Cost of lion tracking research
A lion-tracking research permit to Queen Elizabeth national park costs $100 for both foreign nonresidents and foreign residents and UGX100, 000 citizens of East Africa. This fee excludes the park entrance fee and 10% collected from permits is given to the Uganda carnivore project to ensure the continued conservation of carnivores. Lion tracking permits can be booked from the park headquarters or through a trusted tour operator.
Where to stay on a Ugandan lion safari
As indicated above lions are found in several national parks in Uganda and each national park is well served with perfect lodges or hotels where you can stay comfortably on your safari. These lodges range from luxury to mid-range to budget and camping.
Accommodation in Kidepo Valley national park.
Kidepo has got several accommodation facilities ranging from luxury to mid-range to budget and your travel budget determines the choice of accommodation to include in your lion safari package. These accommodations are constructed inside the park while others are outside the park but provide different comfort and moderate amenities to guests. These are Nga Moru Wilderness Camp, Apoka Safari Lodge, Apoka Rest Camp, Adere Safari Lodge, and Kidepo Savannah Lodge among others.
Accommodation in Queen Elizabeth national park
Located in the western part of Uganda, the park has a variety of accommodation facilities ranging from luxury to mid-range to budget. To cater for all your safari accommodation needs. Lodges include Mweya safari lodge, Enganzi safari lodge, Ishasha safari camp, Mweya cottages, Queen Elizabeth Bush Lodge, Simba Safari Camp, Elephant Hub Lodge, Elephant Plains Lodge, Enganzi Lodge, Park View Lodge, Ishasha Wilderness Camp, Kasenyi Safari Camp, Pumba Safari Cottages, and Ishasha Jungle Lodge among others.
Accommodation in Murchison falls national park
The accommodation facilities in Murchison falls national park range from budget to mid-range to luxury options. The accommodation facility to use will depend on so many factors including your budget, duration of stay, and group size. Examples of accommodation facilities in Murchison falls national park include Para safari lodge, baker’s lodge, Nile safari lodge, Budongo Eco lodge, Chobe safari lodge, Twiga Safari Lodge, Pakuba safari lodge, Murchison River Lodge, Red Chill Rest Camp, Murchison River Lodge, and Budongo Eco Lodge.
What is the best time to see lions in Uganda?
All Uganda national parks are open to visitors on any Uganda safari throughout the year. The dry season (June, July, August, September, December, January, and February) is considered to be the best season for tourists to see lions in Uganda. This season is good for a lion safari because the roads leading to the park are passable, the park is less muddy and the lions are easier to locate.
