Safari activities for pregnant women in Uganda and Rwanda

Safari activities for pregnant women in Uganda and Rwanda. As a pregnant woman, going on an African safari to Rwanda or Uganda you are required to first get advise from your doctor. In Uganda, some of the safari activities that possibly be done by pregnant women include game drives, gorilla trekking, chimpanzees trekking, launch trips, visit the source of River Nile, visiting the beaches, scenic viewing and others.

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Rwanda activities to do on safari as a pregnant woman may include gorilla trekking, chimpanzee trekking, golden monkey trekking, Kigali city tour, nature walks, game drives and others.

Note as a pregnant woman, it is best not to do back to back safaris in Uganda or Rwanda so that you give yourself time to recover from the activities of the previous day. At Encounter Africa safaris, we can work with you to tailor an itinerary that suits your needs and wants, putting into consideration the status of your body. Our Team of safari consultants is on ground to work with you to plan this African safari.

Details of safari activities to do in Uganda as a pregnant woman

Game Drives in Uganda

Uganda has a number of game parks where you can do game drives but note that the tracks are quite bumpy and so are most roads in the countryside. It is best to start the game drives in Uganda early morning or late afternoon when most animals have not yet met the day or as they return to night hideouts.

Some of the Uganda game parks include Lake Mburo National Park, Queen Elizabeth National Park, Murchison Falls National Park and Kidepo Valley National Park which is the furthest.

During the game drives on Uganda safari, you may spot animals like Cheetahs, lions, Hyenas, waterbucks, elephants, buffaloes, hartebeest, warthogs, Giraffes, zebras, impalas and others. Note that not all these animals are found in all Uganda National Parks but some can be specifically spotted in particular ones. Sate the animal of your interest and our safari consultant will advise where you can possibly locate it.

Chimpanzee trekking in Uganda

Chimpanzee trekking in Uganda is an activity where tourists are allowed one hour with a troop of chimpanzees. There is the morning and afternoon chimpanzee trekking experience and to find the chimpanzees may take about 2 hours of searching to more depending on the factors prevailing in the wilderness. Note that chimpanzees in Uganda are first habituated before opening them to the public

The chimpanzee trekking safari destinations in Uganda include Kibale National Park which is the primate gorillas trekking destination of Uganda, Kyambura gorge in Queen Elizabeth National Park, Kaniyo Pabidi forest in Murchison Falls National Park, Kalinzu Forest, Ngamba Island Chimpanzee sanctuary, Bugoma and Budongo forest.

For you to do chimpanzee trekking in Uganda, you need a permit from Uganda Wildlife Authority. Some of the chimpanzee permits in Uganda are sold by those bodies who manage the chimpanzee safari destinations.

Gorilla Trekking in Uganda.

Gorilla trekking adventures in Uganda happen in Bwindi Impenetrable National Park and Mgahinga National Park both have rugged terrain resulting from the serious volcanic actions in this area. Time of returning from gorilla trekking or locating the mountain gorillas is hard to determine because it is dependent on the factors prevailing in the wilderness so some patience is required.

To confirm a gorilla trekking safari in Uganda, you must obtain a gorilla permit from Uganda Wildlife Authority. Since the gorilla permits open to the public is limited to maximum 8 per gorilla family, it is best to book one in advance especially in the peak season so that you are not disappointed at the last minute. At the moment Uganda has 20 gorilla families open to the public some include Busingye, Kahugye, Bitukura, Nshongi, Nkuringo, Rushegura, Bweza, Mucungizi and others.

At the moment, the cost of the Uganda gorilla permit is $800 for international nonresidents, $700 international residents, $500 for other Africans and $200 for East Africans. The gorilla trekking permits for Bwindi Impenetrable National Park are booked according to areas under which the park is divided. The areas of Bwindi forest includes Buhoma, Ruhija, Nkuringo and Rushaga.

Launch Trips And Boat Trips On Uganda Safari

Some of the Uganda game parks offer stunning opportunities to view wild animals and other park inhabitants from a more relaxed launch trip. In Murchison Falls National Park and Queen Elizabeth National Park during the launch trips, you get to spot a number of wild animals that often move on the banks to quench thirst or cool off the day’s heat. In Murchison Falls National Park the launch trips are on River Nile and in Queen Elizabeth National Park on Kazinga channel.

A number of birds flock the shores of River Nile and the Kazinga Channel all year to enjoy the freebies. The highlight of the launch trip on River Nile is the Murchison Falls where the park gets its name. It is the most exciting point on River Nile as River Niles where it first stumbles on the bed of rocks for 80 kilometers then vigorously push though the 6 meters wide gorge to create a thundering sound then the water cascades the 43 meters high cliff.

Lake Mburo National Park is the boat trip spot you can choose during the safari in Uganda. During the boat trip on Lake Mburo, look out for the hippos, crocodiles that are usual suspects in the lake. Plethora of birds often flock the banks of Lake Mburo. You may get the chance to spot the wild animals in the lake that often quench thirst from the shoreline includes buffaloes, elephants, waterbucks, zebras, impalas and others.

Scenic viewing and beach holidays in Uganda

Uganda may be a landlocked country with no major sea or ocean port but no water activity is missed. There are serene Island where one can spend some time away from the noise of the city some include Ssese Island, Bulago Island, Lake Bunyonyi, Lake Mutanda and others. These destinations offer tranquil moments by the water bodies where you can meditate or relax in a natural setting with less crowds.

A number of beaches are dotted on the shores of Lake Victoria and you can take off sometime to spend time here. Most of the Uganda beaches are situated in Entebbe where you can so sun bathing, swim in the lake, sit by the lakeside, have a drink or a meal at your own terms and much more. Note that most beaches on lake Victoria are often over crowded during public holidays and the festive seasons.

Visit the source of River Nile.

Walking in the steps of the early explorer who discovered the source of River Nile is exciting. The source of River Nile is in Jinja District on Lake Victoria. To get to the source of River Nile, you can use at boat which you hire from the shores of River Nile to the point where the drama as River Nile water separates from calm lake Victoria water is unbelievably mysterious.

There is a small crafts shop at this point situated on a small Island in River Nile at this point. When the water level of River Nile increases, this place may flood.

Swimming, Kayaking, Tubing on River Nile and Lake Victoria

While on Uganda safari as a pregnant mother, you can also try tubing, kayaking, swimming in water areas that are safe. Do not forget to wear safety gear you are most comfortable with.

White water rafting on River Nile

Have a moment on River Nile by engaging in white water rafting even as a pregnant woman. To do white water rafting on Uganda safari as a pregnant woman, you must seek approval from your doctor. This is because white water rafting involves peddling through high and vigorous tides. Do not try white water rafting in case you get nausea because it brings some anxiety that may end in you reacting this way.

White water rafting in Uganda happens in Itanda falls and at Victoria Nile in Murchison Falls National Park.

What Safari Activities To Do In Rwanda As A Pregnant Woman

As a pregnant woman planning to do a Rwanda safari, here are some activities you can try.

Gorilla trekking in Rwanda

Note that gorilla trekking in Rwanda is steeper compared to the counter parts Uganda and D.R.Congo. This is because of the presence of a number of highlands around the Volcanoes National Park but the most notable are mountain Gahinga, Muhavura, Bisoke, Sabyinyo and Karisimbi. At times the mountain gorillas take time at the slopes or deep in the valleys of these mountains.

Tourists have to hike in order to get to where the gorillas family allocated to them may be and that may be hectic. To push though and complete the gorilla trek in Rwanda as a pregnant woman, you need to have some level of fitness and patience. Even the time of finding or returning from gorilla trekking in Rwanda is hard to determine.

At the moment, Rwanda has 12 gorilla trekking families open to the public some of which in Umubano, Amahoro, Agashya, Hirwa, Susa and others. To book the Rwanda gorilla trekking permit, you must choose a date when you hope to do this activity, and find gorilla permit availability. It is best to book the gorilla permit as soon as you can because there status changes any moment without warning.

For pregnant women on Rwanda safari, ensure you seek a recommendation from your doctor before booking any activity as health first.  

Game safari in Rwanda for Pregnant women.

Akagera National Park is the game safari destination in Rwanda where even pregnant women can spend some time away from the crowded safari destinations. The tracks in Akagera National Park are quite bumpy and dusty especially in the dry season so it is best to have a 4x4 wheel drive vehicle that is terrain resistant. 

During the game drive in Akagera National Park in Rwanda, you may spot animals including Impalas, Zebras, elephants, waterbucks, buffaloes, hippos, crocodiles and others. The game population on Akagera National Park is still recovering from the trauma of civil wars and human activities that befell Rwanda.

The Boat Trip On Akagera National Park

A boat trip on Lake Ihema is worth every moment as you get to sail on one of the largest crate lake in Akagera National Park. Enjoy the scenic view of the features surrounding the park, lush the green vegetation, several birds that flock the shores and much more while on the boat trip. In the water of lake Ihema, you may spot schools of hippos and Nile crocodiles.

Chimpanzee Trekking In Nyungwe National Park In Rwanda

Get the chance to visit the chimpanzees in Rwanda that live in Nyungwe National Park. Two chimpanzee communities are so far habituated and are open to the public in Rwanda one in Nyungwe National Park and another in Cyamudondo. The headquarters of Nyungwe National Park are in Uwinka where most of the activities in this park including briefing before the chimpanzee trek happens.

After briefing, the ranger guides accompany tourists into the tropical Nyungwe forest to search for the chimpanzees following the trails constructed by regular visitors some including Usamo trail, Igishigishigi trail and others. On the way, you may spot other primates including black and white colobus, vervet monkeys, grey cheeked mangabey, olive baboons and others.

Why Book Uganda Safari With Encouter Africa Safaris As A Pregnant Woman

At Encounter Africa safaris we have experience in organizing African safaris for all categories of tourists. We care about our client’s wellbeing and offer value for money. As a vulnerable tourist on safari, we consider your state of health but working with you to enjoy the best of your holiday time in Africa. We have over 10 years experience in organizing African safaris to a number of destinations and this has worn us trust from several people.

Encounter Africa safaris has you covered trust our team of Safari consultants to plan your trip and offer value for money. Give us the chance to do the groundwork for you and all we require from you is show up.