Are you a group, or do you want to join a group in Uganda for a camping safari? Now is the time to escape from the noise and dive into a completely unknown world gifted by nature and covered by flora and fauna, sweet melodies, and breathtaking sceneries.
Uganda is the only country in the world where visitors heading for a group camping safari leave with no regrets after their adventure, simply because the originality is sustained and more fun is experienced.
Talk of the good security, welcoming natives, good climate, rampsar sites hosting some of the sought-after birds such as the shoebill, the most powerful waterfall in the world (Murchison Falls), the unmatched gem, source of R. Nile which is the longest river on earth, the snowcapped Mountain Rwenzori, and the Equator among others.
Choosing a camping safari is way beyond thinking of only saving money, but a true expedition that reveals to you what happens in the wilderness at night. Everyone enjoys it despite their financial capabilities, status, or age.
It gives you enough time to get to your activity, rest, enjoy a campfire, listen to the roaring lions, hooting owls and the singing birds at night, a bit scary but very safe as you enjoy the fresh air under the Ugandan moon.
Camping safaris are open to as many people as possible unless you are going for primate trekking that restricts to only eight people per day. Youths enjoy this most, though the old can have a crunch into it.
However, camping best suits groups out for a hiking safari, birding, research, student Tours, retreats, any form of training such as tour guiding, scouting, dating, family holidays, and game viewing adventure among others.
The first step, you will need to have some equipment for every group member as you plan your group camping safari and these include, a camping tent, personal effects, a sleeping bag that will help you at night, torches for light, source pans and plates for cooking and eating, water containers to use for carrying water, warm clothes, camera and binoculars to use during the trip and umbrellas to use during rain or sunshine among others.
Secondly, to be organized, you will have to contact a tour operator with the experience and some of the equipment such as camping tents at least six months in advance to avoid fake excuses and confusion in the last minutes.
Hiking group camping safari
Hiking safaris give the tourist a chance of stretching their legs, as well as viewing some of the sceneries located in very lonely but fascinating places with no erected Buildings such as hotels but only campsites.
As the Group members hike to the peak of the snow-capped Mountain Rwenzori that takes approximately 7-9 days, with the unforgettable memories of spotting the 3 horned chameleons, nights are spent in the different campsites erected on the mountain. Likewise, to Mountain Elgon National park.
Game viewing Camping safaris
Camping while on a game viewing safari is a very rewarding experience for all travelers, first, it helps you spend less yet enjoy more, manage time, and learn whatever transpires in the wilderness at night.
Secondly, if not all, then most of the national parks have designated campsites that can accommodate a large number of individuals camping, plus a bonus of a campfire experience where you share stories and have fun together.
When to have a group camping safari
Dry seasons are the best time to have a group camping safari since you will be sure that there will no rain to disorganize you at night as you interact with nature, or during day time as you like, do a game drive, listen to the African drums while having a cultural encounter, or while enjoying the guided nature walk in the wild among others.
Joining a camping group safari
First, make it a point to research the tour company handling your safari, and then go deeper to each member of the group you are joining to find out whether your likes and dislikes match theirs.
Choosing a camping group to have a safari with is one of the hardest choices to make, simply because different people have different tastes and preference s whereas several people finish the trip as friends, business partners or family, others leave heartbroken, with some items stolen from them. However, what should be done on trips where you sleep in “rooms” without padlocks?
Right, the first step is doing a background check on every group member’s traits before admitting them to the group. This will help in ascertaining the habits of each individual as well as group them rightfully.
As you enjoy your group camping safari, the night is as important as day, so don’t stop learning and put all your senses into use because there is a lot to pull out from this adventure. Above all, respect each member of the group.
