Best Photography Tours in Uganda

Are you an enthusiastic photographer? Are you searching for the best photography tours in Uganda? Then search not beyond our best photography safaris ranging from wildlife, gorilla to landscape, etc. On a safari in Uganda, photography come in handy. Join one of our best photography tours in Uganda and be among the very few holidaymakers to capture the authentic beauty of Uganda- the Pearl of Africa.

Uganda is home to breathtaking landscapes characterized by lush rainforests, savanna grassland, untapped national parks, misty mountains, water bodies including the Source of the Nile River, and lakes like Lake Victoria. All these provide remarkable avenues for you to experience the best photography tours in Uganda.

Embarking on photography safaris and tours in Uganda is a perfect way to unearth the diverse ecosystem in the Pearl of Africa. Choose from a series of our best photography tours in Uganda and be rest assured of unforgettable experiences.

Photography tours in Uganda come in different options including mountain gorilla photography tours, wildlife photo safaris, mountain photography, bird photography holidays, landscape photography safaris, and more.

Best Photography Tours in Uganda & Tourist Places Where they can be done

Mountain Gorilla Photography Tours in Uganda

Have you ever wondered how best you can capture incredible pictures/images of massive mountain gorillas in the wild? Nothing leaves a lasting memory in you on any gorilla safari like gorilla photography safaris in Uganda.  

In Uganda, gorilla photography safari tours are best done during the actual mountain gorilla trekking in the two National Parks. These include Bwindi Impenetrable National Park and Mgahinga Gorilla National Park. These lush rainforest protected areas offer refuge to at least half of the world’s 1063 mountain gorilla population.

During gorilla photography tours in Uganda, you can visit a single habituated gorilla group and luckily, over 24 groups are all open for tourism. A maximum of an hour is provided for photo taking. During this session, you should have your camera set for action-packed photography as you capture inspirational images of a massive silverback gorilla and its family members.

Mountain gorilla photography safaris in Uganda are all done in the wild. You embark on a trek through the jungles and all the photography is done in the natural habitat where the rare mountain gorillas live. Unlike other apes, these primates/apes are not available in any zoo.

Gorilla photography tours in Uganda require you to have a valid permit. Each gorilla trekking permit in Uganda costs USD 800 per person. A good camera is needed but should be free from the flashlight. Have extra space to cater for cases where the storage from your camera runs out.

Other Primate Photography Tours

Besides the captivating mountain gorilla photography tours in Bwindi and Mgahinga, other inspirational primate photography safaris in Uganda are worth booking including;

Chimpanzee Photography Tours

Chimpanzee photography tours in Uganda usher you deep into the tropical rainforest to capture the best pictures/images of Eastern chimpanzees in the wild. Compared to most destinations in Africa, Uganda is where the highest concentration of these primates survive. Over 5050 chimpanzees all thrive in the different parts of Uganda.

The best places to experience the best of Uganda chimpanzee photography adventures include Kibale National Park, Kalinzu Forest Reserve, Kyambura Gorge, and Budongo Forest Reserve. In each of these chimpanzee safari destinations, there exist habituated chimpanzee communities for you to explore during the chimpanzee photography tours in Uganda.

Golden Monkey Photo Safaris

Golden monkeys in Uganda live only in Mgahinga Gorilla National Park. This is the best place in Uganda to visit for golden monkey photography safaris. Mgahinga is situated in Kisoro district, Southwestern Uganda. Golden monkey photography safaris can be done during the normal golden monkey trekking or golden monkey habituation experience.

Mangabey Photography Tour

Embarking on mangabey photography trip in Uganda allows you to capture the best pictures of mangabey monkeys in the wild. Mabira Forest Reserve in Eastern Uganda is the best place to enjoy mangabey monkey photography tours.

Colobus monkey photography tours

Colobus monkey photography excursions allow you to capture the best pictures of the beautiful black and white colobus monkeys. This is best done during the primate walk for instance in Kibale National Park, Western Uganda.

Wildlife Photography Safaris in Uganda

Typical wildlife photography safaris in Uganda take you through memorable Big game photo tours/expeditions in the finest savanna destinations. On wildlife photography tours in Uganda, your focus lies around the small and big mammals including African bush elephants, cape buffaloes, lions, rhinos, and leopards. The most remarkable of it all is that you can also capture the best pictures of the tree-climbing lions while they are lazing on the fig trees.

Other wildlife to capture their pictures on wildlife photography tours in Uganda include antelopes such as topis, oribis, elands, Uganda Kobs, bushbucks, waterbucks, Jackson’s hartebeest, and more.

The best places to visit to enjoy the most wildlife photography safaris in Uganda include Murchison Falls National Park, Queen Elizabeth National Park, Lake Mburo, and Kidepo Valley National Park.

Mountain Photography Adventures in Uganda

Mountain photo tours in Uganda are a perfect option for adventure photographers. In Uganda, the best places that guarantee exceptional mountain photography experience include Mount Elgon (4321m) and Rwenzori Mountains (5109m). Mount Elgon is lying in Mount Elgon National Park in Eastern Uganda and is home to the world’s biggest caldera.

Rwenzori Mountains are typical block mountains with glaciers on their summits. Mt. Rwenzori is situated in Rwenzori Mountains National Park in western Uganda. Other mountain photography adventure opportunities in Uganda include Mount Sabyinyo, Muhabura and Gahinga Volcanoes.

Landscape photography

Landscape photography safari tour in Uganda are perfectly done in several features including the scenic Lake Victoria, the Source of the Nile River, lush forests and more.

Bird photography tours

Enthusiastic birders are also sorted with captivating bird photo tours. These usher you to Uganda’s premier birding sites or Important Birding Areas (IBAs). On bird photography expeditions in Uganda, the best places to visit include Murchison Falls National Park, Mabamba Wetland, Semuliki National Park, Bwindi Impenetrable Forest, and more.

Butterfly Photography

Butterfly watching and photography is one of the untapped opportunities in Uganda. The best places to visit for butterfly tours or butterfly photo safaris include Kibale National Park, Semuliki, Bwindi Impenetrable Forest, and Budongo Forest.

Best time to go for photo tours in Uganda

To enjoy the best photography safaris and tours in Uganda, consider planning your holidays around the peak dry season. This is from June, July, August to September, or December, January to February. Birding photo tours can be best done during the rainy months because they allow you to capture pictures of migratory birds. The rainy/wet season begins from March to May and October to November.

What/how to pack for your photo tours in Uganda

The essentials to consider on your photography tour packing list include additional memory cards and batteries for the camera, a lightweight tripod, a beanbag, a pair of warm clothes, waterproof walking boots, insect repellents, a first-aid kit, and more.

Sustainable photography safaris and conservation in Uganda

At Maranatha Tours and Travel, we arrange sustainable photography tours in Uganda. We organize incredible wildlife, gorilla, landscape photo tours while being conscious of the environment. By so doing, our photography safaris promote sustainable travel and wildlife conservation.

In conclusion, book the best photography tours in Uganda with Maranatha Tours and Travel to experience the most of adventure Uganda safaris. Choose from our wide array of photography expeditions including gorilla photography safaris, chimpanzee photo tours, bird photo safaris, and more.

Top Safari Packages

• 3 Days Bwindi Gorilla Tour 
• 6 Days Bwindi Gorillas & Wildlife