When we talk about safaris in east Africa and Africa at large, Uganda should be pointed out first. (THE UGANDAN SAFARI NEEDS). This is because it has the most natural and amazing tourist attractions and so the main factor behind naming it THE PEARL OF AFRICA. However as one could prepare for any trip so is the safari trip, more so to Uganda, there are things you should take note of and they are;
THE UGANDAN SAFARI NEEDS
When we talk about safaris in east Africa and Africa at large, Uganda should be pointed out first. This is because it has the most natural and amazing tourist attractions and so the main factor behind naming it THE PEARL OF AFRICA. However as one could prepare for any trip so is the safari trip, more so to Uganda, there are things you should take note of and they are;
BAG PACK
Whenever someone is making a trip, the first thing one should think of is a bag pack. This depends on the luggage that you have, in that one should use a bigger bag pack in case of a lot of luggage and vice versa. However the safety and security of the bag pack should be considered for instance the bag locks, this is to avoid losing of staff when they fall off more so in Ugandan game parks with bumpy paths.
CLOTHES
At least everyone should pack like 5 pairs of clothes including 2 pairs of trousers (both sexes), 2shirts not forgetting underwear. On Ugandan safaris, t-shirts are actually better than button-up shirts due to their portability. About clothes still, one should carry a sweater depending on the season in Uganda that is light one for hot seasons and heavy one for rainy seasons. Not forgetting socks.
SHOES;
Comfortable walking shoes
These are so important since an uncomfortable shoe can make your safari a living hell more so if you are to travel for long-distance. Comfortable walking shoes will aid in soothing your safari most especially for nature walks
Sandals
So many people ignore this but they forget that after a long day in closed shoes, one would need his feet to relax a bit and that is only possible with sandals. After the long day sandals are appropriate for evenings at the lodge.
Lightweight hiking shoes
Lightweight hiking shoes are specifically for hikers, in order for one to ease his journey to the top of the mountain, one has to put off weights and so it would be hard for someone with heavy shoes to make it to the top since he/she easily gets tired due to the added weight on his body.
Tougher shoes
Tougher shoes are those that do not easily get torn. This saves a tourist`s time so you don’t have to first stop somewhere on your trip just to look for a cobbler to repair your torn shoe. Additionally, tougher shoes also boost one`s morale to continue with the trip. Since they provide comfort like hiking boots among others.
SLEEPING BAG
A sleeping bag is a warm-lined padded bag purposely for sleeping in. This is so essential more so when you taking unplanned trips, in that you will need to rent a tent and to make life easier, your sleeping bag will save the day due to its comfort since it was specifically designed for outdoor services. However someone with a planned trip having a trip adviser, he/she would not need a sleeping bag.
A PAIR OF BINOCULARS
A pair of binoculars is one item that every lover of nature should not miss out on your Ugandan safari. These help in taking a clear look at faraway creatures most especially birds flapping their lovely feathers which one without binoculars cannot view clearly. So if you would ask me, I would say pack them first for your Ugandan safari. For a clearer view, I would recommend a 10* magnification though.
CAMERA
A camera is so essential since it captures memories. There are some things that are in Uganda and not any other place and so forgetting a camera would be a big mistake when having a Ugandan safari. Not forgetting its charger to avoid inconveniences.
TOILET BAG
Another item that one needs for a Ugandan safari is a toilet bag with its components. That is a pack of bathing soap in its dish to avoid soapy staff, toothbrush and toothpaste, toilet roll, women should carry enough sanitary towels or tampons, razor more so for men and lastly a towel.
MEDICAL KIT
It`s better for someone to first check his/her health status before deciding to make a safari to Uganda. In that, in case of any complication. It would be advisable for one to carry his/her tablets. Since he/she might fail to get them in Ugandan pharmacies resulting into bitter conditions. So a medical kit should be thought of first more so to people with regular and irregular complications. Not forgetting a face mask and hand sanitizer in this covid-19 period.
MOBILE GADGET
This is at least well known to very many, in that one would need to communicate with family and friends which becomes difficult without a mobile gadget. On top of that in case of any problem encountered during the safari one could easily communicate with the security team for help more so in areas with dangerous wild animals like game parks.
NOVELS
This is one item needed on a Ugandan safari more so to ardent readers, these help to relax the mind after a long touring day. It would be advisable for one to come with his/her books since they are not easy to find outside Kampala. And on contrary, you can decide to visit Aristoc bookshops on Kampala road in Garden city where they stock a variety of books including the present best sellers.
In my conclusive remarks, the above are some of the Ugandan Safari Needs one should not forget on a Ugandan safari, however, there are so others like a torch, knife to mention but a few that would also help on a Ugandan safari.
