What are you looking for?

Hello traveller!

It's in Cape Town now.

We're sorry. Our safari planners aren't available now. Our office hours are 08:00 - 19:00 (GMT+2).

Call us to speak to an experienced safari planner.


Alternatively, we recommend...

travel-form-icon

Complete our travel enquiry form to connect with a safari planner

ENQUIRE TODAY

Uganda in August

Africa's best authentic tailor-made safaris

August marks the last dry month before the arrival of the rainy season in September. During this time, Queen Elizabeth National Park emerges as an exciting destination for visitors.

The park is renowned for its game drives, which can be particularly rewarding as it is home to four of the Big Five: elephants, lions, leopards, and buffalo. In addition to these iconic species, visitors may also encounter hippos and chimpanzees.

This period is ideal for wildlife viewing, as animals tend to gather near rivers, making them easier to spot.

For bird enthusiasts, Queen Elizabeth National Park boasts an impressive diversity of wildlife, with over 610 recorded bird species. Notable among them are the black-headed gonolek, the great white pelican, the grey-crowned crane, the long-crested eagle, and the yellow-throated longclaw.

Weather in August

The dry season is well underway by August, and many more sunny days are expected at this time of year.

Average Weather in August

Temperature Celsius Fahrenheit Rainfall
Min 17℃63℉61 mm
Max 27℃81℉214 mm

Highlight Park to Visit in Uganda

Queen Elizabeth National Park

Queen Elizabeth National Park experiences the wet season, and although this is the case, there’s still much to do that will take up your time. The scenery is lush and green, and birding is at its prime this time of year.

Activities to do in August

  • Birding
  • Spa treatments
  • Yoga treatments

Uganda Tours

'; $11090 USD

$12150 USD

per person sharing per tour

'; $3900 USD

$5100 USD

per person sharing per tour

'; $20490 USD

$26640 USD

per person sharing per tour

'; $12880 USD

$17380 USD

per person sharing per tour

'; $8150 USD

$8990 USD

per person sharing per tour

Ready to plan your tailor-made safari?

844 Reviews - 5/5 Stars

Craft your journey with the expertise of our dedicated Africa Safari Experts

Start Planning

What Our Guests Have to Say?

Read recent reviews from travellers who have planned and booked their trips with us

Would recommend anytime

4 Day Inyati Safari Review

Priyum Koonjul, Canada
21 Nov 2025

We will go back and explore more of what Africa has to...

Two Week Southern Africa Safari Review

Tedd Ritchie, United States
05 Oct 2025

Everything was more than what I expected.

8 Day South Africa Safari Review

Nancy Dunnihoo, United States
05 Oct 2025

Absolutely Perfect – A Seamless, 5-Star Safari Experience

Southern and East Africa Safari Review

Renae, Australia
08 Jul 2025

Susan was very professional & extremely helpful.

Sun City Adventure and Pilanesberg Safari Review

Christine, Australia
28 May 2025

A wonderful trip to South Africa

Cape Town, Winelands & Sabi Sands Safari Review

Neil, United Kingdom
19 Apr 2025

Our safari traveller reviews are independently verified and sourced from trusted third-party review platforms.