Are you looking for a Uganda destination to do sport hunting from? Well, Uganda has three types of hunting areas that is to say national game reserves, private land and communal hunting areas. The communal hunting areas operate independently just like the private land.

Currently sport hunting in Uganda is not well developed due to limited knowledge of the activity and terrible road transport network to major sport hunting spots.

In most of these hunting areas in Uganda, over 70 percent of proceeds and game meat go back to the community as an approach to sustainable tourism development. The participating hunters may take the horns, hides and skins to commemorate their adventure experience. The general cost for shooting a hyena is $100, a hippo is $1000 and $2000 for a leopard

The Uganda Wildlife Authority is signed a partnership with Aswa-Lolim Wildlife Association and Uganda Wildlife Safaris to restock the animal population in northern Uganda such as antelopes, warthogs, waterbucks, buffaloes and Hartebeest. This has always been done by relocating some from the Murchison Falls National Park.

A partnership was also signed between Uganda government and the Aswa-Lolim Wildlife Association to regulate sport hunting in Amuru area.  Consequently; the organization hired poachers as ranger guides to discourage illegal poaching activities in the protected areas. Please note that only old and weak animals are hunted.

Visitors who plan for sport hunting activities in Uganda must secure a hunting license and permit to import rifles into the country. The Authorities normally charge a conservation fee of about $110 per day and $40 per day as non-hunter fee.

Hunters are allowed to bring two rifles at most in Uganda and the amount of ammunition is not regulated but each airline may have its own policies on firearms, seek detailed information from the airline on the same.  In most cases; sixty rounds of ammunition may be enough for a light rifle while larger rifles may need 20 rounds. Authorities in Uganda do not allow automatic and semi-automatic guns or handguns. More still; Silencers are strictly prohibited. Hunters may also decide not to come with their rifles and opt to hire from the local operators at a cost. We advise you to know the available models before booking for a sport hunting safari in Uganda.

We always advise hunters to arrange their own Travel and Health insurance for just in case of any eventual medical evacuations since sport hunting is partially a dangerous activity.

Besides health insurance, hunters should ensure all their firearms ae insured before travelling to Uganda for sport hunting safari. The application for importing firearms must be made several months in advance to acquire all the necessary documents on your arrival to Uganda.

All permits and licenses must be carried and presented at Entebbe airport to avoid any issues with immigration and customs.

Sport hunting safari in Uganda can be done throughout the year however the best time for the activity is during the dry season of December to February and June to September. During this period, most hunting spots are characterized by golden and dry short grass to locate antelopes and buffaloes.

Wet seasons of March to May are not suitable period for sport hunting because the hunting areas are normally filled with mud, slippery and tall vegetation hence affecting the activity.

Sport hunting is majorly done in the Ssese Islands for Sitatunga hunting, Ajai Wildlife Reserve, East Madi Wildlife Reserve, Kabwoya reserve and Karamoja region.

Sport hunting in Ssese island is done in a group of about 10 escorts who are mainly former poachers with adequate hunting skills and have immense knowledge of hunting “hot” spots.

Hoima has Kabwoya Wildlife Reserve which is also well known for hunting safaris and guests can hunt a number of animals such buffaloes, warthogs, Bush Duikers, bushbucks, oribi, Jackson’s hartebeest and the Uganda Kob.

Sport hunting can further be organized at the Ajai Wildlife Reserve which is entirely managed by Uganda Wildlife Safaris with utmost right for all communal hunting grounds of Monor and Nakasongola.

The Karamoja plains also offer excellent sport hunting grounds in Uganda and the activity is specifically done in areas of Bokara, Matheniko, Pian Upe Wildlife Reserves and Karenga near South Sudan. Main animals hunted in this circuit are the oribis, buffalos, elephants and waterbuck.

Lake Mburo National Park, Amudat, Iriri, Rwengara, Kaiso -Tonya Community Wildlife Area, Karenga Community Wildlife and Lipan Community Wildlife Areas in Kitgum are also major sport hunting destinations in Uganda.

The cost of sport hunting in Uganda is least expensive compared to other destinations in Africa and other continents. If you are planning for this tour, consider the cost of accommodation, meals, transport, trackers and guides. Hunting impalas, elands and impala may cost $800. Zebras cost $600 and most other antelopes fall below $500

What to pack for A sport hunting safari in Uganda?

If you are planning for a memorable hunting safari in Uganda, prepare and pack the following gears to make your trip successful and interesting.

Clothing: Pack T-shirts, sandals, long sleeved shirts, stockings, underwear, belts, caps, sweatshirts, khaki shorts, swimwear, a raincoat, waterproof jackets, hiking boots, hunting waders, and flip flops.

Hunting gear: These include hunting gaiters, flashlights, camera, binoculars, a knife, hunting backpack, ammo belt, insect repellents and leggings.

Travel documents: Pack your personnel documents such as passport, airline tickets, yellow fever vaccination card, documentation for rifle import, any letters of invitation and contacts for next of kin just in case of any emergencies. Tourist visas can either be secured on arrival to the airport of through online application form before travel.

Personal items in nature: These include sunscreen, sun glasses, money, toiletries, cellphones, power adapters, reading glasses, reading books, any medical prescriptions, and chargers.