, 843px\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.tulambule.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/Animals-of-Uganda-2-17.jpg 984w, https:\/\/www.tulambule.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/Animals-of-Uganda-2-17-300x184.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.tulambule.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/Animals-of-Uganda-2-17-768x470.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.tulambule.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/Animals-of-Uganda-2-17-410x250.jpg 410w\" alt=\"Animals of Uganda\" width=\"843\" height=\"516\" \/><\/p>\n<p>This huge elusive swamp-dwelling grey bird is one of the <a title=\"Best Places To See Birds Of Uganda: Birding Guide\" href=\"https:\/\/www.tulambule.com\/bird-watching-in-uganda-all-you-need-to-know\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><strong>1097 recorded bird species in Uganda<\/strong><\/a>. The bird derives from its massive bill, which looks like a shoe.\u00a0It is one of Africa\u2019s most coveted ticks for birders.\u00a0Sightings of this rare bird, resembling something from the dinosaur era, are excellent Uganda\u2019s <strong style=\"text-align: var(--text-align);\"><a title=\"Mabamba Swamp: Shoebills\" href=\"https:\/\/www.tulambule.com\/mabamba-swamp\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Mabamba Swamp<\/a><\/strong> and Murchison Falls National Park.<\/p>\n<h3>17. Giant Forest Hog<\/h3>\n<p>The largest of African pig species, the Giant Forest Hog is a nocturnal creature of the forest interior, and so very rarely seen.\u00a0However, it possibly occurs in all Uganda wildlife parks in western Uganda, and is often seen by day along Channel Drive in Queen Elizabeth National Park.<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Different_Ways_To_See_Animals_of_Uganda\"><\/span>Different Ways To See Animals of Uganda<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>While daily<strong>\u00a0game drives\u00a0<\/strong>in 4\u00d74 vehicles are par for the course with a Uganda wildlife safari, there are alternative ways to experience the Uganda wilderness:<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Ready_to_Start_Planning_Your_Uganda_Wildlife_Safari\"><\/span>Ready to Start Planning Your Uganda Wildlife Safari?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><a title=\"Contact Us\" href=\"https:\/\/www.tulambule.com\/book-a-safari-tour\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><b>Get in touch<\/b> <\/a>us to help tailor-make a wildlife safari in Uganda that&#8217;s right for you:<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Animals of Uganda constitute over 80% of Uganda&#8217;s tourist attractions. 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