Tell me about Uganda-

[Hagler.450Ex]

Ha! Sudan. Nah....

 

[grand veneur]

This times are over.

 

[LIMPOPO NORTH SAFARIS]

What is there to know about hunting in Uganda? I recall reports of lots of Buffalos, and a mature population with many older bulls.

Are there many outfits that operated there? Any recommendations?

Any species in particular that are found only in that area? What about the Big 5?

I would be interested in Bowhunting and it seems like a newish opportunity to hunt game that is not as spooky as other more pressured hunting areas?

Dear @wildwilderness Uganda does allow bow hunting there is some proper hunting available even better fishing also some of the species includes the following:
Uganda Kob, Nile Buffalo, East African Sitatunga, Defassa Waterbuck, Lelwel Hartebeest, East African Eland, Eastern Bohor Reedbuck, Topi, Zebra, Warthog, Oribi and Gunthers Dik Dik.

Will send some info if needed.

 

[Cme1983]

How do the Prices compare to other countries? If it is on the higher end do you think it is worth it?

If you start trying to bounce around areas in Uganda it can get pricey in a hurry. There is a lot of speciality plains game throughout the country that one could target.

One could go hunt buffalo and stay in a single area for +-18-20k in day rates plus trophy fees. If you start adding areas it gets to premium Massailand costs in a hurry.

 

[lhook7]

I recently got back from a fantastic hunt with Uganda Wildlife Safaris booked through Tim Herald. I'm going to post a hunt report soon, but I will say I saw more buffalo my first afternoon in Karamoja than I had in my previous 5 safaris combined.

 

[Sideshow]

Yes, the people are very friendly. My brother-in-law is there right now (something to do with a church) and will be reporting back I'm sure.

Ask him about the drums! I remember when I was up near lake bunionyi on a Sunday all you could hear was these drums and loads of singing.
I would tell my clients to grab the salt so they could be well seasoned when cooked as the Cannibals, we’re on the way

Bet I could not get away with that now some Delicate flower, and get offended

 

[Pancho]

I hunted there with Bruce Martin (Lake Albert Safaris) several years ago. GREAT hunt with a GREAT outfitter. Not cheap but way less than some other hunts I've taken. I took Ugandan Kob, Nile Bushbuck, Nile Buff, and Guenthers Dik Dik. Tried for a Sesse Island Sitatunga but no dice.

 

[dogcat1]

I recently got back from a fantastic hunt with Uganda Wildlife Safaris booked through Tim Herald. I'm going to post a hunt report soon, but I will say I saw more buffalo my first afternoon in Karamoja than I had in my previous 5 safaris combined.

My experience as well. Also, the best bushbuck hunting I have done…that includes 10 other trips with bushbuck on quota.
Also, the easiest buff hunting yo will do. Very different from Zim and other wild places. All spot and stalk. No real tracking and no long hikes.
It is similar to “drive around” deer hunts.
You should see hundreds of bulls in a couple of days.
I took pics of at least 20 bulls over 40” in a short time.

 

[Green Chile]

This is an interesting topic...and I have watched Uganda buff videos with Tim Herald from WTA...large herds of buffalo and very open ground with longer shots and running shots. Did you see any scrum caps?

 

[dogcat1]

I saw several and shot one old broken off bull that was classic in looks and demeanor

 

[Green Chile]

Interesting. Thanks.

 

[Green Chile]

Tried for a Sesse Island Sitatunga but no dice.

Oooo....that's a rare one. I know Jim Shockey took one with great effort but that's the only one I know of for certain.

 

[wildwilderness]

My experience as well. Also, the best bushbuck hunting I have done…that includes 10 other trips with bushbuck on quota.
Also, the easiest buff hunting yo will do. Very different from Zim and other wild places. All spot and stalk. No real tracking and no long hikes.
It is similar to “drive around” deer hunts.
You should see hundreds of bulls in a couple of days.
I took pics of at least 20 bulls over 40” in a short time.

Post up some pictures!

 

[375Fox]

My experience as well. Also, the best bushbuck hunting I have done…that includes 10 other trips with bushbuck on quota.
Also, the easiest buff hunting yo will do. Very different from Zim and other wild places. All spot and stalk. No real tracking and no long hikes.
It is similar to “drive around” deer hunts.
You should see hundreds of bulls in a couple of days.
I took pics of at least 20 bulls over 40” in a short time.

Would you hunt buffalo in Uganda again? I opted for a PG hunt because I thought the buffalo hunting experience was missing for the price.