Hippopotamus
River giants — Nile boat cruises in Murchison and Kazinga Channel outings in Queen Elizabeth deliver close hippo encounters.
- Scientific name
- Hippopotamus amphibius
- IUCN status
- Vulnerable
- Category
- Large Mammals / Safari Mammals
- Group
- Mega-herbivore
- Habitat
- Rivers, lakes, and permanent wetlands
- Where to see
- Nile in Murchison, Kazinga Channel, Lake Mburo
- Best time
- Year-round; midday river cruises are productive
Safari packages to see Hippopotamus
Bookable itineraries below include parks and activities where you are most likely to encounter Hippopotamus in the wild.
Best
Seller
7 Day Uganda Wildlife & Gorilla
You visit: Entebbe (Start), Murchison Falls NP, Kibale Forest, Queen Elizabeth NP
Uganda · Nile, chimps, wildlife & gorillas
3 Day Murchison Falls Safari
You visit: Entebbe (Start), Murchison Falls NP, Entebbe (End)
Uganda · Nile boat & Big Five potential
Best
Seller
6 Day Gorillas, Chimps & Wildlife
You visit: Entebbe (Start), Kibale Forest, Queen Elizabeth NP, Bwindi Impenetrable Forest
Uganda · Primates & savannah wildlife
1 Day Lake Mburo Safari
You visit: Lake Mburo National Park
Uganda · Express wildlife escape
