Golf Safaris in Uganda

Visit Uganda to enjoy the adventurously breathtaking golf safaris and sporting leisure. The country’s serene landscapes provide seamless backdrops for exciting and beautiful golf courses that attract visitors on golfing tours. Golfers get to tee off amidst wonderful backgrounds from verdant fairways framed by imposing trees to the magnificent views of rolling hills and majestic highlands.

Additionally, Uganda’s golf courses often integrate well with the rich biodiversity, thus offering glimpses of birds, monkeys, butterflies, and other species. Beyond golfing, Uganda safaris provide endless opportunities to explore the country’s rich national parks. Hence encountering diverse wildlife in their natural habitats. Golfers can also embark on gorilla safaris, birdwatching excursions, wildlife viewing safaris, and chimpanzee tracking adventures. You can also encounter local communities, to interact with and gain deeper insight into their way of life.

The Uganda Golf Club has done a commendable job of developing and renovating most, or all abandoned golf courses throughout the country. These are enhanced by some of the best golf designers in the world. Among the golf courses, there are those located in Uganda’s major cities while others are just a few distances from the key tourist destinations. Those in the major cities are suitable for people on holidays and short business trips. Any Uganda golf safari is tailored with green fees and prebooked tee-off times among others. These golf courses include among others.

Entebbe Golf Course in Entebbe City with 18 holes
Lake Victoria Serena Golf Course in Lweza with 18 holes
Uganda Golf Club in Kampala CBD with 18 holes
Mehta Golf Course in Lugazi town with 18 holes
Palm Valley Golf & Country Club along Entebbe Road with 9 holes
West Nile Golf Club in Arua with 18 holes
Jinja Golf Course in Jinja City with 9 holes
Tororo Golf Club in Tororo district with 9 holes
Garuga Golf & Country Club in Kihihi-Kanungu with 18 holes
Mbarara Golf Club in Mbarara with 9 holes
Kabale Golf Club in Kabale district with 9 holes
Kilembe Mines Golf Course in Kasese district with 18 holes
Toro Golf Club in Fort Portal with 9 holes
Kinyara Golf Club in Masindi district with 9 holes
Mbale Sports Club Golf Course in Mbale City with 9 holes
Mary Louise Simkins Memorial Golf Course in Kampala with 9 holes
Lira Golf Club in Lira City with 9 holes
Soroti Golf Club in Soroti city with 9 holes

The best time to visit Uganda for Golf Safaris

Travelers planning a golfing trip in Uganda should note that the country has varied climate and weather patterns throughout the year. However, the dry seasons are optimal for golfing. Two main dry seasons occur from December to February and June to September. The former offers mild temperatures and minimal rainfall. Hence providing ideal conditions for enjoying the golf courses amidst the luxurious green backdrop. The second dry season is also characterized by suitable weather, making it another excellent period for golfing safaris.

Climatic conditions in Uganda are predominantly tropical with variations due to altitude and proximity to water bodies. Uganda experiences 2 rainy seasons the long rainy season usually lasting from March to May and the short rains falling from September to November. During the rainy seasons, heavy rains can be expected. This affects the golfing safaris and wildlife viewings. Uganda receives an average annual rainfall of about 1,000-2,000 millimeters. The southern and western regions experience relatively higher precipitation. This is due to their proximity to the equator and the influence of moist winds from the Congo Basin.

Despite the heavy rainfall amounts in the rainy seasons, Uganda’s golf courses are usually in good condition. This is because many have drainage systems to mitigate the effects of rainfall. This ensures playable conditions for visitors every month of the year. Visitors should take advantage of the relatively reduced crowds during the wetter months amidst the occasional showers.

Also, Uganda experiences average annual temperatures that range from 25^o C to 29^o C (77^oF to 84^oF), with factors such as altitude and geographical location influencing the variations. Highlands typically experience cooler temperatures thus providing refreshing conditions for golfing tours while low-lying regions experience warmer temperatures. However, expect pleasant weather conditions for most of the year with temperatures suitable for outdoor activities and wildlife encounters.

Packing list of Golf Safaris in Uganda

Lightweight breathable clothing for outdoor activities
Sun protection items including hat or cap, sunglasses, sun cream
Insect repellent to avoid mosquito bites
Camera or smartphone
Energy-giving snacks
Reusable water bottle to keep yourself hydrated
Comfortable walking shoes
Wet wipes or hand sanitizers
Waterproof bags or small backpack
Notebook and pen for recording experiences and scores
Basic first aid kit and personal medication
Cash for emergencies

Some items are provided at the golfing site. However, you should consult with your local tour operator to find out whether to pack some of them. These include.

Golf clubs
Golf balls
Golf tees
Golf glove
Golf shoes
Golf bag
Golf towels
Golf umbrella
Golf rangefinder or GPS device
Golf attire

Sándor Jakubinyi

14:31 22 Feb 24

2019 megigazulás

12:45 21 Feb 24

We went on a two-week trip with my family, organised by Coleb from Standard Safaris.

I had my concerns about organised trips, but this one didn’t justify any of those. Everything went very smoothly, even when some problems arose with one of the cars it got fixed by next morning, the accomodations were clean and comfortable, the programs were exciting and well-balanced - everything was done to a truly high standard.

If you plan to visit Uganda and are looking for a guide, I warmly recommend Coleb and his team. In case you have a choice of drivers, go for Godwin, his presence made this trip even more enjoyable - cheerful, helpful, good sense of humour, generally a great person. Just look for the guy with a big smile and big heart:)

Bert Simoens

09:38 08 Jan 24

We recently embarked on a safari adventure with Standard Safaris in Uganda, which was truly exceptional. Our guide, Yonah, was outstanding - his kindness, knowledge, and discretion significantly enhanced our experience. He was the heart of our trip.

The local company's planning was offering a tailor-made journey that matched our interests. We saw an array of wildlife in Murchison, enjoyed rafting at Jinja, and experienced mountain biking at Sipi. A visit to Kidepo National Park was a highlight and comes highly recommended.

The vehicle provided was comfortable and reliable. We highly recommend Standard Safaris for anyone seeking an unforgettable safari in Uganda. Their professionalism and the exceptional guidance of staff like Yonah make them an great choice.

Michał Kostrzewa

00:41 15 Nov 23

We are all extremely grateful Standard Safaris for an incredible East Africa experience. I recently booked a custom trip for group of 8 people, including an 8-year-old boy, from Kampala through Queen Elizabeth National Park and on to Rwanda and Burundi. Coleb delivered on everything that was discussed and agreed upon beforehand.

The car provided was in great condition and our driver Meddy went above and beyond to make sure we were comfortable, informed, and had the best possible time. He was friendly, knowledgeable, and professional. All local services were inlcuded in (reasonable) price that we agreed, so there was no need to worry about payments during the 6 day trip. Also Standard Safaris agreed took care about safety and security by helping us organize armed ranger while in the park.

The whole trip was hassle-free and smooth. We saw amazing wildlife in Queen Elizabeth NP, took in the sights of Rwanda and Burundi, and made lifelong memories.

I would happily book with Standard Safaris again in a heartbeat and recommend them wholeheartedly to anyone looking for the best East Africa trip. They provide top-notch service while ensuring you have an incredible, customized experience. If you want a hassle-free, flawlessly organized African adventure, Standard Safaris is the tour operator to book with.

Ivan Nammanda

18:31 27 Oct 23

Very organized travel operator who chose awesome guide to make our trip wonderful.

We booked a nine days trip with Standard Safaris and all was perfect from start to finish. Coleb was very prompt at replying and easy to liaise with ahead of the trip. We had done a lot of research and had an itinerary in mind and Coleb helped us to put everything together to make this happen for a very reasonable price.  On the trip we had a private vehicle for the whole tour which was exactly what we wanted. Bryan was our driver and an amazing guide - really friendly and knowledgable, working hard to find the things that we wanted to see and quickly understanding what was of interest to us/how much information to give.

Would highly recommend a trip to Uganda with Standard Safaris. We are definitely coming back soon!

MUGAIGA KENNETH

18:01 27 Oct 23

The company has very courteous tour guides with wide knowledge of fauna and frola in the whole of East Africa.
The choice of safari Lodges is good with first class treatment.
Game drive security is assured.
Almost The whole of September I was traversing through DRC, Uganda,and Rwanda on a gorilla tour and wildlife expedition.
Everything was arranged and booked perfectly by Standard Safaris.
The owner, Coleb was always helpful whenever we needed to ask questions about this gorilla safari in Uganda and beyond.
It was a complex expedition but Standard safaris and Coleb made it look amazingly easy.
I’ll recommend Standard safaris 200%, for all gorilla safaris in Uganda, Rwanda and wildlife tours in east africa.

travel uganda

16:35 27 Oct 23

This is so far the best gorilla trekking company in Uganda, and africa, by far. I had a wonderful time with Standard Safaris as a solo traveler.
My guide was excellent and our safari planner, Coleb was quick with responses and the prices were very friendly.
I’ll definitely book with Standard safaris on my next gorilla tour in Rwanda and Uganda.

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