About Uganda
Uganda is a compact and diverse East African country whose landscapes and wildlife offer some of the continent’s most memorable nature experiences. Its capital Kampala sits near the shores of Lake Victoria while most international visitors arrive through Entebbe International Airport the country’s main gateway.
With its biodiversity, accessible parks and a welcoming atmosphere, Uganda stands out as a destination for gorilla trekking, chimpanzee encounters, birdwatching and traditional wildlife safaris all within a relatively small and easy-to-navigate country.
Gorilla Trekking
Gorilla trekking in Uganda is one of Africa’s most exclusive wildlife encounters. The experience takes place in Bwindi Impenetrable National Park and Mgahinga Gorilla National Park, both located in the country’s far southwest where ancient equatorial forests and volcanic slopes protect the world’s largest remaining population of mountain gorillas.
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Design a luxury African safari around your style, with private game drives, gorilla trekking, and handpicked lodges for a seamless, unforgettable experience.
5-Day Gorilla trekking safari in Uganda
This 5-Day luxury gorilla trekking tour is designed for nature lovers, adventurers and wildlife enthusiasts and is Ideal for solo travellers, couples and small groups.
- Uganda
- 5 Days
3-Day Gorilla trekking safari in Uganda
This 3-Day luxury gorilla trekking tour is designed for travelers with a short stay in Uganda that would love to watch the gorillas on a short trip before flying out.
- Uganda
- 3 Days
9 Days Luxury Uganda Safari
This 9-day luxury Uganda Safari tour is Specially tailored for primate and wildlife enthusiasts to enjoy intimate encounters with the majestic mountain gorillas in Bwindi and the wildlife in Queen Elizabeth National Park.
- Uganda
- 9 Days
16 Days Luxury Uganda Safari
This 16-day Uganda Safari offers the ultimate exploration of the country’s most prized landscapes as well as a host of unforgettable wildlife encounters most notably with Uganda’s iconic primates the chimpanzee and the mountain gorilla.
- Uganda
- 16 Days
Best time to go to Uganda
- Dry or Peak Season
- Mid Season
- Rainy or Low Season
Uganda is a year-round destination, but the best time for gorilla trekking and safaris is during the dry season from June to August and December to February. The less favorable periods are the rainy seasons known as the long rains from April to May and the short rains in November which can make trekking conditions more challenging.
National Parks to Explore in Uganda
The untamed beauty of Uganda through diverse national parks where misty mountains, vast savannahs and tropical forests protect everything from gorillas to tree-climbing lions.
Bwindi Impenetrable National Park
Renowned as home to half of the world’s mountain gorillas, Bwindi is the most famous gorilla tracking destination in Africa.
Queen Elizabeth National Park
Famous for the Ishasha tree-climbimg lions, the Kazinga Channel boat safari and volcanic crater lakes, it was renamed to honor Queen Elizabeth II’s visit.
Kibale Forest National Park
East Africa’s primate capital where over 13 primate species roam a lush tropical forest and chimpanzee tracking brings you face to face with one of humanity’s closest relatives.
Featured Lodges & Camps
The luxury side of Uganda where secluded lodges blend comfort with landscapes offering front-row views of savannahs, rainforests and some of Africa’s most iconic wildlife.
Gorilla Forest Lodge, an A&K Sanctuary
Situated inside Bwindi Impenetrable National Park, Sanctuary Gorilla Forest Camp is one of the most iconic luxury safari prpoerties in all of East Africa.
The River Station by Wild Places Africa
Set along the banks of the Kazinga Channel in Queen Elizabeth National Park, the River Station enjoys one of the most impressive locations of any luxury property in Uganda.
Papa’s Camp by Wild Places Arica
Thisis Wild Places Africa’s flagship tented camp in Murchison Falls National Park and is set among beautiful fig trees on the south bank of the Nile with easy access to both the northern game viewing circuits and the Victoria Nile.
Chimpundu Lodge
Set within easy reachof Kibale National Park the world’s premier destination for chimpanzee tracking, Chimpundu Lodge is a warm, welcoming and beautifully appointed luxury retreat perfectly designed for the primate safari experience.
Uganda Travel Advice
Uganda Beyond the Gorillas
The Role of Tourism in Protecting Bwindi
First-Time Uganda Safari
