Te’bito Game Track is located not far from the top of Murchison Falls. It connects Wankar Gate in the northern sector to the Chobe Track. Book a game drive along this quiet track for a more private safari experience.
Meaning of the Name
The Te’bito Track is often used to pick up or drop off visitors at the top of Murchison Falls. Although not widely known by tourists, this track offers a quiet and personal safari experience away from the busier northern routes.
The name “Te’bito” comes from the local Acholi language and refers to a small antelope. Te’bito Game Track provides a more private and peaceful safari, making it a fit for visitors looking to connect more deeply with nature.
Wildlife on Te’bito Game Track
One of the key highlights along this track is the natural scenery, including grasslands and woodlands, which are home to animals such as the Uganda kob, Jackson’s hartebeest, leopards, bushbucks, elephants, buffaloes, giraffes, and others.
Birdlife on the Track
Bird lovers will also enjoy this area. Te’bito is home to many bird species, including the eastern grey plantain-eater, blue-headed coucal, black-billed barbet, and African quailfinch.
The Track’s Connection to the Nile
The track also gives tourists a chance to explore the park’s connection to the Nile River. Along the way, visitors may see crocodiles and hippos resting on the riverbanks, adding a water-focused element to an otherwise land-based game drive.
Getting to Te’bito Game Track
Tourists can reach the track from Kampala by road, which takes about 4 to 6 hours, entering through Wankar Gate. Those traveling by air can fly into Pakuba Airstrip, with a flight taking around 1 hour from Entebbe International Airport or Kajjansi Airfield.
Best Time to Visit
The best time to visit Te’bito Game Track is during the dry seasons, June to September and December to February, when wildlife is easier to spot.
Te’bito Game Track offers tourists a peaceful and memorable adventure with many special moments to enjoy. Book a game drive along Te’bito Game Track for a quieter route through Murchison Falls National Park.
