Last-Minute Uganda Christmas Holiday

Do you plan to take a last-minute Uganda Christmas holiday? Whether you plan a gorilla trekking trip or just a Uganda safari holiday during Christmas, we are here to make your safari dreams come true. Uganda is neighbored by Rwanda, the Democratic Republic of Congo, Tanzania, Kenya, and South Sudan. Almost 90% of Uganda’s population are Christians. This makes Uganda a perfect safari destination for tourists planning to celebrate their Christmas on a trip. Christmas holidays are celebrations made in remembrance of the birth of Jesus Christ. The celebration of Christmas is both cultural and religious. It is celebrated on 25^th December and it is a public holiday around the country.

Last-minute Uganda Christmas holiday simply means that you were unable to book your trip in advance or early enough. Does this mean that one can’t visit Uganda during Christmas even when they are late? No, our last-minute safari packages can be booked any time of the year including Christmas periods.

How to book a last-minute Uganda Christmas holiday?

While planning a last-minute Uganda Christmas holiday, travelers are supposed to use licensed and reliable tour operators. Life becomes easier when they book in advance to ensure the availability of the safari. However, even if you are doing it at the last minute, we still have you covered. Some of the bookings of certain activities like gorilla trekking, chimpanzee trekking, and many others are supposed to be booked through a tour operator. In Uganda, most of the park permits are sold to only licensed and reliable tour operators by the Uganda Wildlife Authority. Booking your last-minute Christmas holiday in Uganda through a tour operator helps in planning and ensuring the package meets the traveler’s needs and wants.

Best places for a last-minute Uganda Christmas holiday?

As travelers think of visiting Uganda on their last-minute holidays, there is a variety of destinations they can choose to visit and some of these include;

Murchison Falls National Park

Murchison Falls National Park is located in northwestern Uganda. It is one of the largest and most visited parks in Uganda. The park’s name originated from the world’s strongest waterfall – Murchison Falls found within the park. In this park, there are a variety of attractions and activities that travelers on their safaris can engage in. Some of the attractions in the park include; Murchison Falls, River Nile, Budongo Forest, and many others. Some of the activities that travelers engage in during a safari include chimpanzee trekking, game drives, hiking to the top of the falls, nature walks, boat cruises, birding, and many others.

Ziwa Rhino Sanctuary

Ziwa Rhino Sanctuary is located in the Nakasongola district within the northwestern region of Uganda. It is the only place in Uganda where travelers on their Uganda safaris can see rhinos. The sanctuary holds the highest number of rhinos in Uganda and also some other wildlife like giraffes, sitatunga, and many others. In the sanctuary, travelers engage in activities like rhino tracking, nature walks, and many others.

Namugongo Martyrs Shrine

This historical site is located in central Uganda near the Kampala capital city. It holds a history of the Uganda Christian reign where the Kabaka of Buganda had to burn and kill several martyrs for believing in Christianity. Travelers can visit this shrine for prayers and also learn about the history of the mayors in Uganda.

Queen Elizabeth National Park

It is located within the western Uganda and crossed by the equator. The park is the most popular national park in Uganda and the second largest. It was established in 1952 as Kazinga National Park and later in 1953 named Queen Elizabeth National Park after the visit of the Queen of England. Travelers during their Christmas holiday can visit the park for several activities and some of these include; a game drive, community visit, experiential activities, chimpanzee trekking, birding, boat cruise, and many others.

Mgahinga Gorilla National Park

Mgahinga Gorilla National Park is located in the Virunga and southwestern Uganda region at the border of Uganda, Rwanda, and the Democratic Republic of Congo. This park hosts some of the endemic species like mountain gorillas, and golden monkeys that are within the forested areas of the park. Travelers interested in the gorilla and golden monkey trekking in this park can visit the park. Also in the park, there are several Virunga ranges like Gahinga, Muhavura, and Sabyinyo that travelers on their safaris can hike.

Travel tips to enjoy a last-minute Christmas holiday?

Travelers planning a Christmas holiday in Uganda have several modes of transport that they can choose from during their safaris. In Uganda, the most popular mode of transport that travelers usually use is road transport. Uganda has a well-improved road network that leads to all parts and destinations of the country. Travelers can either hire local guides to drive them around the country or do self-guided drives. The other form of transport that travelers usually engage in during the safari is air transport.

In this mode of transport, travelers engage in the domestic scheduled flights that take them to several destinations around the country. Though this mode of transport is costly, travelers are supposed to plan accordingly. Therefore, travelers planning to choose how to travel around Uganda on a Christmas holiday are supposed to know the travel safety considerations and some of these include;

Wear a helmet and reflector during a Uganda safari on a boda-boda.
Wear seat belts during the travel.
Read about the Uganda traffic rules and regulations.
Use reputable transport companies or tour operators.
Avoid traveling in the night.

How to pay for a last-minute Uganda Christmas holiday?

Travelers planning to book in advance their last-minute Uganda Christmas holiday are supposed to the paying options that they usually use during the safari. The payment options that travelers use to book their holidays include PasaPal, MasterCard, Bank transfers, and many others. Travelers should know that in Uganda the form of currency used is Uganda shillings.

Is Uganda’s weather favorable in Christmas holidays?

When travelers plan a safari, the climate matters a lot since it usually affects much on their safaris. In Uganda, the Christmas holiday usually runs in December which is usually dry and clear with less rain. Travelers can spend their safari well without any disturbance of any weather conditions.