What is there to film in Uganda?

What is there to film in Uganda? There is plenty of things to film in Uganda from the abundant varied wildlife, scenery to the rich culture. Browse our list of top things to film and if you don’t find what you are looking for don’t hesitate to contact us for the in-depth practical advice .We are Ugandan’s top local film crew fixer something that comes with experience in fixing for quite number of reputable film & media companies.

Reptile Filming in Uganda.

Looking to film reptiles in Uganda? Eco Film fixers is a reliable local fixer in Uganda that can help you plan your reptile filming in Uganda, we will give you an in depth understanding of the things (Permits) you need and we will also recommend the best reptile filming locations in Uganda.

For either film production companies or individuals including freelance filmmakers intending to visit Uganda for the purpose of filming the reptiles of Uganda; crocodiles, snakes and lizards, chameleons and tortoise and more.

Reptile Filming Locations in Uganda.

• Uganda Wildlife Conservation Education Centre.

The Uganda Wildlife  Conservation Education center-UWEC also commonly known as the Entebbe Zoo is a home to a quite number of reptiles both free-ranging & in cages .These include; the amazingly large   Nile crocodile, tortoise, terrapins and a variety of African snake species including the African rock python, cobra, Gabon, viper and many more.

• Entebbe Reptile Village.

The Entebbe Reptile village is located on the outskirts of the Entebbe city is yet interesting place worth visiting for reptile filming in Uganda.

This reptile village was started by a local snake guided called Yasin Kazibwe. This place is a perfect place to film some notable Uganda reptile species like the African Rock python, cat-eyed Snake ,Gabon Viper ,forest cobra, Egg -eating snake, three-horned chameleon to mention but a few.

• Ngamba Island.

Though popularly known as the Chimpanzee Island, Ngamba is equally a rewarding Reptile filming location in Uganda especially for free-roaming monitor lizards, agama lizards, tortoise and quite a variety  of snakes .Ngamba’s location on the gigantic Lake Victoria make for a perfect filming backdrop for your reptile film shoot.

Bwindi Forest National Park.

Bwindi forest National Park offers a lot more than just the mountain gorillas. The forest is a habitat for the Three-horned chameleon, Johnston’s Chameleon, Sparse –scaled Forest Lizard, Great Lakes Bush Viper, and Pale headed Forest snake and more others.

The forested environment around Bwindi Impenetrable forest National Park might be perfect drop out for a shoot.

Murchison Falls National Park.

Murchison Falls National Park is a home to some of the largest Nile crocodiles that can be filmed at the bottom of the falls where they like to busk and wait for fish that has been forced down by the powerful current of the thunderous Murchison Falls,

In our opinion, Murchison falls might perhaps be the Best to film crocodiles in Uganda.

Chimpanzee Filming in Uganda.

Chimpanzee Filming in Uganda. This can be done in four places Kibale Forest, Budongo Kyambura gorge, Kalinzu Forest and also at well-protected sanctuaries like Ngamba Island and Uganda Wildlife Education Centre (Formerly Entebbe Zoo).

For anyone who carry out Chimpanzee Filming permissions for Uganda Wildlife Authority or relevant authorities. The necessary permits include; Press Accreditation and Chimpanzee Filming Permissions for Uganda Wildlife Authority or relevant authorities.

After securing your media cards, we will then need to assist you to secure a permit allowing you to carry on with chimpanzee filming in Uganda.

Mongoose Filming In Uganda.

Mongoose Filming in Uganda can be only in Queen Elizabeth National Park located in Western Uganda. Mongoose Filming in Queen Elizabeth National Park is run by a team of researchers from the University of Exeter. The Filming is specifically done on the popular Mweya Peninsular (Northern sector of Queen Elizabeth National Park) overlooking the Kazinga Channel.

Anyone intending to do Mongoose Filming in Uganda ought to have a Filming permit from Uganda Media Council, and also a Filming in Uganda National Parks Authorization from Uganda Wildlife Authority.

MONGOOSE FILMING IN UGANDA.

The next permission to worry about is a location permit. The location filming permit to film mongoose in a particular place is issued by the governing authorities of the location in which you intend to film.

MONGOOSE FILMING IN QUEEN ELIZABETH NATIONAL PARK.

Mongoose filming in Queen Elizabeth National Park requires just like any other filming project in Uganda requires the crew to apply, obtain and secure filming permits from the Media council and Uganda Wildlife Authority a process Eco Film Fixer is willing to help you through, Contact us for details and all relevant information you would like to know for mongoose filming in Uganda and What is there to film in Uganda?

GORILLA FILMING IN UGANDA.

GORILLA FILMING IN UGANDA can be done in Bwindi Impenetrable Forest National Park and Mgahinga Gorilla National Park. For any foreign media group, company or individual intending to engage in filming Gorillas in Uganda must secure all the relevant Filming permits and permissions.

First and foremost, all crew members must apply for press Card (here he call it Press Accreditation or the Media card. All press Accreditation in Uganda is done by the Uganda Media Council-we will take you through the process in a bit.

Secondly, a location Filming permit has to be secured. For instance, if your intension is to Film gorillas in Bwindi Forest National Park which is a protected area, permission(s) has to be sought from the Uganda Wildlife Authority –UWA the body mandated by the Uganda Government to Oversee all Filming in Uganda’s National Parks.

Contact us for details and all relevant information you would like to know for successful Gorilla filming in Uganda and What is there to film in Uganda?

LION FILMING IN UGANDA.

Filming lions in Uganda can be done in three (03) prime locations; Queen Elizabeth NP, Murchison Falls, and the far-flung Kidepo Valley Np.

Filming lions in any three (03) destinations above require filming permits and permissions. All filming permits (Press Accreditation) in Uganda are issued by the Uganda Media Council.

All filming In Uganda’s National Parks is monitored by the Uganda Wildlife Authority and it’s from them that you have to apply for commercial filming permits &permissions to film in protected areas or National Parks. We can use our connections to secure all these permits in the shortest time possible.

Best places to film Lions in Uganda.

Kidepo Valley National Park.

Kidepo Valley National Park is considered Uganda’s remotest Savannah Park previously hard to reach but now enjoys good road connections with Kampala, and for travelers that having a reasonably flexible budget could consider flying from Entebbe International to Kidepo in just 1.5hours.”

“Kidepo Valley National Park is undoubtedly the best place to film Lions In Uganda”

Lion filming in Kidepo Valley National Park is an amazing given that you will film away from crowds –because not many people visit this safari park. The lions in Kidepo are adapting to living in the rocky outcrops dotted all over the park and in the sausage trees in the Narus Valley area.

Queen Elizabeth National Park.

Queen Elizabeth National Park previously was the best place to film lions in Uganda especially with the help of the lion experts from the Uganda Carnivore project- an organization, devoted to the research and conservation of Uganda’s large carnivores, including lions, leopards, and hyenas of student tour groups.

The Alternative spot if you really must film in Queen Elizabeth National Park is the remote Ishasha Plains located approximately 80kms/70milesfrom Kasenyi Village. Ishasha is popularly known to be the original home of the famous Uganda tree-climbing lions.

Murchison Falls National Park.

Murchison Falls National Park is yet another interesting lion filming in Uganda. The Park is also Uganda’s largest national Park and hosts a variety of exceptional lion and other big cat sightings filming opportunities.

The procedure of applying for a Lion Filming permit in Uganda.

When applying for a Lion Filming Permit in Uganda, you will need to send us brief write-up (addressed to the Executive director of Uganda Wildlife Authority about your lion Film. In the write-up, mention the following.

• Size of the crew and their individual roles of the film project.
• Location(s) or park(s) you intend to visit while filming the lions in Uganda.
• The length of the shoot. (Number of days you intend film the film)
• The way in which you fill will benefit either the lions or Uganda at large.
• ………also mention that Eco Film fixer will be your ground handler to assist in follow-ups.

Once our Film Crew Fixing team leader confirms your write-up meets all relevant requirements, we will then proceed to assist you in delivering and following up with the on-ground bureaucratic procedures of securing your lion filming permit and What is there to film in Uganda?

Batwa Filming in Uganda.

“The Batwa pygmies are a small marginalized group of people that shared the lush green vegetation surrounding of Bwindi forest with the mountain gorillas.

The Batwa people also locally known as the “keepers of the forest” are the most vulnerable, marginalized, voiceless and endangered group of people found in south western Uganda. The Batwa people previously hunter-gatherers survived by hunting small game using arrows or nets, gathering plants & fruit in the rainforests of the present-day Bwindi Forest until Conservation pushed them out of their home in1992 when Bwindi Impenetrable Forest was gazetted a National Park and also declared a World Heritage Site to protect the then last remaining mountain gorillas only numbering 350 individuals.

This saw the Batwa Pygmies get evicted from their original home-Bwindi forest. There was never any kind of compensation done. However, a kind-hearted couple-Dr Scott and wife Carol Kellerman turned this all around in 2001 when they decided to create global awareness of the plight of the marginalized Batwa pygmies in Uganda. Scott & Carol purchased land and set up programs, schools, a hospital(Bwindi Hospital),water and several other sanitation projects to help preserve the remaining few Batwa People.

Batwa Development Program a project set up by Kellerman Foundation, a US- based nonprofit organization that continues to support their well-being.

Filming the Batwa might seem ethical not the right thing to do, however, it is the one best way to get to the world to learn and the challenges they undergo.

Best places to Film Batwa in Uganda.

• Bwindi Impenetrable Forest National Park.

Bwindi Impenetrable Forest National Park is arguably the best place to film Batwa in Uganda. Although filming the Batwa currently can only occur outside the actual Bwindi Forest, they can be readily found across all four Batwa Filming locations of Bwindi; Buhoma, Rushaga, Ruhija and Nkuringo regions. Of all four Batwa filming locations, we recommend Filming the Batwa of Buhoma Region; Besides Buhoma is more accessible (you can fly from Entebbe to nearby Kihihi Airstrip which is only 40km/25mi) its perfect place for film crew interested in seeing and filming the works of the Kellerman foundation in transforming the devastated lives of the marginalized Batwa Pygmies.

Mgahinga Gorilla National Park.

Mgahinga Gorilla National Park might be the best place to film crew arriving through Kigali. The park is only 4-hours from Kigali International Airport. If you are arriving via Entebbe, there two ways to get to Mgahinga National Park: Driving 10 hours or flying from either Kajjansi or Entebbe Airport.

Echuya Forest.

Echuya Forest which islocatedapproximately468km/290mi a journey that could last 9hours from Kampala along the Kabale Kisoro highway is one of the places to film the Batwa Pygmies in Uganda. Although logistically expensive to film in Echuya, the experience of filming in this remote forest reserve is unique; the flora is very lush and undisturbed by human activity , Echuya is an off-beat destination meaning not many tourist or film crew visit it thus making it ideal for private and crowd free filming destination. The Batwa Pygmies found in the Echuya Forest are believed to have migrated from Ituri Forest of the Democratic Republic of Congo in search of wild animals to hunt as food, hence the name Kisoro, literally meaning “the area occupied by wild animals”. The Batwa Pygmies in Echuya Forest live in small huts mainly made from sticks and grass.

Location Permits to Film Batwa onsite (at a location of your choice)

Permits and permissions to film the Batwa in Uganda will be secured from the local Batwa management committees at the various Batwa filming Locations. For instance, for a crew to film the Batwa in Buhoma region of the Greater Bwindi Forest and want to film at the Kellerman establishment, permission is granted by Kellerman Foundation Management. However, should you want to film some scenes inside the actual Bwindi Forest, then permission ought to be sought from Uganda Wildlife Authority(UWA)

Leopard filming in Uganda.

Leopard filming in Uganda can be done in various national parks in Uganda including Zziwa Rhino Sanctuary on your way to Murchison falls National Park or at the Uganda Wildlife Conservation Education Center –UWEC in Entebbe city your gateway into Uganda.

The Best Places to film Leopards in Uganda.

We are going to list the top places to track, see & film leopards in Uganda. The places mentioned are in no specific order but the brief write-up below each destination should be helpful in knowing what to expect of a particular destination.

Murchison Falls National Park.

Murchison falls National Park is arguably one of the best places to sight & film leopards in Uganda. The Buligi game track, Victoria- Albert track, and popular Queens Track are some of the best tracks to follow during your search for the elusive Leopards of Murchison falls national park.

The ruins of old Pakuba Lodge built by Idi Amin Dada are another spot to consider visiting for leopard filming in Murchison Falls National Park.

Kidepo Valley National Park.

Kidepo Valley national park is arguably the best remote safari park for ideal Leopard filming in Uganda. The park is located about 10 hours’ drive from Kampala/Entebbe. The alternative way of getting to Kidepo Valley National Park is by flying out of Entebbe International airport abroad an aero link Uganda flight or out of Kajjansi airfield abroad the newly introduced Fly Uganda either flight last 1.5-2hours depending on the aircraft routing.

The alternative tried and tested way of getting to Kidepo Valley National Park without to get subjected to the long and tiring drive is to break the journey into two by standing overnight at Zziwa Rhino Sanctuary which another awesome place to track, see & film leopards in Uganda.

There are two (02) accommodation options to cater to your budget. The scene &rustic themed Amuka Safari Lodge is our favorite, however, for travelers working on a limited budget, the Zziwa Guesthouse located within distance from the Zziwa Rhino headquarters is an ideal place to stay.

Queen Elizabeth National Park.

Queen Elizabeth National Park is also among the top places to see and film leopards in Uganda. Leopard filming in Queen Elizabeth National Park usually happens on Kasenyi Plains an area that also doubles up as a game drive area for other visitors to this park. This, in other words, means that while it is possible to film there, the team must expect somewhat sizeable crowds. Exclusive filming ground can also be arranged at a fee set by the Uganda Wildlife Authority-we can assist you.

Alternatively, the team might want to consider Filming in the southern sector – a much quieter, and less crowded area of Queen Elizabeth National Park.

Ishasha sector of Queen Elizabeth National Park is located approximately 70km away from Northerly sector of Kasenyi & Mweya-most visited on Safari to Queen Elizabeth National Park. While there’s quite a number of places to stay while on your filming trip to Ishasha, we like to stay at the Ishasha Wilderness Camp. For our budget clients, we recommend staying at the Uganda owned Topi Lodge.

Lake Mburo National Park.

Lake Mburo Park is the second closest place (after Zziwa Rhino Sanctuary) from Kampala where to go filming leopards in Uganda. The park is only 4 hours’ drive from Kampala on well-paved road.

Leopards sighting in Lake Mburo National Park are quite common, especially during the popular night game drive.

The park has many places in Lake Mburo National Park are quite common, especially during right popular game drive.

The park has many places to stay at however, we like to stay at Mihingo Safari Lodge, Rwakobo Rock Lodge and the Eagle Nest.

Zziwa Rhino Sanctuary.

The Zziwa Rhino Sanctuary is the closest place to track, see & Film Leopards in Uganda. Located about 3.5hours from Kampala, the Rhino Sanctuary is along the route to Murchison Falls. National Park and the far-flung Kidepo Valley National Park making it easy to combine all three locations.

The Leopard population at Zziwa is fast –growing thanks to conservation education by the Rhino Fund Uganda.

Leopards at Zziwa are best sighted on a Night Walking Safari in the company of local ranger guide.

Uganda Wildlife Conservation Education Centre.

The Uganda Wildlife Conservation Education Centre-UWEC located in Entebbe city is the best place to see &film a leopard in Entebbe. Logistically speaking, UWEC is an ideal location for production or media companies & freelance filmmaker working on a tight budget.

However, it’s important to understand that UWEC is not a safari park but rather a rehabilitation center, and animals here live in cages.

When filming at UWEC, we like to stay at Karibu Guest House or the Pocket-friendly Airport Link Guest house.

Crocodile Filming in Uganda.

Crocodile Filming in Uganda can be done in and outside the Safari parks. If you are looking at Filming the crocodiles inside the national park, there are only five (05) National Parks where crocodile filming can be done. These include; Murchison Falls National Park (considered the best place to film crocodiles in Uganda), Queen Elizabeth National Park , Lake Mburo National Park, Semiliki National Park and Kidepo Valley National Park for extremely rare Pygmy Nile Crocodile.

Outside of national Parks, crocodiles can be seen on Lake Victoria, Lake Kyoga and river Nile. However, filming Crocodiles outside of the National Parks can be quite difficult. The crocodiles that survive outside of National Parks are known to attack humans and quite a couple of deaths have been recorded. The Uganda Wildlife Authority-UWA continues to capture and relocate such crocodiles to protect places like Murchison Falls.

Crocodile Film Locations in Uganda.

Murchison Falls National Park.

Located approximately 300km/186 mi from Kampala, Murchison Falls National Park National Park is undoubtedly the Best place to film Crocodiles in Uganda. The park is also known to have the largest concentration of well-sized crocodiles in Uganda. Depending on what sorts of Crocodile filming you intend to do, Eco Film Fixers can arrange filming permits & permissions, special boats to get you right spots, and we ensure you get perhaps the most out of your filming project.

Queen Elizabeth National Park.

Queen Elizabeth National Park is considered the second-best to spot, photograph or even film crocodiles in Uganda-Murchison Falls National Park still leads! The best place to film crocodiles in Queen Elizabeth National Park is on the famous Kazinga Channel. The Channels are 40km/25mi long natural channel that connects two (02) lakes; Lake George & Edward.

Contact us to arrange crocodile filming permits from UWA, Press Accreditation from the Uganda Media Council, transportation during your shoot and affordable well-situated accommodation overlooking the Kazinga Channel the idea base for Crocodile Filming location in Queen Elizabeth National Park.

Semiliki National Park.

The Crocodiles in the Semiliki National Park area are known to have made their upriver from Murchison Falls National Park. The Semiliki river stands still holds a significant crocodile population which and what is known to a few is that the crocodiles found in present-day Queen Elizabeth National Park migrated to Semiliki National Park. For that reason, we like to say ‘’the Semiliki river located inside Semiliki National Park was entry point to crocodiles into the Western parts of Uganda”. What better place to film crocodiles in Uganda than Semililki National Park?

Contact us to arrange crocodile filming permits to UWA, Press accreditation from the Uganda media council, transportation during your shoot and affordable well- situated accommodation overlooking the river the ideal base for crocodile Filming location in Semiliki National Park.

Lake Mburo national park.

Lake Mburo National Park located only 4 hours’ drive through a distance of approximately 236km/246 mi on paved road is arguably the closest place to Kampala where you can go track, see, photograph or even film crocodiles in Uganda. The park has numerous lakes dotted all-over and are filled with crocodiles. However, the best lake on which to film crocodiles in Uganda. The park has numerous lakes dotted all-over and filled with crocodiles is on Lake Mburo.

Contact us to arrange crocodile filming permits from UWA, Press accreditation from Uganda media council, transportation during your shoot, and affordable well-situated accommodation overlooking the park the ideal base from Crocodile Filming Location in Lake Mburo National Park.

Kidepo Valley National Park.

Previously hard to access, Kidepo valley National Park now can be accessed on paved road or by flight from Entebbe or Kajjansi airfield. The park is home to rare pygmy Nile crocodiles that can be quite hard to sight. The small size of the crocodiles is attributed to limited for availability in the arid Kidepo Valley National Park.

Contact us to arrange crocodile filming permits from UWA, Press accreditation from the Uganda media council, transportation during your shoot , and affordable well- situated accommodation overlooking the park the ideal Crocodile Filming location in Kidepo Valley National Park.

Why you should use Eco film fixers to Film in Uganda

Eco film fixers is film Fixing Company based in Uganda, we pride ourselves we assist filming companies and Production agencies that are interested in filming in East Africa. We are very capable in handling all fixer services required. our team of local fixers and driver guides is very professional .over the years, we have been able to get all relevant connections with other service providers and authority agencies to make sure that accreditation and filming permits are easily processed. Contact us for details and all relevant information you would like to know for successful filming in Uganda and what is there to film in Uganda.